My name is Jérémie Faham. I am a researcher and start up manager at ESTIA, an Engineering School based in Bidart, in the Basque Country region of France. I hold a Master’s Degree in Business, and a Doctorate from the University of Bor-deaux. I am working at ESTIA Institute of technology both in the Research Team "ESTIA RECHERCHE" and in "ESTIA ENTRPRENDRE" the Incubator team dedicated to the support of young entrepreneurs and innovative startups. As a Start Up Manager, I’m leading the department of HUB ESTIA dedicated to the support of all student-entrepreneurs of ESTIA who want to develop a project of entrepreneurship, from the awareness stages towards the pre-incubation step. My moto & main motivation in my job is to: “try to teach a bit of what I think I know and/ or transfer all my positive energy to support the growth & transfor-mation of young people to be the changemakers of tomorrow” I dream in the power of a practical education to impact the world and build up a better and happy society
I’m a curious mind with an unstoppable drive to explore, create, and share. An engineer by training, I hold a double degree in robotics and automation from ESTIA (France) and Salford University (UK). But don’t let my technical background fool you—I’m the kind of person who seems composed on the outside but has a whirlwind of ideas and passions inside. My journey has taken me from tech innovation to international project management and even so-cial entrepreneurship, as I co-founded Impact Mama, empowering African women entrepreneurs. I thrive on learning, solving complex problems, and breaking down barriers, whether they’re techno-logical or psychological. I want to live to the fullest. You can find me completely absorbed in a book, hypnotized by a sun-rise, experimenting in the kitchen, dancing like nobody’s watching, or diving into a brand-new pro-fessional adventure. One thing’s for sure : I never stop exploring!
I am currently a Career & Leadership Coach. I support individuals who are look-ing to build their next professional chapter as well as collaborators who wish to improve their working reality. After working as Chief People & Investor Officer at Kaya Impacto (http://www.kayaimpacto.com/), I moved on to an external con-sultant position for Kaya Impacto. Prior to it, I was the Executive Director for the French American Chamber of Commerce, in Houston, Interim Country Director for Agora Partnerships, Mexico (one of the first impact accelerators) and a financial professional in both corpo-rates & serving impact entrepreneurs. - Degrees: ICF Coaching Accreditation (ACC) – Neurosensorial Institute • Master’s in Sustainable Peace, University of Peace, UN • Master’s Degree in Business Administration, EGADE (Mexico) • Master’s Degree, Rouen Business School (France) My personal Motto: It´s all about people!
Maialen Mendizabal is a social entrepreneur with a solid background in innovation, leadership and development of projects with social impact. A graduate in LEINN (Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation), she has worked at the intersection of entrepreneurship, international cooperation and social innovation, promoting sustainable and transformative business models. She is the founder and co-creator of Diversity4Equality, a social cooperative that promotes a more equitable and representative entrepreneurial ecosystem. She has led programmes such as the Africa Basque Challenge, which connects young entrepreneurs from different continents to devel-op innovative solutions to global challenges, fostering leadership and international cooperation. Maialen is currently pursuing a Master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, focusing her research on humanitarian diplomacy and social innovation. Her professional approach seeks to unite social entrepreneurship with political action and international cooperation to generate systemic and sustainable changes. With experience in global projects and impact networks, Maialen is dedicated to building bridges between agents of change, facilitating the creation of opportunities and promoting a more inclu-sive, diverse and socially transformative entrepreneurship.
Tapu Holttinen – a curious and bold innovator I work as a team coach in Tiimiakatemia by JAMK. In my role, I get to coach with teampreneurs, projects and business ideas daily. I support learning in a team of team entrepreneurs and growing into a genuine team. My job is also to help the individual find their best potential. My academic education includes: - M.Sc. Econ, Jyväskylä University (Leadership, entrepreneurship, political science) - Vocational Teacher Education, JAMK University of Applied Sciences - BBA (Teampreneurship, marketing, leadership), JAMK University of Applied Sciences My previous work experience stems from the development of leadership, learning and corporate culture in Finnish SMEs. I have had the opportunity to work along-side managers, supervisors, entrepreneurs and experts for more than 20 years. I am a visionary of the big picture, a quick insight and a coach who inspires exper-imentation. In my work, I am firm but gentle. In working life, I am interested in shared leadership, continuous learning and re-sponsible entrepreneurship. A profitable business and a meaningful work envi-ronment are always built together. I am also enthusiastic about studying happi-ness, the ability to change and planetary well-being.
I'm an explorer of economic landscapes with a passion for understanding how innovation shapes our future. With a PhD from the London School of Economics and experience as a Fulbright Schol-ar at UC Berkeley, I bring a global perspective to entrepreneurship that balances academic rigor with practical insights. Throughout my career as a Professor of Economic History, I've guided countless students and col-leagues through complex research projects, helping them transform ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes. My work on energy transitions and sustainable development has taught me that true innovation happens at the intersection of vision, persistence, and adaptability—qualities essential for every entrepreneur. When I'm not analyzing economic trends or mentoring teams, you might find me diving into the sto-ries behind successful regional business ecosystems or mapping connections between environ-mental sustainability and market opportunities. My motto? "History doesn't just teach us about the past—it illuminates the pathways to our future.”
I am Shazia Maryam, I come from Pakistan, working as a Team Coach in TEAMIT+ project on behalf of Mondragon Team Academy. I hold double master´s degrees in Business Administration as well as Gender and Women Studies. My journey has always been rooted to the development sector, where I have exclusive experience in rural development, social growth and the empowerment of women and youth. I am deeply interested in contributing a role to make this world a better place for everyone. The value of my life is being kind and generous, and the motto of my life is Learn, Learn and Learn.
I graduated in LEINN (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation) from Oñati, and I recently completed a Master’s in Sustainability and Social Responsibility Management. Over the years, I have worked on social economy projects, always with a strong focus on feminist principles and empowering underrepresented communities. As a Team Coach at LEINN MTA Bilbao, I guide students to develop social im-pact-driven projects, helping them grow as both entrepreneurs and leaders. I am passionate about sustainability, gender equality, and empowering future changemakers.
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s EACEA.A – Erasmus+, EU Solidarity Corps. Grant agreement No 101111560