Best Anne Ravanona Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 45 - Raising Funding for an Indian AI Sports Tech 49:52

2M ago49:52

49:52

Join us on the InvestHer Podcast as we explore the fascinating journey of Megha Gambhir, the dynamic founder and CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics. In this episode, Megha shares her transition from a seasoned tech professional to revolutionizing the sports analytics industry. Discover how Stupa Sports Analytics is enhancing the performance of athletes …

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Dancing with Duality: learn from the calm & fire of climate-gender solutionaries, with Carey Bohjanen 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to the calm and fiery Carey Bohjanen, founder of The Rallying Cry. Carey is a catalyst for Gender-Climate capital and she reflects on ways to become a truly relevant leader, as we all urgently need to uplift solutionaries - a lot of them are women - around the world, to fight clima…

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Community is Capital! How to get on board and get funded, with Anne Ravanona 29:10

3M ago29:10

29:10

In this week’s episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust I am listening to Anne Ravanona, an Irish/Spanish global gender equality advocate and entrepreneur, a campaigner and an uplifting public speaker based in France for the past 30 years. Anne's mission is to get 1 million women entrepreneurs funded by 2030 and to help companies reach their g…

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Investing in Change: Shaping Policy and Practice for Inclusive Funding of Women Entrepreneurs 1:01:54

4M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Welcome to the latest episode of the Invest Her Podcast! Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Allison Byers, Founder of Scroobious and a beacon of change and innovation in the funding ecosystem. Allison Byers has earned the title of the Swiss Army Knife of funding and fundraising. From launching a company dedicated to making fundraisi…

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Venture Forward - From selling my company to becoming a VC investing in women 1:11:45

5M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

In this inspiring episode of the InvestHer Podcast, your host Anne Ravanona delves into the incredible journey of Sarah Dusek, co-founder of Under Canvas and Enygma Ventures. From experiencing a significant business failure to selling a business for $100 million and becoming a venture capitalist focused on empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa, …

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How to Finance Social Justice with Servane Mouazan and Tara Sabre Collier 8:59

5M ago8:59

8:59

In a world where the concepts of freedom, justice, and democracy are not as common as we might hope, it becomes increasingly important to explore how we can contribute to these ideals through our actions and investments. Our latest podcast episode delves into this very topic, guided by the insightful words of James Baldwin and our House of Trust gu…

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Unlocking Billions: How to Grow a Gender Smart Movement with Jessica Espinoza 23:12

6M ago23:12

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In this hopeful and empowering episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", Servane sits down with Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global, to delve deep into the transformative world of gender-smart investing. Jessica unravels the essence of leveraging capital for gender equality and the profound impact it has on societies and economies worldwide. Wi…

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Building the Tech Workforce of the Future via a New Way to teach Kids to Code with Dora Palfi, Co-Founder & CEO of Imagi 52:45

6M ago52:45

52:45

In today’s episode, we’re excited to delve into an inspiring conversation with Dora Palfi, the Co-Founder and CEO of Imagi. Dora shares her journey of creating a revolutionary approach to coding education, aimed at building a diverse and inclusive tech workforce for the future. Imagi is not just a coding platform; it's a movement to redefine the wa…

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The Art of Explanation, with Ros Atkins and Servane Mouazan 34:42

6M ago34:42

34:42

In this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", Servane is listening to Ros Atkins, journalist and BBC News Analysis Editor, known for his ability to distil complex news stories into crisp, accessible formats. With a mix of wisdom and humility, Ros shares his insights from his book "The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and…

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Trailblazing VC Funding in Singapore & Investing in Women Founders 35:50

6M ago35:50

35:50

Tune in to the Latest Episode of Invest Her Podcast: Trailblazing VC Funding in Singapore & Investing in Women Founders with Field Pickering, Managing Partner at Vulpes Ventures. Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of venture capital and discover how gender diversity is reshaping investment strategies? Join us on the Invest Her Podcast for…

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Building Money Confidence in Young Adults with an AI-Money Coach, with Gabriela Isas, CEO & Founder of Good With 45:16

7M ago45:16

45:16

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Gabriela Isas, founder and CEO of Good With, as she delves into the transformative world of financial education for young adults. In this episode, Gabriela unveils her unique journey to empower the 18-30 age bracket with innovative, AI-driven money management tools. Discover how Good With leverages beha…

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Raising a Pre-seed round for a Cleantech Startup in Germany with Mona Hornung , Co-founder & CEO - NOVO 53:17

7M ago53:17

53:17

🌿 Dive into the world of Cleantech with Mona Hornung, co-founder and CEO of Novo, in our latest episode of Invest Her Podcast. Mona shares her riveting journey from consulting to leading a groundbreaking Cleantech startup in Germany. Discover how Novo is revolutionizing building energy efficiency, the challenges and triumphs of her entrepreneurial …

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Challenges and Opportunities of Transparency, with Servane Mouazan and Daniela Soares 9:05

7M ago9:05

9:05

In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I explore the concept of transparency in the context of impact investing. The word was shared by my previous guest Daniela Barone Soares, the CEO of Snowball, the impact management firm. You hear about the meaning of transparency and the assumptions that can hinder people from deploying more of…

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Raising Funding for Sustainable Pregnancy Tests - The Hoopsy Story with Lara Solomon 1:03:42

7M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

This week, you'll learn meet Lara Solomon, Founder &CEO of Hoopsy, the sustainable pregnancy test making waves. Lara is a serial entrepreneur who decided to create a medical device company to help millions of women, building on her own personal fertility journey, where she wondered where were the sustainable pregnancy tests that didn't add more pla…

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The Magic Behind the Word Equity, with Servane Mouazan and Erika Brodnock 7:33

8M ago7:33

7:33

In this episode, I am exploring the concept of equity in the context of social finance. I also examine the word "equity” itself, revealing its meaning of fairness, and justness, but also calm and tranquillity! Discover my previous guest Erika Brodnock’s 2033 vision for a future where equity has materialized. In this future, entrepreneurs from diver…

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Unleashing the Power of Branding Identity to Get You Funded Faster, with Gustavo Stecher, Founder & CEO of Membranding 51:53

8M ago51:53

51:53

This week, we have the pleasure of welcoming Gustavo Stecher, our long-time partner and the founder and CEO of Membranding. Gustavo is an extraordinary professional with extensive experience in global branding identity, particularly in startup branding, social branding and city branding. Join us as you learn how startups and emerging funds can use …

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Towards Non-Extractive Finance with Dr Melanie Rieback 36:06

9M ago36:06

36:06

What if the way we do finance was the real Greenwashing? What if a New Economy IS possible? In this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", I am listening to Dr Melanie Rieback CEO/Co-founder of Radically Open Security (the world's first not-for-profit computer security company), and "Post Growth" startup incubator Nonprofit Ventures. An acc…

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The Hopeful Cynic: A Journey through Social Enterprise and Finance with Dr Belinda Bell 23:46

9M ago23:46

23:46

Dear Impact leader! Can you be curious, hopeful, cynical, and angry, at the same time? In this episode of “Be and Think in the House of Trust”, I am listening to Dr Belinda Bell, a social finance specialist turned social entrepreneur, and academic, who has dedicated her career to social change. She began working with community finance organisations…

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Supporting Future Generations through Māori Ethical Indigenous Investing, with Temuera Hall 31:27

10M ago31:27

31:27

How do you reframe your worldview, putting the environment before people, people before profit, and the collective before the individual? In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Temuera Hall, Portfolio Manager at TAHITO, an indigenous ethical investing organisation. Applying ancestral Māori knowledge, Tahito follows…

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The Three Pockets You Need To Move Money For Good with Leonardo Letelier 30:26

10M ago30:26

30:26

In this episode of The House of Trust podcast, I am listening to Leonardo Letelier, founder and CEO of Sitawi, Finanças do Bem; Executive Director at Endowments do Brazil; and also the co-founder of ""Movimiento Para Uma Cultura de Doação" ("The Movement for a Donation Culture in Brazil”). Leonardo tells the story of Sitawi's founding journey and h…

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How to Rethink Finance to Architect a Positive Future with Ana Yang 31:37

11M ago31:37

31:37

In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Ana Yang, the Sustainability Connector. Ana is the Executive Director of the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator, a major initiative to increase the speed, financing, and scale of the transition to a sustainable, inclusive future. Ana Yang sees herself as an architect of …

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From Loss to Agency: Investing in our Common Future, with Amanda Latham 24:11

11M ago24:11

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In this new episode of Be and Think In the House of Trust, I am listening to sustainable investment specialist and Board member Amanda Latham. As the director of sustainable investment at IFM Investors and also a trustee at Age UK, Amanda shares her dedication and systems-change approach to learning about and contributing to the mitigation of the c…

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Decolonising philanthropy with Shivani Gupta & Laura Somoggi 29:41

12M ago29:41

29:41

Let’s talk about power, trust, and effective collaborations... In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am welcoming Shivani Gupta from India and Laura Somoggi from Brazil, the new co-CEOs of the Womanity Foundation, a philanthropic organization that works to accelerate gender equality. Together we discuss the recipe for a successfu…

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Demystifying Impact Investing in West Africa, with Evelyne Dioh 25:37

1y ago25:37

25:37

What if investing with a gender lens, and in a relevant way, could mean more impact and returns than we think? In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to gender-smart investor Evelyne Dioh Simpa. Evelyne is the Managing Partner of WIC Capital, the first investment fund in West Africa that exclusively targets women-led …

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Addressing Power Imbalance in Impact Finance with Aunnie Patton Power 27:15

1y ago27:15

27:15

Does Impact Finance Make You Uncomfortable? In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Aunnie Patton Power, an Academic, Advisor, Author, and Angel Investor (5 As!) who directs innovative financing to organizations that create a positive social and environmental impact. She is a reformed M&A investment banker, who began …

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Investing in the Instruments of Peace, with Dr Dorothy Nyambi 20:13

1y ago20:13

20:13

In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Dr Dorothy Nyambi. Dorothy's journey, from being a doctor in Cameroon to a global leader, focuses on action rather than words. As a doctor, investor, and mother, she has learned the importance of listening with care, time, and patience. Dorothy is a champion of women's rights …

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The Value of Slowing Down to Scale Up Impact with Helen Chambers 25:52

1y ago25:52

25:52

In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Helen Chambers, a serial social entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience founding a number of organisations from the award-winning Equality Network to Inspiring Scotland, pioneering venture philanthropy and capacity building organisations. She has overseen the investment …

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Investing in Deeptech Space Startups - The New Frontier, with Jenna Bryant, Co-Founder & CEO, Embedded Ventures 41:00

1y ago41:00

41:00

Great VCs and fund managers can come from anyway and Jenna Bryant, a true force of nature is living proof of that. Together with her co-founder Jordan Noone, both from non-traditional backgrounds, they created Embedded Ventures as a next generation VC firm investing in early -stage startups in deeptech and space, that can serve the U.S. Department …

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From Swimming with Sharks to Financial Healing, with Gail Wong. 21:18

1y ago21:18

21:18

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Gail Wong. Gail is a reformed investment banker who used to swim with sharks. Now a Trauma of Money professional and a certified Financial Healing Coach, Gail is a regenerative Gender Smart investor who has made the nexus of finance and humanity her life’s work. She helps peopl…

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How We Enable Women Business Owners To Compete in the Global Marketplace, with Paulina Rabell, Market Lead for France, WEConnect International 57:18

1y ago57:18

57:18

Did you know that today, only 1% of global corporate procurement goes to women-owned businesses? In 2023? Why is it that so few big corporates buy from women-owned businesses and what can women entrepreneurs do to win key contracts with them? Supply chain diversity is not only a buzzword, it's an imperative, if we are to unlock more global growth a…

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How We Raised over 2M€ Non-Dilutive Capital for a Hardware/Femtech Startup 55:45

1y ago55:45

55:45

How do you raise money for a hardware, femtech, medical device that is highly innovative and not yet on the market? How do you get partners like the World Health Organisation to support your work? In this episode, you'll hear from Rosanne Longmore, CEO of Coroflo, a company which has developed and patented the world’s first accurate breastfeeding m…

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How to be a Catalyst Impact Investor in Africa with Pauline Koelbl 26:12

1y ago26:12

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In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Pauline Koelbl. Pauline is an Innovation Catalyst & Impact investor with a gender lens, with over 20 years of experience in international affairs, philanthropy innovation and entrepreneurship. She leads ShEquity, providing smart and sustainable investments for African female en…

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The Power of Invitation with Joy Anderson, Criterion Institute 23:13

1y ago23:13

23:13

In this episode of “Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Joy Anderson, Founder and President of Criterion Institute, the leading think-tank, using finance as a tool for social change. Joy is a prominent leader at the intersection of business and social change. Named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, Anders…

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Investing in Dazzling Zebras with Esme Verity 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

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In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Esme Verity, the founder of Considered Capital, a platform for startups and organisations seeking alternative funding. Considered Capital simplifies and speeds up the journey to finding and accessing the right funding fit through courses, community and content. She is an active …

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How Telling Our Stories Differently Can Change Funding 59:38

1+ y ago59:38

59:38

How we tell stories matters. It's the way we all communicate things that really matter, and how you tell your story as a funder (investor) or founder can really change outcomes. In this episode, you'll learn from Tara Todras-Whitehill, an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared on more than 20 front pages of The New York Times. She found…

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Investing with Compassion and Abundance with Bonnie Chiu 23:42

1+ y ago23:42

23:42

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Bonnie Chiu, a serial entrepreneur, advisor and impact investment specialist focused on challenging systems of inequalities. She is also the founder and managing director of The Social Investment Consultancy - a global network of consultants specialising in social impact measure…

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How You Can Invest In Public Companies Run By Women CEOs 42:45

1+ y ago42:45

42:45

What if you could invest in the change you want to see, by investing in public stocks of companies with women ceos? By investing in what you want to see in the world, breaking barriers and moving the needle forward? Now you can, if you are based in the United States, thanks to Patricia Lizarraga, Managing Partner at Hypatia Capital, who has created…

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How to be a Futures-Friendly Social Investor with Erika Brodnock 24:03

1+ y ago24:03

24:03

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I loved listening to Erika Brodnock, an angel investor, a UK-based award-winning entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Kinhub, a philanthropist and behavioural scientist, on a mission to create fairer, more equitable workplaces for everyone. Erika works at the intersection of technology, well-being an…

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Unlocking Finance Through Radical Generosity with Vicki Saunders 27:41

1+ y ago27:41

27:41

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Vicki Saunders. Vicki is an entrepreneur, award-winning mentor, advisor to the next generation of change-makers and leading advocate for entrepreneurship as a way of creating positive transformation in the world. Vicki is the Founder of #radical generosity and Coralus (formerly…

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How to raise Funding in Israel and insights into the innovative Israeli startup culture 1:20:58

1+ y ago1:20:58

1:20:58

Roni Eiger is a successful angel investor and technology scout, living in Israel and working extensively connecting Israeli startups with Spain, particularly in the Agrifood/Agtech sector. Learn why she became an angel investor, key insights into Israeli culture and the Startup Nation, and about all the key sources of funding in Israel. You'll also…

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How to Show up as a Social Investor: Key Takeaways with Servane Mouazan 19:06

1+ y ago19:06

19:06

In today’s episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am reflecting on the themes, patterns and ideas Social Investors shared in this first series We learned about the complexity and the necessity of pausing, building meaningful relationships, and challenging our blindspots. My guests thought about how they intuitively and technically create …

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Embracing the Challenge of Transparency with Daniela Barone Soares 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

27:42

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Daniela Soares, the CEO of Snowball Impact Management, a diversified investment fund that creates positive outcomes for people and planet whilst generating competitive financial returns. Daniela is also, among other things, a non-executive director at Inter-Continental Hotels Gr…

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What Investing Partnerships Can Learn From The Dating World, with Chris West 24:59

1+ y ago24:59

24:59

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Chris West, an entrepreneur and partner at Sumerian Partners and Sumerian Foundation who pioneered an enterprise-based approach to investment. In the past, Chris worked with a variety of donors, governments, NGOs and businesses in over a hundred developing countries. Chris's app…

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Risks And Blindspots Within The VC Landscape: With Zoe Peden 22:19

1+ y ago22:19

22:19

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Zoe Peden. Zoe has a background in publishing, social entrepreneurship and health tech. I love that back in 2010, she co-founded an assistive technology company that’s helped over 100,000 people lead more independent lives. Social mobility is also a topic she holds dear. Zoe co…

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Maximising your Board's Collective Intelligence with Karen Leigh Anderson 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

28:14

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Karen Leigh Anderson, who has over 30 years of business experience and focuses on working as a business adviser to mission-driven businesses. She loves working on governance and has been involved in various boards as a Non-Exec director and Chair too. Previously based in Johanne…

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How to Navigate Transition Fogs with Katie Brown 25:18

1+ y ago25:18

25:18

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I meet with Katie Brown, a specialist in research design & delivery and User Centred Design team management. Her work includes large systemic impact and national innovation projects, with a strong focus on projects that support social change. Katie discusses her career working on causes close to …

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How Openness Helps Finance Professionals Move Money for Good with Roshana Arasaratnam 19:07

1+ y ago19:07

19:07

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Roshana Arasaratnam, a woman in Sustainable Finance, working across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors mobilising capital to achieve social impact. She is Executive Director at UK Government Investments (UKGI) and teaches sustainable finance at the Cambridge Institut…

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A Deliberately Conscious, Accidental Investor with Matt Smith 21:51

1+ y ago21:51

21:51

How do you make hope less distant, as a social investor? In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Matt Smith CBE, social investor and CEO at Key Fund Investments. He is passionate about supporting the growth and development of community and social enterprises, to enable them to deliver impact sustainably for disadvant…

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How to Develop Empathy and Allyship with Emilie Goodall 16:36

1+ y ago16:36

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In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Emilie Goodall, a seasoned leader with nearly 20 years of experience advocating for and initiating positive impact through finance, working to help organisations understand and improve their impact on people and the planet. After a dialogue with other social finance professional…

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Empathy Scarcity - What Neuroscience Can Teach Us with Soraya Shaw 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

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In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Soraya Shaw, an MSc Applied Organisational Neuroscientist at Springboard Tribe. Soraya uses evidence-based Neuroscience to enable leaders to create agile cultures where divergent thinking, strategic & innovative collaborations, open communications and well-being are valued, hel…

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