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Hey #strategists! 🧨 El equipo de CASA BIEN está buscando sumar perspectivas para fortalecer su proceso en la creación de marcas que hacen el bien. ¿Eres tú o alguien que conoces?

Hey #strategists! 🧨 El equipo de CASA BIEN está buscando sumar perspectivas para fortalecer su proceso en la creación de marcas que hacen el bien. ¿Eres tú o alguien que conoces?

✨ Life is a Pitch ✨ At Vandals*, we live by the mantra of practice what you preach. So, we grabbed our pens, post-its, and a dose of coffee to refine our pitch at the Founders Fundamentals Session with guidance from the insightful Martina Guzmán hosted by the Barcelona Finance Hub by Aticco. Martina walked us through the Best3Minutes methodology in a hands-on, no-time-to-overthink workshop. Her key takeaway? Life is a pitch. Whether you're pitching for funding or to win someone’s heart, it’s all about storytelling that lands. Here’s what stuck: - The power of a killer opening (grab that attention). - The rule of three: audience, objective, brainstorming with the pitch canvas. (link in post) - The closing that leaves no heads unturned—or yawns unsuppressed. But most importantly, we were reminded of the magic of an authentic pitch—one fueled by passion and a spark of nervous excitement. That’s what keeps Vandals bubbling with energy. Like a bubble bath, when things get too still, it’s time to pop out before stagnation sets in! Bonus? Amazing views, networking with fellow founders and entrepreneurs (shoutout to Raul Andres Arce Calderon, Nardi Silva, Camilla A., Beatriz Farfán), and a cheeky notebook illustration from a prior co-creation session by Niceshit Studio's one and only Rodier Kidmann. A perfect reminder to keep digging with wit and creativity. So, how are you pitching yourself today? #Startups #LifeIsAPitch #Vandals #FoundersFundamentals #Best3Minutes *With the pleasure to think/walk/breathe along Danae Gomez Lois & Juli Groshaus

From sleepless nights to strategic insights: What a ride it's being! 🎢 After joining a new position 4 months ago as chief executive mom, I've now returned to the business world with a new understanding of sleep and a keen eye on the future. Amongst catching up with Vandals work and my partner in crime Danae (who has been absolutely rocking it - kudos to you! ⭐), my return has been incredibly inspiring. Last week, I had the privilege of attending Norrsken Impact/Week and immersing myself in some thought-provoking talks. In my question-seeking nature, here are some insights and burning questions that keep circling in my mind: 📱 African Tech: The Next Frontier Cheslyn Jacobs from TymeBank shared how they're investing on access in a market where 90% of retail transactions are informal and cash-based. - They've built the largest retail network without laying a single brick - partnering with South Africa's largest retail store and setting up kiosks - Fascinating stat: 75% of customers come through that channel, with 55% of their customer base being women The questions that fueled me up: - What would truly drive digital currency adoption in such a setting? - Covid was definitely a force for it yet there's a lot of ground to cover. Does it take a major life event for that rapid adoption? 🧠 MDMA Therapy Revolution Rick Doblin's ongoing journey to get MDMA-assisted therapy approved for PTSD is fascinating. Through Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) they have been working since the 80's on advancing research, changing policy and shaping culture. - What do you think are the main roadblocks for recreational drugs to be used in therapy? - Will younger generations approach these treatments more willingly? 🌍 Redefining Economic Value The Landbanking Group's Prof. Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey journey has been remarkable - from "making the system better, to working on a better system, and now defining what better means for the system to adopt it." His vision of an economy indexed on nature, where nature is considered equity, not credit, challenges our fundamental understanding of value. The profound questions he raises: - What is wealth in this new paradigm? - Are we still in the same epoch of wealth as the existing one? - How do we transition to a system where nature becomes a form of equity rather than an expendable resource? 💭 Your Turn: Which of these questions resonates with you? Any thoughts? Whether you want to challenge these thoughts, discuss other pressing questions, or just share some baby wisdom (yes, I'm now fluent in that too! 👶), my DMs are open. Let's make today count! #FutureOfBusiness #MentalHealth #AfricanTech #DigitalInclusion #CircularEconomy #WomenInTech #NorrskenImpactWeek #ThoughtLeadership #BackToWork

"Preoccupied with a single leaf, you won't see the tree. Preoccupied with a single tree, you'll miss the entire forest." In today’s complex world, making impactful design decisions requires a broader perspective. We believe in the transformative power of systemic thinking to create lasting change. By understanding how different elements are interconnected, we can develop solutions that resonate within their entire ecosystem. We're excited to partner with La Diseñería and Flexxi Design on this hands-on workshop on systemic thinking in design. Together, we'll explore how this mindset can empower you to: - Identify hidden patterns - Make informed decisions - Create more innovative solutions Join us online or let's meet in Copenhagen! 🇩🇰

Hace unos días estuvimos en Norrsken Barcelona con las Vandals y el equipo directivo de Patterson para hablar de nuestra propia marca. Y, bueno, escribir post-its; muchos, muchos post-its.   Post-its sobre el presente y el futuro de la agencia. Post-its sobre hacia dónde queremos ir. Post-its sobre estrategia, arquitectura y posicionamiento. Sobre nuestro propósito. Sobre fortalezas y debilidades. Sobre el equipo y los clientes. Sobre dinámicas internas. Sobre futuras oportunidades. Sobre valor.   Y post-its sobre muchas otras cosas, que ya os iremos contando 💥💫   Gracias Danae Gomez Lois y Julieta Groshaus por esta jornada tan fosforita y tan productiva.   #pattersonagency #pattersongroup #brandstrategy #brandarchitecture #vandals #norrsken

¿De qué manera podemos impulsar la innovación en el diseño de servicios en un entorno cada vez más complejo? Recientemente, SHIFTA by ELISAVA. me invitó a abordarlo en un artículo. En mi reflexión, propongo optar por un enfoque holístico y sistémico tal como lo hacemos desde Vandals, que se basa en la observación, el análisis y la inclusión.  Este enfoque nos permite abordar de manera efectiva los retos -en entornos cada vez más complejos y conectados- logrando así crear valor sostenible a largo plazo. En el artículo, desarrollo algunos de estos puntos para lograrlo: ● Poner en perspectiva y dar contexto a nuestros retos ● Dejar de mirar de forma fragmentada y aumentar el espectro ● Incluir perspectivas de quiénes no tienen voz ● Observar señales y anticipar el recorrido de las tendencias ● Analizar las áreas de oportunidad para innovar Puedes leer el artículo completo aquí →

¡Llegó el primer evento de La Diseñería y Edison a Barcelona! 🚀 Te esperamos para inspirarnos, conocernos, hablar de diseño y tomarnos unas ricas birras y kombuchas antes de las vacaciones (PD: aire y buena onda incluidos) 🍻😎 Súmate a un panel de conversación con 4 referentes de UX, Research y Negocio para entender como piensa cada disciplina y cómo potenciar su sinergia. La investigación, la experiencia de usuario y la perspectiva de negocio son claves para hacer que los productos y servicios sean increíbles y perduren en el tiempo. Nuestros speakers son: - Mariana Minafro Spinelli, Head de UX en Glovo - Arnau Ortiz Amenós, CPO & Design Strategy, ex Glovo & Wallapop - Florencia F., UX/UI Team Lead en Novicell - Alvaro del Pozo Ortiz, General Manager en Hi Experience Pssst. No hace falta tener conocimientos en diseño, research o negocio para sumarte a este encuentro, ¡cuantas más profesiones mejor! Sacá tu entrada en: https://lnkd.in/dQ9MFHBK Gracias a nuestros Sponsors y Media Partners por acompañarnos en este encuentro: LOV Ferments, Vandals, Hi Experience, Friends of Figma Barcelona & Itnig - Startup Ecosystem. Y a Sentido Creative Studio por desarrollar la identidad de todos nuestros eventos 💙 .

We packed up our pens, sticky notes, and passion for making change happen and joined Norrsken Barcelona, an impact hub for those set on solving the world's greatest challenges. Joining Norrsken isn't just a change of address, it's a chance to broaden our horizons — and the views certainly help. Here's why this move makes perfect sense: 🔧 As companies and entrepreneurs seeking change face the challenge of ethical sourcing, responsible innovation, decentralized organizations or regenerative business models, we assist in shaping thoughts, validating ideas, and articulating strategies for implementation. 🗯️ Our methodology creates a safe space for discussing uncomfortable topics and decision-making. We amplify unheard voices, consider non-animate elements like nature, and address the impact of businesses on the world. 🤜 At Vandals we push boundaries towards new areas of opportunity around inclusive and regenerative business practices. Eager to connect with like-minded individuals. If this is you, reach us at answers@vandals.pro or DM us to schedule a coffee with views! #PositiveImpact #ImpactHub #Innovation #NorrskenImpactHub #NorrskenBarcelona

We are privileged to have Danae as a mentor for the upcoming Kaospilot Experience Design Training in Barcelona! 🚀 🇪🇸 Danae Gomez Lois, a seasoned business designer and strategist in Barcelona, delves into the world of experience design, challenging perspectives, and the profound ripple effect of crafting meaningful moments. As the co-founder of Vandals, Danae emphasizes the significance of systemic thinking in experience design. Every detail, no matter how small, holds the power to create a lasting impact on environments, communities, and beyond. ⬇️ 🎥 Explore more in this Mini Video Podcast 👉 Check out the upcoming dates for the Kaospilot Experience Design Training around the 🌎 : https://lnkd.in/ebfPXSSu