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Team Global Ocean Racing: Where teamwork & strategy meet the open seas. We take the lessons learned from navigating global challenges to help businesses thrive internationally and locally. I would love to discuss how we can help your company reach new horizons! Message Me. #oceanracing #business #globalmarkets #letschat #teamglobaloceanracing

We had some interesting talks about extending our solution for knowledge management using AI for with kind of data - if knowledge management is an issue for you, too, feel free to reach out!

“Airports are gateways to growth, connections, and new opportunities ✈️ Each journey begins with a step toward exploration and discovery. Here’s to embracing change and chasing dreams. #LeadershipJourney #GlobalConnections #TravelForGrowth #InnovationInMotion #ProfessionalGrowth #Wanderlust #NetworkingOpportunities #CareerJourney”

Back to Brussels, January of this same year, 2024. Winter. Cold. Very cold and very dark, especially for a Brazilian kid from Rio. Maybe not even my mom knows, but I felt like I was on the verge of burnout. Started asking ChatGPT about the symptoms, how to avoid it, what to do.   Tried meditating, but it didn’t help (much).   Had a list of houses (on a real estate app in Portugal) called my “lifeline,” in case I just couldn’t take it anymore and needed to move somewhere affordable.   My cookies started suggesting stories of people who took years to recover from burnout. One day, on my way to the tram, with my Vans soaked from the rain/snow that day, I was thinking about asking my family doctor for a sick leave (for burnout).   The thought alone gave me chills. At the time, my second daughter had just been born, my son was super adapted, full of friends, fluent in french. Plus, we had several decisions to make, and all of them seemed to lock us into staying in Saint-Gilles for another two years. I stared into the void. Feeling tied down. But one day, not long after that, I realized I couldn’t make it to the end of 2024. How could I even consider staying until the end of 2025. I needed to move something.   Or everything. And that’s how we started planning our next step:   The crazy idea of going back to Portugal and working independently. Deep down, amidst the blur, the empty stares, I saw the potential in it.   But with zero clients, little support, very little money, the idea was insane—and carried extra weight. One day I made a list of potential clients, friends, colleagues, and contacts.   People who might, or might not, send me a gig here and there.   That gave me courage—I suggest this to everyone. The next day, I quit my job.   Then I told our friends. Our landlord. My son’s school.   We rented a house remotely.   And we moved.  And I started what would become BROTO. It’s been about six months since I made that risky decision and I decided to put together this showreel to show and reflect on the work I’ve done in these six months. To see what this insanity has brought me. When I put it all together and hit play, I felt a chill.   Just like that day in January of this same year, 2024, with my soaked Vans, thinking about asking for a sick leave.   But this time, finally, the chill was from joy. I’ve always heard that the bigger the risk, the greater the reward.   This post is to thank (eternally) those who have turned this risk into a beautiful reward.   Literally speaking. * Please. Listen to it with sound. Read the text without. In this order. More or less. *

Some thoughts on the eve of the plenary meeting of EMF-ECBC Residential real estate holds a significant position as both the world’s largest asset class and most families’ single largest financial investment. At the same time, the impact of buildings on CO2 emissions is significant. An interesting evolution is the burgeoning interest from the capital market in taxonomy-compliant assets. The rapid development of green bonds is promising, yet it faces a bottleneck due to the scarcity of compliant assets. Residential buildings represent the largest investment volume, but this market is fragmented, consisting of many small volumes dependent on individual decisions. In Belgium, for instance, the majority of the homes require renovations. Investors cannot afford to continue funding properties that lack energy efficiency. To avoid investing in potential stranded assets, financiers need assurance that these homes will undergo renovations. This transition to sustainable housing presents a significant challenge, yet it also offers an immense opportunity for lenders and investors. Local ecosystems play a pivotal role, acting as a bridge between individual homeowners and the financial market. Collaboration within these ecosystems is essential. Lenders, energy consultants, architects, and contractors are all part of this ecosystem. Together, they can not only persuade homeowners to commit to deep renovations but also provide integrated solutions. Money alone won’t drive change, nor will plans without financial backing. It’s the synergy of both that’s required. Governments also have a crucial role in empowering this transition with sufficient impact. The time is ripe for forging creative collaborations. It’s only through such partnerships that we can ensure the success of this transition. Let’s discuss how we can be part of this transformative journey and lead the way in sustainable investing. #GreenBonds #SustainableInvesting #EnergyEfficiency #MortgageInvestors #EcoRenovation #ECBC #EMF

Curious about BOOT ventures and whether they're really worth it? So are we!🤩 So, we asked Stavros Caramondanis, the CEO of Ayia Napa Marina, to illustrate the pros and cons of Build-Own-Operate-Transfer projects. Take a look! #realtyon #realtyonexpo #realtyonexpocyprus2024 #realestate #realestateindustry #realestateinvestor #realtor #propertyexpo #expo #cyprus #limassol #cyprusrealestate

International experiences can be transformative for teams, offering unique challenges and opportunities for growth. We’d love to hear about your experiences and thoughts on this topic. How has competing internationally shaped your team? #CostaRicaSoccerTours #InternationalCompetition #SoccerTrips #SoccerTeamTrips

Elevate Your Game: Discovering the IDAS Institute's Path to Excellence In a world brimming with opportunities, the quest for personal and professional growth has become more paramount than ever."#IdasWorld #ExploreWithIdas #IdasAdventures #IdasJourney #IdasExploration #IdasDiscoveries #IdasLife #IdasMoments #IdasExperience #IdasMemories"

Yay it’s me here…. Hear me out what I have to say about engro’s returnship program 👇👇👇 So Engro broke the typical styreotyped phenomena in Pakistan that a gap on a cv is something to be hidden, and proved this notion wrong that it is something that will hinder your career progression. Thank you Engro for taking this initiative and recognizing this important issue of normalizing cv gaps. Engro endorses this, “You are on the top, even after the break” 👍🎉👍🎉 #engrocorp #breakkebaad #returnshipprogram #workingwomen #professional #corporatesector #linkedin

🚀 Win ¥10,000,000 at the WE AT Challenge 2024! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce the launch of the WE AT Challenge 2024, a global Well-Being startup challenge in Tokyo. ❓ Why Participate ❓ 💸 Win Big: Each track winner will receive 10M JPY and other benefits like overseas business travel support! 🌐 Global Exposure: Showcase your innovative solutions on an international stage. 🚀 Growth Opportunities: Connect with mentors, industry leaders, and potential investors. 🤝 Support: Gain valuable resources for your business, including PoC and international expansion support. 🛣 Challenge Tracks 🛣 1.🌎 Global Liveability: Solutions for clean energy, low carbon, and sustainable agriculture. (This track is supported by Temasek Foundation and Vertex Holdings in Singapore) 2.🏋♂️ Healthy Life: Innovations in healthcare and overall well-being. 3.🏙 Living & City: Smart city technologies and inclusive community solutions. 📅 Important Dates 📅 Application Period: July 10, 2024 - August 31, 2024 Selection and mentoring : September - November, 2024 Final Pitch: November 27, 2024 🖊 Who Can Apply 🖊 Startups, companies, researchers, and students with groundbreaking ideas that contribute to well-being from all over the world 🗺 Don’t miss this opportunity to make a global impact and accelerate your startup’s growth. Submit your entry and be part of the change! 【Application and Details】 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRWGZ6HS 👈 Let's create a future where diverse people coexist and thrive in a sustainable, well-being economy. 🌍💡 This initiative is supported by JETRO Startup, Temasek Foundation(Li Lang Heng, Anders Soh), and Vertex Holdings(Shang-Wei Chow, Hui Min Chua), in collaboration with the WE AT administrative office comprising The University of Tokyo (Toshiya Watanabe - Tokyo University Japan etc...), Hakuhodo Inc.(Itaru Yoshizawa), Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Kyoto University, UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd.(KOSUKE UEDA, Hideki Nagasaka), 京都大学イノベーションキャピタル（株）(Osami Kono), Sumitomo Life Insurance Company(宏樹藤本), and Canon Marketing Japan (Hirotsugu Kashimura) etc.... #Challenge #Startups #Innovation #WellBeing #GlobalImpact #Award