Serena’s Post

🌱 Thrilled to have pitched at the TechHub.K67 pitch session in my hometown, Düsseldorf! It’s amazing to see the startup scene thriving here and the spotlight on innovative ideas shaping the future. Huge thanks to K67 Techhub for organizing such a fantastic event and bringing together founders, investors, and changemakers. At Empacto, we focus on helping sustainability teams tackle one of their biggest challenges: sharing tailored sustainability knowledge at scale. Why is this so critical? 🌍 Evolving regulations and different regulations globally make compliance a moving target, and generic solutions no longer cut it. 🤝 Corporate commitments like net-zero goals need deep alignment across the value chain. 💡 Consumer are becoming more aware and critical -> Companies need tailored strategies to highlight how their efforts connect to real-world impact. These pressures are growing—and so is the opportunity to drive meaningful change with the right tools. Here’s to pushing boundaries and building solutions that matter! 💚

Every challenge is unique—and so are the solutions we design. At Athena, we partner with clients across the board, bridging innovation, insights, and action to empower them to drive lasting impact.   Join us in shaping smarter, #sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow. #InnovationForGood #DataForGood #DataForDevelopment #SocialImpact #DataForPurpose #TeamAthena #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #IndianStartUp

Guess I’m a bit late to share, but the IMPACT FESTIVAL was too good not to talk about! 🌍 Ever wondered how we can collectively shape a sustainable future? 🍀 Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining the Impact Festival in Frankfurt - one of Europe’s largest events for sustainable innovation and investments, with over 5000 participants from business, politics and academics. Being among professionals dedicated to improving our society and planet was truly inspiring. There was so much to learn, with deep dives into critical topics like biodiversity, the circular economy, sustainable cities, and even the complexities of ESG data. I found the panel discussion "Beyond Growth - Redefining Prosperity for the Future" with Carlos Alvarez Pereira, Agata Meysner, Prof. Dr. Stephan Hankammer and Fabian Eckert especially thought-provoking. They unpacked the need for new definitions of prosperity in a world where growth needs to align with environmental and social goals. For this, we need new ideas and technologies by companies that take responsibility. Still, to bring these ideas to life, it takes visionary minds backed by private capital. This was why I found the sessions on impact investing so engaging, especially hearing from VCs on the role of sustainability in financial markets for startups: 💡Impact-focused startups don't really differ from traditional ones: they need a strong team, a smart business plan, and to solve real problems. 📈With today's global challenges, startups that tackle societal and environmental issues have the potential to drive economic growth as well as positive impact. 🌿Purely purpose-driven startups may struggle to secure traditional VC funding but can explore alternative financing to bring their ideas to life. TechQuartier‘s Impact Challenge was a good example for bridging the gap between startups and corporates, empowering sustainable and innovative solutions for a greener, more social tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing how all of these ideas evolve and impact our collective future! 🌱 Btw proud to work at PwC Deutschland, as strategic partner of the festival, who actively support such important conversations and driving sustainable innovation forward. #ImpactFestival24 #Sustainability

Welcome to a new innovative reality, the age of ESG collaboration has just begun. The cultural chasm between various different Industries and startups is ripe for transformation. Together, we can rewrite the narrative, leveraging collaborative synergy to enhance existing possibilities, pioneer novel solutions, and unearth untapped markets.But what’s important for a successful collaborative relationship between various different industries and startups is that it is mutually beneficial. Many initiatives fail due to a lack of understanding of the very different DNA of Industries and startups. We are seeking growth investment from Bold Leaders who invest from the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance)community. About Lagertha Our vision is to create a connected community where various global industries and startups collaborate to achieve sustainable ESG goals. Lagertha is a digital hybrid business model designed to empower learning through Leadership Development and Startup programs. We facilitate connections, making communication easy, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across diverse industries and startups. We focus on; ·       Matchmaking Due Diligence processes between industries and startups ·       Integrating more woman and diverse talented workforce from different culture in the industries to speed up innovation processes and social impact ·       Understand the full concept of ESGs by fusion of Diversity, Equity and inclusion ·       Support new technology and overcome the resistance of it How we innovate; ·       Develop & disrupt innovative products, services, or business models ·       Capitalize on secular trends and evolving consumer behaviors due to technological advancements Contact for more information. Lets talk and make the change happend; Kate Maria Vinther, Founder Kate@Lagertha.dk LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/eU8YEz9n https://lagertha.mn.co/ #Lagertha #BoldLead #behavioraleconomics #ESGnewtrends #ESGnewcollaborationmodels #ESGcommunityengagement #letscollaborate #Longevity #corporateLeadershipRoleModeling #AwarenessCampaigns

🌍 When I heard about measuring ESG for my startup, I have to admit, I was full of doubts... As a tech startup founder, it didn’t seem like a top priority for a company of our size. 🤔 Then, I started to dig deeper. I had insightful conversations and began to see the bigger picture. It became clear that integrating ESG isn’t just for large corporations—it’s relevant for smaller companies too. 💡 Warning: it's not easy because many questions that were asked me don't really resonate with our current activity (for example, being in a shared office with the dualoop team, we're not able to measure our water consumption, and you get negative points for that). During this journey, I discovered that even small actions can have significant impact. These efforts align with the values we hold dear at Novable, and we’re excited about the positive change we can drive. 🌱 💡 Tip: What made the difference for us at Novable? Good governance with an Advisory Board from day 1, diversity in our Board of Directors, getting rid of company cars, the deeply embedded process for fighting gender pay gaps, and also an indirect and huge benefit: 66% of the activities at Novable are about helping our clients meet their ESG criteria! Today, I’m extremely proud to share that Novable received an Exemplarity Award on ESG criteria! 🏆 This recognition means a lot to us, as it reflects our commitment to making a difference, completely in line with our values. A big thank you to Alexis Malherbe and Quentin Stevenart from finance&invest.brussels for the initial push, Grégoire Talbot from D-Carbonize for the insightful discussions, and Constance d'Aspremont from Greenomy for her invaluable support. 🙏 And we'll continue the journey as Delphine Godfriaux and Jonathan Baeyens organize more of this at hub.brussels very soon! On our way to building a more sustainable future, one step at a time! 🚀 #ESG #Sustainability #StartupLife #ProudMoment at Novable

#esg #vc practitioners and all of you who are curious to learn more from peers about the integration of ESG into mainstream VC - please join us for FRAME - our first conference in London on September 19th. See you there! Hannah Leach Johannes Lenhard VentureESG Pitango

Welcome to a new innovative reality, the age of ESG collaboration has just begun. The cultural chasm between various different Industries and startups is ripe for transformation. Together, we can rewrite the narrative, leveraging collaborative synergy to enhance existing possibilities, pioneer novel solutions, and unearth untapped markets.But what’s important for a successful collaborative relationship between various different industries and startups is that it is mutually beneficial. Many initiatives fail due to a lack of understanding of the very different DNA of Industries and startups. We are seeking growth investment from Bold Leaders who invest from the ESG (Environment, Social and Governance)community.

🌟 From Impact to Innovation: ActImpAct’s Next Chapter We’re thrilled to share the success of the ActImpAct Project (2021-2024)! 🎉 Implemented in Slovenia by fund2740 high impact foundation and supported by Google.org's Social Innovation Fund, this transformative initiative empowered 150 underserved individuals—primarily women—with training and support to tackle societal challenges aligned with the SDGs. Building on this success, Fund2740 is excited to introduce the ActImpAct Initiative (AIAI)—a game-changer for social enterprises and support ecosystems: What AIAI Offers: 🔹 AI-powered tools to maximize impact. 🔹 Impact design strategies for balanced and sustainable growth. 🔹 Access to WISH (Workshops, Incubators, Solutions, and Hubs) to foster innovation and collaboration. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dKBDJN6A Our goal is to empower social enterprises and support networks—locally and globally—to drive meaningful change for people, the planet, and profit. Together, let’s shape the future of social innovation! 💪

Making innovative ideas happen all over Europe - from local energy systems to the sharing economy. Our impact report: https://lnkd.in/dmNFDWdw