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The future of your ecosystem depends on this one thing, are you doing it? It's not optimizing your investments, recruiting a Fortune 1000 company, winning a big grant, or celebrating the next unicorn. Those are all great wins, but they don't take you where you really want to go. The one superpower to cultivate that will truly transform your ecosystem building work is systems thinking. Today on the ecosystem builder's edge, you'll learn: 🧠 The surprising neuroscience behind how decisions are typically made (and a systems approach to making better ones) 🦋 The butterfly effect of ecosystem changes and how to design strategic interventions 🗺️ Inspiring systems thinking projects and resources to level up your ecosystem approach If you're serious about creating lasting impact, do yourself a favor and click the link below to subscribe. https://lnkd.in/eZ7HsGbA

If you think building digital ecosystems is too hard, look at this 4-step strategy #digitalecosystem #digitaleconomy #superapp

Find out what makes up your Ecosystem pathways #ecosystems #ecosystemthinking #ecosystemdesign

Ever wondered about the true essence of social value? It's all about the positive impact we create together for our communities, isn’t it? That is the tip of the iceberg as far as e50K is concerned. There are hidden depths to the vast Social Value umbrella. It’s a complex minefield to navigate alone, so we’ve decided to break it down into elements for you over the next few months with bitesize chunks of knowledge to help you understand it more and also show where we can help. Let’s start with what we do, we tailor Value Creation. We know everything there is to know about Value Creation and we can help you create award-winning Value Creation, be that Social Value Strategy Design, Contract Winning Bid Design or Programme Design and Delivery. Want to know more: DM me or put HELP ME in the comments and we will reach out. #socialchange #socialimpact #sustainabledevelopment #businessforgood #impactinvesting #ethicalbusiness

To paraphrase Peter Parker's uncle Ben, with great climate challenge comes great innovation and entrepreneurship. We're proud to announce the inaugural Congruent Ventures X Silicon Valley Bank 50 by 2050 list. The focus was to highlight companies that not only have compelling impactful technology, but have a path to scale and actually drive global results. Thanks to the teams that drove the process including Eliza Cushman, Marianne Wu, Dan Baldi, and numerous reviewers, raters, submitters, and the companies themselves for doing to hardest work of all - mitigating climate change. I also want to shout out to Lia Lilleness who started working on this project over a year ago while a summer associate with the firm! This list highlights #climatetech companies that are pioneering carbon reduction solutions that may help us reach net zero emissions. While climate change is daunting, we are encouraged by the entrepreneurial energy that is rising to meet the challenge. Of course, innovation is highly dynamic – this list captures a single point in time and only a fraction of the much longer list of companies that may have significant climate impact. Read the full report to see the companies that made this year’s list: https://lnkd.in/gRMaqMb8 Thanks also to Tim DeChant and TechCrunch for highlighting the list this morning.  "The market for climate tech is already $1 trillion and is expected to double every decade. As the specter of climate change looms, companies that have the best shot at reducing emissions could snag a significant portion of that market, and their investors stand to benefit." There are too many companies to call out here one by one, but check out the list for some excitement!

What do economic developers do? Strategic Planning, aka unlocking the potential of tomorrow...today! Economic developers craft roadmaps for growth - aligning resources, fostering innovation, and building resilient communities. Here's to the prospects of prosperity!

Great talent is rising to meet our climate challenge! We've highlighted 50 amazing companies in our inaugural Congruent Ventures x Silicon Valley Bank 50 by 2050 list. This list highlights climate tech companies that are pioneering carbon reduction solutions that may help us reach net zero emissions. While climate change is daunting, we are encouraged by the entrepreneurial energy that is rising to meet the challenge. Of course, innovation is highly dynamic – this list captures a single point in time and only a fraction of the much longer list of companies that may have significant climate impact. Read the full report to see the companies that made this year’s list: https://lnkd.in/gTN97GDs And thank you Tim De Chant @ TechCrunch for covering our first list! "The market for climate tech is already $1 trillion and is expected to double every decade. As the specter of climate change looms, companies that have the best shot at reducing emissions could snag a significant portion of that market, and their investors stand to benefit." https://lnkd.in/gMRHBhYr #climatetech #innovation

📣 Last call for being part of the 2024 selection of innovative investors pitching in front of 250+ LPs & GPs. As the will for transition grows stronger, we need to gather more and more capital towards the impact ecosystem to make it happen. This is the purpose of the Funds for Change program, taking place on Wednesday March 27th: highlight innovative practices in investment, gather bold investors and bring more LPs to bridge the capital needed by the funders. And this is the last opportunity to showcase your fund's innovation, credibility and impact during this unique gathering. What we offer - 🤼Personalized coaching sessions to work on your communication skills and sustainable offer with the rockstars Imène Maharzi Marine Jouët 🎤Pitch (+ Q&A) on a main stage of the Summit, in front of LPs actively investing in funds 📱Marketing materials for your own use (to announce the selection, replay of the pitch, etc.) 🤝Networking encounters with LPs on site 🆓NEW! no additional fees on top of the investor ticket 💌Invitations for your stakeholders (clients or prospects) 📢Promotion of selected funds presentation across various social channels, such as LinkedIn, and through a newsletter reaching over 6,000 subscribers Apply before the 31st: https://lnkd.in/eZc-ieGw LPs, save your seat before it solds out (link in comment) ⬇ Thanks to our amazing partners SWEN Capital Partners INDEFI The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) Impact Europe Emmanuel Parmentier Jérome Delmas Stéphane Choukroun Isabelle Combarel Diego Felipe Aponte Vargas Natalia Rey Vidal Kevin Tayebaly Krisztina Tora Sophie Faujour Martijn Blom François de Taillandier Santiago Lefebvre

How can we support partners and places to solve today’s urgent problems while growing sustainable solutions for the future? Our Growing New Systems framework breaks this down into 3 steps: 👥Starting with culture 💡Realising agency 🌱Growing power Does this resonate with you? Do you have a different view? Join us for a meeting of minds this summer to test and develop our framework: https://lnkd.in/e7qVavRp

What will you say when they ask, "What did you do once you knew?" The time for abstract conversations is over. PROJECT TIPPING POINT is a movement designed to create real, concrete change. We're stepping away from outdated systems of infinite growth and superficial solutions, and instead, we’re building a future based on collaboration, resilience, and regeneration. This is about coming together to develop new strategies, hold ourselves accountable, and act with purpose. Through practical steps, clear goals, and collective effort, we’re creating tipping points that will reshape how we live and work. Now is the moment to align your actions with a community focused on real impact. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Join Ryan James, Kasper Benjamin Reimer Bjørkskov, Erin Remblance and over 280 other like-hearted people when you sign up to PROJECT TIPPING POINT. The last cohort for 2024, begins on 3rd October, 2024. You can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eXy-AP-c, use the code 2WAVE50 for a 50% discount. #whatwillyoudo? #projecttippingpoint