Katapult Future Fest

New episode out now! 🎧 Ruchir Punjabi, founder of Distributed Energy, joins us to discuss his mission of making solar energy accessible for emerging markets and the delicate balance of impact and profit. With a humble and genuine approach, Ruchir shares insights on building a sustainable, purpose-driven business, in dialogue with Ronny Eriksson 👏🏼 Bonus: Ever wondered about energy abundance in an alien world? 👽🛸 Ruchir's "what if" musings are Halloween-timely and thought-provoking! Produced by New Nordic Way and Majakka Creative Social. Enjoy: https://lnkd.in/d8HepCWB

Coming soon! 👽 What if aliens are real? What would their energy ecosystem look like? In our upcoming episode, Ruchir Punjabi, founder of Distributed Energy, joins Ronny Eriksson to discuss the untapped potential of solar energy for underserved communities. A truly genuine and beautiful conversation with more than one interesting point of view. Thank you for sharing your vision with us, Ruchir. Proudly produced by New Nordic Way and Majakka Creative Social.

New episode out! 🎧 Ida Faldbakken, the visionary behind Katapult Future Fest and Katapult X, sits down with Ronny Eriksson from New Nordic Way to discuss the power of collaboration, her journey in impact-driven events, and her dream of a more connected, purposeful world 🌙 Tune into a conversation on creating meaningful change through community: https://lnkd.in/dm_EZ8-r "Community gatherings like Katapult Future Fest bring people together in a profound way – heart-to-heart, eye-to-eye. We are social beings, and I believe in communities as powerful tools for change [...] Being part of a community has a tangible impact on happiness, and bringing people together to ignite positive change is critical." – Ida Faldbakken Edited by: Majakka Creative Social, and produced at The Conduit Oslo. Thank you for making it possible to implement one of our many crazy and ambitious ideas!

Coming soon! 🎉 What if community-driven gatherings could catalyze global change? Join us as Ida Faldbakken, CEO and Co-Founder of Katapult Future Fest, discusses the magic behind Katapult, the power of collaboration, and why meaningful gatherings are essential for a brighter future, together with Ronny Eriksson. Since 2017, Katapult Future Fest has brought together impact investors, change-makers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to fostering social, cultural, and systemic transformation. This podcast series, produced during #KFF24, captures in-depth conversations with pioneering individuals who are reshaping industries and advancing social innovation. By preserving these narratives through lasting content, we hope to extend the festival’s impact, allowing insights to inspire action and create enduring change. Proudly produced by New Nordic Way and Majakka Creative Social, at the warm and welcoming The Conduit Oslo – Oslo's living room, and hub for impactful individuals.

"What if we really took a systems approach to everything we do?" – Thomas Bjelkeman-Pettersson. Discover how integrated thinking can lead to massive global impact across multiple domains 💫 In the latest episode of Impact Stories, Thomas shares his journey from co-founding the Akvo Foundation, which developed open-source tools to map drinking water sources for over 100 million people in Africa and Asia, to his current venture, Johannas Stadsodlingar AB 🌎 At Johannas, they're pioneering circular, sustainable food production systems in urban settings. By integrating fish farming and plant cultivation in closed water loops and utilizing advanced data analytics, they embody a true systems thinking approach. This holistic method aims to revolutionize food production with minimal environmental impact. With global attention increasingly focused on sustainable food systems as a pathway to address climate change and food security, Thomas's work is more relevant than ever. There is an urgent need for innovative, scalable solutions that transform how we produce and consume food 🌱 At Katapult Future Fest, and Katapult in general, we believe in the power of holistic approaches to create meaningful change. This episode highlights how embracing systems thinking can advance sustainability. We invite you to tune in and reflect on how you can adopt this mindset 💭 🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/dKjSRCMz Produced by New Nordic Way and Majakka Creative Social. Ronny Eriksson Ida Faldbakken Danielle DeRose Kasper Björk Borg Anine Willums Karp #ImpactStories #TechnologyForGood #Sustainability #DataScience #SystemsThinking #GlobalImpact #SustainableFoodSystems

We will be attending Norrsken Impact Week in Barcelona, and we're bringing our mobile studio to capture impactful stories. In collaboration with New Nordic Way, we are conducting short video interviews throughout the event 🎥 If you have an insightful impact story or a project demonstrating positive change, we encourage you to connect with us. Watch this space for a tapestry of impact stories and humans of change, and keep an eye out for Mirka Parenteau and Anine Willums Karp roaming around during Impact Week – let's get your story in the spotlight!

ICYMI: Episode 5 of Impact Stories is live! 🙌🏼 We had an inspiring chat with Theresa Perez, Managing Director of Atmos Magazine – a platform leading the way in climate and culture. Theresa shares her journey with Ronny Eriksson, from touring with Grammy winners to fostering a deeper connection between humanity and nature through storytelling and art. She discusses the delicate balance between creativity and commerce, offering insights on how artists can navigate the business world without compromising their craft 🎭 We also explore Atmos's latest creation, "The Overview: Healing" – a beautiful collection of essays and meditations on nature by editor-in-chief Willow Defebaugh, enriched with accompanying music. This book is a testament to Atmos's commitment to reconnecting us with the natural world through powerful storytelling. A testament we wholeheartedly support and believe in. 🎧 Catch up and enjoy: https://lnkd.in/dQSbj4KS 📖 Discover "The Overview: Healing": https://lnkd.in/dG2sJsxE New Nordic Way Majakka Creative Social #ImpactStories #Podcast #Atmos #CreativityAndPurpose #ClimateCulture #Storytelling #TheOverviewHealing

New episode released! 💫 What if more artists and multidisciplinary minds were leaders? To which degree is art a commodity? How do artists thrive? In Episode 5 of Impact Stories, Ronny Eriksson has an inspiring conversation with Theresa Perez, Managing Director of Atmos Magazine, a pioneering climate and culture platform. Theresa shares her heartfelt journey from touring with Grammy-winning bands to becoming a leader in climate-focused media. She explores the profound intersection of art, business, and impact, emphasizing how creativity can transform organizations and our world for the better. We invite you to tune in and reflect on how art can be a powerful force for positive change, and how embracing diverse perspectives can lead us toward a brighter future 🌟 🎧 Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/dPvsADkv Produced by the talented and ambitious New Nordic Way and Majakka Creative Social during #KFF24. Ida Faldbakken Tharald Nustad Danielle DeRose Anine Willums Karp Mirka Parenteau Thomas McGinley Daniel Torsell Oscar Kääriäinen Hans Karlsson #ImpactStories #Podcast #Leadership #ArtAndBusiness #ClimateCulture #TheresaPerez #Atmos

Community rally – who's in Barcelona for Norrsken Impact Week? We can't wait to reconnect with you! As a continuation of the AI & Society initiative, we're set to spearhead a series of events at the nexus of AI and impact investing, starting with Norrsken Impact Week in Barcelona 🙌🏼 Events you don't want to miss: 🍽️ Community Dinner | November 5, 8:30-10:30 PM | 📍 Casa Bonay Co-hosted with Nordic Edge and The DOEN Foundation at Bodega Bonay, an intimate dinner to foster meaningful connections. Limited to 40 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Save your seat before it's full: https://lnkd.in/dskdshpB 🍸 Community Night Cap | November 5, 10:00 PM onwards | 📍 Casa Bonay Join us at Libertine, Casa Bonay to unwind and engage with fellow changemakers, kicking off Impact Week. Co-hosted with Nordic Edge and The DOEN Foundation. Open to all, no registration required. 🚀 AI for Impact VC | November 6, 1:30 PM | 📍 Red Room, Norrsken House How to Curate a Superpower for Good? Join the conversation with Janneke Niessen from CapitalT, Johan Attby from Norrsken Accelerator, and Fredrik Winther from Katapult. 🥂 Investor Afterwork | November 6, 6:00-8:30 PM | 📍 Miiro Borneta Co-hosted with Nordic Edge, Stockholm Business Region, and Invest in Skåne, all fun and authentic networking – no speeches, no panels. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dT-6typ5   🤖 Human in the Loop – AI in VC | November 7, 10:00 AM | 📍 Beach Lounge, Norrsken House How will AI impact the role of the investor? Join the dialogue with Fredrik Winther from Katapult, Johan Attby from Norrsken Accelerator, Janneke Niessen from CapitalT, and Alexander Fred-Ojala from EQT Ventures. See you in Barcelona! 🛩️💨

"We call our DAO the Decentralized Human Organism because we want to place humans at the center." — Alexandre Prate, Hypha DAO and Hypha Energy. In our latest episode of Impact Stories, Ronny Eriksson had an inspiring conversation with Alexandre Prate about the potential of decentralized autonomous organizations to transform not just communities, but entire systems 🤯 Find all episodes here: https://lnkd.in/dQSbj4KS or look for 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 on your favorite platform: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, you name it. Explore how DAOs create democratic governance models, how blockchain technology ensures transparency and genuine impact, how we can empower communities to produce and control their own regeneration, and how to embark on a journey toward a more collaborative and less competitive society ✨ #Decentralization #Governance #DAOs #Impact #WellBeing #Podcast #HyphaEnergy #Innovation #TechnologyForGood #BlockchainTechnology