Path Passion Purpose by DIONZ

Path Passion Purpose by DIONZ

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Path Passion Purpose by DIONZ episodes

  • Anat Bar-Gera on Becoming a Serial Entrepreneur, Tech Investor and Board Member

    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:

    • Anat Bar-Gera’s shift to entrepreneurship and overcoming bias.

    • What is it like to co-found five companies?

    • The digital divide and its mental health impact.

    • Board roles with UNICEF and Digital Switzerland.

    • Prioritising diversity and inclusion in investments.


      • 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.

      32 min
    • Unlocking Passion: Chloe Macintosh on Embracing Sexuality for Conscious Entrepreneurship

      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:

      • Working full-time at Norman Foster while still a student and becoming an associate partner by 26.

      • Scaling made.com while balancing motherhood.

      • Shifting to entrepreneurship and her role at Soho House.

      • Pleasure education and its importance in personal growth.

      • Self-relationships and healing to build healthy connections.

      • Addressing societal taboos around sexuality and empowerment.

      • A new narrative for older women in terms of femininity and sexual energy.


        • 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.

        30 min
      • Lukas Weber and Steffen Wagner on Venture Capital, Investing and The Investor’s Mindset

        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:

        • The transition from consulting to venture capital.

        • Democratising access to direct investments through technology.

        • The critical role of education in modern wealth management.

        • Sustainable and impactful investments among women and younger generations.

        • The potential of Europe's leading technological advancements in quantum computing, climate solutions, and AI-driven drug development.

          • 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.

          40 min
        • Kate Bright on Your Secure Lifestyle and Security Mindset

          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:

          • Kate Bright’s non-linear career journey and embracing failure

          • The intersection of technology and proactive community safety

          • Integrating emotional and physical security measures

          • Importance of human intuition in risk management

          • Wellness routines and cognitive health practices

          • Democratising and simplifying security concepts

          • The evolving nature of private security roles


            • 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.

            38 min
          • Mike Chang on Transforming Your Mind, Body, and Emotions

            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:

            • Detaching from fears and anxieties

            • Transition from fitness focus to holistic well-being

            • Incorporating daily relaxation, meditation, and exercise

            • Challenges of maintaining balance and self-acceptance

            • Social media’s role and finding a balanced approach


              • 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.

              29 min
            • Raja Skogland on Entrepreneurship: Building Communities and Companies

              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:

              • Starting over in a new country

              • Tapping into your “entrepreneurial spark”

              • Empowering individuals through straightforward and practical knowledge

              • Creating a safe space for overachievers

              • How a Facebook event page led to a 300-strong monthly gathering of experts


                • 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.

                16 min
              • Thomas Ermacora on Creativity Hacks and Bridging Design with Purpose

                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:

                • Public transportation's impact on cities and society.

                • Well-being and regenerative community design.

                • A vision for future prosperity, technology, and climate adaptation.

                • Promoting high net worth individuals' purpose-driven impact.

                • Thomas's initiative in Africa and PAX Technologica exploration.


                  • 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.

                  27 min
                • Camilla Hagen Sørli on Family Business, Impact and Finding Your Authentic Path

                  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:

                  • The rise of independent publishing

                  • Family business dynamics

                  • Using literature as a tool for empathy and cultural understanding

                  • Utilising AI in publishing

                  • Raising future leaders of empathy


                    • 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.

                    22 min
                  • Reto Ringger on Converting the Banking Industry to Focus on Impact and Sustainability

                    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:

                    • Pioneering sustainability in finance since the mid-90s
                    • Working with visionary entrepreneurs and cautious investors
                    • The psychological theory of ‘The Four Rooms of Change’
                    • The role of private investors in sustainability
                    • Developing tools to understand the impact of investments


                      • 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.

                      23 min
                    • Ezgi Cinar on Creating Sustainable Fashion and Confidence for Women

                      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:

                      • Reducing environmental impact in fashion

                      • Can creativity be taught?

                      • How to balance motherhood and career

                      • Ezgi's mission is to instill confidence and beauty in every woman

                      • What it’s like dressing global icons like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Kristen Stewart


                        • 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.

                        27 min

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                      Path | Passion | Purpose by DIONZ is a podcast that aims to inspire and empower its audience by interviewing conscious and impactful global leaders, nextgens, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Through…