In this episode we talk to Darius Moeini, founder of Berlin Innovation Agency, ClimateX Hub and Hello Circle Academy.

We discuss the following questions:

1. What is the main idea behind the BCS Career Day 2024, including its topics, speakers, participants and outcomes?
2. Sustainability and innovation: What is the "ClimateX Hub", and how does it serve as a gateway to the climate innovation ecosystem, including its main concept and offerings?
3. How does the “ClimateX Accelerator” assist ambitious entrepreneurs in Climate Tech, Smart City and Urban Innovation in addressing the most pressing climate challenges?
4. What is the role of innovation and entrepreneurship education, and how can it be supported within the school program?
5. How does “Friends of Cosmo” association serve as a platform for launching new school initiatives, and what role does it play in community building among parents, teachers,and students?

In this episode we talk to Kathrin Röschel, the head of Gymnasium at Berlin Cosmopolitan School.

We discuss the following questions:

1. What is the main concept of the BCS Gymnasium?
2. How do students prepare for the bilingual Abitur or the IB Diploma?
3. How is the extracurricular programme organised at BCS, including remedial classes, expert clubs, music, dance, science, sports, art, crafts and different languages?
4. What is the significance of the BCS students’ on-site visit to the United Nations and the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the learning process?
5. Why is community building important for school life, including initiatives such as Friends of Cosmo, TEDxYouth, BCS Career Day?

In this episode we talk to Kaya Copeland, the Diversity Sensitive Inclusion Program coordinator at Berlin Cosmopolitan Kindergarten.

We discuss the following questions: 1. How the curricular is organised at the BCS Kindergarten? 2. The "Toy Revolution" project: how to encourage children’s creativity, team work and integrate sustainability issues? 3. How the Diversity Sensitive Inclusion (DSI) Program is supported at BCS?

In this episode we talk to Gundula Cöllen-Sorger, founder of BECYCLE and BEYOND.

We discuss the following questions:

1. What is the main idea behind BECYCLE and BEYOND, and how do you provide a holistic approach to fitness?

2. What do you think are the main trends that may shape the future of the fitness industry?

3. What are the main offerings of the studio(s)? What classes and activities do you provide to your customers?

4. Why do you think it is important to build an inspiring community around the studio?

5. How do you support sustainability and environmental issues at your studios, and what are your plans for the future?

In this episode we talk to Rainer Berak, operating partner and managing director at Project A Ventures.

We discuss the following questions in Part 2: 4. Sustainability. Is it important to support the projects in sustainable development and related areas (f.e. green tech, AI + climate change, etc.)? What is the role of sustainability education for the future generation (for start-ups, in schools, etc.)? 5. Community building. How the strong community can strengthen the connections within a company or organisation (f.e. Berlin Cosmopolitan School) and help achieve common goals?

In this episode we talk to Rainer Berak, operating partner and managing director at Project A Ventures.. We discuss the following questions in Part 1: 1. Project A Knowledge Conference 2023 and the plans for 2024 (main focus, topics and format). 2. Project A Ventures: What is the main concept of an Operational VC? How do you help start-ups to solve their problems? 3. Entrepreneurship education – why is it important?

Episode #2 (Yvonne Wende, Verena Pausder, Rainer Berak, Benedict Kurz, René Mauer): Project A Knowledge Conference 2023, session "Nurturing Innovations: the Dynamic Intersection of Education and Entrepreneurship"

In this episode we talk to Katharina Ehrenfried, CEO and educational trainer at Berlin Cosmopolitan Nature School (Müggelsee Campus).

We discuss the following questions: 1. What is the main concept of the Berlin Cosmopolitan Nature School (Müggelsee Campus)? 2. What programs do you offer for families, teachers and (educational) professionals? 3. How do you support the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the learning process? 4. How do you integrate sustainable education (“learning in nature”) with technological trends, such as “digitalisation”? 5. Do you think that building a strong community can foster relationships between parents, teachers, students and locals, and help them learn and grow in an inspiring environment?

Welcome to “Future Education Podcast”, where we dive into the future of international education. I am Nadezhda Mikova, Doctor of science, sustainability strategist and a parent of 3 kids at Berlin Cosmopolitan School.

Our goal is to discuss the innovative educational approach that fosters sustainability and entrepreneurship, sports, culture, dance, music and art, as well as core subjects.

We are going to interview teachers, parents and students from our BCS community to discuss how technological and new societal trends (such as digitalisation, AI, sharing economy, etc.) may influence our future, and how to inspire the next generation to make positive change in our diverse and dynamic world.

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