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Startup Haven hosts private, members-only founder and investor events. However, we're thinking of live-streaming our next event (see below) publicly. Are Startup Haven events a good fit for live-stream? Respond to our poll: A "like" reaction means yes, a "funny" reaction means no!

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The 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 according to 𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑬 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅'𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 2024 #RubenLicera #TOPcompanies #Philippines

I'm thrilled to be presenting Thriving at Work: Actionable Ways to Boost Engagement and Support Well-being on October 1st at ESSAE's Harvest Highlight, an event tailored for senior leaders, CEOs, C-suite executives, and their volunteer board leadership of New York State associations. Recent studies show that employee well-being and engagement continue to be on the decline, with both being key elements of a thriving workforce. The dynamic stressors of our modern world call for a preventative and holistic approach, with both individuals and organizations playing important roles. In this break out session, you’ll learn: • How modern living and technology use is affecting our resilience and connection • The personal and organizational benefits of intentional work+life integration • 5 Building Blocks of Resilience that have been proven to help us best handle our stress at home and work • Actionable ways to integrate the Building Blocks into your culture to improve leadership skills and boost engagement, retention and overall well-being. More information below, and I hope to see you there!

🍄🌿 From Bush to Supper: The Mushroom Revolution Begins! 🌿🍄 Meet Mr. Rukero, a local farmer who has discovered the incredible benefits of growing mushrooms from encroacher bushes. His experience has been nothing short of transformative. "The mushrooms grew a lot, and the process was easy," Mr. Rukero shared, highlighting how simple it is to turn bush encroachment into a nutritious solution for the community. But it doesn’t stop at farming—his wife, Mrs. Rukero, has been experimenting in the kitchen. She cooked the mushrooms with meat one day, and on another, simply fried them with onions. “The whole family loved them!” she said, proving that these mushrooms not only nourish but also bring families together around the table. 🌱 Nutritional Powerhouse: Whether you're looking for an alternative to meat or a way to boost the flavour of your dishes, mushrooms have got you covered! 💰 Income Generation: You can sell your mushrooms in both informal and formal markets, including supermarkets. A fantastic opportunity to boost your income! 🌿 Sustainable Farming: Mushrooms are natural cyclers and recyclers. By cultivating them, you reduce waste and improve soil health—an eco-friendly solution for the environment. 💧 Low Resource Requirements: Mushroom cultivation requires less land, water, and resources compared to traditional crops or livestock, making it ideal for areas facing resource scarcity. And the best part? MUSHROOMS ARE DELICIOUS! 🍽️ Stay tuned as we continue to explore the many ways encroacher bushes are transforming lives—from feed, to fuel, to food! This project is proudly supported by the Mastercard Foundation through the RUFORUM Network, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, Okakarara Vocational Training Center, and the African Wild Dog Conservancy. #BushToSupper #AfricanWildDog #ValueChainRevolution #BushEncroachment #Mushrooms #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #Namibia https://lnkd.in/e-Xb27b7

🌟 𝐀𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭: 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬! 🍄 Years ago, before embarking on my PhD journey, I pursued an "out-of-the-box" idea. My background in biology and experience working with encroacher bushes led me to dig into the possibility of growing mushrooms from encroacher bush wood. My hunch was not off. Thanks to Lydia Horn and Meme Esther from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform for believing in my idea and training me in mushroom production, and of course to Nangula Nuumbembe a fellow entrepreneur and mushroom enthusiast, for allowing me to use her backyard for some initial experiments. Those were truly exciting days! After our success, we introduced this initiative at RUFORUM Network, with Dr Lydia Horn leading the mushroom project component for the University of Namibia. Now, after witnessing the incredible work of done by our endevour and other projects like MycoHAB and Ndaka Mushrooms, and hearing powerful testimonies of success as the one in the video, it’s clear this message needs to be shared globally. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the talented food scientist and content creator, Maria Mercy Kapembe, to help spread the word about the immense benefits of producing mushrooms from encroacher bush species. Stay tuned for our upcoming campaign, detailed guides, and much more! (𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅-𝒕𝒉𝒆-𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒚𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕!📸 ) #BushValueChains #SustainableFarming #EncroacherBushInnovation #MushroomProduction #CommunityEmpowerment #FoodSecurity #HarvestingHope #AgroInnovation #Namibia #Bushencroachment

It's trivia time! Did you know that our Professional Team Building Facilitator, Vernie, is also a full-pledged plantito? 🌱 With a passion for nurturing both personal development and crops, we're definitely rooted in growth! 🚀 #FunFact #TeamBuilder #CorporateTraining #PremiumTeamBuilding

Get to know our team! 👋 Today, Pedro is talking about his role at Culterra. The biggest challenge of his job? Watch the video and find out! 👀 #CulterraHolland #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation #BioStimulant #FarmingSolutions #Team #Video

The Wisdom of the Crowd Why I Trust My Team? Have you ever heard the story of the ox at the fair? At a livestock exhibition, a contest was held to guess the weight of a massive ox. Hundreds of people participated, with guesses ranging from way off to surprisingly close. Here's the interesting part: The "average" of all those guesses was incredibly accurate! This experiment by scientist Francis Galton highlights the power of collective intelligence. Even with individual inaccuracies, the combined knowledge of the crowd yielded a remarkably precise answer. This resonates with me because it reflects the value of strong team decision-making.  In my experience, when a diverse group comes together to discuss a problem or opportunity, the resulting ideas are often more insightful and well-rounded than what any one person could come up with alone. Conclusion: It's not about diminishing the role of a manager, but rather recognizing the collective power of a team. By fostering open communication and encouraging diverse perspectives, we can unlock the true potential of our teams.  That's why I choose to trust my team – because together, we're demonstrably wiser. #teamwork #leadership #collectiveintelligence #collaboration #teambuilding #synergy #decisionmaking