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Released in World Water Week 2024, Jack meets Georgie Murray, Brand and Impact Partnerships Lead at Belu to discuss how the social enterprise has given over £5,800,000 of net profits to Water Aid and to other nature-based projects in the UK.

Belu is a U.K social enterprise, drinks and water filtration company. The company, which is based in London, supplies mineral water, tonic water, a range of flavoured mixers and filtration systems. 

In the episode, we cover:

- The key elements of a successful corporate and charity partnership
- The Story of social enterprise Belu
- Purpose, People, Product and Profit
- The importance of unrestricted funding 

Connect with Georgie on Linkedin here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-m-45aa5bb9/


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Jack meets with Emily Janoch, Associate Vice President of Thought Leadership and Design at CARE to discuss the importance of failing forward.

Emily started the CARE Failing Forward Podcast to create a space for staff and external stakeholders around the world to talk about the experiences they learn from failure, and how they use that to get better at our work.

In the episode, we cover:

- The importance of talking about failure
- How to create an internal culture in which failure is embraced
- The importance of centering local voices

In her role at CARE, Emily focuses on ways to center local voices and evidence to make better decisions and create more impact. She is an expert in designing systems to capture and share information across many sources and with different stakeholders. With four-years of on-the-ground experience in West Africa and academic publications on community engagement and the human element in food security in Africa, she is especially interested in community-led development. Her work focuses on making sure that communities can engage in their own development for sustainable, appropriate results.

Connect with Emily on Linkedin here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-janoch-7922514/


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Date - Monday 27th May 2024

Episode 43– Bootstrapping a Social Enterprise with Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of Amplify Goods

Recorded live at the Workplace Event in the Social Enterprise Village, powered by Waste to Wonder Worldwide and Social Enterprise UK, Jack meets with Camila Marcus-Dew, the Co-Founder of Amplify Goods.

Camilla splits their time across a number of purpose-led ventures – connecting the dots between humans who are acting for positive change.
Camilla, a recovering management consultant, is proudly an OnPurpose fellow and IEMA Sustainability practitioner. Having worked in the sector since joining Clarity in 2015, Camilla has been recognised by a number of awards, including, most recently, WISE 100 winner.  Currently splitting time across being a Director at Amplify Goods and Head of Ventures at Connection Crew - both social enterprises creating social value and minimising environmental harm, and with any spare time, offering ESG and circularity mentoring and advisory support. Camilla’s passion is getting people to rethink value and influence and designing products and services that can be part of our healthier collective future.

Through the episode, we cover Camilla's journey in social entrepreneurship and advice for those starting out in the sector.

If you would like to learn more about Amplify Goods, you can follow their Linkedin channel and visit the website here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/77074257/
http://www.amplifygoods.org/remind new range

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Date - Monday 20th May 2024

Episode 42– The Haller Journey with Chloe Ford-Welman

Recorded in London, Jack meets Chloe, the Foundation Director of UK registered charity 'The Haller Foundation.'

Chloe joined the Haller UK team in 2018, having worked on several creative initiatives designed to highlight global environmental and social challenges, and to ignite positive change. Since then, Chloe has played a key role in managing the re-development of our Haller Farmers app, which launched in June 2020. Moving forward, she continues to promote awareness of Haller Farmers while establishing partnerships and exploring strategic opportunities for the future of the foundation.

During the episode, we discuss the history of Haller Foundation, including the work of Dr. Rene Haller in the 1960s and 1970s in transforming barren limestone quarries on the Mombasa coastline of Kenya into thriving ecosystems.

We also cover the core work of the charity, including it's Haller Farmers App and growth plans.

Chloe shares insights on the importance of engaging youth in agriculture and lessons from leading a non-profit.

If you would like to learn more about the Haller Foundation, you can follow their social media channels here:

Instagram: @hallerfoundation 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-haller-foundation 

X: @hallertweets 

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Date - Monday 13th May 2024

Episode 41– Completing a Triple Everest with Nick Glover

Recorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham, Jack meets Nick Glover from Waste to Wonder Worldwide.

Nick Glover is an extraordinary figure whose resilience and determination redefine the boundaries of human endurance and professional dedication. As a Type 1 diabetic and cancer survivor, Nick has not only triumphed over immense personal health challenges but has also achieved groundbreaking feats in the world of endurance sports. He holds the remarkable distinction of being the first Type 1 diabetic globally to complete a Triple Everest Cycling Challenge—a formidable achievement shared by fewer than 60 people worldwide. 

This incredible feat underscores his commitment to pushing the limits of possibility, both physically and mentally. Professionally, Nick serves as the Middle East Business Development Director for Waste to Wonder Worldwide. In this role, he is at the forefront of expanding the organization's ESG Ethical Office Clearance and Reuse program across the region. His work focuses on redistributing no longer needed equipment from corporate environments to good causes around the world in a sustainable and socially responsible manner, proving that business development and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand. 

Nick’s unique combination of personal achievements and professional expertise makes him a captivating and inspiring figure, offering invaluable insights into overcoming adversity, achieving sustainability in business, and the power of human spirit.

If you would like to connect with Nick, follow him on Linkedin here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peopledevelopmentspecialist/

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Date - Monday 6th May 2024

Episode 39– The First Social Enterprise Village with Will Fellows, Commercial Manager at Nineteen Group

Recorded live at The Social Enterprise Village at the Workplace Event in Birmingham on 1st May 2024, Jack meets Will Fellow, the Commercial Manager of Nineteen Group.

The Nineteen Group organise the Workplace Event, which welcomes over 6,000 guests across three days. In 2024, the Social Enterprise Village was launched, powered in partnership with Social Enterprise UK and Waste to Wonder Worldwide. This is the first space dedicated to social enterprises at a national conference.

In the episode, we discuss:

🗣 The importance of showcasing the work of social enterprises

✍️ Benefits of social procurement

🗓 Plans for the 2025 edition


If you would like to connect with Will, follow him on Linkedin here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-fellows-9b4280269/


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Date - Monday 29th April 2024

Episode 39– £30 million of Furniture donated to schools with Michael Amos, Managing Director of Waste to Wonder Worldwide.

Guest – Michael Amos
Managing Director, Waste to Wonder Worldwide

Jack meets with Michael Amos of Waste to Wonder Worldwide. As Managing Director, he provides a class leading ethical redistribution solution for companies who have redundant IT and Office Furniture. To date they have worked with over 200 blue chip companies, for whom they manage multi site clearances, move management projects and risk managed IT/WEEE disposals. The organisation has diverted thousands of tonnes of office equipment from landfill and have equipped over 1400 schools in 40 countries so far and as a result are transforming lives locally and around the world. 

Waste to Wonder Worldwide are winners of the Green Champion and Champion of Champions Awards at the 2023 Green Apple Awards. They are also Winners of the International Impact Award at the Social Enterprise Awards 2023.

In the episode, Michael shares insights on :

- The Journey of Waste to Wonder Worldwide
- School in a box Programme
- Social Enterprise movement in the UK

If you would like to connect with Michael, follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wastetowonderuk/

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Date - Monday 22nd April 2024

Episode 38  – Agritech landscape in Latin America in 2024 with Mark Jarman, Founder of AgriTierra

Guest – Mark Jarman
Founder, AgriTierra

Jack meets with Mark Jarman to discuss the Agritech landscape in Latin America. Mark is a Brit living in Colombia and through his consultancy AgriTierra, he leads a team of UK and Latin American specialists in business, finance, agri-food systems, and technology. They have developed and delivered activities in over 8 countries in the region building partnerships, designing solutions, and delivering projects in support of the needs of farmers, start-ups, financial institutions, agribusiness, innovation centres, research institutes, venture studios, and donors.

Mark is a Geographer with technical background in remote sensing and data analytics, He has spent 15+ years working in the global agricultural sector, I have led pioneering start-ups, I have worked with stakeholders from smallholders, to supermarkets, to Governments, and I have built a hugely successful agri-food strategy for one UK Governments centre of technology and innovation (Catapults).

In the episode, Mark shares insights on :

👨‍🌾 The potential of Agritech in improving productivity and resilience of smallholders in Latin America.

📊 Investment trends on the continent

💼 Mission of AgriTierra

💰 Where he would invest in if he was given $1,000,000

If you would like to connect with Mark, follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwjarman/

or you can connect with Mark on email at mark.jarman@agritierra.com

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Date - Monday 8th April 2024

Episode 37 – Tips to partnering  with USAID with Mike Shanley

Guest – Mike Shanley 
Founder and CEO, AidKonekt
Founder and CEO, Konektid International
Host, Aid Market Podcast

In this episode, Mike shares insights on how the US Agency for International Development (USAID) works, and best practices for partnering with the agency. Also, we cover:

- How contracting works with USAID?
- USAID localization approach
- The impact of the 2024 United States Presidential Election on the future of USAID

If you would like to connect with Mike, follow her on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konektid-usaid-specialists/

To learn more about AidKonekt, see here:  https://www.aidkonekt.com/usaid-biz-dev

To learn more about Konektid International, see here:  https://www.konektid.com/

To listen to the Aid Market Podcast, head to their Apple Podcasts page here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aid-market-podcast/id1698373554

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Date - Monday 25th March 2024

Episode 36 – How to build a successful social business with Mathilda Strom

Guest – Mathilda Strom - Social Entrepreneur
        Deputy CEO and Co-Founder, Milvik (Bima) - 2011-2023
       Chief Commercial Officer and Founding team member, Carbon Pool - 2023 - Present

Mathilda is a social entrepreneur that brings people and technology together to solve problems across the world, mostly in insurance and healthcare. In 2011, Mathilda co-founded Bima, an insurtech that  providing health insurance to millions of people through their mobile.

Mathilda is now part of the founding team at Carbon Pool, who secured the largest Climate finance seed funding round in Europe in 2023 of USD 12,000,000.

Mathilda shares her motivation to become a social entrepreneur, her ability to adapt and embrace in a rapidly growing business and the importance of health and wellbeing as a social entrepreneur.

If you would like to connect with Mathilda, follow her on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathilda-strom-0434476/

To learn more about Carbon Pool, see here:  https://www.carbonpool.earth/

See Mathilda present at the SoFI 2015: Clients at the Centre Prize Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5zROfsptGE

Watch Mathilda's interview with BBC News in 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEnewkErzMU

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