Startup Story
Fly Eagles LDA is a digital magazine publishing venture, founded by experienced agripreneur, Dirce Vicente in Mozambique. Passionate about Agriculture, she has already developed many solutions to improve the agricultural ecosystem in Mozambique. Dirce is the founder of Dfruit, Agri impact, and is currently letting her passion emerge with the launch of an agribusiness magazine called Fly Eagles Agribusiness. The magazine aims to provide the reader with unique experiences, inspiring them to reach their purpose and unlock their maximum potential. It shares stories of overcoming and persistence in Agriculture from people who are making it happen, and excelling in this field.
Dirce Abdala Vicente, apaixonada pela Agricultura, já desenvolveu muitas soluções para melhorar o ecossistema agrícola em Moçambique. Fundadora da Dfruit, Agri impact e atualmente deixou aflorar a sua paixão com o Lançamento de uma revista de agronegócios denominada FLY EAGLES AGRONEGÓCIO. Revista digital que visa proporcionar ao leitor experiências únicas. Inspirando-o a alcançar o seu propósito e desbloquear o seu máximo potencial.Partilhando histórias de superação e persistência na Agricultura de pessoas que estão a fazer acontecer, e sobressaindo -se neste ramo.
Lionesses of Africa spoke to Dirce Vicente about her passion for agribusiness and her new magazine venture which hopes to help others on their own agri journeys.
When did you start your business?
The Fly Eagles Agribusiness magazine has been developed through experiences in the Agribusiness branch of 7 years. On this path I have come across several obstacles and I have remained firm until today. But I am in love with people who have achieved the same, survived and achieved feats, even in a business environment that is unfavorable for agricultural practice. Giving visibility to these stories fills me with strength and makes me believe in a better Mozambique, in a better ecosystem.
A revista FLY EAGLES AGRONEGÓCIO ela existe há sensivelmente 1 mês, e desenvolveu se pela experiências no ramo do Agronegócio de 7 anos, neste percurso deparei-me com vários obstáculos e permaneci firme até hoje. Mas fico apaixonada com pessoas que conseguiram o mesmo, sobrevivem e se alcançam proezas, mesmo num ambiente de negócios pouco favorável para a Prática Agrícola. Dar visibilidade a essas histórias, enche-me de forcas e faz me acreditar num Mocambique melhor, num ecossistema melhor.
“Fly Eagles magazine tells the stories of true eagles, which with each challenge, renew themselves and remain firm in agribusiness.”
What does your company do?
Fly Eagles magazine tells the stories of true eagles, which with each challenge, renew themselves and remain firm in agribusiness. Giving positive indicators that it is possible to have good results in this sector, we also bring expert advice on how you can join the community in the direction of economic development through agribusiness and the adoption of smart technologies and techniques.
A revista FLY EAGLES conta histórias de verdadeiras águias, que a cada desafio, renovam-se e permaneceram firmes no agronegócio. Dando indicadores positivos de que neste sector é possivel ter bons resultados, trazemos também conselhos de especialistas sobre como pode se juntar à comunidade na direção do desenvolvimento econômico por meio do agronegócio e da adoção de tecnologias e técnicas inteligentes.
What inspired you to start your company?
What inspired me to create the company is the fact that I had developed solutions in the field of Agribusiness, motivated by my grandmother, a small farmer, who did everything to support her family, with the fruit of her production. Having seen the difficulties she has had for many years inspires me to drive positive change in this area.
O que me inspirou a criar a empresa é o facto de ter desenvolvido soluções no ramo do Agronegócio, motivada pela minha avó, uma pequena agricultora, que fazia de tudo para sustentar a sua família, com o fruto da sua produção. Ter enxergado as dificuldades que ela teve durante muitos anos, me inspira a impulsionar uma mudança positiva nessa área.
Why should anyone use your service or product?
What makes the magazine unique is the passion we have for Agriculture.
O que torna a Revista única é a paixão que temos pela Agricultura.
Tell us a little about your team
Our team is young, dynamic, and full of strength to make things happen. Its main focus is to drive positive change. It is composed of two women and four men, with residence in the North of Mozambique and in the South. So, the Multicultural factor is always present.
A nossa equipa é uma equipa jovem, dinâmica e cheia de força para fazer acontecer. Tem como foco principal impulsionar mudanças positivas. Composta por 2 mulheres e 4 homens, com residência no Norte de Moçambique e no Sul. Então o factor Multicultural está sempre presente.
Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And do you come from an entrepreneurial background?
Dirce Mariana Issufo Abdala Vicente, 28 years old, Mozambican entrepreneur, in agro-processing and Human Resources Consultant. Graduated in Human Resources Management, by ISTEG. With 4 years of experience in Banking, specifically in Millenium Bim, in areas of business development. Founder of the company D-fruit, dedicated to the agro-processing of dehydrated fruits and flours. And from the company Agro-processamento de Matutuine, which aims to process rice, from the company Agri impact, which sells high-yield agricultural products.
Currently founder of the magazine FLY EAGLES LDA Agronégocios.
Winner of the prestigious Mozefo Young Leaders award, an initiative of the FUNDASO Group. Accumulated the following training: Training Laboratory Innova | Educational Program for the Internationalization of the Agro-Food Sector. (2019). Training in Occupational Health and Safety, Data Recording and Agricultural Traceability Practices. Orange Corners Maputo. Ideate from Standard Bank and ENI. FemTech – Women's Business Acceleration Program.
Dirce Mariana Issufo Abdala Vicente, 28 anos de idade nacionalidade moçambicana, empreendedora, no agro-processamento e Consultora de Recursos Humanos. Formada em Gestão de recursos humanos, pelo ISTEG.
Com uma experiência de 4 anos na Banca, concretamente no Millenium Bim, em áreas de desenvolvimento de negócios.
Fundadora da empresa D-fruit que se dedica ao agro-processamento de frutas desidratadas e farinhas. E da empresa Agro-processamento de Matutuine, que tem como objectivo processar Arroz, da empresa Agri impact que comercializa produtos agricolas de alto rendimento.
Actualmente fundadora da revista FLY EAGLES LDA Agronégocios.
Vencedora do prestigiado prémio Mozefo Young Leaders, uma iniciativa do Grupo FUNDASO. Acumulou as seguintes formações: Formação Laboratório Innova | Programa Educacional de Internacionalização do sector agro-alimentar. (2019). Treinamento em Saúde e Segurança Ocupacional, Registro de Dados e práticas agrícolas de Rastreabilidade.
Orange Corners Maputo. Ideate do Standard Bank e ENI. FemTech – Programa de aceleração de negócios de mulheres.
“What inspired me to create the company is the fact that I had developed solutions in the field of Agribusiness, motivated by my grandmother, a small farmer, who did everything to support her family, with the fruit of her production.”
“What makes the magazine unique is the passion we have for Agriculture.”
What are your future plans and aspirations for your company?
Our vision is to create a Fly Eagles community, which through our content feels inspired to produce, to create movements, thus ensuring a positive improvement in the ecosystem. In the medium term, we aim to develop podcasts, videos, interactive content, thus forming an academy for sharing experiences and knowledge.
Temos como visão criar uma comunidade FLY EAGLES, que através do nosso conteúdo, se sente inspirado a produzir, a criar movimentos, garantindo deste modo uma melhoria positiva no ecossistema. A médio prazo, temos como objectivo desenvolver podcast's, vídeos, conteúdo interativo formando deste modo uma academia de partilha de experiências e conhecimento.
What gives you the most satisfaction being an entrepreneur?
The greatest satisfaction of being an entrepreneur is being able to bring my ideas to life and through them being able to change people's lives. I love being an entrepreneur for the impact I create in the lives of my employees, in the lives of people who are inspired by me, and in the lives of my family. Being able to do something for others through your gift creates true joy in me.
A maior satisfação de ser empreendedora é poder dar vida às minhas ideias e através delas poder mudar a vida das pessoas. Eu amo ser empreendedora pelo impacto que crio na vida dos meus colaboradores, na vida das pessoas que se inspiram em mim e na vida da minha família. Poder fazer algo pelos outros através do seu dom, cria em mim a verdadeira alegria.
What's the biggest piece of advice you can give to other women looking to start-up?
Find your purpose and work daily for it, that at the end of the day all small efforts will result in an empire of achievements. Do your best every day.
Encontre o seu propósito e trabalhe diariamente por ele, que no final do dia todos os pequenos esforços vão resultar num império de realizações e conquistas. Dê o seu melhor todos dias.
Contact or follow Fly Eagles LDA
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | EMAIL dirce.vicente@agriimpactmz.com
Why LoA loves it…
In the powerful world of publishing, passion is everything, and with the launch of her new digital magazine, Fly Eagles, Dirce Vicente is a great example. She is tapping into both her great experience in agribusiness, combined with her love of communicating through publishing, to launch a magazine that reaches the readers who most need her insights. Her passion for agriculture and her desire to see other young people fulfill their career potential in the sector, shines through this new magazine which is inspiring a new generation of agripreneurs like her. — Melanie Hawken, founder & ceo, Lionesses of Africa