YESS Impact

🌍 Want to achieve your goals and drive real change? 🌍 I’m Luise, and I specialize in helping businesses and leaders integrate social responsibility and sustainability into their core strategies. From local initiatives to building global impact projects, I’ve seen how bold ideas and meaningful action can transform lives and businesses alike. If you’re a company, entrepreneur or changemaker ready to innovate, grow, and create a better future, we should talk! Whether you need strategic insights, impactful solutions, or a partner to help you reach your goals, you just found the right person. 🔗 DM me now to start your journey toward meaningful impact! Video Production: Israel Manzano, BOOSTLi #SDGs #Sustainability #SocialImpact #Entrepreneur #ESG #changemaker Carina Holzapfel, YESS Impact, YESS Circle

𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮-𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 🇦🇹🇨🇭 ▶ What a great summer evening invited by the Austrian Embassy to discuss the strong and evolving economic ties between Austria and Switzerland! 💡 Engaging with the Ambassador to Switzerland, MARIA ROTHEISER-SCOTTI and Mariana Kühnel, Deputy Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, was particularly enriching, with stimulating conversations on #innovation, #sustainability, and #equality - key drivers of future growth. 🔝A special thanks to Patrick Sagmeister, Commercial Counsellor, for generously hosting us and continuing to foster collaboration and innovation between our countries. 💯 Excited to see the continued growth and mutual success of the bilateral relations! #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Austria #Switzerland #Sustainability #EconomicRelations Florian Moosbeckhofer, Paulina Kania, Carmen Breuss, Vanessa Mohrig, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, YESS Impact, YESS Circle

What do golf and business have in common? Strategy, precision, the drive to succeed... and a good time together with like minded people! 🎯 Friday’s event at the VP Bank AG #SwissLadiesOpen2024 was an incredible experience that brought together inspiring women leaders, a fantastic program, and the thrill of watching top global players in action. From insightful speakers who shared their wisdom to learning from the pros, it was a really fun day! I loved getting the opoortunity to learn how to play myself alongside my friends. Congrats to everyone who made this event possible and to all the amazing women I had the pleasure of meeting. Here's to more events that bring us together and push us to new heights! Cristina Jaeger, Dr. Mara Catherine Harvey, Sandra-Stella Triebl, Tatjana Schäfer, Vanessa Mohrig, Catharina Floros, YESS Impact, YESS Circle #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Golf #Networking

🎉𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 2 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 YESS Impact 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝!🎉 In this inspiring episode, we welcome Salama B., a pioneering force in the Web3 arena. As the founder of Women in Web3 Global and Salama Belghali Consulting, Salama has made significant strides in promoting diversity and technological advancement. Featured twice in Forbes, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion. We explore: 🔍 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐛3 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Salama explains what Web3 is and why it is essential compared to current technologies. Inspiring Journey: Insights into what led Salama into the Web3 space and her motivations. 💡𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧: Practical examples of blockchain applications in developing countries and their transformative effects. 🔍 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: The challenges and opportunities for women in Web3, especially in developing regions, and the goals of the newly launched African chapter. 💡𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤: Predictions for the future of Web3, the role of emerging technologies like AI, and strategies for building a thriving global community of specialists. Join us to hear from Salama Belghali on how Web3 is revolutionizing the tech world and the critical role of diversity in this evolution. Sponsored by Admicasa-Gruppe. Production: Regina Alves da Silva #Web3 #ad #Blockchain #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #FutureOfWork #AI #SocialImpact Serge Aerne, Danny Schlumpf

🌍 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!🌍 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐦 𝐈 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠? I'm excited to witness a growing trend among my clients: a genuine commitment to revolutionizing their supply chains. For too long, we've heard about the unacceptable working conditions in factories worldwide—child labor, unsafe environments, abuse, and inhumane wages. But now, change is in the air. With a background in development cooperation and poverty alleviation, ensuring decent employment has always been a strong driving force for me, aligning with the 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥 (𝐒𝐃𝐆) 8: "𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡." As a former program manager for social impact in Myanmar (Burma), I observed firsthand how international companies can drive development through new employment, products and infrastructure. Unfortunately, I also saw how many provided unfair work conditions and wages. More and more companies are now taking bold steps to ensure their international operations prioritize the well-being of every employee. Together, we're creating workplaces where employees in even the poorest countries feel valued, safe, and adequately compensated. Our mission is to provide jobs that not only support a decent living but also foster a sense of pride and satisfaction. 🤝 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 “𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄” 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞! Together, we can build a more responsible and compassionate global economy. #SupplyChain #EthicalBusiness #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #BetterWorkplaces YESS Impact

🌍 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐒" 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐒𝐆? 🌍 Recently, a client of mine at YESS Impact was advancing well with their environmental and governance efforts - but struggled with the "S", the Social aspect of their ESG strategy, a common hurdle many companies face. Here’s how we tackled it: 1. 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: We started by clarifying what 'Social' means within their ESG framework, setting specific, actionable goals such as improving employee welfare, supporting local community initiatives, and ensuring product safety. 2. 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: We crafted a detailed social policy that integrates seamlessly with their broader business strategy and ESG commitments, guiding their social impact efforts. 3. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: What are people really passionate about? To contribute to meaningful change, we engaged with stakeholders to align on expectations and consolidate support, ensuring our social initiatives are inclusive and impactful. 4. 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: We established clear metrics to measure social impact, incorporating these into their overall ESG reporting to track progress and showcase the tangible benefits of their social initiatives transparently. 🚀 We’re eager to see how these initiatives continue to enrich not just the business but also the community and environment at large. 🔗 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲? 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫! #ESG #SocialImpact #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #InnovationInAction #Innovation

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫! <<𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞>>'𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Yesterday, I attended <<venture>>'s pitch competition as an investor, where passionate entrepreneurs showcased how they are blending strong social missions with sustainable business models. The level of innovation and commitment to social impact was truly inspiring and even in the evening I was still bubbling over from the new insights I have gained! For fellow investors and startups aiming to thrive in this vibrant space, here are five crucial questions that can guide our evaluations and preparations: 1. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: How do you measure the social impact of your business, and what benchmarks do you use to ensure continuous improvement? 2. 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: What strategies do you have in place to scale your impact without compromising your social mission. a service should not just stay local - keep in mind how you can grow it in other places. 3. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: How does your business model ensure long-term financial sustainability alongside achieving social goals? 4. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: How are you leveraging innovation to enhance your social and business outcomes? So many opportinities with new tech, like #AI, #blockchain etc.! 5. 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦: What strengths does your team bring, and how do they align with the mission and vision of your social business? For me, it is especially important to sense the deep passion. These conversations are more than just pitches - they are gateways to potential game-changing impacts in our communities! To all the entrepreneurs who presented: Well done and thanks for the inspiration - Let's keep the momentum going! What questions would you have asked? Let me know in the comments. Interested in more social impact? Check out our YESS Circle ! #SocialEntrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #BusinessForGood #Innovation #Sustainability YESS Impact Nathalie Geiger

Join my next webinar "𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲" on Tue, 23.4., 11.00-12.00 (CEST)! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://lnkd.in/eHxmz3kp Discover how Estonia transformed into a digital leader in this concise, one-hour webinar. Unpack Estonia's journey from digital-first culture to global e-governance pioneer, and learn how its approach to cybersecurity, lean public services, and an innovative ecosystem can inspire corporate digital strategies worldwide. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: - 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐄-𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Insights into Estonia's efficient digital services and government transparency. - 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Applying lean principles to enhance service delivery and efficiency. - 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Building trust through robust digital security measures. - 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: Cultivating a tech-friendly environment for growth and global collaboration. Ideal for corporate leaders and digital transformation enthusiasts, this webinar offers valuable lessons from Estonia's digital transformation to empower your organization's innovation journey. #digitaltransformation #leaninnovation #Estonia #cybersecurity #innovationecosystem YESS Impact, YESS Circle, Regina Alves da Silva, Oliver Durrer 🚀, Stevan Scully, Michael Brito,Nancy Wayland, Avigail Spira, Dan Massimino, Matthieu Meier, Kamila Laura Sitwell, Cristina Jaeger, Christina Boesenberg

🎙 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲? 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Christina Bösenberg on the YESS Impact Podcast🎙 In Episode 11, we welcome Christina Boesenberg, 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 and a leading figure in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Christina and I first met at the World Economic Forum (#WEF) week. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and one of the 𝐓𝐨𝐩 100 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, Christina delves into the intersection of #AI, #leadership, and #diversity, and its profound implications for the future of work and society. We begin with her insights on artificial intelligence—its exciting prospects, emerging trends, and the critical balance between innovation and ethical considerations. The conversation moves to leadership, where Christina addresses common AI myths and shares advice on balancing professional and personal life. She also explores the practicalities of implementing diversity in the corporate world, offering examples of successful strategies and her thoughts on #NewWork models versus traditional business demands. We also discuss her personal passions and upcoming projects. This episode is a compelling blend of insights, foresight, and practical advice, making it essential listening for anyone interested in AI, diversity, and the future of leadership. Join us to uncover how Christina Boesenberg is shaping the future through #technology, leadership, and a commitment to social change. Link in Comments!

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 Estonia's journey from a post-Soviet state to a global leader in digital governance offers invaluable lessons for corporates worldwide seeking to innovate and transform digitally. Here are key takeaways for corporates inspired by #Estonia's digital revolution: - 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Estonia's success in digital transformation is rooted in a comprehensive digital-first approach, prioritizing online services and digital literacy across all sectors. - 𝐄-𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Seamless integration of digital services into everyday life, making government interactions efficient and transparent. - 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Applying lean methodologies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve service delivery, demonstrating the versatility of lean practices beyond the manufacturing sector. - 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Building a secure digital infrastructure that citizens trust, showcasing the importance of prioritizing cybersecurity in digital initiatives. - 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: A supportive environment for startups and tech innovation, fueled by public-private partnerships and a focus on R&D. - 𝐄-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: Offering a digital identity to global citizens, expanding Estonia's digital services beyond its borders and opening new avenues for international business and collaboration. For corporates embarking on or navigating through their digital transformation journey, Estonia’s model highlights the importance of embracing technology at every level, fostering a culture of innovation, and continually adapting to change. Let's leverage these lessons to propel our organizations into a more efficient, innovative, and digitally empowered future. #DigitalTransformation #LeanInnovation #CorporateStrategy #EstoniasDigitalSociety YESS Impact