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Kelly Dwyer, Kolkata
Originally from Chicago, Kelly has lived in Kolkata since 2016. She empowers women through Lamprini Hospitality, the bakery and training program she started for survivors of gender violence and human trafficking. Her passion lies in equipping women to live with dignity, purpose, and strength.
Valance Qudros, Mumbai
Valance is a business and finance strategist with 25+ years across banking, consulting, and entrepreneurship. A Chartered Accountant known for his integrity and insight, he helps founders build sustainable, values-driven businesses. He believes good business begins with wise stewardship and purposeful design.
Meet your Facilitators
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JoyCorps
The JoyCorps Aspire: Anti-Trafficking Focus is specifically created for early-stage entrepreneurs that are serious about building a business in a local market within South Asia, within the anti-trafficking space. This could be either through innovation of products or services that advance the cause, or through creating avenues for employment for survivors of human trafficking.
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Develop and clearly articulate a sustainable business model.
Identify actionable next steps to launch or grow your business.
Build a stronger understanding of customer acquisition and financial planning.
Gain clarity, accountability, and encouragement for the entrepreneurial journey ahead.
Have a community of entrepreneurs within the anti-trafficking space that you can walk with and learn from, even beyond the program.
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JoyCorps
The JoyCorps Aspire: Anti-Trafficking Focus is specifically created for early-stage entrepreneurs that are serious about building a business in a local market within South Asia, within the anti-trafficking space. This could be either through innovation of products or services that advance the cause, or through creating avenues for employment for survivors of human trafficking.
What you'll learn
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Building a sustainable business model
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You will work through practical tools like the Business Model Canvas to better understand how your idea creates value, serves customers, and generates sustainability over time.
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Learning from experienced entrepreneurs
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Throughout the program, participants hear insights from entrepreneurs and practitioners who have experience building businesses across sectors and contexts.
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Understanding customer acquisition and growth
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You will learn to think about customers, market needs, financial planning, and growth strategies in a practical, actionable way.
Understanding of Complex Trauma and Trauma - Informed Practices
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You will learn what it means to work with survivors of human trafficking and the complex trauma they carry. You'll also learn how to balance productivity while being intentional to care for survivors in the workplace.
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Developing clarity and confidence
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One of the strongest parts of Aspire is the opportunity to refine your thinking through discussion, feedback, and reflection. Many participants leave not only with a stronger business idea but also with greater confidence as founders.
What makes Aspire different?
Aspire places strong emphasis on community and values-driven entrepreneurship. Alongside practical business training, the program encourages participants to think about how their business can contribute positively to the people and communities around them. The learning environment is collaborative rather than competitive. Participants often build lasting relationships with peers, facilitators, and mentors who continue encouraging one another even after the program ends.
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Frequently asked questions
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This is what the program looks like
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3 in-person business sprints of 2 days each, with travel and accommodation costs covered. Venue TBD.
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4 weeks online with 2 hours each.
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We would look at the following areas in each of these sessions
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First In-person Session: All About You, Knowing Your Customer, Getting the Relationship Right, Trauma-Informed Practices
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Second In-person Session: Building the Model to Scale, Discovering the Bottom Line, Accounting for Growth
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Online sessions: Strengthening Your Structure, Planning for the Future
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Final In-person Session: Pitch Event and Celebration!
Course Format
Originally from Chicago, Kelly has lived in Kolkata since 2016. She empowers women through Lamprini Hospitality, the bakery and training program she started for survivors of gender violence and human trafficking. Her passion lies in equipping women to live with dignity, purpose, and strength.
Kelly Dwyer, Kolkata
Valance Quadros, Mumbai
Meet your Facilitators
Valance is a business and finance strategist with 25+ years across banking, consulting, and entrepreneurship. A Chartered Accountant known for his integrity and insight, he helps founders build sustainable, values-driven businesses. He believes good business begins with wise stewardship and purposeful design.
Frequently asked questions
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Aspire may be a good fit for you if:
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You identify your venture as a freedom business, with the intention to employ survivors of human trafficking or address the vulnerabilities of persons affected in the issue of human trafficking.
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You have been thinking seriously about a business idea for some time and are ready to take meaningful steps forward.
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You are an early-stage entrepreneur who has already started something and wants to strengthen your business strategy.
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You are considering business launch sooner and want to have customer acquisition process and a viable revenue model validated.
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You have launched business operations and want to expand customer base and revenue traction with sales projections.
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You are open to learning in a community setting and receiving honest feedback from peers and mentors.
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You want to build a business that is both sustainable and meaningful.
Frequently Asked Questions
By the end of the program, you will:
Got Questions?
Just drop us a message at aspire@joycorps.org / +919717125443 via whatsapp. Someone from our team will get back to you.
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