On the ‘Coffee with Changemakers’ podcast, we explore the stories of changemakers taking on some of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges. Every episode, we host an intimate conversation on social impact and leadership, where we listen, learn, and connect with inspiring guests from all over the world. Join us as we meet remarkable social entrepreneurs and innovators driving positive change on the front lines, one cup of coffee at a time!
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Defending Human Rights in Myanmar: Legal Heroes on the Front Lines
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Zar Li Aye, a lawyer and human rights defender from Myanmar, has dedicated herself to building a network of legal experts who courageously protect the rights of persecuted individuals - often risking their own lives in the process. She shares her remarkable journey from an aspiring musician to a key figure in the fight for justice in Myanmar. Zar L…
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Planet Savers: Building Japan's First Direct Air Capture Startup
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Kei Ikegami is the Founder and CEO of Planet Savers, Japan’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) startup. From working in international development in the Middle East to completing his MBA at Cambridge, Kei shares his entrepreneurial story and his company’s mission to tackle the climate crisis through its deep technology that captures carbon dioxide dir…
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byFood: The Foodie Travel Platform Tackling Hunger
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Serkan Toso launched byFood, a platform connecting foodie travelers with unique culinary experiences, in 2019. Since then, the company has donated 600,000+ meals to children in need through its ‘Food for Happiness’ program. Having moved from Turkey to Japan, Serkan shares his fascinating journey into entrepreneurship and his many learnings from bui…
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Capturing Carbon & Cleaning Air: The Rise of OOYOO
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Ralph Nicolai Nasara is Co-founder and CTO of OOYOO, a social impact startup focused on capturing carbon dioxide and cleaning air for a sustainable future. Ralph shares his personal story and how his fascination with energy and batteries at a young age led him to pursue a career in climate tech, including a 10-year deep dive into the field of lithi…
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Karate Champion to FemTech Entrepreneur: The Flora Story
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Ukrainian Karate athlete Anna Kreshchenko moved to Japan in 2017. There, she founded Flora, a startup improving women’s wellbeing. The company runs the popular ‘Moonly’ app which helps users track menstrual cycles, access health insights, and improve pregnancy planning. Flora also works with major companies to enhance healthcare services for women …
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ZNotes: Building a Tech-driven Movement for Educational Equality
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Zubair Junjunia founded ZNotes - a community-led learning platform with a mission to end educational inequality everywhere - as a teenager in his bedroom. A decade later, Zubair and the ZNotes community have grown their movement exponentially; the platform now empowers over 5 million young people across the world with its vast range of student-buil…
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On the ‘Coffee with Changemakers’ podcast, we explore the stories of changemakers taking on some of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges. Every episode, we host an intimate conversation on social impact and leadership, where we listen, learn, and connect with inspiring guests from all over the world. In episode 1, hosts Robin and Yos…
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