Meet the DEAL Community

New Zealand

In 2019 I established NZ's largest impact investment fund - Purpose Capital.  With 5 investments to date, we are investing to drive social and environmental change and to demonstrate new ways to make money and investment work.  In 2007 I founded and am now Chair of Enterprise Angels, a unique Fund Management / early stage business investment model and New Zealand’s largest investment group of its kind with over 200 investor members, 4 Funds and investments of $60M+ in 110 companies.

Panama

I’m an Electronical Engenieer, with a graduate in investment projects, with a master degree in Administration.  Now I’m a Doctoral student of rule of law in Salamanca University in Spain.   Also I’m the General Administrator of National Innovation Authority of Panama.  I was working in the importance of the investment in R&D to improve the rule of law in Latin America.   

United Kingdom

Hi! I'm Aimee Laurel, and I'm DEAL's Communications Lead. Have you followed DEAL on social media yet? You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. 

India

Derbyshire, Uk

Coach and business consultant, bringing regenerative solutions to the mainstream.  Founder of Think like a Tree, a network of facilitators offering regenerative courses and coaching for individuals and organisations.  Author of Think like a Tree: the natural principles guide to life. Founder of community social enterprise Whistlewood Common. Author, speaker, trainer, smallholder, tree-lover

Budapest

I am a product, design and business strategist for new product development. I am passionate about circular economy and use my knowledge to help teams to build meaningful products and services that can balance profitability with sustainability applying circular thinking. 

Melbourne, Australia

I’m an Australian teacher and part of a start-up social enterprise, and this has changed my own life and my teaching as I realised the importance of preparing students with essential 21st century mindset thinking and  employability skills for their future. 

Bern

People change cultures and lend a hand themselves.  For Daniel, participation in working with medium-sized and large groups has therefore been at the center of his work for many years.  As the first Certified Professional Facilitator in Switzerland, it is important to him to create space for intensive and meaningful exchange between those involved.  As a natural cycle process facilitator, he often works outdoors in nature and also accompanies vision quests.  His sense of design comes to his aid here: For example, when it comes to “thinking abstract models out of the hands” with the help of Lego Serious Play or when it comes to putting the conclusion of a process into the picture  to put.  As a Lego Serious Play Facilitator and as a Visual Facilitator and Graphic Recorder, he can use images to provide meaningful anchors for changes and found solutions.  "My concern is to support others in helping to shape change themselves, to help shape it, and to push the boundaries of creativity with a variety of prototypes."  Daniel has been a trainer, coach and Certified Professional Facilitator (IAF), coach and trainer with his own GmbH since 2009

The Hague

I help Founders to embed Social & Environmental Impact in their business models.

Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺

I run a boutique circular economy and sustainability consultancy in Australia, but support clients globally. Our goal is to have as significant positive impact on the worlds challenges such as the material transition and value chain decarbonisation. I utilise the planetary boundaries framework in my assessments but am wanting to transition this to the doughnut framework to highlight to companies the positive and negative impacts they are contributing to.  

Nottingham

Education leader with passion for change .  

Doncaster UK

I am first and foremost a birdwatcher and naturalist. I have been interested in heterodox economics and seeking a better life for nature and most people of the world. I am a voluntary worker for Yorkshire Naturalist's Union Rarities Committee and Doncaster & District Ornithological Society,

Coventry

Teacher interested in integrating #sustainability into both the curriculum and throughout the actual operations of our #educational institution.

Rooiels, South Africa

Retired grandfather, outdoorsperson, nascent activist, born at 315 parts per million Engineer by training with post-graduate qualifications in business administration, environmental management and sustainable development Doughnut Economics inspired me after reading Kate's book, as well as Jason Hickel's book, Less is More, and Degrowth literature. I now live in a village in a biosphere reserve and have the opportunity to contribute to its future trajectory.

São Paulo

HR Executive focused on Organizational Development and Transformation, working at Natura &Co. Responsible for culture and development projects in M&A, process design, and projects that accelerate organizational strategy as succession planning, workforce planning, identification and management of critical positions, change management, senior leadership development and gateway programs, On/Off boarding, employee experience, EVP and diversity & inclusion. Graduated in Psychology, MBA in Strategic Management and HR. Specialization in Process Management, Projects, International Certification in Change Management. Mentor for the new generation of leaders with a focus on underrepresented groups. Fellow of @The Bio-Leadership Project, @Regenerators Academy and researcher in Regenerative Cultures Design, Behavioral Design and Cultural Ancestry.

Madrid, Spain

I am very curious about all those management models or currents of thought that improve in a harmonious and homogeneous way the quality of life of human beings and the sustainable conservation of the planet. I am convinced that quality management systems based on ISO standards and business models based on circularity can bring order, organization and method to. I am: .  Specialist/expert in quality management systems and their integration, as well as their use in the application of ESG criteria and adaptation to the European Green Deal.  ·  Specialist in the application of Canvas, Porter, Wharton and Balanced ScoreCard models adapted to the European Green Deal. ·  Specialist in External Trade (technical barriers, safeguards, phytosanitary regulations, conflict resolution) and adaptation to the European Green Deal.    

Dublin

I'm from London and recently moved to Dublin. Alternative or "New" Economics has been one of my passions ever since I studied Economics and Politics for my undergrad. We didn't have Doughnut Economics back then but it really resonated with me when I first read the book. I have a background working for social enterprises and tech startups in a number of roles. I'm a data scientist and, most recently, a games developer. I'm working on a project to create a mobile game based on doughnut economics and the circular economy. This is what brought me to the DEAL community - so I can learn from other people interested in similar ideas and initiatives.

Cheltenham

Innovation Manager for Cheltenham Festivals

UK

I am a teacher of 20+ years, turned jewellery designer and maker using sustainable techniques.  Many years ago I studied Economic and Social History and have been interested in how our economy and society has developed over time. I believe that we are at a point of transformation and see the principles of Doughnut Economics as being a viable alternative to the current system. 

Hobart, Tasmania

Natasha Chassagne, PhD., is an Australian writer and researcher on sustainability, climate change, and wellbeing. She specialises in community-led impact, particularly Buen Vivir as a framework for social and environmental wellbeing, and how these intersect with other alternatives like Doughnut Economics, Circular Economy, and local sustainability and climate action. Natasha has also worked with corporations, governments, and not-for-profits consulting on sustainability impacts and reporting. She holds a PhD in business and law, and a master’s degree in international law and international relations.

Edgewater, MD

I am an Ecuadorian woman in science. Working on applying climate change science, especially on the industrial site. I am excited to join this community to learn how to better support life in our planet.

Hertford

Looking for hope and inspiration for new ways of living as well as a cure for M.E./Long Covid.  I try to use my voice for people with M.E., write and manage this chronic condition on a daily basis.  Interested in #socialjustice #disabilityjustice #servicedesign #theoryofu #onlineactivism #storytelling #politics #economics

Tauranga, New Zealand

I am a transport planner and systems thinker who is strongly committed to addressing our dependency on the private car. I have previously managed the local public transport network in Tauranga, and now work as an independent consultant providing advice to local and national government. I am working on a Transport Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) in my local area and see Doughnut Economics as the foundation for this. Sustainable transport needs to work for the complex lifestyles that people lead and offer them compelling choices which means that cars become an unnecessary expense. Transport in inextricably linked with spatial planning - where we put things dictates how we get to them. Tauranga as a city is highly car-dependent, and I want to challenge the status quo which says we can't change.