By KatapultX Studio
As we look ahead to Katapult Future Fest 2025, scheduled for May 21-23, we find ourselves reflecting on the deep connections and pivotal moments from KFF24. The videos, photos, and podcasts capture
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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.
In Episode 9 of Impact Stories, Ronny Eriksson interviews Anne Beate Hovind, curator of Oslo’s renowned Future Library. With a vision stretching over a century, Anne Beate shares insights into the power of public art and its potential to shape urban landscapes, inspire trust, and foster community. She discusses the Future Library project, which invites one author per year to write a work that will remain unread until 2114.
Through this long-term initiative, Anne Beate explores the importance of imagination, empathy, and inclusivity in city planning. Join us as we explore how art can help bridge cultures, connect generations, and inspire hope in an ever-changing world.
In Episode 8 of Impact Stories, Ronny Eriksson from New Nordic Way interviews Ruchir Punjabi, founder of Distributed Energy, to explore how technology and business can catalyze transformative change.
Ruchir shares his journey from creative technologies to solar financing, focusing on enabling small and medium businesses in emerging markets to transition to affordable, clean energy. With candid insights on scaling impact and the essential balance between financial viability and social good, Ruchir offers a thought-provoking perspective on the potential of technology to empower underserved communities.
Listen to discover a fresh vision for impact investment.
In this episode, Ida Faldbakken, CEO of Katapult X and Co-Founder of Katapult Future Fest, joins Ronny Eriksson from New Nordic Way to explore the power of community-driven gatherings in fostering systemic change.
From Katapult’s origins at Slush in Finland to its unique position today as a convergence point for tech entrepreneurs, impact investors, and visionary changemakers, Ida sheds light on her journey and the philosophies that guide Katapult’s impact. With an unyielding belief in kindness, transparency, and collaboration, she reveals her vision for future gatherings and her dream of a more interconnected world.
Tune in to discover what it takes to build events that go beyond transactions and inspire meaningful, lasting change.
In this episode of Impact Stories, host Ronny Eriksson sits down with Thomas Bjelkeman, a visionary technologist and entrepreneur dedicated to leveraging software and data to tackle global challenges.
Thomas shares his journey from feeling disillusioned with the traditional software industry to co-founding the Akvo Foundation, where he developed open-source tools that mapped drinking water sources for over 100 million people across Africa and Asia. His work significantly improved water management in developing regions, showcasing the transformative power of data for social good.
He then introduces his latest venture, Johannas Stadsodlingar, an innovative company pioneering circular, sustainable food production systems in urban settings. By integrating fish farming and plant cultivation in closed-water loops and harnessing advanced data analytics, Johannas Stadsodlingar aims to revolutionize food production with minimal environmental impact.
Join us as we explore how Thomas combines technology, data, and systems thinking to create scalable solutions for global issues. Discover how a holistic approach can drive massive impact and why thinking big can lead to real change.
In this episode of Impact Stories, Ronny Eriksson engages in a thoughtful conversation with Theresa Perez, the managing director of Atmos – a platform and biannual magazine leading the way in climate and culture. With over 15 years of experience, Perez shares her journey, from touring with a Grammy-winning band to leading innovative tech agencies, ultimately finding her calling at Atmos.
Perez discusses the delicate balance between creativity and commerce, offering insights on how artists can navigate the business world while remaining true to their craft. She passionately emphasizes Atmos's mission to reconnect humanity with nature through storytelling, visual art, and community events, aiming to foster a deeper sense of responsibility toward the planet.
The episode also explores the realities of building an impact-driven media organization, addressing challenges such as sustainable funding and the evolving landscape of social media. Perez's perspective provides an inspiring and grounded look at how creativity, when paired with purpose, can become a powerful force for positive change.
Ronny Eriksson sits down with Alexandre Prate, Co-Founder, Venture Builder & DAO Operations at Hypha Energy, and a pioneer in decentralized governance and well-being intelligence. They delve into how Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are transforming community collaboration, impact measurement, and accelerating system change. Alexandre shares his vision for a more regenerative and equitable world, discussing how DAOs empower individuals to pursue their passions, contribute to societal transformation, and create genuine impact through transparent, democratic processes.
In this episode, we sit down with Jacqueline van den Ende, co-founder of Carbon Equity and a leader in democratizing climate investment. With experience on both sides of the investment table, Jacqueline shares her insights on how capital can be a powerful driver of change in the fight against climate change. She explores the potential of climate technologies, the importance of equitable ownership, and the need for urgent action to build a sustainable future. From her experiences as an entrepreneur and investor to her vision for a greener world, this conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of tackling the climate crisis through innovation and collaboration.
In the first episode of the Impact Series by Katapult X, we sit down with Henry De Sio, a leader who has spent his career transforming bold ideas into real-world change. From shaping the Obama campaign to his current role at the United Nations Foundation, Henry shares profound insights from his Changemaker Playbook on leading with purpose and empowering everyone to become a changemaker. This episode dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of driving meaningful impact, reminding us that true progress requires persistence, innovation, and reflection.
Since 2017, Katapult Future Fest has brought together bold thinkers, change-makers, and impact investors to turn visionary ideas into action. Now, in collaboration with New Nordic Way, we proudly present The Impact Series – a podcast and video interview series highlighting the remarkable individuals driving social, cultural, and systemic change.
Through storytelling, we aim to keep the powerful conversations from Katapult alive, ensuring they inspire long after the event. Join us as we explore how passionate people, meaningful ideas, and diverse perspectives come together to shape a more just and equitable world.
Are we on track to meet the scale of system change needed to get anywhere close to a 1.5-degree world?
We produce 50 billion tons of Co2 each year, or 6-7 tons per capita per year - that's 100x more than the average person’s body weight! What will it take to get to Net Zero?
In this episode, Jeremy Oppenheim from SystemIQ and Paul van Zyl from The Conduit discuss the three key things we need to achieve before we should even begin to talk about carbon removal, namely -
The two also share insights on what technology, capital, and policy we need in place in order to get there. Tune in to learn more!
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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.