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🌟 This week during the #LearningSprintIOCYL, I delved into the Triple Bottom Line approach and how it can shape sport and social impact initiatives, including my idea for SpinSpace. The Triple Bottom Line emphasizes balancing: 1️⃣ Social Impact: Sport is more than just play—it’s about bringing people together. With SpinSpace, I aim to create an inclusive space where anyone can enjoy 🏓 table tennis, regardless of income or background. This draws from my experience running Excellence Sports Coaching, where I witnessed firsthand how sport can transform lives. 2️⃣ Environmental Sustainability: 🌍 SpinSpace will prioritise eco-friendly equipment and sustainable materials, ensuring that we create a fun, functional space without compromising the planet’s health. 3️⃣ Financial Viability: 💰 Sustainability doesn't mean sacrificing fairness. By collaborating with local councils and offering income-based memberships, SpinSpace will remain both accessible and financially stable. #LearningSprintIOCYL #SportForChange #TripleBottomLine #YouthEmpowerment #Sustainability 🌟

Twelve months ago we caught up with Adam Townsend and Lyndal Bailey, two of the three founders of new tech business venture. Bike Matrix Ltd sounded pretty darn cool, not to mention inspiring (you can still find the story on RotoruaNZ.com). Recently Adam, Lyndal and third founder Adam Barnes got in touch with us again with exciting news: they’ve received a $2M investment via silent contribution from within the bicycle industry, which they say, “brings invaluable market validation, experience, and expertise from a seasoned industry insider.” The team’s success at Eurobike 2024, the world’s largest bicycle industry trade event, including winning a Eurobike Award, highlights the strong industry support for Bike Matrix’s compatibility solution. These results not only validate the groundbreaking nature of Bike Matrix’s technology but also brings international attention to Rotorua’s tech scene. Read more on Mai Rotorua about how Lyndal and the two Adams plan to revolutionise the bike industry globally. #RotoruaNZ #RotoruaProud #MaiRotorua #OurPeople #Community #TellingOurStories #LocalHeroes #RotoruaEntrepreneurs #RotoruaBusiness #TechStartUp

Another excellent Sheffield Digital Limited Showcase last night. Here's what you missed: Duncan from our hosts ZOO Digital Group plc talked us through Zoo's impressive history - a massive Sheffield success story. Iain Broome (aka Very Meta ) brought us up to speed on cycling ultra races and how to make a daily podcast about the race when you're not actually there. Becky Winter & Abi Kennett of A Fleet for Change told us about their journey to make night time travel on public transport safer, and highlighted how important the user experience is. Jonny Rippon , founder of Hive IT, shared the secrets of their 10 years of success - it's all about the people, not just the tech. Tom Green and Sam Crosher from Verticode talked about their mission to help founders develop products and services faster. In the past year, they've helped their customers launch 45 (!) new products. And Francis Cram, founder of MapStand, showed us their impressive mapping software designed to help energy professionals and policy makers make better decisions about sustainability. My main take-aways? Sheffield is overflowing with talent, ideas, innovative thinking and a focus on doing things for good reasons (not just the money). Even though tech moves fast, it still takes time to build strong tech companies. A ten year plus timeframe is perfectly legit. As always, we need to keep boosting these success stories - founders are busy growing their companies, so the rest of us can help by sharing their amazing stories.

I gave 200% of myself! 🚴♂️ Building and growing a company often feels like a race—one that demands focus, stamina, and the willingness to push beyond your limits. As a semi-regular bike trekker, I’ve always enjoyed the parallels between biking and entrepreneurship: the thrill of the challenge, the moments of doubt, and the satisfaction of going further than you thought possible. Last month, at the #ThinkNXT event organized by Proximus NXT, I had the chance to experience this metaphor in action. There was an augmented reality exercise bike where you could compete against none other than Lotte Kopecky. (Let’s just say my competitive side couldn’t resist! 😄) Spoiler alert: I gave it everything I had, and it took me half an hour to catch my breath afterwards 🤣 The experience reminded me of valuable lessons: ✅ Challenge yourself – Growth starts where your comfort zone ends. True success comes when you push through self-imposed limits. ✅ Give it your best – Effort is the great differentiator. Whether in business, biking, or science, it’s about showing up 100% (or 200%!) every single day. ✅ Prepare with intention – Behind every great performance lies thoughtful preparation. Luck is just the outcome of consistent effort over time. ✅ Rest to recharge – Rest is not the enemy of progress; it’s what sustains it. The best results come when you balance effort with recovery. These lessons also resonate deeply with the journey we’re on at Matgenix, where we help partners and customers accelerate their R&D in materials science and chemistry. Like a team of cyclists navigating a challenging route, our team is giving 200% every day to deliver the best possible value to our customers. We challenge ourselves to push boundaries, adapt to our customers’ needs, and find innovative solutions to complex problems—all to help them reach their goals faster. Whether you’re cycling, launching a new product, or solving tough scientific challenges, the mindset is the same: resilience, focus, and finding joy in the process—not just the finish line. What challenges have pushed you to give 200% recently? I’d love to hear your story! #ChallengeYourself #GrowthMindset #ProximusThinkNXT #Entrepreneurship #Cycling #Innovation #MaterialsScience Sebastien Lewy Lionel Couvreur Julien Bouquiaux Guillaume Brunin Gabriel Taillandier A6K

#News Cooltra has once again participated in the MOVE: Movilidad Re-Imaginada event, held in #London this week, with our co-founder and CEO, Timo Buetefisch, in attendance. In the first of the three panels, "Roundtable by Allianz Partners: How do selected key industries partner in building a sustainable mobility ecosystem?" discussions centered around how to choose new cities, the best vehicle models (bike, moped, kickscooter), and the differences in managing each vehicle type and cities in different regions in terms of regulations. During this panel, Buetefisch highlighted his vision for the segment in the next three years: there will be consolidation, more multimodality, changes in pricing models, and more product development in terms of range, safety, and lifecycle. It will be very important that cities also invest in micromobility, so Timo thinks there will be more public-private collaboration.

Back in the UK at Hilo HQ, we are taking a moment to reflect on the fantastic pilot we carried out in Bacău as part of the EIT #RAPTOR project. We are incredibly thankful to EIT Urban Mobility for enabling Hilo to trial our IRIS technology in such a meaningful way. This project was not just about showcasing innovation; it aimed to make a positive impact by encouraging older adults to adopt cycling as a safe and accessible means of transport and recreation. The insights shared by riders and the support from the community clearly demonstrate that technology like IRIS has the potential to break down barriers and enhance urban mobility for everyone. A huge thank you to everyone who made this project possible—from our incredible partners to the dedicated team on the ground in Bacău. We are excited to apply these learnings as we continue working toward safer and more inclusive urban mobility. #UrbanMobility #RoadSafety #VisionZero

🌱 "The future is green, and the market is ready" 🚴♂️ 🌟 Hear from our customer, Kristjan Lind, CEO of Bikeep, as he shares his perspective on blending economic viability with environmental responsibility. At Bikeep, the goal is simple: offer practical, sustainable options that meet today’s needs without compromising tomorrow. 📈 Kristjan believes that genuine, effective solutions naturally attract interest and investment. This approach drives Bikeep's efforts to innovate within the urban mobility space, focusing on tangible benefits and responsible growth. 👉 Swipe through his quotes and see how Bikeep’s practical innovations are making a difference. #SustainabilityInAction #EcoFriendlyInnovation #Bikeep #SmallBusinessWeek

In 2024, Aotearoa became the world's most car-dependent nation - 869 vehicles per 1000 people. This stark reality check proves why transforming our transport systems matters more than ever. But beneath these sobering statistics, our communities showed what's possible when we prioritize human infrastructure: • Bike Point Chev's Bike to Football programme turned skepticism into success - over 2000 car-free trips along Meola Road in just three weekends. • The Sustainable Transport team expanded focus on cultural and behavioral shifts, moving beyond pure engineering. • Our partnership with The Spinoff brought pragmatic cycling stories to new audiences, especially in South Auckland. • Communities from Pt Chevalier to Manukau demonstrated appetite for transport choice. Posts that resonated most deeply: "Cultural Difference" - How a simple bakery interaction highlighted the contrast between car-centric and bike-friendly societies https://lnkd.in/gQU4FgJK "Weather, Sports or Car Event?" - When 25,000 Auckland FC fans showed why better transport planning matters https://lnkd.in/gk-9aAe2 "Bike to Football Success" - Proving that when we build it right, people will come https://lnkd.in/gxyKXSvR Looking to 2025: Our focus sharpens on human infrastructure that mobilizes people. Not just through new cycleways and facilities, but through the critical cultural shifts that make sustainable mobility not just possible, but preferable. The path from car capital to human capital isn't just about reducing numbers. It's about imagining and creating a Tāmaki Makaurau where sustainable mobility is the natural choice. Ka mua, ka muri - walking backwards into the future. #SustainableMobility #HumanInfrastructure #TāmakiMakaurau -- Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor [dot] studio in your browser

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of evopark! 🎉 Chapter 7: Embracing Growth Over Competition As the Olympics Paris 2024 come to a close this week, we’ve been reflecting on what these games truly represent - growth, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. It’s a reminder that, like in sports, our journey in the parking industry is about more than just competition; it’s about striving to be better every day. 🏅 We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our fellow industry players & "competitors". Your creativity and determination inspire us to push our limits, innovate, and continuously improve. Together, we’re not just competing - we’re growing, evolving, and making the parking industry a better place for everyone. Here’s to the spirit of friendly competition and the shared pursuit of excellence! Let’s keep raising the bar, supporting one another, and driving the industry forward. 🅿️🚀 #smartmobility #mobileparking #smartparking #futuremobility #smartcity #digitalmobility #digitalparking #mobilityCONNECT #sustainability #evolutionofparking #evopark #10yearsofevopark #growthovercompetition

REVOLUTIONIZING ELECTRIC BIKES 🚴♂️ Urban mobility is rapidly evolving as cities seek to reduce congestion and pollution. Traditional bicycles, while eco-friendly, lack the power and convenience of electric bikes, which can offer a more sustainable alternative to cars. However, converting a regular bike into an electric one often involves complex and costly modifications. ⚡ Skarper, based in London, has developed a groundbreaking solution to this challenge. Their innovative technology allows users to convert a regular bike into an electric bike with a simple click. The company has collaborated with Formula 1 team Oracle Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology division to leverage cutting-edge automotive technology, ensuring their solution is both high-performance and durable. 💸 Skarper has recently secured EUR 5.3 Mln in a Series A funding round led by the investment portfolio firm Adjuvo, with backing from its extensive network of members and a range of angel investors. This investment will support the scaling of their production capabilities and the expansion of their market reach. Read the full article (Source: EU Startups) ➡ https://lnkd.in/d29CakqH