This archive report was first published on 3 May 2021.
Patricia Jepkorir Lagat, founder and managing director of Horti Grid Limited, has made a name for herself in the horticultural industry with her innovative approach to agribusiness.
Established in 2010, Horti Grid Limited provides a comprehensive package of agribusiness and agronomic solutions, including enterprise planning, production, and market access.
Ms. Lagat's journey as an agri-entrepreneur began on her parents' farm, where she showcased best practices in horticultural farming. The demand for these services soon skyrocketed, prompting her to register her business and enlist partners to venture out with.
Today, Ms. Lagat's role involves business development, financial management, supervision, and execution. She attributes her success to clearly defining her goals and investing time, energy, and resources in achieving them.
Ms. Lagat also shares a valuable lesson she learned from her father: 'Money talks; it says goodbye.' She emphasizes the importance of setting aside a portion of one's income for investment and tracking spending to plan, control, and utilize finances effectively.
As an advocate for entrepreneurship, Ms. Lagat believes that it is the best way to create long-lasting wealth. She encourages individuals to approach entrepreneurship with caution, emphasizing the need for learning, experience, and capacity before making the shift from employment to business.
