COVID-19 success stories – a blog series: Nonspec
In this blog series, we explore how some of our epNetwork members have dealt with/been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in their work and in their communities. Next in the series is Nonspec.
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COVID-19 success stories – a blog series: EOS International
In this blog series, we explore how some of our epNetwork members have dealt with/been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in their work and in their communities. Next in the series is EOS International.
An interview with Karen Hitschke (Yunus Social Business): The Role of Local Networks and Personal Interaction
For Siemens Stiftung’s newest report ‘How Digital Solutions May Enhance Social Financing’ we talked with Karen Hitschke, Managing Director of Yunus Social Business, about the need of personal interaction for social entrepreneurs.
Interview with Huseyin R Demirhisar from BiD Network: “Good Technology is Mutually Beneficial”
In this post, we highlight an interview of Siemens Stiftung’s newest report “How Digital Solutions May Enhance Social Financing” with Huseyin R Demirhisar, CEO, Co-founder and Managing Partner of the BiD Network.
Interview with ARED’s Henri Nyakarundi: “Fundraising is about networking”
In this post, we highlight an interview conducted with Henri Nyakarundi, Founder of African Renewable Energy Distributor (ARED), which originally appeared in Siemens Stiftung’s newest report ‘How Digital Solutions May Enhance Social Financing’.
“Me encanta el espíritu de epNetwork y su tenacidad positiva para convertir las ideas en realidad”
Gregor Schäpers es miembro desde hace mucho tiempo de la red empowering people. Network (epNetwork) y fue uno de los ganadores del premio empowering people. Award (epAward) en 2013. Fundó su negocio, Trinysol en 2006 y lo hizo crecer desde cero combinando la acreditada tecnología solar de los reflectores Scheffler (1) con un novedoso enfoque […]
“I Love epNetwork’s Spirit of a Positive Stubbornness to Realize Ideas”
Gregor Schäpers is a long-term member of empowering people. Network (epNetwork) and was among the winners of the empowering people. Award (epAward) in 2013. He founded his business, Trinysol, in 2006 and grew it out of nothing by combining proven solar technology called Scheffler reflectors (1) with a fresh entrepreneurial approach. In the last 2 […]
An Expert Interview: Liberalizing Data and Increasing Liquidity in the Social Capital Market through Technology
The following interview with Barnaby Nelson (The Value Exchange) & Franziska Reh (Uncap – Unconventional Capital) occurred as a follow-up to the ‘Innovative Financing for Social Entrepreneurs‘ round table discussions in Cairo. SIEMENS STIFTUNG: One of the big issues that we identified during the round table session is the funding gap when it comes to […]
epAward 2019 Trends Towards Software Solutions
We are just a few weeks away from the big empowering people. Award 2019 (epAward) ceremony in Cairo. For the team, the run-up period has been intense – marred with tight deadlines, scheduling, organizing and now tying all loose ends to ensure a great experience for all participants. This has also given us a few […]
Evaporative Cooling Can Combat Food Loss
Food insecurity remains one of the most burning development challenges, as Food and Agriculture Organization notes – roughly one-third of the food produced globally gets lost or wasted every year. Whilst in the developed world it is mostly a waste journey from refrigerators to landfills, for millions in the developing regions, it is lost in […]