Today’s guest is Anat Bar-Gera. She has co-founded and successfully exited multiple telecom and internet companies, including Airpage, SurfEU, and YooMeeAfrica. She’s an investor in unicorns like Revolut and Fireblocks, with notable exits such as CyberX (Microsoft) and IntSights (Rapid7). A member of the World Economic Forum’s European Digital Leaders and UNICEF Switzerland delegate, she’s held board roles at the Bank of Cyprus and INSEAD Entrepreneurship Council.

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anat-bar-gera/ 

Digital Switzerland: https://digitalswitzerland.com/  

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member, Maria Sukkar, for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.

Chloe Macintosh, founder and CEO of the sexual wellness app Kama, began her career in architecture, quickly rising to prominence as an associate partner at age 26 with Norman Foster. She co-founded made.com, a trailblazing homeware retail business, and later took on the role of Chief Creative Officer at Soho House. Chloe is now passionately focused on redefining conversations around sexuality and well-being, blending her innovative spirit with a quest for societal change.

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

Website: https://kama.co/

App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kama-sex-wellness-education/id1498761714 

Chloe Macintosh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloemacintosh/ 

Chloe Macintosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloe_macintosh/ 

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member, Maria Sukkar, for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.

Lukas Weber and Steffen Wagner are the co-founders of Verve Ventures, a cutting-edge venture capital firm focused on leveraging technology to solve global challenges. Lukas and Steffen's journey began in a small consulting firm in 2007, which was later acquired by PwC, solidifying their partnership and shared vision. 

In this episode of Path | Passion | Purpose, host Elena Zafirova dives into the intricacies of sustainable investments, the growing interest among diverse investor profiles, and the exciting frontier of technology-driven solutions. Lukas and Steffen’s insights promise to both challenge and inspire upcoming investors and anyone passionate about impactful finance.

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

Website: https://verve.vc/ 

Lukas Weber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukasweber/ 

Steffen Wagner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verve-steffenwagner/ 

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member, Maria Sukkar, for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.

Kate Bright is the founder and CEO of UMBRA International, a unique Security Concierge and Secure Lifestyle services business. Under Kate’s leadership, UMBRA is on a mission to make security and the industry more accessible – she kickstarted the UMBRA Academy to underscore the impact and sustainability commitments of the business. She was shortlisted as Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year in the Citywealth Awards in 2019. Kate joins Path | Passion | Purpose to share her remarkable career journey, from unexpected university paths and high-pressure roles at Disney, to carving out a niche in private security. 

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

Website: https://umbrainternational.com/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katevbright/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevbright/  

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member, Maria Sukkar, for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.

Mike Chang is a fitness industry pioneer and YouTube sensation with over 4 million followers. Mike shares his compelling journey of achieving the American dream and then realising it wasn’t fulfilling. We delve into key moments of his life that led to profound changes, from battling anxiety and fear to discovering inner peace and true happiness.

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

Website: https://www.flow60.com/ 

Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/mikechangofficial/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNUqJlZBRDg5QhtJyfZe1lA 

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member, Maria Sukkar, for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.

Raja Skogland shares her unique journey from growing up between Morocco and Switzerland to navigating the entrepreneurial landscape in Norway. She is now the Founder and Chair of The Visionary Company, Board and VC. She joins Path | Passion | Purpose to delve into her passion for community building, human connections, and empowering others through knowledge. 

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

LinkedIn: Raja Skogland 

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member Maria Sukkar for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.

Thomas Ermacora is a Futurist, Architect and Impact Entrepreneur. He has worked with global players such as the X-Prize, the World Economic Forum, the Vatican, the UN, and the G7. His work is informed by three lenses: the geopolitical forces shaping our world, the trend towards nurturing the self, and a shift towards distributive infrastructures and digital society. He joins Path | Passion | Purpose to unpack the importance of maintaining playfulness, embracing failure, and pursuing purpose-driven work. The interview took place at Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

LinkedIn: Thomas Ermacora

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member Maria Sukkar for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.

Camilla Hagen Sørli holds 20 years of experience within strategy, management, consumer behaviour, marketing, business development, and sustainability - for both her family’s business and also as an independent board member. Camilla is the founder of Akoya Publishing, an independent publishing house in the UK, dedicated to publishing exceptional literature from all over the world. She is the mother of four children and lives in London with her family. Camilla joins Path | Passion | Purpose to discuss values, responsible ownership, and Camilla’s vision for a better world. 

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

Website: Akoya Publishing

Instagram: Akoya Publishing

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member, Maria Sukkar, for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.

Reto Ringger is the founder of Globalance Bank, an owner-managed Swiss private bank which invests in future movers. Before starting Globalance Bank in 2011, Reto founded SAM Group (Sustainable Asset Management) in 1995. In collaboration with Dow Jones, SAM launched the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. He joins Path | Passion | Purpose to discuss the path towards founding Globalance Bank and his vision for the future of the financial industry and sustainability.

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

Website: Globalance Bank

LinkedIn: Reto Ringger

LinkedIn: Globalance Bank

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member, Maria Sukkar, for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.

Ezgi Cinar is a Turkish-Swiss fashion designer, creative director, and entrepreneur who is the visionary behind her eponymous brand, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich. She joins Elena Zafirova on the podcast to unpack her insights on creativity, the fashion industry, and the importance of sustainability. Ezgi also discusses her unique approach to fashion, emphasizing made-to-order practices to reduce waste and the importance of having fun in the creative process.

In this episode, we explore:

Links mentioned:

Website: Ezgi Cinar

Instragram: @ezgicinarofficial

Instragram: @ezgi_cinar

👉 More information about DIONZ is available on www.dionz.org.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to DIONZ Member, Maria Sukkar, for sponsoring Season 2 of the podcast. Maria brings over two decades of leadership in philanthropy, with a strong focus on the arts. She holds trusteeships and advisory roles at countless prestigious art institutions like the Tate Museum and ICA. As an iPEC-certified life and leadership coach, Maria is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women, to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Her personal journey of transformation, combined with her deep understanding of societal pressures on women, fuels her commitment to making a positive impact. If you would like to meet Maria, please reach out to us.