The Solutions Economy: Empowering Purpose and Community for a Greener Future with Mange Kumarasamy

In conversations pertaining to climate change, we often encounter narratives filled with doom and gloom, alongside predictions from scientists that are genuinely alarming. Consequently, individuals may experience anxiety and even feel paralyzed, believing the problem to be insurmountable.If this resonates with you, then today's episode may begin to shift your perspective on what's achievable when humans come together in community, embrace collaboration, and unite in service to combating climate change. In my view, it's crucial that we share these stories, because in small yet powerful clusters all over the world, individuals are actively taking steps and generating new ideas, inventions, and innovations that are reshaping the future today. 

This, in turn, is ushering in a new solutions economy with the potential to heal the planet and create a better world. And if you feeling anxious about climate change, then my intention is that this podcast not only gives you hope, but inspires you to look within, to discover your own DNA Of Purpose, and audit the ways in which you can harness your tools, your mastery and make meaning in service to this planet. The one we call home. 

Today's guest is Mange Kumarasamy and he is the co-founder of Climate Team. Climate Team is a platform that brings together businesses, freelancers, investors and enthusiasts who are committed to reversing climate change. They provide a way for startups and scale-ups to connect with qualified freelancers and motivated investors, and provide opportunities for all of these people to be the change our planet needs. Today Mange and I explore the full spectrum of how you can become the solution, how you can join a community or incredible solution makers…and finally we look at the levers igniting a solutions economy where the brands that will win, will be the brands that care about a better tomorrow. 

Takeaways:

• Individual action is crucial in addressing climate change.

• Maintaining community engagement requires cross-collaboration and empowering community members.

• Social capitalism, where serving a greater social purpose benefits everyone, is feasible with the right alignment of factors.

• Leaders should balance business operations with a reduction in their environmental footprint and embrace a mindset shift towards business expansion. Climate Team aims to connect and empower individuals and organisations working on climate solutions.

• Partnerships and purpose-driven work are essential for entrepreneurs entering the startup space.

• Individuals can transition into the climate space and use their existing skillsets to make a positive impact.

• Having open conversations about climate change with children and emphasizing purposeful action is important.

• Innovative solutions and services, such as using coconut shells and banana tree stems, are emerging in the climate space.

• Leaders play a crucial role in bridging the gap between scientific awareness and public discourse.

• Embracing inconvenience for the planet is necessary to reduce our impact and create sustainable solutions.