Can Nepal Turn Agriculture Into a Global Business? | Kevin Roepke, USSEC Executive Director

Kevin Roepke, Executive Director, Middle East, North Africa & South Asia at the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), joins us live from Chicago for a wide-ranging conversation on agriculture, food security, global trade, remittance, and entrepreneurship. From how American farmers approach agriculture as a business to why Nepal continues to depend on food imports and remittance, Kevin shares a global perspective on what it takes to build a stronger and more competitive agricultural economy. We explore the strategic importance of soybeans, the changing nature of globalization, food and energy security, Nepal’s need for focused industries, and the importance of long-term thinking in building the country’s economic future. A conversation on how Nepal can turn its agricultural potential into a focused, competitive, and globally relevant economic engine. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 Live from Chicago: Why America Celebrates Its Farmers 00:04:03  Nepal’s Agriculture: Poor Image, Huge GDP 00:05:50  Remittance: A Sweet Outcome of Desperation 00:06:51 If Nepal Were a Company, What Would It Focus On? 00:10:03  The Mathematical Farmer: How US Agriculture Competes 00:16:06  Why Nepal Imports Its Staple Crops 00:17:30  Can Hydropower Replace Remittance? 00:19:59  The Soybean Problem: Nepal’s Hidden Protein Gap 00:22:56  How Soybeans Shape Global Geopolitics 00:23:53  Why a “Jack of All Trades” Strategy Never Works 00:29:38  Food & Energy Security Is National Security 00:33:29  Nepal’s Missing 25–40 Generation 00:37:12  Shark Tank Nepal Season 2: What Changes? 00:38:48  The Shark’s Golden Rule: Deal Structure 00:40:36  Why Global Business Connections Matter Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2   For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com   🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/    🎙️ Guest: Kevin Roepke Executive Director - Middle East, North Africa & South Asia U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/   🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders...   This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco...   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/   Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd.   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com  #TheDoers #KevinRoepke #USSEC #Agriculture #Nepal #NepalAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Soybeans #GlobalTrade #Entrepreneurship #NepalEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #SharkTankNepal #BusinessStrategy #NepalBusiness