Tag: venture building

  • Five ESG shifts European companies can’t ignore – and what they mean for resilience

    “As ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting matures across Europe, the question is no longer why companies should act — but how they adapt in ways that actually strengthen their long-term position.” That’s the viewpoint of Helen Aavisto who will be speaking on the next First Tuesday event in Tallinn. From energy to industry, ESG is…

  • Rethinking mushroom sourcing in a China-dependent world

    Mushrooms are increasingly used as raw materials in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food supplements, thanks to their functional properties and efficient cultivation. Shroomwell, an Estonian company, specializes in processing these mushrooms using ultrasonic extraction to deliver high-quality bioactives. “While demand is growing, 80% of mushroom raw materials still come from China,” says founder Siim Kabrits. “This…

  • Context boosts creativity

    It’s a question we hear often at ImpactBuilders Studio:“Where do you find all these brilliant ideas for new companies?“And maybe even more intriguing:“How do you shape those raw ideas into companies that grow from a ‘sputnik’ solution into a ‘space station’ success business?“ The answer lies partly in the international network we are building across…