In my experience, poor people are the world's greatest

Opening Scene
The sun was low in the sky, casting a warm glow across the quiet park. Jack and Jeeny sat on a bench, watching the hustle of the world around them — people walking, kids playing, life continuing its constant motion. The cool breeze stirred the air, but there was a stillness in the moment between them, a shared understanding that they were about to dive into a conversation that carried more weight than the world outside.

Host:
Jeeny turned toward Jack, her gaze soft but thoughtful. She had been reflecting on something for a while, and now, the moment felt right to speak. Her voice broke the quiet, calm but filled with a certain depth.

Jeeny:
"In my experience, poor people are the world's greatest entrepreneurs. Every day, they must innovate in order to survive. They remain poor because they do not have the opportunities to turn their creativity into sustainable income." (she looks at Jack, her eyes searching)
"Do you agree with that? That the greatest entrepreneurs often go unnoticed because they don’t have the resources or the opportunities to turn their ideas into something sustainable?"

Jack:
(looking at her, a faint nod of understanding in his expression)
"I do, actually. There’s this narrative that success is all about having the right access, the right platform, the right connections. But the reality is, survival in many poor communities requires a type of innovation that most people don’t see. People are constantly coming up with new ways to make do with very little, and the amount of creativity that requires is mind-blowing." (he pauses, his voice deepening, the weight of his words sinking in)
"But they don’t have the resources to scale those ideas. They don’t have the capital or the infrastructure to turn their creativity into something that sustains them long-term. So, their innovations get lost in the struggle for basic survival."

Host:
Jeeny’s gaze remained on him, her mind clearly processing the idea. She had always felt that the stories of innovation in disadvantaged communities went untold, overshadowed by narratives of failure or lack. But the more she reflected, the more she understood the profound truth in what Jack was saying.

Jeeny:
"It’s like the system is set up in such a way that creativity alone isn’t enough. It’s almost as if the system expects you to have more than just ideas — it expects you to have opportunity, support, and resources." (she leans forward slightly, her tone more urgent, as if trying to articulate a frustration she’s carried for a while)
"But it’s not about a lack of creativity; it’s about a lack of the tools to take that creativity and turn it into something sustainable. The entrepreneurs in those communities don’t need more ideas; they need a chance to grow those ideas into something that brings long-term change."

Jack:
(nods, his eyes narrowing as he thinks about it)
"Exactly. It’s almost tragic when you think about it. There are brilliant minds in those communities, coming up with solutions to problems most of us would never even have to think about. And yet, without the right infrastructure, those solutions never reach their full potential. They remain as small-scale fixes instead of evolving into sustainable businesses, or even industries." (he exhales slowly, as if coming to terms with the reality of the situation)
"It’s like there’s this invisible wall that prevents them from breaking through, even though their creativity is more than enough to make a significant impact."

Host:
Jeeny’s expression softened, but there was still an edge of frustration in her tone. She had always been passionate about change, about creating more equal opportunities for all. But hearing it articulated so clearly made her realize how much more needed to be done — not just in providing resources, but in seeing the true value of creativity wherever it existed.

Jeeny:
"And it’s not just a matter of access to money. It’s access to mentorship, education, the right networks. How do we break down that wall? How do we make sure that the entrepreneurs who are already doing so much with so little have the chance to scale their efforts, to turn their ideas into something that changes lives?" (she pauses, the weight of the question hanging in the air between them)
"We talk about innovation all the time, but we forget that innovation is everywhere — it’s just waiting for the right support to grow."

Jack:
(softly, almost to himself)
"Maybe the first step is recognizing that the entrepreneurs in these communities are already doing the work. We need to start by acknowledging that creativity can exist anywhere, not just in the places we traditionally associate with success. We need to listen to these people, to value their ideas, and give them the tools they need to make those ideas sustainable. It’s about shifting the narrative from lack to opportunity, from survival to empowerment." (he looks at Jeeny, his voice more determined now)
"It’s time to stop thinking of them as just people who need help and start thinking of them as visionaries who deserve the resources to make their dreams a reality."

Host:
Jeeny’s gaze held steady, a quiet sense of agreement between them. The conversation had turned into something larger, something about recognition and opportunity. The idea that creativity could exist anywhere, not just in the places that were already set up for success, resonated deeply with her. There was so much untapped potential, so much innovation waiting to break free if only the systems would allow it.

Jeeny:
(softly, with a sense of purpose)
"Exactly. If we give them the chance, the resources, the support — we might just be amazed by what they can create. The entrepreneurs who are already making it work with so little — they could change the world with just a little bit of help."

Jack:
(quietly, as if reflecting on their conversation)
"Yes. The world has a lot more creativity than we realize. It’s time to start recognizing it, to start empowering those who are already innovating."

End Scene