The Brand Called You

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Christian Fu Müller, Regenerative Business Advisor, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and his work in regenerative agriculture. He talks about his experience with various businesses, including tech startups and social enterprises, and how it led him to discover syntropic farming. Christian explains the principles of syntropic farming, including working with natural succession, maximizing sunlight harvest, and creating self-sustaining ecosystems. He covers the economic viability of syntropic farming for small farmers, the skills needed to implement it, and its potential to address climate change.  About Christian Fu Müller Christian is a Regenerative Business Advisor and Vice President for Recelio.  Christian's organization set up a regenerative agricultural system on over eight hectares of land with 20,000 trees planted, which won the EU Award for Innovation in Agriculture at Urich in 2021. He provides collapse resilience coaching, advisory, consultancy, and guidance, both on personal and corporate levels.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Michael Haupt, Resilient Strategist, discusses resilience and the RISE Framework. He explores how current systems of success are becoming vulnerable and redefines success in emerging fields. Michael covers three key areas of resilience: ecological, economic, and social. He discusses examples of community resilience in response to natural disasters, the challenges of implementing resilience strategies, and the importance of trust in building economic resilience. About Michael Haupt Michael is a Resilient Strategist, and he is behind the launch of the  RISE Framework and Institute. He is developing the Collab of Southern African Resilience (CSAR) as a collaborative network of visionary business and government leaders Michael is prototyping solutions for rural community empowerment in the Valley of Grace, Western Cape.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Prof Nafis Alam, discusses the evolving landscape of FinTech and financial regulations. He explores the challenges regulators face in balancing innovation with consumer protection in the rapidly changing world of digital finance. Professor Alam delves into the risks and potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, emphasizing the need for regulated exchanges. He also shares insights on current trends shaping global financial markets, highlighting the importance of geopolitical awareness and investment diversification.  About Prof Nafis Alam Prof Nafis Alam is the Professor and Head of the School of Business, at Monash University Malaysia.  His research is focused on banking and fintech, regulation, financial stability, corporate finance, financial markets, Islamic banking and finance, financial intermediation, and financial economics.  He's also the co-author of nine books.

In this episode of the Brand Called You, Mark Rampolla, founder of ZICO coconut water and co-founder of Power-Plant Partners, discusses his entrepreneurial journey. He shares insights on creating the coconut water category in the US, building and selling ZICO to Coca-Cola, and then repurchasing it. Mark explores identifying market opportunities, scaling consumer brands, and investing in food trends. He discusses his vision for ZICO's future, investment strategies, and building businesses with positive cultures. Mark also offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in consumer goods. 00:35- About Mark Rampolla Mark is the founder of ZICO coconut water, pioneering the $8 billion global coconut water market. He is the co-founder of Power-Plant Partners, investing in plant-based food companies like Beyond Meat. He repurchased ZICO from Coca-Cola in 2020 with high-profile investors, including Naomi Osaka.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Dr Mary Cleary Lewis, a psychoanalyst specializing in helping parents of disabled children, discusses the complex grief and challenges faced by these parents. She shares her personal experience raising two children with severe autism and how it led her to psychoanalysis. Mary covers the process of mourning dreams for a child's future, the importance of self-care for parents, and strategies for maintaining marriages under stress. She also talks about the financial burdens of care, the need for better support systems, and finding hope and meaning through the journey of parenting disabled children. About Dr Mary Cleary Lewis Dr Mary Cleary Lewis is a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist. She completed postgraduate work in 2020 and was awarded a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Mary has been in practice for 14 Years.

In this episode of the Brand Called You, Vanessa Keith Principal and Founder of Studioteka Design and Tekamundi, explores innovative approaches to sustainable urban design and architecture. The discussion delves into her visionary work on climate-resilient cities for the year 2100, and the integration of economic and market research into architectural practice. Keith shares insights on balancing aesthetics with functionality in environmentally sustainable designs, addressing urban density challenges, and incorporating green infrastructure in megacities. The conversation also touches on social equity in urban planning. About Vanessa Keith Vanessa is the Principal and Founder of Studioteka Design and Tekamundi.  She is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia GSAPP.  Vanessa’s architectural work has been featured in design publications such as Metropolis, Frame, and Hinge.

In this episode of the Brand Called You, Alexander Zheltov, CEO of Educate Online, explores the transformation of global education through technology and personalization. Delve into the challenges of making international education accessible, the impact of AI on personalized learning, and innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide. Alex shares his journey from Russia to founding a company serving 27 countries, discusses strategies for ensuring education quality across cultures, and offers a glimpse into the future of EdTech.  About Alexander Zheltov Alex is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Educate Online, which is a global education and technology company dedicated to making education accessible worldwide. He's also been recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30.  In 2021, Educate Online won a Forbes award for the best-emerging startup, and Alex was offered a position on the esteemed Forbes Council.

In this episode of the Brand Called You, Prof Barend Mons, Professor Emeritus at Leiden University and founding director of the Leiden Institute for Fair and Equitable Science (LIFES), shares his extensive journey in data science and bioinformatics. The conversation delves into the evolution of FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable data), the challenges of knowledge discovery at the edge of chaos, and the future of scientific communication.  About Prof Barend Mons Professor Mons is the professor emeritus at the Leiden University. He's the founding director of the Leiden Institute for FAIR and Equitable Science, which is the acronym for L, I, F, E, S.  In 2024, he was appointed as a Fellow of the International Science Council.

In this episode of the Brand Called You, Prof Ram M Vemuri, a seasoned semiconductor industry expert and current professor at Mahindra University, shares his fascinating journey from IIT BHU to Intel Corporation. The discussion covers the evolution of the semiconductor industry over the past three decades, touching on technological advancements, manufacturing challenges, and the global supply chain. Dr. Vemuri also provides insights into India's emerging semiconductor industry, discussing the challenges faced and the role of educational institutions in preparing the workforce.   About Prof Ram M Vemuri Dr Ram M Vemuri is the professor and head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Mahindra University in Hyderabad. After his Ph.D. Dr. Vemuri joined LSI Logic Corporation working on the development of the then industry-leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. He has worked with Intel Corporation for 25 years.

In this episode of the Brand Called You, Arun Kumar Natha, founder of inPace Solutions, discusses his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship. He shares his vision of creating global brands from India and empowering individuals financially. Arun emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, particularly for professionals and homemakers, and advocates for early financial education. He highlights the challenges in building sustainable enterprises and concludes by sharing three key attitudes for success: curiosity, patience, and consistency. About Arun Kumar Natha Arun is the Founder & Pacemaker of inPace Solutions. He partners in creating at least 11 global brands by 2043, empowering professionals to embrace financial abundance with confidence.  He also helps empower homemakers to embrace financial abundance through learning and wealth creation.