Keeping Up With the SASIs

What does a first TV appearance have in common with running a 100-meter sprint? According to Jeremy Ghez — a lot more than you’d think. In this episode of Keeping Up With the SASIs , we explore the intersection of academia, leadership, imagination, and the human side of success. Jeremy reflects on his unconventional career journey, the challenge of finding balance in a constantly changing world, a...

In this episode of Keeping Up With the SASIs, Charlotte Lambert (SASI Class of 2020) shares a career journey shaped by curiosity and impact—from the embassy to VC, an innovation lab, and the tech world. She introduces her new initiative on lecturing about the sustainability job market, explains why associative work is essential, and reflects on how she’s preparing for the careers of the future. A...

In this episode, Hélène shares what it’s really like to choose teaching as a vocation—especially when your path was supposed to lead somewhere else. From an insider’s view of a teacher’s first day of school to the quiet, daily moments where impact becomes unmistakably real, she reflects on the closeness of the work and the weight of shaping young minds. We also talk about the challenges of conveyi...

In this episode, Clémence Faucon, a SASI graduate of 2020, shares her journey from working within a large sustainability consulting team at one of the Big Four to joining a start-up addressing the traceability challenge. She reflects on how she gradually outgrew her consultant role, the challenges of stepping into costumer centric role, and why it took a full year to to transition into this new ch...

In this episode, Hugo Hernández, a SASI graduate from the 2020 cohort, shares his journey as a three-time entrepreneur driven by purpose. He takes us through his ventures focused on making games more affordable and meaningful—using play as a tool to address social and environmental challenges. From building businesses with impact at their core to redefining what entrepreneurship can achieve, Hugo’...

In this episode, Marisol Rodríguez, a SASI graduate from the 2020 cohort, takes us through her remarkable journey. She shares what it was like to transition from the public sector to a sustainability role at a CAC 40 company, then navigate growing her family while returning to work. From moving across continents—Paris to New York—having a second child, and ultimately realizing the need for a power...

In this episode, Vanessa takes us behind the scenes of her fascinating journey: What it was like working for the OECD and the lessons learned. The reality of relocating to the city where she was hired. How she supported start-ups in scaling up successfully. The cool side of living in Amsterdam and embracing its unique vibe. If you’d like to connect with Vanessa, reach out via LinkedIn . Connect wi...

Priyanka shares her inspiring journey of leading an organization across continents. After graduating in 2020, she became the first employee at an education startup. Since then, she has grown with the company—leading a team, earning her place as a partner, and shaping its vision. Earlier this year, Priyanka reached a crossroads: keep trying to expand the business from Europe to the U.S., or take a...

In this episode, Rosario Alvarenga, a SASI graduate (2019–2020 cohort), shares her journey of returning to Honduras and her efforts to push Corporate Social Responsibility forward in a complex environment. She reflects on her time in the corporate world, explaining why it wasn’t the right fit—and how freelancing has opened up a more fulfilling path. Notably, it has allowed her to refocus her energ...

In this episode, Carmen Pedraza shares her insider’s view of the migration crisis for the North American migration corridor. She talks about what it’s really like to work for an NGO, the challenges of advocating for migrants in a climate of resistance, and her love for free diving in caves as a way to reconnect and recharge. Carmen is a SASI graduate (2019–2020 cohort) on a mission to “improve the...