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May 15, 2025
Blog, Featured
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NESsT Appoints Renata Truzzi Chief Impact & ...

NESsT announces Renata Truzzi has been named Chief Impact & Operations Officer. Truzzi – who joined the organization in 2012 – has served in multiple capacities within NESsT, most recently as Global Acceleration & Impact Director. Her background in impact investing, business development, marketing, and fundraising will further support NESsT’s organizational effectiveness and operational excellence. 

NESsT Appoints Renata Truzzi Chief Impact & Operations Officer
May 9, 2025
Publication
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NESsT 2024 Annual Report: 3.4 million Lives ...

We’re delighted to release the NESsT 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year defined by far-reaching impact and transformative growth. For nearly three decades, NESsT has worked at the nexus of people, profit, and the planet. In 2024, we reached a milestone that speaks to this mission: since its founding, NESsT has positively impacted the lives of over 3.4 million people from communities around the world.

NESsT 2024 Annual Report: 3.4 million Lives Improved Across 50 Countries
May 8, 2025
Colombia, Latin America, NESsT Accelerator Program, Peru, Brazil, Supporters
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NESsT Announces Partnership with Sweden to ...

Sweden joins as a donor to NESsT’s long-standing South America acceleration program, enabling the program to increase the number of enterprises it supports and to expand its efforts in Colombia, Peru, and into Brazil.

NESsT Announces Partnership with Sweden to Transform South America’s Green Value Chain
May 5, 2025
Bioeconomy, Amazonia
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For the Socio-bioeconomy to Thrive, Women Must ...

Our work on the ground in Brazil’s Amazon region has consistently shown that increasing women's participation is critical for the socio-bioeconomy to become a robust and sustainable national development strategy. 

For the Socio-bioeconomy to Thrive, Women Must be Recognized as Key Players
April 17, 2025
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NESsT Appoints Chad Sachs CEO as Kirsten Dueck ...

NESsT announces that Chad Sachs has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Sachs has held a series of senior management roles with NESsT since joining in 2019, most recently as Chief Investment Officer. He brings deep experience in the worlds of finance and social impact that will further reinforce NESsT’s mission of developing sustainable communities and building an inclusive economy.

NESsT Appoints Chad Sachs CEO as Kirsten Dueck Steps Down
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January 17, 2019
Peru, Featured

Fisherman, Conservationist, Businessman and Community Leader

Guest User
January 17, 2019
Peru, Featured
Fisherman, Conservationist, Businessman and Community Leader

I’ve been here long enough to see how things have changed. Now I’m interested in teaching the new generation of fishermen that we can all become conservationists because, at the end of the day, we depend on the sea to survive.

Tagged: Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Fishery, Marine Conservation

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December 21, 2018

The Secret to this Award-Winning Craft Beer: Diverse Abilities

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December 21, 2018
The Secret to this Award-Winning Craft Beer: Diverse Abilities

DALBA’s motto is “Beer, which means more." It is a social brewery of high-quality craft beers in Puck, Poland that employs people with intellectual disabilities. The first in Poland and sixth in the world of its kind.

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December 6, 2018
Brazil, Blog

Pedala: From Idea to Sales to Scaling

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December 6, 2018
Brazil, Blog
Pedala: From Idea to Sales to Scaling

Alexandre and Vinicius set out to launch an ecological delivery social enterprise. They quickly realized they didn’t have all the right skills to run a company. A good idea and passion aren’t enough to make a social enterprise successful; entrepreneurs need specialized skills and advisory to make their businesses a long-term success.

Tagged: Social Entrepreneur

Nicole Etchart
December 6, 2018
Opinion

Why we should celebrate the Future of Work

Nicole Etchart
December 6, 2018
Opinion
Why we should celebrate the Future of Work

The digital economy can democratize access to employment. People are able to work from anywhere, spend fewer hours completing the same tasks, and access new skills rapidly. We need to ensure people from all backgrounds can tap into this opportunity.

Tagged: Social Entrepreneurship, Future of Work

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August 27, 2018
Poland, Portfolio

Concordia: Crafting a Family Space for Youth & Nurturing Skills for Success as Adults

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August 27, 2018
Poland, Portfolio
Concordia: Crafting a Family Space for Youth & Nurturing Skills for Success as Adults

Concordia crafts a family space for such youth daily where they receive the support they need and deserve.

Tagged: social enterprise, Poland

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August 15, 2018

Programming Education as a Chance for Dignified Employment

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August 15, 2018
Programming Education as a Chance for Dignified Employment

In April 2017, the Dotrzymaj Kroku Foundation launched a new coding boot camp tailored to provide young people leaving foster care institutions with the necessary training to launch their careers in BPO/IT.

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August 15, 2018

Welcoming Dalba Social Brewery and Being Together Foundation to the NESsT Portfolio in Poland!

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August 15, 2018
Welcoming Dalba Social Brewery and Being Together Foundation to the NESsT Portfolio in Poland!

The NESsT Empowers Portfolio is growing! We're excited to welcome Dalba and The Being Together Foundation to our portfolio in Poland. 

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July 25, 2018

[Webinar] Mentoring Across the Enterprise Life Cycle

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July 25, 2018
[Webinar] Mentoring Across the Enterprise Life Cycle

Entrepreneurs, how can you choose the mentoring that's right for your business? Mentors and portfolio managers, how can you tailor your support to best meet the needs of an evolving business? We'll discuss the different approaches mentors and advisors are using to support entrepreneurs and how to optimize their effectiveness. 

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June 8, 2018

[Webinar] Inventing Green: Our Planet and Businesses Depend on It

Guest User
June 8, 2018
[Webinar] Inventing Green: Our Planet and Businesses Depend on It

With environmental catastrophes looming over us, the products and services we use daily play a critical role. 

Guest User
June 8, 2018

[Webinar] Beyond the Idea: Uncovering the Entrepreneur's Talent in Due Diligence

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June 8, 2018
[Webinar] Beyond the Idea: Uncovering the Entrepreneur's Talent in Due Diligence

Learn how a burgeoning social entrepreneur can navigate the close examination of their business and most importantly, of their skills.

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