Business in the city

From waitress to business owner: Pauline made her way into the garment industry!

Pauline Lee (Hong Kong) was used to do a million jobs when she was a young lady and one day she took the leap into the garment entrepreneurship: an industry introduced by her mother. She was able to find an investor and build teams that now supply the world in qualitative products made in Vietnam.

Claudia Romo Edelman left recognized positions (UN) to start social entrepreneurship in the US

Claudia shares her journey as a social entrepreneur. From working in high-profile international organizations to becoming an entrepreneur focused on unifying and empowering the Latino community (she founded the "We are all humans" Foundation). She discusses the challenges she faced in establishing her foundation, including legal and financial hurdles, and the critical importance of education and collaboration in overcoming these obstacles. Claudia highlights the significant progress made by the foundation in increasing unity and pride among Latinos and the impact of mobilizing corporate America to support inclusivity. She also announces her new venture of commercializing a family-produced spirit while maintaining a focus on social impact and sustainability. Claudia emphasizes the current opportunities for women and Latinos and the importance of supporting each other to achieve shared goals.

Diving into entrepreneurship right after the studies - The Algae Green Dreams of Vanessa Barzasi

Enter the world of eco-friendly entrepreneurship with Vanessa, the visionary behind Sustainable Engage. In this episode of Business in the City, Vanessa shares her inspiring journey from pandemic-inspired inspiration to creating sustainable interior design solutions using algae. With a background in economics and an unexpected twist into biotech, Vanessa's story is as unique as her business. Discover how she's revolutionizing the industry with her passion for nature and commitment to reducing carbon footprints. Plus, don't miss out on Vanessa's book recommendation, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey, to supercharge your own entrepreneurial journey.

Building green cities: Arnav wants to change the urban landscapes in UK!

In this episode, the newly graduated student Arnav explains why he took the leap directly into entrepreneurship after his studies at UCL London. His vision of sustainability coming from a green India is full of innovation and solutions for a better tomorrow. From integrating nature into urban spaces to redefining construction practices for a greener future, Arnav shares insights, anecdotes, and invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and environmentally conscious individuals.

We welcome Agustina Cervera, an Argentinian architect now based in the U.S.

In this episode Emilie interviews Agustina Cervera, an Argentine architect now based in the U.S. Agustina who shares her journey from a small town in Argentina to becoming an architect in the U.S., driven by a desire for independence and freedom. She discusses her early career in architecture firms in New York, her transition to entrepreneurship, and the challenges she faced. Agustina emphasizes the importance of finding a niche, being resilient, and continuously improving one's skills. She highlights her work in real estate development, focusing on multifamily residential buildings and her recent ventures into hospitality design. Agustina advises aspiring entrepreneurs to remain passionate, never give up, and find meaning in their work. She recommends the book "Einstein and the Rabbi: Searching for the Soul" for its insights on finding purpose.