Meet the DEAL Community

San Francisco, California, United States of America

Founder, Steward, and Curator of Denizen. We explore fundamental questions of society, with a center of gravity around economics. We meet virtually on a regular basis and capture our conversations in the Denizen podcast. Our themes include economics, democracy and policy, technology and society, culture and narratives, spirituality and consciousness, and systemic oppression.

Dublin, Leinster, 🇮🇪

I am the Head of a large Municipal Parks Department with a passionate interest in Public Open Space and Trees, and in particular the links between these and physical & mental health and wellbeing. I am also involved in driving innovative Nature Based Solutions on the context of the Climate emergency.

Paris, Île-de-France, France

An economist and historian by training, I'm also a local councillor in Paris, elected on the Green Party (EELV) list un 2020. I have worked for a long time in the financial industry before switching full time to working for an NGO engaged in open and citizen science. I also co-head a chair in economics in cooperation with UNESCO.

Toulouse, Occitanie, France

As an individual, how can I influence organisations to adopt these 'thrive and regenerate' practices and see the inherent interest in doing so ? How can changed business models be reinforced by policy at national and European levels? How can investors and major donors who help shape policy see what's in it for them?

Hamburg, Deutschland

A creative with 10 years of experience in insight-driven creativity. I help to design human-centred communication, products and services.

London, England, United Kingdom

Hello 👋 I wear two hats: 🎩 I’m a singer-songwriter; and 🎩 I’m also a senior HR professional in a global business. I believe it’s up to us how we evolve and we have the ability to design a future where we all thrive. I’ve even written a song about it called: We The People 🎶 (listen via YouTube link)

Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovensko

I am an environmental activist and university student at the Leiden University in the Netherlands with a particular interest in climate & social justice issues. Based on my experience and knowledge I have gained in activism and the third sector, I would like to help transform the society and economies of the countries into a doughnut safe space.

São Paulo, Brésil

I have been working for 15 years in the investment banking sector, both in Switzerland and in Brazil, in the financing of commodities and large corporates. I am now in a career transition, following a course in social innovation management at the Amani Institute.

Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

I am a professional specialized in the management of organizations, public policy and committed to the defense of human rights. I am inspired by the causes that transform society and the jobs that transform me. I have experience and knowledge in the third sector, corporate social responsibility, institutional relations, strategic alliances, project coordination, design, planning and evaluation of social programs, strategic planning and organizational development. And above all the development of resources and social enterprises. Challenges that drive me: social impact investment, social entrepreneurs, employment, social assistance, social housing, youth development, social innovation. And the challenges of public-private articulation. I dream and work for a better world.

Torres Vedras, Centro, Portugal

Bancário, Dirigente Associativo e Deputado Minicipal

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hello! My name is Jamie, I'm 20 years old from Scotland currently studying Economics and Politics at the University of Aberdeen. I also work part time in the NHS, currently based in the covid vaccine clinics.

Temple, City of London, England, United Kingdom

I am a law and development professional with a particular interest in transparency, accountability, governance, illicit financial flows, human rights, race & intersectionality, climate change, digital rights, tech & innovation, Africa.

Huizhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China

Im a french guy living in Asia since 20 years, with something like 14 years in China. I did work for the last 25 years in the trqvel industry, focusing on special experiences, connecting travellers with local cultures and community. Loat my company last year at the begining of Covid. Hard moment and in the same time I believe its a good thing. It help me to step back, think, look at other direction and make a lot of discoveries that put lot of light in my life. I just created a new company, basically about education and travel , but with a purpose that doenst focus on profit , but creating happiness and meaningfull things around us .

Meerbusch, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland

I am a mother of 3 who feels it is time to take responsibility for making this world livable for future generations. I have lived in various countries and have seen the inequality on local national and international levels. Having been active in schools on many levels, I have grass root experience in organising events and people and would like to do this on a larger scale. Also living on the side of the scale that has used more resources than it should it is payback time.

Assc. Professor ।। Health, Environment, Development and Sustainability (HEDS) Research ।। Department of Folklore।। Faculty of Social Sciences ।। University of Rajshahi ।। Bangladesh ।।

Manila

I will give voice to this masterful economic compass created by Kate Raworth and push for its application within the Philippines context.

Ciudad de México, Estado de México, México

I love programming, math and psychology topics. It's really exciting to find and create new patterns!

Friday Harbor, Washington, United States of America

I'm a young market gardener in Washington State with a passion for creative systems design. I want to understand the world's greatest needs of the moment and help cultivate a proactive community.

NYC

Hi, I'm a writer, researcher and creative marketer committed to challenging the dominance of 'growth marketers' by creating new desire paths to economic democracy, regenerative consumption, and the good life.

İstanbul, Türkiye

Management Consultant, executive coach, start-up mentor, Founder of CollectiveMinds.com.tr and LoveJoyLight.com

Stavanger, Rogaland, Norge

Festival manager KÅKÅnomics - The Nordic Economy Festival. Director KÅKÅ kverulantkatedralen, debate- and literature house. Writer and critic.

Teddington, England, United Kingdom

Peter is a business author and entrepreneur, strategic advisor and keynote speaker, working with business leaders to reimagine their markets and strategies for a better future. He leads GeniusWorks, an innovative business accelerator based in London, is professor of leadership, strategy and innovation at IE Business School in Madrid, founder and host of the European Business Forum, and publishes the monthly ”Fast Leader” magazine. His recent projects include Adidas’ growth into new markets, Cartier’s redefined luxury, Coca Cola’s brand strategy, Microsoft’s strategic innovation, P&G’s direct to consumer strategy and Unilever’s sustainability program. He has written 9 books, including "People Planet Profit" on sustainable innovation, and the new “Business Recoded”, reviewed by FT with “Wow! The book you have to read now”.

Leuven, Vlaanderen, Belgium

Policy Analyst working on Social Europe, the just transition, wellbeing economics and EU economic governance. Mum of three who likes genealogy and gardening in whatever spare time I can find

Porto, Norte, Portugal

I am just an human beeing trying to leave the world a little better than when i found it, has BP once said it.