Entrepreneurial Journeys RVO

In this episode the bigger picture of regreening cities is briefly laid out by Stientje van Veldhoven, former minister and Vice President of the World Resources Institute. How do we create the cities of the future?

Following, an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs contributing to this green transition starts: Tessa Duste from Makers Of Sustainable Spaces, M.O.S.S. A green architectural firm pioneering with bringing back nature in our built environment. With success: having many projects in over 10 countries, among which designing the headquarters of Booking and Uber. This conversation is all about cities of the future, determination, personal journeys and bringing back nature in our concrete jungles.

In this episode the bigger picture of our agriculture transition is briefly laid out by Stientje van Veldhoven, former minister and Vice President of the World Resources Institute. Why is our current way of farming no longer sustainable?

Following, an in-depth conversation with one of the top entrepreneurs at the forefront of this farming transition starts: Felipe Villela from Re-Nature. An innovative company supporting farmers and corporates in scaling regenerative agriculture. This conversation is all about growing up in the Amazon, why our food system has to change, building a movement and personal growth.

In this episode the bigger picture of the fast fashion industry is laid out by Naz Kawan, social entrepreneur and sustainable fashion expert. Following an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs changing the world of fashion follows: Bert van Son, founder of Mud-Jeans, the first circular jeans brand in the world. This conversation is all about changing direction in life, building a company, the dark side of fashion and how a good story leads to good things.

In this episode the bigger picture of greener and fairer supply chains is laid out by Willemijn Verloop, founder of Rubio Impact Ventures.

Following, an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs starting the first fairchain in the world of coffee will follow: Guido van Staveren from Moyee Coffee. This conversation is all about being radically transparent about dirty supply chains, the dark truth behind coffee and how to fix it, killing big dinosaurs, the puzzle of company ownership and personal struggles.

Emma Kloppert, host
Willemijn Verloop, expert
Guido van Staveren-van Dijk, entrepreneur
Kilil Mesfin, guest

In this episode the bigger picture of the circular economy is laid out by Michel Scholte, founder of True Price and Impact Institute and Minister of the New Economy.

Following, an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs contributing to the circular economy will start: Willemijn Peeters from Searious Business. A company focussed on mind shifting solutions to circular plastic use. This conversation is all about setting your own boundaries as an entrepreneur, how to develop yourself as a leader, shocking insights about plastics and how partnerships are crucial for changing systems.

Emma Kloppert, host

Michel Scholte, expert

Willemijn Peeters, entrepreneur

Martijn Moonen, guest

Adil Raitab, guest

In this episode the bigger picture of the circular economy is laid out by Maayke-Aimee Damen, director circular economy of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Following, an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs contributing to the circular economy will start: Mariam Lawani. A social enterprise tackling the plastic pollution problem in Africa. This conversation is all about resilience, challenging circumstances, building up from scratch and the role family can play in pushing for your dreams. Mariam’s contagious laugh and enthusiasm will leave you inspired and ready for action.

Emma Kloppert, host

Maayke-Aimee Damen, expert

Mariam Lawani, entrepreneur

Cindy Ikpe, guest