I am an economist, philosopher, and serial entrepreneur committed to building ventures for planetary health and systemic resilience. My work bridges cutting-edge entrepreneurship with deep, reflective inquiry — combining analytical rigor, philosophical method, and a commitment to transformative, long-term impact.

At heart, I believe that solving the ecological, technological, and social challenges of our time requires both systems thinking and entrepreneurial action. Over the past decade, I have founded and led companies in Agri, Food & BioTech, advised family businesses and private equity funds, and invested in early-stage ventures or venture funds that can shift markets toward regenerative and resilient futures.

Trained in Philosophy & Economics, with a PhD in Economics (summa cum laude), I use philosophical methodology not as an abstract exercise but as a practical tool: clarifying first principles, questioning entrenched assumptions, and aligning long-term strategy with systemic change. My essays and publications explore themes from value theory and governance to the moral foundations of economic systems — always with the aim of enabling real-world solutions.

I see entrepreneurship as a way to enact structural change: to create scalable, profitable business models that not only work within planetary boundaries, but actively restore and strengthen them. This requires connecting diverse domains — from AI and nature-based finance to agricultural innovation and food system transformation — and working across disciplines, cultures, and capital markets.

When I write, I aim to bring the same integrative lens: blending empirical analysis, historical context, and philosophical reasoning. Thinkers I return to include Aristotle, Hannah Arendt, and Alfred North Whitehead, as well as contemporary systems theorists. I also enjoy engaging with literature and history, seeing narrative as an essential part of shaping the future.

If you are building, researching, or investing with a focus on resilience and planetary health — and believe in combining entrepreneurial action with philosophical depth — I would be glad to connect. I am available for moderation, enlightening keynotes and visionary panel discussion that inspire and challenge perspectives, as well as for advisory engagements with leaders, innovators, and investors shaping the future. E-mail is the best way to reach me, and I respond to all thoughtful messages.

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