EP26 – Impact Networks Start Here: AusserGewöhnlich Berlin

Show notes

What will be Berlin’s legacy? A mecca for upstarts and start-ups, not to mention international creatives of every discipline, the capital of Germany is positioned to be a global cultural leader in the decades to come. For Sascha Wolf, that vision includes Berlin becoming the global impact capital. In this episode, studio MM04’s Lou Croff Blake talks with Sascha about his vision for Berlin’s future, and the path that led him to a revolutionary approach to networking.

Sascha founded AusserGewöhnlich Berlin in 2009, transitioning from a long career in the world of diplomats. He and co-founder Giada Armani wanted to build an alternative network, one based on impact instead of personal gain. Impact alludes to sustainable development, but takes an action-based, multidisciplinary approach. As per the 4-pillar model of sustainability, it means creating environmental, social, cultural and economic positive change. Now, the concept of AusserGewöhnlich Berlin has expanded into GICA, the Global Impact Capital Alliance, which unites different cities with their own established impact networks. And to top it all off, Sacha and colleagues have founded the 17Academy – referencing SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – to train participants on how to become impact networkers.

To learn more about AusserGewöhnlich Berlin, visit https://aussergewoehnlich-berlin.de/ To join the 17Academy, visit https://17academy.org/ To see how your city can get involved in GICA, visit https://gica.community/

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