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Join host Sophie Durey in conversation with Dr. Marc Moser, Head of Impact at Lightrock, as he shares his unique insights into the world of impact investing. A pioneer in the Swiss impact investing landscape, Marc discusses the importance of aligning investments with core values, drawing on his experience with the LGT investing firm. He also offers a glimpse into the broader European impact ecosystem. Tune in for valuable perspectives and inspiration in this insightful episode!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marc-moser-599b5b31/

Sophie Durey sits down with Sacha Ledan, Director at the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Stanford GSB, to discuss his journey as a French American and his passion for supporting founders. Sacha shares his unique perspective on building programs at Stanford and highlights the school’s distinctive role in shaping Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Tune in to discover how Stanford’s approach continues to influence the world of startups!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachaledan/

Sophie Durey sits down with Ken Vermeille, CEO and founder of Vermillion Sky, a top software development company. Ken shares key insights from his journey as a founder, from building his company to navigating fundraising. With a mission to empower entrepreneurs, Ken reveals how to create impactful products that resonate with users and drive business success.

Tune in to learn how to elevate your work and make a lasting impact!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennick/

Karine Sarkissian sits down with Roberto Tagliabue, founder of Alpha and Awake, to explore how AI is transforming the retail experience. Roberto shares his innovative approach to using AI for customer insights and acquisition, offering a fresh perspective from a designer, innovator, and founder.

Don’t miss this exciting conversation full of forward-thinking strategies!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtag/

Join host Karine Sarkissian as she interviews Florent Breton, the resilient founder of Paren. Florent shares his secrets to maintaining mental health, positivity, and perseverance throughout his startup journey. Discover the importance of a supportive community and how to turn setbacks into valuable lessons.

Tune in for wonderful insights and unique perspectives in this inspiring episode!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/florentbreton/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/paren-inc/

Join Sophie Durey as she dives deep with Guillaume Taylor, a pioneer in impact investing. Guillaume shares his journey from micro-finance to impact investing, emphasizing sustainability and intentionality. Learn how to drive positive change by considering all aspects of investments and offsetting potential negative outcomes. This episode is filled with insights on leading with passion and care.

Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaume-taylor/

https://www.umbutu.ch/

In this episode, Sophie Durey is joined by Tracy Saad, founder and creative strategist at Trace Effect. Tracy shares the importance of reinventing how people think about politics and government. Through gamification and play, she takes individuals on a journey to make politics fun and accessible.

A very timely episode today, we hope you’ll love it as much as we did!

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Join Karine Sarkissian as she interviews Ed Kearny, the visionary founder of Valo, the world's first high-performance electric hydrofoiling vehicle. Ed's entrepreneurial journey is a creative, insightful adventure, from starting a graduation gown business to a photography startup, and finally achieving his dream with Valo. Discover his unique perspective on making an impact, adapting products/solutions to new generations, and finding the right support networks in the startup world.

Tune in for inspiring insights and practical tips for future founders!

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Listen in as host, Karine Sarkissian explores the world of creative entrepreneurship with Jon Portman, designer, animator, and co-founder of Gentle Beast.

In this conversation, Karine dives into Jon’s journey from art director to launching a dog training platform. Discover the challenges and triumphs he has faced, and gain insights into collaboration between creative and non-creative co-founders, navigating entrepreneurship, and leveraging storytelling in business. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, this episode offers inspiration and knowledge to fuel your own creative journey. Tune in to learn from Jon’s experiences and uncover the secrets to building an innovative company.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonportman/

https://www.gentlebeast.com/

Join us as we explore the world of female entrepreneur Katy Cottam, Founder and CEO of Luna Daily.

In this conversation, host Sophie Durey dives into Katy’s journey from her beginnings in the cosmetics industry and a plant-based food startup to leading a pioneering brand dedicated to normalizing conversations around women's health. Discover the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way and gain valuable insights into breaking societal stigmas, the power of being a generalist, and the importance of building a strong team. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a supporter of women’s health, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to fuel your own journey. Tune in to learn from Katy’s experiences and uncover the secrets to running a successful, purpose-driven company.

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