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.”
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
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.
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!
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.
Ι’m a people-driven coach who believes that learning, leadership and entrepreneurship are best developed through real action — and a bit of laughter along the way.
I work as a Head Coach Tiimiakatemia by JAMK. My background is in entrepreneurship and team learning, and I’ve spent most of my career helping people and teams turn ideas into meaningful businesses. I have a deep understanding of how individuals grow within teams when learning becomes truly collective.
Before my previous work in JAMK, I organized the largest hip-hop festival in the Nordic countries, ran my own small education company, and worked in different entrepreneurship development projects. These experiences taught me that business, creativity and community spirit thrive best together.
My core values are continuous learning, responsibility and systems thinking — because the world’s challenges are rarely simple, and good ideas deserve to connect across boundaries.
In my coaching, I bring both structure and playfulness. I’m known for being demanding but kind, and for helping people see connections they didn’t notice before.
Outside of work, you’ll find me on the basketball court, behind a DJ deck, or spending time with my family.
Academic background:
- M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration), University of Jyväskylä —Entrepreneurship, International business
- Vocational Teacher Education, JAMK University of Applied Sciences
- BBA (Teampreneurship, Marketing, Leadership), JAMK University of Applied Sciences
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.
Dimitris holds a degree in Economics from Manchester Metropolitan University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Economics and Ecosystem Management. With extensive experience in the implementation and management of EU projects, Dimitris has recently focused on business development and innovation opportunities in Western Macedonia.
Driven by curiosity and collaboration, he enjoys helping ideas grow into practical solutions that make regions thrive.
His motto: “Every challenge is a chance to create something meaningful.”
Through TEAMIT+, Dimitris aims to encourage young innovators to explore new paths for sustainable growth.
Stefanos holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and a postgraduate degree in Environmental Impact Assessment and Management. His PhD research led to the development of an integrated appraisal system using soft systems thinking and fuzzy concepts — a framework for understanding sustainable development in a more holistic way.
Beyond academia, Stefanos has more than ten years of experience managing EU-funded, private, and national research projects in natural and cultural heritage. Previously, he served as Head of Finance in an NGO based in Athens.
Passionate about connecting sustainability with real-world impact, Stefanos believes that “true innovation starts when we see complexity as opportunity.”
In TEAMIT+, he hopes to inspire young minds to think creatively about the challenges of our time.
After completing a master's degree in sustainable development project management, I began my career in the non-profit sector. In 2021, I co-founded my own strcuture in the social and solidarity economy sector and worked there for several years. I would like to use my entrepreneurial experience to coach the young people at TEAMIT+.
Lander Jiménez Ocio has been fighting the climate emergency for more than 25 years, he is a team coach in Mondragon Team Academy team-preneurship ecosystem, part of the Cooperative University (MU Enpresagintza) where he is doing a PhD research on green-entrepreneurship. Co-founder of impact entrepreneurships, ACUMEN fellow, advocate for cooperative development and currently co-creates new intercultural realities, which aim to contribute to equal access to education through cultural diversity.
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.
With French origins, I grew up in Peru where I became an Industrial Engineer. After working a couple of years at large private corporations, I decided to follow my passion for environment and education. While I was writing a pre-feasibility study for a paper recycling enterprise, I led group students using robotics and machines labs at the University of Lima. In 2011, I graduated from a dual degree Sciences Po Paris/ Columbia University Master of International Affairs, specialized in Energy and Environment. Since then, I have worked on environmental projects related to climate change, energy efficiency, water management and sustainable cities. I have worked for the United Nations Environment Programme since 2014 and supported national and local authorities to set ambitious environmental policies and to build capacity across the global south. I aim to always use inclusive and multi-disciplinary approaches. I joined the ESTIA team in September 2025 and have found in TEAMIT+ the multicultural environment and innovative approach that I enjoy so much. In my work and daily life, I always try to think out of the box, so my motto could be "Why not?".
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!