Sebastian Peck's Insights on Sustainability and Education to Foster Future Leaders

Sebastian Peck's journey started with a traditional career path that led to a venture capital fund. In the age of social media and technology, this dynamic landscape brings both opportunities and challenges for today's youth.In the latest episode of "In Youth We Trust," host Prashant Raizada engages in an enlightening conversation with Sebastian Peck, a distinguished figure in sustainability, technology, and education and the Founding Partner at MD Kompass Ventures. The discussion illuminates Sebastian's transition from a traditional career mindset to leading a venture capital fund, highlighting the fluid and unpredictable nature of today's professional trajectories. Sebastian reflects on his personal journey, contrasting it with the current scenario for young people navigating a world rich in choices and opportunities, largely shaped by social media and technology.As the conversation deepens, it pivots to the unique challenges and privileges the current generation faces. Sebastian provides insightful commentary on the influence of social media and the digital age on youth, emphasizing the vital importance of proactive engagement and building networks. Through personal anecdotes and observations, he illustrates how the evolving landscape of technology and the availability of information have transformed aspirations and career paths. This episode offers a compelling exploration of the interplay between past experiences and present opportunities, encouraging young listeners to embrace change and pursue their passions with a forward-thinking mindset.If you have any stories or people you think we should feature on the show, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us an email at [email protected] and let us know your thoughts.Timestamps00:00 Hindsight: life was more static, and goals were limited.03:26 Cultural shift from expectations to personal desires.08:01 Social media creates pressure to meet expectations.12:19 Automation and AI lead to job changes.16:21 Investments to decarbonize materials for emissions reduction.18:28 Structure is important, considering distractions for youth.20:37 Scandinavian countries are excelling in the inclusive education system.25:53 Hopes and worries about the impact of AI.28:14 Becoming conscious in parenting, investing, and environment.Sebastian Peck:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pecksebastian?originalSubdomain=nlWebsite: https://www.kompas.vc/team/----Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-youth-we-trust/id1715898301?uo=4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nAx96DPBnhY33fQnl8F87Connect with Prashant:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-raizada/About In YOUth We TrustIn YOUth We Trust sits down with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, educators, and others worldwide.We spotlight how individuals & organizations are shaping a better world, directly or indirectly, for the coming generations by focusing on sustainability, equity, education, and more to empower young people to create the future they deserve.About Lumi.NetworkLumi is building the world's first AI-augmented platform where 10-25-year-olds undertake Quests to build entrepreneurship, design thinking & AI skills while collaboratively developing tech-enabled solutions to the world's biggest problems (based on UN SDGs). The Quests culminate in a unique Digital Skills Passport accredited by a Stanford University-affiliated institution.Working in teams from around the world, Luminaries learn skills in coding, design, and entrepreneurship. Supported by weekly expert sessions, they put these skills into practice to develop their original apps and solutions with tremendous potential to create real-world impact.Young people see solutions, not problems. Lumi is their chance to combine their natural curiosity with the opportunity to make a real difference.Learn more: https://www.lumi.network/About Your Host, Prashant Raizada“I am an experienced entrepreneur & CEO whose career highlights include being part of the founding team of a unicorn (Infosys BPO- $2bn exit), Founder & CEO of Macmillan Publishers' flagship digital education venture-EnglishUp, which became Brazil's 3rd largest online English learning co.), working at McKinsey & Co. and having tried and failed (or learned) multiple times but starting back again...I have operated in/engaged with most major global markets, continue advising companies across sectors on digital strategy/innovation, and mentor several start-ups and charities globally. I have dedicated the last 11 years to solving problems in all forms of education globally, and I am most excited about my latest venture, Lumi.Network, which is giving young minds globally an opportunity to learn about and collaborate to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges. Since 2017, I also started my journey of inner transformation by becoming a part of the Self-Realisation Fellowship, a remarkable 100+ year institution started by Paramhansa Yogananda. Integrating yoga and meditation in my life has allowed me to become a better leader and person in all walks of life.”----Podcast Produced by Old Soul: https://aoldsoul.com/