Climate Action Catalysts: Empowering Purpose, Collaboration, and Community to Usher in The Solutions Economy with Mange Kumarasamy

Today's guest is Mange Kumarasamy and he is the co-founder of Climate Team. Climate Team is a platform that brings together businesses, freelancers, investors and enthusiasts who are committed to reversing climate change. They provide a way for startups and scale-ups to connect with qualified freelancers and motivated investors, and provide opportunities for all of these people to be the change our planet needs. 

Today Mange and I explore the full spectrum of how you can become the solution, how you can join a community or incredible solution maker and we look at the levers igniting a solutions economy where the brands that will win, will be the brands that care about creating a greener future. 

Takeaways: 

Individual action is crucial in addressing climate change.
Maintaining community engagement requires cross-collaboration and empowering community members.
Social capitalism, where serving a greater social purpose benefits everyone, is feasible with the right alignment of factors.
Leaders should balance business operations with a reduction in their environmental footprint and embrace a mindset shift towards business expansion. Climate Team aims to connect and empower individuals and organisations working on climate solutions.
Partnerships and purpose-driven work are essential for entrepreneurs entering the startup space.
Individuals can transition into the climate space and use their existing skillsets to make a positive impact.
Having open conversations about climate change with children and emphasising purposeful action is important.
Innovative solutions and services, such as using coconut shells and banana tree stems, are emerging in the climate space.
Leaders play a crucial role in bridging the gap between scientific awareness and public discourse.
Embracing inconvenience for the planet is necessary to reduce our impact and create sustainable solutions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

03:16 Asking Powerful Questions

05:29 Transition to Climate Advocacy

06:16 Climate Education and Emotional Connection

09:31 Individual Action in Climate Change

11:36 Maintaining Community Engagement

19:00 Balancing Business and Environmental Footprint

23:53 Mindset Shift and Business Expansion

25:01 Slowing Down Growth and Building Better

31:51 Origin Story of Climate Team

33:12 Introduction to Climate Team

34:08 Advice for Entrepreneurs

36:49 Transitioning to the Climate Space

39:14 Using Existing Skillsets in the Climate Space

40:13 Empowering People to Own Their Voice

41:12 Supporting Startups and Freelancers in the Climate Space

43:29 Parenting and Preparing Children for the Future

44:09 Innovative Solutions and Services in the Climate Space

52:23 Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Awareness and Public Discourse

55:59 Embracing Inconvenience for the Planet

58:22 Finding Climate Team and More Information

01:00:15 Appreciation for Community Building

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