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Innovations in Green and Sustainable Agripreneurship: A CEO’s Perspective on Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in a VUCA World In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, the agricultural sector faces numerous challenges and opportunities. Increasing agricultural productivity while maintaining environmental sustainability is intensifying, demanding innovative approaches and leadership from entrepreneurs and business leaders. As a CEO it requires cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging foresight, and applying critical thinking to anticipate and respond to the future […] The post Innovations in Green and Sustainable Agripreneurship: A CEO’s Perspective on Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in a VUCA World appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

🔔 Recap of Day 2 at the EIC Scaling Club Scale 100 Forum in Athens 🔔 What an incredible continuation! Day 2 was all about diving deeper into the key trends shaping the future of European innovation in the Energy, Climate, Health and Digital Sector. 🚀🌱 A major highlight was the company pitches, where we tackled pressing challenges in scaling. The conversations were not only insightful but actionable—exactly what’s needed to drive forward real change. We also had the chance to hear success stories from investors that have successfully navigated their portfolio companies through the hurdles of international growth. The Reverse Pitch Session also gives me the opportunity to present our activities and share experiences with the network. During the Corporate Partnerships session, we gained valuable insights into the challenges of collaboration between start-ups and large corporations. The energy in the room remained high, and the networking opportunities continued to foster meaningful connections. I’m leaving Athens with fresh ideas and valuable partnerships, ready to implement these learnings! 💡💬 #TOP100 #EICScalingClub #Athens #Innovation #Networking #Day2 #Growth #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Sustainability #TechTour #EIB #EvonikVentureCapital

What an interesting discussion about business model innovation challenges related to implementation in established firms such as Bosch with Uwe Kirschner and startups such as the Nigerian AFEX with Sanne Steemers, as well as a masterful wrap-up from IBM's Edward Giesen! We had the pleasure of hosting Uwe, Sanne, and Edward during our Business Model Innovation course led by Christoph Zott, offering thought leadership and learning opportunities to the future changemakers and leaders at IESE Business School. If we develop entrepreneurial mindset, more business model innovations are in sight despite the current climate of uncertainty.

🌟 A Fascinating Conversation on Entrepreneurship, Risk, and Growth! 🚀 🔍 Delving into the discussion, Heimo Scheuch, CEO at wienerberger, uncovered the pivotal role of risk-taking in entrepreneurship. His insights showcased how embracing calculated risks, rather than shying away from them, has been instrumental in their innovation and sustained growth. 💡 One key takeaway for Georg Winter, CEO at GrECo Group, is the importance of agility and adaptability in today’s business sphere. wienerberger´s journey exemplifies how challenges can be transformed into opportunities by companies consistently evolving to match the demands of a rapidly changing landscape. Learn more about this transformation and the risks that come with it 👉https://lnkd.in/dxCWaPws   This article is part of our HORIZON platform, focused on sharing the latest insights about ongoing transformations. Visit and read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ds9ZsGtU   #sustainability #esg #horizon

3 reasons I really enjoyed speaking to Antwerp Management School students of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship last Monday. 1. It's always a useful exercise to explain your company in a few slides and a few words to people who (probably) have never heard of it before. 2. Students - especially these students - are the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. If our Pointerpro story can inspire only one person in the audience, it's already 100% worth my time. 3. I love presenting in the awesome spaces we have at dunden.

Entrepreneurship means risk, and that’s the beauty of it! Thank you very much, Heimo Scheuch for sharing your personal views from a CEO's perspective with us. It was a great pleasure to discuss the dynamics of a transforming risk landscape and the importance of proactivity and entrepreneurial responsibility in today’s rapidly changing environment with one of the most experienced leaders in the Austrian industry. #risktransformation #agile

🌟 Mark Murphy, Founder, President, and CEO of Greenlight Networks, recently graced the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship with his profound entrepreneurial insights during their Speaking from Experience session. 💼 Students were privileged to learn from his expertise on managing numbers, navigating investor expectations, and other crucial aspects of daily ventures. 💡 This session epitomized Greenlight Networks' core values of Trust, Respect, Community, Ownership, Excellence, and Collaboration, showcasing a commitment to fostering growth and empowerment. 🚀 #MarkMurphy #GreenlightNetworks #EntrepreneurialInsights #BusinessEducation #SpeakerSeries #GolisanoInstitute #EntrepreneurialMindset #Leadership #BusinessManagement #InvestorRelations #CommunityEngagement #Empowerment #ProfessionalDevelopment #EntrepreneurialJourney #CorporateValues #Trust #Respect #Community #Ownership #Excellence #Collaboration #LeadershipDevelopment #Inspiration #KnowledgeSharing #BusinessSuccess #StudentEngagement #Networking #LearningFromLeaders #BusinessStrategy #Innovation Beth Buchanan- Delforte

How do you make true connections? Traditional negotiation often leads to unsustainable deals, lack of trust, and wasted value. Many find rigid, trick-based methods uncomfortable and ineffective. ❌🤝 Sabine Beuk from Generous Minds has developed a training program to help you negotiate confidently and effectively without pretense. She came by the institute to teach us all about it, and we would love to share her insights with you! Watch the video below! 📽️✨ Also, we have other exciting news. The call to apply for the third batch of Amsterdam Circular is now open! Amsterdam Circular is a circular value chain accelerator (circulator) that provides chain financing services for circular ventures working in the food chain or with organic residual flows. We offer a methodology that helps participants form and fund value chains that help them unlock new value from circular revenue models while helping the city achieve its goal of halving raw material use by 2030. Interested? Apply here: https://tally.so/r/mVZ0bg Questions? Reach out to Guy Vincent! __________________ AMS Institute’s Open Entrepreneurship Events are free, practical workshops and masterclasses designed for first-time entrepreneurs and innovation professionals. 🚀📚 #Negotiation #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #CircularEconomy Ioannis Ioannidis Navojit Dastidar Florina Daniela Ungureanu Akash Jayakumar

A truly great organization prospers over a long period of time, beyond any great idea, market opportunity, technology cycle, or well-funded program. When clobbered by setbacks, it finds a way to bounce back stronger than before. A great enterprise transcends dependence on any single extraordinary leader; if your organization cannot be great without you, then it is not yet truly great. Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 by Jim Collins and Bill Lazier

🌄 Team Spirit & Entrepreneurial Growth at Rigi Summit 🚀 This weekend, our EO Accelerator team took on the Rigi in Switzerland - a journey as enriching as it was challenging. Beyond the physical ascent, it was a climb in team unity and entrepreneurial vision. 🤝 Team Building: Climbing Rigi, we leaned on and learned from each other, embodying the essence of teamwork. It's clear: our collective strength is our biggest asset. 💡 Entrepreneurial Insight: Surrounded by breathtaking views, we engaged in deep discussions on leadership and innovation. These reflections have sharpened our strategies and resilience for the entrepreneurial journey ahead. 🌟 Summit Reflections: Reaching the top, we not only celebrated our achievement but also the stronger bonds and shared purpose that got us there. This experience has been a powerful reminder of the value of journeying together in entrepreneurship. Thank you to my EO Accelerator team for a weekend of unforgettable growth and camaraderie. Here's to conquering more peaks together! #EOAccelerator #TeamBuilding #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Innovation #Rigi #Switzerland