Julian Costabile tells Global X that he launched FIS in Argentina after reading Muhammad Yunus's book. He loved the ideal of putting the money behind the people. "A very powerful idea!"

Launched in 2002, FIS now has 4,000 clients and is the second largest MFI in Argentina. In addition to loans, it provides solar panels to families living in zones where there is no commercial electricity. "Yes, there are people in 2007 who have never had access to electricity," explains Julian Costabile.

Listen to his advice to fellow social entrepreneurs: "Find a couple of mentors or advisors compatible with your mission who have 20 or 30 years more of experience and who can help you go through the entrepreneurial phase in a better way."

Watch this short interview then read the Unitus case study.

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