We are modern day Frontier entrepreneurs looking for a decent return and, just as importantly, creating a unique, sustainable development concept in an unknown business environment.

With more than 30 years combined experience, founding partners Volker Lehmann and Mark Meador are your in-country source of socially responsible investment opportunities and your guides through the maze of the Bolivian alternative development environment. (Read more….)

…… a German national residing in Bolivia since 2000, has been working in the Latin America development sector since 1987 for various NGOs, governmental entities, and private enterprises. He came first to Bolivia in 1991 and has developed business opportunities in agroforestry, wild harvest systems, ecological tourism, health food and natural cosmetics. Lehmann is an Agriculture Economist, holding a Masters degree from London University in Rural Resources and Environmental Policy. Lehmann is also an Agronomist, specialized in tropical and subtropical organic agriculture.

.... a U.S. national residing in Bolivia since 1997, founder and general manager of Canopy Botanicals overseeing the implementation and management of sustainable development investments. Prior to Canopy, Meador spent 10 years in the botanical products sector developing new products and markets. Earlier stints include executive director experience with large housing and transportation NGOs. Meador holds a Masters degree from the University of Washington, focusing on administration and organizational development. His undergraduate work included studies in economics and accounting.

Left to right
Front
• Fabiola Gonzales - Administration La Paz and Export Manager
• Gabriela Sadud - Total Quality Management (HACCP)
• Indirah Gamez - Accounting and Legal, Santa Cruz
Rear
• Eloy Aparicio - Field technician, Mamore, Trinidad and Iténez Province
• Marcelo Quiroga - Certifier, station manager Palos Blancos, Alto Beni
• Erlan Vargas - Project manager, Liaison Officer, Trinidad, Beni
• Juan Carlos Gutierrez - Technician and logistics,. Santa Cruz
• Volker Lehmann - General Manager, Santa Cruz
• Edward Quiroz - Cacao expert, station manager Chimoré, Mamore, Chapare