Get ready to ignite change at the Euclid Network Impact Summit 2024 Opening Ceremony! Brace yourself for an electrifying start to the summit as we bring together visionaries, innovators, and change-makers from across Europe, and the globe!
The Opening Panel will touch upon the Summit’s Theme. Building Bridges – from Intention to Action! and will bring Summit participants insights from the leadership of some of the key communities and movements uniting social entrepreneurs, corporates, foundations and investors to drive the transition towards a more socially inclusive and sustainable society and economy.
Speakers:
- Wieteke Dupain, CEO Euclid Network - the European Social Enterprise Network
- Alexandra van der Ploeg, Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at SAP
- Daniel Nowack, Head of the Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, World Economic Forum and Schwab Foundation
- Gerry Higgins, Director of the Social Enterprise World Forum, bringing global perspectives and movement!
- Roberta Bosurgi, CEO of Impact Europe (formerly EVPA)
- Neven Marinovic, Director Smart Kolektiv, President Euclid Network - the European Social Enterprise Network
This panel of high-level international speakers, representing social economy and social enterprise umbrella organisations, movements, global and EU-level networks - also representing the mainstream and traditional economy - will highlight how they are Building Bridges and moving from Intention to Action.
This session will dive into the power of, opportunities and challenges of collaboration, participatory networks, partnerships, and movements to drive action. Recommended priorities will be shared to channel attention and resources together in the upcoming two days and year.
Each panelist will also share insights into the role of their organisation within the ecosystem to drive the positive systemic change outlined in EU, UN and national social economy and social entrepreneurship strategies and action plans towards a more socially inclusive and sustainable economy and how you can join.
Euclid Network - the European Social Enterprise Network
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CEO
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Neven Marinovic
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Smartkolektiv
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Director
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Regita Zeila
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Company
Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia
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Director
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Daniel Nowack
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Company
World Economic Forum
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Head, Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship
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Gerry Higgins
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Company
SEWF
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Founder and Managing Director
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Roberta Bosurgi
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Company
Impact Europe
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Chief Executive Officer
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Alexandra van der Ploeg
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Company
SAP SE
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Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
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Patricia Santa Cruz
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Company
PSM Consultancy BV
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CEO Founder
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Inclusion, taxes, inmigrants
About me
I am CEO Founder of PSM Consultancy. PSM Consultancy B.V., we're more than a finance platform we're architects of inclusivity. As multilingual tax services (vat, income tax and car taxes) in Dutch, English and Spanish, our consultants and web platform are designed to bridge the gap for expats navigating the intricacies of Dutch tax matters. To date we have more than 1800 clients in the web platform from around 30 different nationalities. We believe that everyone deserves not just professional tax assistance but a partner who understands their language literally and figuratively.
Zeynep Hancı, graduated from the Psychological Counseling
and Guidance Department of Boğaziçi University in 2018. She
studied at the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at
Utrecht University as part of Erasmus+. She has completed
internships at Walt Disney World, TED College, and the Mother
Child Education Foundation. She gained professional
experience in the fields of education, communication, and
resource development at the Educational Reform
Initiative-Teacher Network, Trendyol, and IDEMA. She is the Co-Founder and Editor of eğitim hali, a weekly publication that
has been among Aposto publishers since December 2021.
Currently, she is working as a Communication Team Leader at IDEMA.
Esra Tanyeli
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IDEMA International Development Management
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Project Expert
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In addition to my academic and professional pursuits, I am deeply passionate about various interests that enrich my personal and professional life. I have a keen interest in exploring diverse cultures and understanding global affairs, aligning with my academic background in International Relations. As an avid advocate for social responsibility, I actively engage in community service projects and initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on society. I prefer to travel different countries to understand culture and history and also social life.
About me
am Esra Tanyeli, a graduate of Dokuz Eylul University, izmir,Turkey with a degree in International Relations in 2020. Currently, I am pursuing my master's degree at the same university, specializing in 'Digital Diplomacy' with an expected graduation date. My dissertation focuses on the historical evolution of diplomacy, the digitization of diplomatic tools, and the application of digital tools in Turkish-American relations.
Throughout my undergraduate years, I actively participated in college clubs, contributing to social responsibility projects with organizations such as the Community Volunteers Foundation. In 2019, I gained valuable experience as a project intern at IDEMA. Following my internship, I continued my journey at IDEMA, initially serving as a project assistant from November 2021 to July 2023, and subsequently assuming the role of a project expert since July 2023.
From my side, I hold the responsibility of monitoring potential project applications, overseeing project implementation, managing rep
Ali Ercan Özgür
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Company
IDEMA International Development Management & Needs Map
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Co-founder
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Entrepreneurships, Social Entrepreneurships, International Development, Humanitarian Aid, NGOs,SMEs, Cooperatives, SOS Chain, Decentralization,Local Governance
About me
Ali Ercan Ozgur received his bachelor's degree from Marmara University, Department of Political Science and International Relations, and his master's degree from Birmingham University, Department of International Development, Department of Governance and Development Management with his thesis on “Coordination and Impact of International Funds and Aid” In 2014. He completed his doctoral thesis on "New Understanding of Regionalism and Regional Development Agencies in Turkey and Europe" at Marmara University, Department of Local Administrations and Decentralization.
He is author of the books ”Local Government Systems: Turkey, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic" published by TESEV; "Human Rights in Business Life” published by Corporate Social Responsibility Association of Turkey"; Introduction to Regional Development published by Humanist Publishing House; Strategy and Budget for Child-Friendly Cities published by UNICEF and the Union of Municipalities of Turkey. He has many articles, consultancy,
Lucy Jodlowska
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Social Enterprise Alliance
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Board Chair
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Veera Semi
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Company
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
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Advisor
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Sónia Fernandes
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Company
Pista Mágica
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President
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I am a social entrepreneur specialized in volunteering.
Eduardo Pedroso
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Company
CASES
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Senior Technician
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Lisa Jordan
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Company
DRK Foundation
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Managing Director
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Jukka Lindberg
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Company
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
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Senior Advisor
Interests
Social enterprises, work integration, public procurement, concept and process development
About me
20+ years of experience in international business development & account and sales management. 10+ years of experience in developing national work integration enterprises.
Harri Kostilainen
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Company
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
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Senior Advisor
Interests
Social innovation, social enterprise ecosystems
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Ana Janosev
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Elif Algu
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Company
Impact Studio Amsterdam
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Creative Impact Consultant
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Cristina Pojoga
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Company
consolid8.ro & fonduri-structurale.ro
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Partner & Senior Consultant
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Ana-Maria Apetrei
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Company
consolid8.ro & fonduri-structurale.ro
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Consultant
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Maarit Laakso
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Company
ARVO - the Finnish Association of Social Enterprises
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Communications Manager
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Michelle Arrazcaeta
Country
Company
Super Good Society
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Founder, Coach, Strategist
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Ecem Yildiz
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Company
World Fair Trade Organization
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Project Officer
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Aikaterini Argyrou
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Company
Nyenrode Business University
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Associate Professor
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Ingun Bol
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Company
Wize Move Society
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Creator
Interests
Social entrepreneurship, senior entrepreneurship, longevity
About me
Fanny Ganti
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Company
Transformative Procurement Change
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Ambassador at the Sustainable Procurement Pledge
Interests
Social Procurement
About me
SPP Supplier Diversity Chapter Core Team Member, Founder of Transformative Procurement Change
Jakub Schimanek
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Company
Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy
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Chief expert
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Emily Psara
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Company
Center for Social Innovation
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Senior Project Manager
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Anastasia Liopetriti
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Company
Center for Social Innovation
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Senior Project Manager
Interests
Social Innovation, Gender Equality, Youth Rights, Gender mainstreaming, Climate change
About me
Marit Schouten
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Company
Impact Centre Erasmus, Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Impact researcher
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Caterina Tognoni
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Company
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Michel Scholte
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Company
Impact Institute
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Co-Founder Impact Institute
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Anna Ghilardi
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Company
FEBEA
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Project and Communication Assistant
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About me
Valentina Patetta
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Company
European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers (FEBEA)
Job title
Policy Manager
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Wieteke Dupain
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Company
Euclid Network - the European Social Enterprise Network
Job title
CEO
Interests
17, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13
About me
Eva Varga
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Company
Euclid Network
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vice-president
Interests
social enterprise development and social finance
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Jocelyn Formsma
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Company
National Association of Friendship Centres
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CEO
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Khaled Shaaban
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Company
Subul Impact Outsourcing
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Founder and CEO
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About me
Social Entrepreneur | Founder & CEO @ Subul Impact Outsourcing and Hiring | Co-founder and CCO @ Turnsole Technologies | Business Development Manager @ Inspech | Echoing Green Fellow
Eléonore Padovani
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Company
Article 1
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Public & International funding manager
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Shushan Khachatryan
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Company
Greenpact
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Partner
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Primoz Sporar
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Company
FUND2740 - High Impact Foundation
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CEO
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Estelle Uba
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Company
Pioneers Post
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Reporter
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Writing, presenting, audio and video production, content creation
About me
She is a Multimedia Reporter at Pioneers Post.
She studied a Master’s degree in International Journalism at City, University of London, before completing an all-editorial summer internship at The Guardian, followed by a video production internship at Agence-France Presse. Prior to studying her Master’s, she studied BA English and Sociology at the University of Leeds, and spent her final year studying in Montpellier, France.
She is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Gen-Z Talks Magazine, a youth-led publication, and volunteers at Young Africa Centre as a content creator, event host and interviewer.
She is passionate about reporting on the intersections between identity, community, society and culture.
Linus Mueller
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Enviu Stichting
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Global Partnerships Lead
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Monique van den Dries
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Company
Faculteit Archeologie, Universiteit Leiden
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assoc. prof.
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Lucia Ameli
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Company
Promethea
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Researcher
Interests
Social entrepreneurship, Impact evaluation, participatory research, design research, data for good, data storytelling
About me
Kätlyn Jürisaar
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Company
Social Enterprise Estonia
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CEO
Interests
Cultivating a Global Impact Movement
About me
Cultivating a Global Impact Movement | CEO of Social Enterprise Estonia | Co-Founder at Impact Day, the Sexiest Sustainability Festival
Xin Lin
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Company
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Job title
Deputy Director, Planning and Risk Management
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Amanda Johnston
Country
Company
Social Enterprise NI
Job title
Head of Business Development
Interests
Weightlifting, Mountain climbing, horse riding
About me
I eat sleep and breath social enterprise, using my personal spend where I can with the sector.
Outside of work I love all things fitness and outdoors.
I weightlift daily before work and go to an outdoor bootcamp on a farm 2 nights a week.
Hike mountains when I can and generally love being outdoors.
Could live without tv or alcohol (if forced) but don't take away good coffee, good food and any form of music, podcast, audio book or reading.
I am also legal guardian for my sister who has complex support needs
ARVO – the Finnish Association of Social Enterprises
Job title
Development Director
Interests
Impact management, impact investing,
About me
Miriam Salomons
Country
Company
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
Job title
Policy officer
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Sotiris Themistokleous
Country
Company
Center for Social Innovation
Job title
Director of Strategic Development
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Niina Karvinen
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Company
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Job title
Project Manager, European Social Innovation Campus
Interests
Social Ecoomy, Social Enterprices & Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovations
About me
I am an RDIS specialist and project manager in Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovations projects at the Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, where I’ve found my professional home.
I have academic background, working as a Business Development Specialist at the University Innovation Centre. I was responsible for student entrepreneurship, coaching students with business ideas and helping researchers commercialise their results. I’ve run entrepreneurship courses, hackathons, sprints, incubators, and accelerator programs.
I hold an MA in Service Design and am a Doctoral Researcher in Social Entrepreneurship in Arts at the University of Oulu Business School, Kerttu Saalasti Institute. I am interested in society and business design, the future of work, and woman-centric design.
Emma Louise Moll
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Company
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Netherlands
Job title
Policy Office Sustainable Development Goals
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Lukasz Mikulec
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Company
Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy
Job title
Head of Labour Market and Social Inclusion Unit
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Vera Egreja Barracho
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Company
Portugal Social Innovation 2030
Job title
Strategic Advisor
Interests
Social Innovation | Social Impact Bonds | Impact Investing | Mental Health
About me
Valentin Kravtchenko
Country
Company
Grey-box.ca
Job title
CEO
Interests
social innovation, connectity, ai
About me
I founded Grey-Box.ca, a Canadian social innovation startup / nonprofit that provides free WiFi access to educational resources in remote areas where access to the Internet and electricity is inconsistent. Our team of 200 interns + a core team of volunteers and staff are also working on projects related to AI translation for knowledge management and medical operations, mesh networking, and field operations.
In my free time, I also:
PhD track in Bioethics @ Université de Montreal
Funding officer of the Board @ Canadian Bioethics Society
President of the Board of Directors @ La Puce Informatique
Nakako Takei
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Company
Myself (studying at Hyper Island, Stockholm)
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Student
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Martin Avila
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Company
Community
Job title
CEOS
Interests
About me
CEIS is the UK oldest and largest social enterprise support agency.
Bruno DUNKEL
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Company
Inpulse IM
Job title
Managing Director
Interests
Impact investing and impact funds structuring
About me
after more than 15 years in microfinance, I'm glad to come back to my previous experience of Social Economy investment with our new born fund, ImpaktEU, dedicated to impact and social entrepreneurship in Europe.
Jaime Paiva
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Company
Zurich Insurance
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Head of Sourcing & Procurement, EMEA
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Alena Blüm
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Company
We Share Forward Foundation
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Communications and Programs
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Farida Polsbroek
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Company
Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
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Senior advisor/Dealmaker
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Vanessa de Oliveira
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Company
IKEA Social Entrepreneurship
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Co-worker Engagement Specialist
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Shady Hafez
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Company
National Association of Friendship Centres
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Programs Manager
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Laura Kromminga
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paul de Kuijper
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Company
Starters
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algemeen directeur
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Guler Altinsoy Sakar
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Company
Needs Map
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Co-Founder
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Geraldine Leow
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Company
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Job title
Assistant Director, Office of Service-Learning
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Helen Maynard-Hill
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Company
Euclid Network
Job title
Head of Communications and Marketing
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Mauricio O'Brien
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Company
The European Crowdfunding Network
Job title
Head of Regional Development
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Tamim Kbarh
Country
Company
Daffee
Job title
Co-Founder
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