August One’s Rising Stars Summit, co-hosted with Helsinki Partners, which took place from November 17th to 19th, 2024, in Helsinki, Finland. This exclusive gathering explored the intersection of planetary stewardship, community commitment, and business sustainability, with a particular focus on family-owned businesses in both the Global South and the Nordics.
The program included insightful talks, networking opportunities, and a short workshop, alongside access to Slush and Impact House. Attendees gained an understanding of the Nordic innovation, investment, and family business ecosystem, with a focus on environmental boundaries.
The event was a salon-style discussion format, informal yet structured approach to fostering deep and engaging conversations among a group of people. August One’s Rising Stars Salon is a gathering, to bring together thinkers, business owners, academics and influencers to share ideas and debate the subject in a relaxed, conversational atmosphere.
Some on the guiding questions.
Guiding Questions
1. In an era of geopolitical fragmentation, resource scarcity, and economic uncertainty, how can family-owned businesses balance their long-term vision with immediate sustainability and resilience challenges?
Explore the impact of energy crises, inflation, and supply chain disruptions on business and planetary goals.
2. What separates and binds family-owned businesses in the Global South and the West when it comes to their roles as planetary stewards?
Examine divides such as mobility, access to resources, political certainty, and the free movement of capital, labor, and goods.
Explore shared values like community, legacy, continuity, and sustainability concerns that foster collaboration.
3. How can family businesses from the Global South and the West collaborate effectively amidst shifting trade alliances, protectionist policies, and competing regional priorities?
Discuss opportunities for cross-border partnerships in technology, innovation, policy advocacy and sustainability.
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