
SoleRebels
$6,000 on grandmother's land. 100,000 jobs created. Ethiopia's first global fashion brand. Artisan production as competitive moat.
Addis Ababa 🇪🇹
Africa's second-most populous nation with 120 million consumers and the continent's fastest-growing economy, where ancient coffee culture, traditional craftsmanship, and rapid urbanization create emerging brand opportunities.

East Africa's fastest-growing economy with ancient heritage and emerging consumer market, where founder-led brands in specialty coffee, traditional foods, and textiles leverage origin authenticity and cultural storytelling.

$6,000 on grandmother's land. 100,000 jobs created. Ethiopia's first global fashion brand. Artisan production as competitive moat.
Addis Ababa 🇪🇹

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu turned her grandmother's land into the world's first Fair Trade footwear brand—now in 50+ countries.
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