Dive into the fascinating journey of Le Studio's co-founder, Sophie Durey, in this special episode of "Under The Hood X Le Studio." In an inspiring swap of seats, previous guest Brigit Blote takes on the role of host to uncover Sophie's remarkable path from her beginnings to her current roles at Tamar Capital and Le Studio. Join us as we explore Sophie's transition from a passion for non-profit work to becoming a dedicated impact investor. Discover her insights on sustainability, the significance of women leadership, and the pivotal role kindness plays in the world of business. Get ready for an engaging conversation that offers a glimpse into the woman behind Le Studio's impactful initiatives.

Join host Sophie Durey in an enlightening episode of Under the Hood X Le Studio as she engages in a captivating conversation with Brigit Blote, the CEO and co-founder of Fomeno. Explore the origins of Fomeno, its deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, and its unexpected growth through viral TikTok videos. Gain insights into Fomeno's marketing strategy, their foray into AI, and the challenges and triumphs of building a company in South Dakota. Discover how Brigit manages personal and professional life while navigating big milestones. Tune in for an inspiring exploration of sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Join Karine Sarkissian in the latest episode of "Under the Hood X Le Studio" as she sits down with the incredible guest, Lopa Desai, to delve into captivating discussions on career shifts, human-centered design, and the significance of collaboration and partnership. 

Lopa shares her personal journey of transitioning from the world of design to investing, offering valuable insights and advice for anyone seeking a similar path. Discover how Lopa emphasizes the importance of nurturing creativity within ourselves, regardless of our professional backgrounds. 

Uncover her unique perspective on human-centered design, and learn how it can transform businesses and enhance problem-solving. Moreover, dive into Lopa's thoughts on partnership and collaboration, as she emphasizes the need to build meaningful connections and earn trust rather than relying solely on financial contributions. 

This episode will inspire you to tap into your creative potential, embrace collaboration, and forge genuine partnerships in your own career and beyond.

Join our host Karine Sarkissian on the latest episode of Under The Hood X Le Studio Podcast as she engages in an enlightening conversation with Thomas Knowles, Partner at Gratitude Railroad. They dive deep into topics such as work-life balance, Thomas's professional journey leading him to Gratitude Railroad, and the distinctions between traditional venture capital and impact-oriented VC. Get inspired as Thomas shares real-life examples of impactful investments made by Gratitude Railroad and the post-investment tracking they implement. Plus, don't miss his intriguing insights on SVB. Tune in now for an episode that will broaden your perspective on the intersection of business and impact.

In the latest episode of Under the Hood X Le Studio Podcast, our host Sophie Durey engages in an inspiring conversation with Michael Robinov, the Co-Founder & CEO at Farm To People. Join them as they delve into the fascinating journey behind this innovative food business and explore the values that drive its success.

Michael shares his personal experiences that ignited his passion for sustainable food systems, revealing how it led him to pitch the idea to his father and embark on the creation of Farm to People. Tune in to discover the pivotal moments and challenges that shaped Michael's entrepreneurial path.

As an avid traveler, Michael emphasizes the importance of stepping outside of one's comfort zone. He reveals how his exposure to diverse cultures and ideas influenced his approach to business, constantly pushing him to embrace new perspectives and foster innovation.

One of the core principles that sets Farm to People apart is its community-centric focus. Michael believes in the power of connecting local producers with consumers, cultivating a sense of belonging and shared responsibility. Uncover his insights on building a business rooted in community values rather than just a profit-driven model.

Aspiring entrepreneurs won't want to miss Michael's valuable advice. Drawing from his own experiences, he imparts wisdom on navigating the entrepreneurial landscape and overcoming obstacles with resilience and determination. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take your own entrepreneurial journey to new heights.

Finally, Michael highlights the significance of customer feedback. He discusses how Farm to People places their customers at the forefront, viewing them as an essential source of insight and guidance. Discover the strategies Michael employs to ensure customer satisfaction and continuously improve their offerings.

Join Sophie Durey and Michael Robinov on this episode of Under the Hood X Le Studio Podcast as they unravel the compelling story of Farm To People, offering valuable lessons, perspectives, and inspiration for entrepreneurs and food enthusiasts alike.

In this Under The Hood X Le Studio episode, host Karine Sarkissian chats with Ibrahim AlHusseini, Managing Partner at FullCycle. Ibrahim shares his background, impact investing journey, and views on climate change. He talks about FullCycle's efforts to create bridges in the sustainability and impact investing world and the importance of education and awareness. The discussion also covers the topic of hype cycles and how they can be created by social bubbles. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation!

Are you looking for inspiration and insights into cross-culture midset and VC? Look no further! Tune in to the latest episode of our podcast, where host Karine Sarkissian sits down with Chris Shen, co-founder of Revere VC. Together, they explore the benefits of learning from other cultures to improve self-awareness and people skills and the exciting potential of democratizing VC through Revere's disruptive approach. Discover how this new model creates exciting opportunities. Don't miss out on this game-changing conversation - listen now!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shencw151/

Website: https://www.reverevc.com/

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we invite you to join host Sophie Durey as she sits down with Lori Van Dam, CEO of the Hult Prize, for an insightful and inspiring conversation.

In this episode, Lori shares her incredible journey in the non-profit space and provides a unique perspective on the future of entrepreneurship. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the power of entrepreneurship as a tool for positive change and learn from Lori's personal experiences as a woman in business.

With her deep knowledge and expertise, Lori shares her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs today and discusses key takeaways that she has gained from her own journey. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in making a positive impact in the world, whether you're an entrepreneur, non-profit leader, or simply someone who wants to learn more about social entrepreneurship.

So don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain valuable insights and inspiration from a remarkable leader with great experience in the non-profit space. Tune in to our podcast today and join us on this journey of discovery and growth.

We are thrilled to release our latest podcast episode featuring an inspiring conversation with Jack McNamara, former professional hockey player turned founder, and our host Sophie Durey.

If you want to learn more about Jack or Tru you can visit their website https://drinktru.com/

Alex West Steinman and Bethany Iverson, Co-founders of The Coven. During our latest episode, Alex and Bethany had a wonderful conversation with Sophie. They shared some of the unexpected challenges The Coven had faced with the pandemic, and how they overcame social distancing as a business and also as a team. Furthermore, they tell us about some of the key learnings they collected during their journey as co-founders and during their latest fundraising round. The Coven is a uniquely impactful model and they share how impact has always been at the core of their strategy, and how, by expanding their business model to a franchise model, they are unlocking the possibility of greater impact.