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Teaching in Entrepreneurship, Not Just About It: Entrepreneurial Mindset in Action With Jeroen Loef In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast , we sit down with Jeroen Loef , Strategic Expert in Entrepreneurship Education, to explore how education can truly empower the next generation of changemakers. Jeroen shares his journey from working in an incubator to transforming entrepreneurship educ...

Quiet Strength: Thriving as an Introvert with Confidence and Authenticity With Sarah Manley In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Manley , also known as The Quiet Catalyst — a coach, mentor, speaker, and author helping introverts unlock their strengths and thrive without pretending to be someone they’re not. With over 20 years of experience in the corporate world,...

Taking the Leap: Finance, Friends, and Finding Meaning in a New Country With Molly Schneithorst In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast , we sit down with Molly Schneithorst , a Future Focused Finance and Accounting Professional who left a promising career in the U.S. to follow her dream of living and working in Europe. Molly shares her honest and inspiring story of taking the leap — moving...

Mindset for the Unknown: Stoicism Meets Futures Literacy With Erick Cloward In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we dive into the intersection of Stoicism and Futures Literacy with Erick Cloward , host of Stoic Coffee Break and author of Stoicism 101 . Together, we explore: ✅ How Stoicism helps us stay calm and focused in uncertain times ✅ The power of controlling what we can & le...

Deep Tech, Startups, and Investment: A Journey from Lab to Market With Ignacio Faustino In this episode of Bennu Community Podcast , we sit down with Ignacio Faustino , Investment Manager at RUG Ventures and Future Tech Ventures , to explore his inspiring journey from scientist to entrepreneur and investor. Ignacio shares how he transitioned from a PhD in Biomedicine to helping deep tech startups...

The Power of Futures Literacy: Seeing Beyond the Present With Ramila Khafaji Zadeh How can we better prepare for uncertainty in our careers, organizations, and daily lives? In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast , host Ben sits down with Ramila Khafaji Zadeh , a Futures Literacy Expert and Trainer at the UNESCO Chair Futures Literacy at Hanze University. Ramila shares her journey into Futu...

Beyond Sustainability: Driving Regenerative Transformation With Alex Baker-Friesen In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we dive deep into the world of sustainability transformation, regenerative innovation, and systemic change with our guest, Alex Baker-Friesen , a sustainability strategist, facilitator, and the founder of Ozymandias Intelligence. Alex shares his personal and profession...

Future-Ready Leadership: Embracing Change, Innovation & Uncertainty in a Fast-Changing World With André Bergsma How can leaders and professionals stay ahead in a world that’s constantly evolving? In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we dive into the essential skills and strategies needed to lead through uncertainty, drive innovation, and build future-ready teams. Our guest, And...

Leading for Change: Sustainability, Futures Literacy & Global Impact With Alba Tiley How can leaders drive real change in sustainability? What role does futures literacy play in helping businesses navigate long-term challenges? And how can we create global impact through collaboration and mentorship? In this episode, we sit down with Alba Tiley , a sustainability and public affairs expert with...

Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: Confidence, Storytelling & Impact with Mark Robinson In Episode 8 of the Bennu Community Podcast, we’re joined by Mark Robinson , a presentation skills coach, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker, who has trained thousands of professionals to communicate with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re giving a pitch, leading a meeting, or simply looking to imp...

Exploring the Unknown: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities with a Future-Ready Mindset With Francesca Ballini In Episode 7 of the Bennu Community Podcast, we’re joined by Francesca Ballini , a Sustainability Strategist and Futures Literacy Expert currently working as a Senior PM in Marketing & Education at Booking.com. Together, we explore how future thinking can transform challenges in...

Future-Ready Skills: Thriving in a Dynamic Workplace and an AI-Driven World In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we dive into the evolving landscape of work and leadership with Jaël Oterdoom , Head of People and Operations at Klippa and Head of People at DataNorth AI . We explore how to navigate the challenges of a fast-paced, AI-driven world while fostering growth, resilience, and coll...

Navigating New Beginnings: Career Growth, Resilience, and Mental Resilience for International Professionals With Leidy Laura Linares Ramírez In this episode of Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Leidy Laura Linares Ramírez to explore her journey as an international professional and career advisor. From building a career across cultures to overcoming challenges in new environments, Leidy sha...

Building Bridges: How International Students Can Build Skills for Entrepreneurship and Leadership With With Sohrab Hosseini, Co-founder @ Orq.ai In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Sohrab Hosseini, co-founder of Orq.ai, to explore the journey from international student to successful entrepreneur and leader. Sohrab shares invaluable insights on building transferable ski...

From Academia to Industry: Key Skills and Networking Tips for International Students Saikat Chatterjee, Entrepreneur, B2B SaaS Founder, ML Engineer and Data Scientist In the third episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, host Ben sits down with Saikat Chatterjee, an entrepreneur, B2B SaaS founder, ML engineer, and data scientist. Saikat shares his journey from academia to the startup world, offerin...

Mastering Intercultural Competence: Insights for International Students with Magdalena Szumna Welcome to Episode 2 of the Bennu Community Podcast! Join us as we delve into the vital topic of intercultural competence with Magdalena Szumna, a multicultural leadership expert and founder of Indigo Diversity Consulting. Magdalena brings nearly two decades of corporate experience and a wealth of knowled...

Navigating Career Paths: Networking and Integration Tips for International Students with Shea Harty Welcome to the first episode of the Bennu Community Podcast at Bennu Community, where we aim to help international students acquire transferable skills to navigate their career paths effectively. In this episode, host Ben, Founder of Bennu Community, sits down with Shea Harty, a seasoned professiona...