As demonstrated in "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" resilience and perseverance are the at the essence of changing lives. The Feed the Future Labs at Kansas State University are involved on a daily basis with people in developing countries around the world. Stories of accomplishment in the development of a farming tool in Ghana and the building of a business to provide that product locally is a life changing achievements. Mr. Isaac Sesi, CEO Sesi Technologies, Kumasi, Ghana, will share his story of how this engagement transformed his life. Co-sponsored by the Global Food Initiative, K-State Feed the Future Labs, and the K-State First Book.