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Pursuing Impact: Integrating Sustainability in Business with Simon Schillebeeckx
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This conversation between Elaine, the host of Tiny Dragon, and Simon Schillebeeckx, the founder and chief strategy officer at Handprint, revolves around the importance of incorporating sustainability strategies into business plans from the startups' inception. Located in eight countries with 14 nationalities represented in its teams, Handprint focuses primarily on the digital and service-driven sectors of the economy. Schillebeeckx discusses Handprint's journey so far, including its lessons learned and strategy modifications, as well as the cultural nuances observed while working across different regions. He emphasizes the significance of aligning a company's identification with a cause worth investing in, and how this can influence its brand image, target audience attraction, and the value it brings to the world.
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Positive Impact
00:49 Welcome to Tiny Dragon: A Deep Dive into Tech Startups
01:16 Interview with Simon Schillebeeckx: Journey into Tech Startup
02:49 The Birth of Global Mangrove Trust and Handprint
05:15 Role and Responsibilities in Handprint
06:53 Handprint's Business Model and Clientele
10:14 The Impact of Digital Technology on Sustainable Development
10:36 The Challenges of Trust and Value Capture in Sustainability
11:30 Handprint's Approach to Sustainability and Value Capture
14:25 The Role of AI and Blockchain in Sustainability
28:01 The Impact of COVID-19 and Global Conflicts on Sustainability
29:07 The Influence of Culture on Sustainability and Product Market Fit
45:08 Lessons Learned and the Search for Product Market Fit
49:51 The Importance of Passion and Larger Purpose in Startups
51:47 Conclusion and Contact Information
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