Meet the Solutionists: Entrepreneurship in Action

Greenhouse will present three of its young entrepreneurs in residence in this fireside chat who will take you on their startup journey. This will be an inspiring and engaging session where Avarni, Pledge for the Planet and Cloud Grow will share their experiences in building their businesses up from the ground. You will learn about their innovative spirits, the ups and downs in starting and growing their businesses, the impact they make on solving climate challenges, and ultimately the climate action impact they are delivering.

Meet your speakers

Misha Cajic, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Avarni

Misha Cajic is the co-founder and co-CEO of Avarni, an Australian software company helping businesses manage Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions to achieve net-zero goals. A former Atlassian product manager, he also co-founded Airshuffler and developed award-winning flight simulation products with Orbx, showcasing his passion for innovation and sustainability.

Alice Kendall, Founder of Pledge for the Planet

Alice Kendall is the founder of Pledge for the Planet, a charity empowering communities to combat climate change through behavior swaps and activity challenges. Inspired by environmental activism, she promotes collective responsibility for the planet, fostering sustainable practices and inspiring global participation in meaningful climate action.

Claire Jones, Co-Founder of Herb Urban and Cloud Grow

Claire Jones is a co-founder of Herb Urban and Cloud Grow, a company on a mission to make gardening accessible to everyone. With a background in marketing and social media, she focuses on delivering innovative products that enhance sustainability in urban settings. Herb Urban and Cloud Grow, the two brands she has helped grow are where innovation meets sustainability and technology nurtures growth.

Meet your MC: Sabrina Lobb, Community Manager at Greenhouse

Sabrina Lobb is the Community Manager at Greenhouse, where she supports over 140 climate-focused businesses. With a passion for sustainability, she actively engages in initiatives that promote environmental awareness and community building, driving impactful change within the organisation and beyond.

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