Connecting Changemakers: The Power of Community- Good Ripple | S.1 E. 118

"Communities are powerful because they help bring people together and find similarities... we start focusing more on what brings us together as human beings." In this  episode of "The Sustainability Journey," host Samuele Tini sits down with Carlos Terol, the visionary founder of Good Ripple, a platform designed to connect changemakers across the globe. Carlos shares his journey from a capitalist mindset to becoming a passionate advocate for sustainability, sparked by a transformative trip to Western Sahara. Discover how Good Ripple evolved from a simple idea into a thriving community of over 2,600 members from 97 countries, with an ambitious goal to connect 300 million changemakers by 2030. Carlos discusses the power of community, the importance of starting small, and the critical role technology plays in driving social change. Highlights Carlos’s Eureka Moment: Carlos’s eyes were opened to the realities of social impact during a visit to Western Sahara, which led him to shift his career focus towards sustainability. The Birth of Good Ripple: Learn how Carlos created Good Ripple to connect local changemakers, inspired by discovering the hidden potential in his neighborhood. Building and Scaling: Carlos shares valuable lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of validating ideas and the power of community-driven development. The Role of Technology: A discussion on how technology can amplify positive impacts and connect changemakers globally, while balancing it with nature-based solutions. Future Aspirations: Carlos’s excitement about testing monetization strategies and co-creating premium features with the community to ensure financial sustainability.