<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A Life in Systems Thinking&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Karen Hitschke, CEO of Building Bridges, shares the personal and professional journey that shaped her leadership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; From childhood experiences during the Cold War and the Ethiopian famine, to a career in biology, consulting, venture capital, and impact investing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• The values that shaped her worldview&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• The pivotal moments that redirected her career path&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• How she came to lead one of Geneva’s most ambitious sustainability platforms&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• The founding story and guiding ethos behind Building Bridges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a conversation about systems thinking, humility, and the power of convening across difference — told through a life lived at the intersection of science, finance, and social purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;em&gt;Part 2 explores Building Bridges as a platform: its governance, global role, and the ethical tensions it must navigate as it grows.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#KarenHitschke #BuildingBridges #inSUBSTANTIA #Leadership #SustainableFinance #SystemsChange&lt;/p&gt;
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A Life in Systems ThinkingIn Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Karen Hitschke, CEO of Building Bridges, shares the personal and professional journey that shaped her leadership. From childhood experiences during the Cold War and the Ethiopian famine, to a career in biology, consulting, venture capital, and impact investing.We explore:• The values that shaped her worldview• The pivotal moments that redirected her career path• How she came to lead one of Geneva’s most ambitious sustainability platforms• The founding story and guiding ethos behind Building Bridges This is a conversation about systems thinking, humility, and the power of convening across difference — told through a life lived at the intersection of science, finance, and social purpose. 🎧 Part 2 explores Building Bridges as a platform: its governance, global role, and the ethical tensions it must navigate as it grows. #KarenHitschke #BuildingBridges #inSUBSTANTIA #Leadership #SustainableFinance #SystemsChange

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Karen Hitschke – Building Bridges (Part 1)

Karen Hitschke – Building Bridges (Part 1)

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