From Real Estate to Agribusiness: Ndungu Shares Lessons on Resilience, Purpose, and Global Impact
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2025 / Nathan Loyd Ndungu, entrepreneur, author, and CEO of Avoveg Health LLC and Avoveg Health Kenya Ltd, is using his recent spotlight feature to advocate for a new kind of business leadership-one that blends sustainability, ethical trade, and community impact.
In a candid and reflective interview titled "Nathan Loyd Ndungu: How Big Ideas Built a Global Career," Ndungu shares the turning points in his 30-year career-from building real estate projects for global agencies in Rwanda to transforming Kenya's avocado industry into a global player. But beyond business milestones, his message is simple: success means building systems that uplift others.
"We're not just exporting avocados-we're building systems that empower farmers," Ndungu says. "Small-scale producers need more than markets. They need training, fair pricing, and a seat at the table."
The Bigger Picture: Agriculture, Equity, and Economic Growth
Ndungu's call to action comes at a time when the global food system is under pressure. According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), small-scale farmers produce over 70% of the world's food, yet they often lack access to global markets and earn a fraction of final product profits.
Avoveg Health Kenya Ltd, the agribusiness Nathan leads, is changing that equation by building direct trade systems and investing in training and infrastructure. Under his leadership, the company has become one of Kenya's top 10 avocado exporters, delivering produce to Europe and the Middle East while working with hundreds of farmers across the country.
Why Resilience Matters in Business
Nathan's journey hasn't been without setbacks. His former real estate firm, DN International, once faced a financial crisis after delays and regulatory challenges. Instead of walking away, Nathan pivoted into agriculture-a move that would define the next chapter of his career.
"Failure is not a dead-end but a learning curve," he shares. "I wrote my book, My Successful Failures, to show that every challenge can become a turning point."
Now, through Loyd Global Consulting, he's helping businesses navigate similar pivots-offering strategies that prioritize ethics, adaptation, and long-term thinking.
A Call for Ethical Growth
Nathan is not asking for donations or followers. He's asking for a shift in mindset.
"Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or student, ask yourself: Is what I'm building sustainable? Does it help others grow too?" he says.
His advice:
Support businesses that use fair trade principles and transparent sourcing.
Mentor someone in your industry, even informally. "Mentorship is how we multiply success," he says.
Embrace failure as part of the process. "Most of my growth came from tough moments-not easy ones," he explains.
Build with purpose, whether you're in agriculture, tech, or any other field.
"Success should be about more than just revenue. It's about legacy. Are we leaving people better than we found them?"
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About Nathan Loyd Ndungu
Nathan Loyd Ndungu is the Founder & CEO of Avoveg Health LLC (USA) and Avoveg Health Kenya Ltd. He also leads Loyd Global Consulting, helping businesses expand ethically into international markets. He is the author of My Successful Failures and an advocate for small-scale farmer empowerment, faith-driven entrepreneurship, and sustainable global trade.
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