Foundervine’s Post

Today, at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2024, the Melitta Group stands united with the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and the World Economic Forum in a commitment that brings together the power of businesses in support of the social economy. As one of more than a dozen early signatories of the Rise Ahead Pledge, we commit to increase our engagement in social innovation by 2030. This is not just a promise; it is a call to action for the private sector to actively participate in shaping a world that is just, sustainable, and equitable.   „Social Business and Innovation are important pillars of the Melitta Group transformation process. We are looking forward to the joint engagement with the Schwab Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneuership and the other signatories” – Katharina Roehrig, Managing Director Communication & Sustainability Melitta Group.   The pledge is complemented by the Corporate Social Innovation Compass, a pivotal report that lays out a roadmap for corporate engagement in social innovation. It is an invaluable resource for companies like ours to understand and implement best practices in social entrepreneurship. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g7_DrUFP  As we embark on this journey, our focus is clear: to bring together the brightest minds and the most innovative solutions to address global challenges. We do not just invest in ideas; we invest in the future. Join us in making a difference. #SocialInnovation #WEF24 #RiseAhead

𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 Visit our website and read our hourly news briefs to keep up with the latest news from the continent. #ChangeNow2024 #GlobalInnovation #SocialInnovation #SustainableFuture #ParisEvents #InnovationSummit #Activism #Entrepreneurship #EnvironmentalSolutions

🔈Calling all young changemakers aged 18-30! Got a world-changing idea? The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is your chance to shine! 🌟 🌍Why Enter? 1. Grant Awards - Win up to $10,000 USD to bring your project to life! 2. Comprehensive Support - Get free development support and personalized coaching. 3. Global Community - Connect with fellow young leaders and entrepreneurs. 4. Impactful Ideas - Contribute to a UN Sustainable Development Goal. Ready to make a difference? 💡 Apply now to gain funding, guidance, and join a global community of innovators. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply today and start changing the world: https://shorturl.at/1bMbV #SocialShifters #GlobalInnovationChallenge #YoungLeaders #Changemakers #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Grants #Entrepreneurship #FutureLeaders #MakeADifference #ApplyNow

"Have you ever wondered what's the easiest way to ensure that today's youth will become tomorrow's responsible citizens and leaders? We humans are often regarded as the most selfish creatures on earth. As humans, we are always willing to take — take from society, take from the people, from nature, and from everyone else. But we need to ask ourselves the question: What can we give back? In today's technology-driven world, many students have forgotten about the importance of connecting — connecting with OUR people, indulging with them, and giving back to them. Being a part of the society, we must give back to our community and not always take.Solving a problem unitedly is the best way to solve it. We, young people, are the leaders of tomorrow. We are the creators; we are the shapemakers of the upcoming future. We need to realize that we have the power to become the voice of many people and channel their hopes, dreams, wishes, and expectations. Empowering tomorrow's leaders starts with reconnecting today's youth to the essence of community and social responsibility. Embrace social entrepreneurship and take charge NOW. Join the movement for a responsible and connected tomorrow. follow me 👉 Kritagya Yadav for more. #YouthLeadership #SocialResponsibility #FutureBuilders #socialentrepreneurship #entrepreneurship #perspective

"𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚. 𝙄𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝." – 𝙀𝙡𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙠. If we are not ready to fail, we will never 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲—whether it's 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵, 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮, 𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 that can help others. 𝐼 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑎 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑡 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑢𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑡𝑜, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑. Our team took a risk. We created technology to help our society's pioneers, our elders. It's a small step towards helping our community. When we started, it seemed almost impossible with our limited strength, but with complete dedication, we proudly began to serve the community. Do you agree that embracing failure is essential for innovation and making a positive impact? Share your thoughts! #Innovation #Leadership #Failure #Success #CommunityImpact #TechForGood #ElderCare #Dedication #BusinessGrowth #Inspiration #Motivation #Entrepreneurship #RiskTaking #InnovationMindset #ServeTheCommunity #Empowerment #Resilience #FutureOfWork #InnovateForGood #PurposeDriven #CreativeSolutions #BreakingBoundaries #ThinkBig #DreamBigs #ElonMusk

Entrepreneurship as a Mindset, Not a Role Join us for an enlightening session of our WCS E-Circle on June 26th, featuring two inspiring speakers, Ella Hazard and Valentina Rappa, E.I.T.. Ella, Managing Director at Armstrong World Industries, will inspire us with her journey and strategies for harnessing the power of diversity and nontraditional career paths to drive meaningful innovation in architecture and construction. Alongside her, Valentina Rappa, Senior Sustainability Manager at Rheaply, will share valuable insights on integrating circular economy principles into business operations to foster #sustainability. This session is a must-attend for anyone eager to explore fresh perspectives in #innovation and $sustainability. Grow your #network, gain unique insights, and be part of a community striving to make a difference. The WCS Entrepreneur Circle (E-Circle) is a program designed for #entrepreneurs who identify as women to communicate, reflect, and connect with each other and overcome barriers specific to female entrepreneurs. The E-circle meets virtually on a monthly basis to share advice, discuss challenges, and offer support. Engage with investors, mentors and coaches, industry experts, and more! Register today! https://lnkd.in/dREp-Ucy #femaleentrepreneurs #Ecircle #womensupportingwomen #womenincleantech #womeninsustainability #cleantech #womenpower #climatetech #circulareconomy #mindset

What's the secret to entrepreneurial success in 2024? Many many things but food for thought according to proven business owners, leaders, there are two major factors at play: First, the widespread adoption of advanced technologies has enabled innovation like never before. And second, the growing emphasis on sustainable and socially responsible business practices is aligning with evolving consumer values. In fact, during todays discussion on this very topic, corporate vs entrepreneurs, the consensus was clear: you can never beat the entrepreneurial mindset for pushing towards bigger and actionable items to drive success now. Entrepreneurs think outside the box and look to execute even assuming risk! Yep, RISK! We take risks!! Calculated risks!! Embracing these two factors and executing on them can deliver an accelerated business performance formula for you and your team in 2024. Good luck making it happen LI Family. Let's GO!! #entrepreneurshipjourney #entrepreneurialspirit #innovation #sustainability #socialresponsibility #businesssuccess #bigideas2024 #makingithappen

Impacting Big in the Current Age: The Corporate Path vs. the Entrepreneurial Journey In today's rapidly changing world, the quest to make a meaningful impact is more pressing than ever. But the question many of us face is: How do we create that impact?    Do we stay within the bounds of a large corporation, leveraging vast resources, established networks, and significant influence to drive change, promote inclusion, and shape the future? The corporate world offers scale and stability, enabling you to push for systemic change from within.    Or do we take the leap to set up our own venture, where we can innovate with more empowerment, agility, and control? As an entrepreneur, you might have fewer resources, but the freedom to chart your own course can lead to impactful, pioneering solutions that are laser-focused on the change you want to see in the world.    Both paths offer unique opportunities and challenges. The corporate path provides a platform to amplify your influence on a global scale, while the entrepreneurial journey offers the agility to disrupt and innovate from the ground up.    Whichever path you choose, remember: the key is to align your actions with your values, stay committed to making a difference, and never lose sight of the impact you want to have on the world. 🌟    What’s your path to impact?    #Leadership #Innovation #Impact #Inclusion #Entrepreneurship #CorporateLeadership 

Dive into Vital Discussions at ACIYLS 2024! 🤿 🚀 Engage in thought-provoking sessions and gain insights that will empower you to drive meaningful change in your community and beyond. We will delve into three pivotal topics shaping the future of our global society: 🌏 Cross-Cultural Understanding: Learn how to bridge cultural gaps and foster mutual respect and cooperation among diverse communities. 🚀 Entrepreneurship: Discover the tools and strategies needed to turn innovative ideas into successful ventures. 🌿 Sustainability: Explore the urgent need for sustainable practices and the role you can play in promoting environmental stewardship. Don’t miss out on these crucial conversations that will inspire and equip you to make a lasting impact. Join us at ACIYLS 2024 and be part of the change! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyR9aesS #ACIYLS2024 #YouthLeadership #CrossCulturalUnderstanding #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #GlobalImpact

🌍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗕𝗡 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗲 ! 🌍 It was a true pleasure to connect with this inspiring community, all driven by a common purpose : 𝗧𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. Here are a few key insights I'm taking away from this retreat : 1️⃣ 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 But entrepreneurship can make it happen. Chavalit Frederick Tsao 2️⃣ 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗜" Ask yourself: What’s the missing piece in the puzzle if I’m not there? Sandra Blühdorn 3️⃣ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 As business families, we can activate various forms of capital : 💼 Economic: business, investments, philanthropy 🤝 Social: connections, public positioning 🎓 Career: skills, professional engagement 🏛️ Political: policy, advocacy Combining these capitals helps maximize our collective impact. Paul Ziesche 4️⃣ 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 We need to integrate systems thinking into our investment strategies. Systemic investing isn't new, but we’re only just developing the frameworks to make it more impactful. Falko Paetzold 5️⃣ 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ♻️ Their long-term vision makes them ideal for profound business model shifts. Julia Binder 6️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 ? 🌱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 to stay grounded, and 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 to drive action. André Hoffmann As FBN Impact Leaders, we’re committed to building a thriving impact community, confident that together we can forge the pathways for systemic change ! 🙏🏻Andrew Bryson, Jenaan Lilani, Alexis du Roy de Blicquy, Cecilia Dávalos, Natsuda Minder and all FBN-The Family Business Network team for the great organization, Onur Eren, Guus van Puijenbroek, Catharina Ehrnrooth, Riah Forbes, giovanna gregori, Katia Da ros, Andrea Pinto and all the other participants for the inspiration. #ImpactLeadership #FamilyBusiness #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #SystemicChange #CircularEconomy #Humility #Courage