Talks
What is authentic sustainability? What does business look like in the new economy? How do your company’s values shape the world we live in? Why is slowing down the first step to solving the climate crisis? These are some of the topics I explore in talks, interactive sessions and programs.
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TEDx University of Groningen
You hear a lot about sustainability and purpose, but if we want to make real impact, we need to understand where purpose comes from and how it is expressed in the products we design and the businesses we build.
AMUSE CONFERENCE 2022
An updated version of my TEDx talk for the Amuse Conference, hosted by Crafthub in Budapest with new examples, some more theoretical elaboration and a Q&A at the end.
Replenish earth Interview
At a time when brands are trying to catch their audience's attention and make profits after a pandemic, how can designers retain the brand's focus on sustainability? Is sustainability the trending marketing tool for brands and large scale industries that have a tremendous negative impact on the environment?
Sustainable Brands Conference San Diego
In 2012 I was invited to share the story of OAT Shoes, the world’s first biodegradable shoes that bloom. We had just launched a year prior when I found myself sharing a stage with executives from CNN International, BMW and Chipotle.
SMART & DIRTY Design SYMPOSIUM Zürich
After my talk, Michael Braungart raised his hand. The infamously critical co-founder of Cradle to Cradle, wanted to comment on my story. I held my breath as he started to speak: “I want to say, this is.. an example of what I mean. This is the future. My compliments, well done.” I sighed, smiled and mumbled a perplexed ‘thank you’.
Strawberry Earth Academy
The Strawberry Earth Academy was "...an international academy for experienced fashion and design professionals. Frontrunners of both Industries team up with research institutes to create sustainable innovations that can be applied sector wide." This video was an introduction of the founding fellows.
Smart & Dirty Design Symposium Zurich
European Business Association Innovation Day Kiev
Business Reporter’s SupplyFest London
Sustainable Brands London
Sustainable Brands Istanbul
UWC Atlantic College Wales
FutureNow Conference Bratislava
Unilever Supply Chain Strategies Zurich
Tony Chocolonely Breakfast Sessions
IndieBrands #1 Amsterdam
Biobased Economy Conference The Hague
Fuck Up Nights Amsterdam
Fuck Up Nights Cambridge University
Green Filmmaking Competition Netherlands
Amsterdam Fashion Institute
Dutch Design Week Eindhoven
McKinsey & Company Amsterdam
Beco Sustainable Hero / Ernst & Young