Changemaker Insights

Changemaker Insights is the official Podcast by Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences Episode #6

Host: Christian, Co-Founder of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Welcome to a special edition of Changemaker Insights, brought to you in partnership with the GREENTECH FESTIVAL!

In this episode, Christian Rebernik sits down with Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of the Innovation Accelerator at the United Nations World Food Programme. Bernhard is a seasoned social entrepreneur, a former consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, and a TEDx speaker with a passion for driving global change.

This episode is particularly close to Christian’s heart, as he played a key role in developing the United Nations' ShareTheMeal app, which has made a significant impact in the fight against global hunger. Together, they dive into Bernhard’s journey, the power of innovation in solving global challenges, and how technology can be harnessed for social good.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on how we can all contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world.

About Bernard Kowatsch

Bernhard is the Head of the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, which he created in 2015. The Accelerator sources supports, and scales start-ups and nonprofits working to achieve Zero Hunger, as well as running accelerator programs for external partners such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Humanitarian Grand Challenge, and other UN Agencies. Prior to starting the Accelerator, Bernhard co-founded the award-winning ShareTheMeal app that crowdsources funding for WFP, helping to deliver over 167 million meals for hungry children worldwide. ShareTheMeal was named App of the Year (2020) by Apple and Google. He gave a TED Talk and is a regular speaker at global conferences and events related to artificial intelligence, blockchain, social impact entrepreneurship, and disrupting global hunger through technology, i.e. ‘tech for good.’

Changemaker Insights is the official Podcast by Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Episode #5

Host: Thomas, Co-Founder of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Welcome to a brand new episode of Changemaker Insights! Today, we’re excited to have a thought-provoking conversation with Adam Elman, the Sustainability Lead at Google. In this episode, our host, Thomas Funke, dives deep with Adam into the many facets of sustainability and explores how Google is leading the charge in transforming both the company and the world towards a more sustainable future.

They discuss the emerging new logic in the economy and what it means for the future of business. Plus, Adam shares invaluable advice for those looking to follow a similar path in sustainability.

Stay tuned for an inspiring and insightful discussion!

This episode is brought to you in partnership with the GREENTECH FESTIVAL. Tune in and get ready to be inspired!

About Adam Elman Sustainability Lead at Google

Adam is a sustainability leader with 18+ years of experience in driving positive transformational change for some of the world’s most influential companies. As Google’s Head of Sustainability for EMEA, he works at the intersection of the physical, digital, and natural worlds. He coordinates with Google’s real-world and digital infrastructure teams, from real estate and supply chains to data centers and products, ensuring the company is taking advantage of opportunities to strategically advance sustainability. Previously, Adam held senior sustainability roles at Amazon and M&S, where he developed and delivered sustainability strategies and programs that enhanced their environmental and social performance. He is a Chartered Environmentalist, a Fellow of both IEMA and ICRS, and an Executive Fellow at King’s Business School.

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Changemaker Insights is the official Podcast by Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Episode #4

Host: Thomas, Co-Founder of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Join Dr. Thomas Funke for an inspiring conversation with Mario Barosevic, Partner at Emerge Education, a leading ed-tech fund that invests in early-stage startups and companies. Discover Mario's personal approach to impact investing, learn what it takes to become a partner at an early-stage investment firm, and explore the true meaning of investing in changemakers.

What does it mean to fuel change with capital, helping startups bring their ideas to life and grow? Listen as Mario shares his unique insights and personal experiences in the world of impact investing.

About Mario Barosevic

Mario Barosevic is a Partner at Emerge, Europe's leading early-stage fund focused on the future of learning and talent. Prior to joining Emerge, Mario was a consultant at Monitor Group and led impact investments at Social Finance. He holds a BA from Harvard University.

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Changemaker Insights is the official Podcast by Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Episode #3

Host: Thomas, Co-Founder of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Join Dr. Thomas Funke in an inspiring conversation with Silver Laus, the visionary CEO of Shroomwell, a company dedicated to fostering nature-based solutions with a special focus on fungi. In this episode, Thomas and Silver dive into the early days of Shroomwell, exploring the birth and evolution of an idea and talking about Silver’s passion for biohacking.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn about Shroomwell's groundbreaking business models and their innovative approach to forestry, where forest owners no longer need to cut down trees to create value.
• Explore how mushrooms are used to tackle environmental problems, such as fighting root rot, and the potential of mushroom microtechnology to solve various ecological issues.
• Learn about Shroomwell’s philosophy of holistic, problem-centric solutions, where each selected mushroom must address at least one environmental challenge.
• Understand what makes Shroomwell unique and why it stands out as a visionary company unafraid to bring creative ideas to the table.

Tune in to learn how Shroomwell is leading the way with its full-circle approach to environmental sustainability and innovation.

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Changemaker Insights

is the official Podcast by Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences.

Episode #2

Host: Thomas, Co-Founder of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Join Thomas Funke as he chats with Michael Cassau, Founder of Grover and Founder & CEO of SKROL, his new venture.

In this episode, Michael explores what an entrepreneur and changemaker need to be successful. He shares what success means to him, not only as a business but also as a founder. And if that's not enough, he'll give us a sneak peek into his new venture, SKROL.

In this episode, you will learn

… why curiosity and constant learning are crucial for every entrepreneur.

… why conviction is the best source of energy in the rollercoaster of a startup

… & why you should not always follow what advisors or investors say but follow your intuition instead

Get ready for an inspiring podcast filled with intriguing Changemaker Insights.

The Podcast with Michael is part of our challenge Introduction to Entrepreneurship. If you want to learn more about our programs from outstanding personalities like him, click here to learn more about our programs.

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Bio Michael:

Michael Cassau founded his company Grover with a simple goal in mind: give people more freedom and help them derive more value by offering a flexible and affordable way of accessing technology. Built on a circular economy business model, Grover makes the most out of the lifecycle of tech products, reduces waste, and brings the philosophy of access over ownership to the huge consumer electronics market. A remarkable success story.

Michael has a background as an Investment Professional at Goldman Sachs and is now embarking on a new journey with SKROL. SKROL's mission is to become the backbone of the global economy by acquiring and transforming small and medium-sized businesses globally.

He is motivated by a personal conviction that there must be a flexible and efficient way to access consumer goods.

Connect with Michael here.

Changemaker Insights is the official Podcast by Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences.

Episode #1
 
Host: Thomas, Co-Founder of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Join Thomas Funke as he chats with Mario Götze, a Professional Athlete and Business Angel. Mario Götze, known for his technical prowess and unforgettable 2014 FIFA World Cup final goal, shares insights from his journey as a German professional soccer player for Bundesliga Club Eintracht Frankfurt and the national team. Together, Mario and Thomas delve into the dynamics of teamwork and the essential ingredients for building a dream team.

The Podcast with Mario is also part of our Build Your Dream Team Challenge. If you want to learn from outstanding personalities like him, click here to learn more about the challenge.

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Setting and communicating boundaries is something that we all need to do, however, we often struggle to identify and set boundaries. Shayne Vacher-Moffeit provides some insightful points when it comes to setting boundaries and how we can best set them. This is a longer episode in this series, but absolutely worth the listen!

Listen to Shayne talk about:

• Best practice in communicating boundaries
• Empathy in boundary setting
• How many boundaries to set at a time

Articles and Books Referenced in This Episode:
A Guide To Setting Better Boundaries

The Power of Habit

Never Split the Difference

Safety Differently 

The Fearless Organization 

Hayley is an education and curriculum expert who focuses on creating valuable learning experiences. In this episode, we talk about how to transfer knowledge, recognizing patterns in our learning and how feedback can be beneficial when transferring knowledge.

Listen to Hayley talk about: 

• What knowledge transfer is and the different types of knowledge transfer
• Authentic vs. holistic tasks in learning 
• How to consciously build knowledge transfer into learning 

Connect with Hayley on LinkedIn

Raffael is a ToU student and the CEO of Harvest Greener, a company that helps small farms in the EU gain more resources via a digital sales platform. In this episode, Raffael shares his tips and tricks for balancing work-study-life through his life hacks.

Listen to Raffael talk about: 

• The importance of nature when it comes to creating a healthy lifestyle
• Ways in which we can take breaks 
• How we can use food to help us take breaks and maintain a healthy lifestyle

Articles mentioned in this episode:
Asana rebel
Mel Robbins: How The Five Second Decision Will Change Your Life

Christoph Pemp is one of our most highly active and motivated students at ToU.  Listen here to his insight on how one stays motivated to learn when surrounded by a busy personal life.

Listen to Chris talk about: 

• Why your personal mission and drive are so important for motivation
• The importance of community in regards to motivation
• How the right kind of assessment is key to motivation

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

Resources for this episode:
1. Self-regulation of motivation when learning online: the importance of who, why and how
2. Community in Online Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities
3. The Effect of Project-Based Learning on Learning Motivation and Problem-Solving Ability of Vocational High School Students