Changemaker Insights is the official Podcast by Tomorrow University of Applied SciencesEpisode #3Host: Thomas, Co-Founder of Tomorrow University of Applied SciencesJoin Dr. Thomas Funke in an inspiring conversation with Silver Laus, the visionary CEO of Shroomwell, a company dedicated to fostering nature-based solutions with a special focus on fungi. In this episode, Thomas and Silver dive into the early days of Shroomwell, exploring the birth and evolution of an idea and talking about Silver’s passion for biohacking.In this episode, you will:Learn about Shroomwell's groundbreaking business models and their innovative approach to forestry, where forest owners no longer need to cut down trees to create value.Explore how mushrooms are used to tackle environmental problems, such as fighting root rot, and the potential of mushroom microtechnology to solve various ecological issues.Learn about Shroomwell’s philosophy of holistic, problem-centric solutions, where each selected mushroom must address at least one environmental challenge.Understand what makes Shroomwell unique and why it stands out as a visionary company unafraid to bring creative ideas to the table.Tune in to learn how Shroomwell is leading the way with its full-circle approach to environmental sustainability and innovation.Do you want to learn how to turn ideas into tangible action with our courses in Entrepreneurship and Technology at Tomorrow University?Explore our programs here.

Changemaker Insightsis the official Podcast by Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences.Episode #2Host: Thomas, Co-Founder of Tomorrow University of Applied SciencesJoin Thomas Funke as he chats with Michael Cassau, Founder of Grover and Founder & CEO of SKROL, his new venture.In this episode, Michael explores what an entrepreneur and changemaker need to be successful. He shares what success means to him, not only as a business but also as a founder. And if that's not enough, he'll give us a sneak peek into his new venture, SKROL.In this episode, you will learn… why curiosity and constant learning are crucial for every entrepreneur.… why conviction is the best source of energy in the rollercoaster of a startup… & why you should not always follow what advisors or investors say but follow your intuition insteadGet ready for an inspiring podcast filled with intriguing Changemaker Insights.The Podcast with Michael is part of our challenge Introduction to Entrepreneurship. If you want to learn more about our programs from outstanding personalities like him, click here to learn more about our programs.Tune in, subscribe to our channel, and remember: the journey toward a sustainable society starts with you. 🦋Bio Michael:Michael Cassau founded his company Grover with a simple goal in mind: give people more freedom and help them derive more value by offering a flexible and affordable way of accessing technology. Built on a circular economy business model, Grover makes the most out of the lifecycle of tech products, reduces waste, and brings the philosophy of access over ownership to the huge consumer electronics market. A remarkable success story.Michael has a background as an Investment Professional at Goldman Sachs and is now embarking on a new journey with SKROL. SKROL's mission is to become the backbone of the global economy by acquiring and transforming small and medium-sized businesses globally.He is motivated by a personal conviction that there must be a flexible and efficient way to access consumer goods.Connect with Michael here.

Changemaker Insights is the official Podcast by Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences.Episode #1 Host: Thomas, Co-Founder of Tomorrow University of Applied SciencesJoin Thomas Funke as he chats with Mario Götze, a Professional Athlete and Business Angel. Mario Götze, known for his technical prowess and unforgettable 2014 FIFA World Cup final goal, shares insights from his journey as a German professional soccer player for Bundesliga Club Eintracht Frankfurt and the national team. Together, Mario and Thomas delve into the dynamics of teamwork and the essential ingredients for building a dream team.The Podcast with Mario is also part of our Build Your Dream Team Challenge. If you want to learn from outstanding personalities like him, click here to learn more about the challenge.Tune in, subscribe to our channel, and remember: the journey toward a sustainable society starts with you.

Setting and communicating boundaries is something that we all need to do, however, we often struggle to identify and set boundaries. Shayne Vacher-Moffeit provides some insightful points when it comes to setting boundaries and how we can best set them. This is a longer episode in this series, but absolutely worth the listen!Listen to Shayne talk about:Best practice in communicating boundariesEmpathy in boundary settingHow many boundaries to set at a timeArticles and Books Referenced in This Episode:A Guide To Setting Better BoundariesThe Power of HabitNever Split the DifferenceSafety Differently The Fearless Organization 

Hayley is an education and curriculum expert who focuses on creating valuable learning experiences. In this episode, we talk about how to transfer knowledge, recognizing patterns in our learning and how feedback can be beneficial when transferring knowledge.Listen to Hayley talk about: What knowledge transfer is and the different types of knowledge transferAuthentic vs. holistic tasks in learning How to consciously build knowledge transfer into learning Connect with Hayley on LinkedIn

Raffael is a ToU student and the CEO of Harvest Greener, a company that helps small farms in the EU gain more resources via a digital sales platform. In this episode, Raffael shares his tips and tricks for balancing work-study-life through his life hacks.Listen to Raffael talk about: The importance of nature when it comes to creating a healthy lifestyleWays in which we can take breaks How we can use food to help us take breaks and maintain a healthy lifestyleArticles mentioned in this episode:Asana rebelMel Robbins: How The Five Second Decision Will Change Your Life

Christoph Pemp is one of our most highly active and motivated students at ToU.  Listen here to his insight on how one stays motivated to learn when surrounded by a busy personal life.Listen to Chris talk about: Why your personal mission and drive are so important for motivationThe importance of community in regards to motivationHow the right kind of assessment is key to motivationConnect with Chris on LinkedInResources for this episode:1. Self-regulation of motivation when learning online: the importance of who, why and how2. Community in Online Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities3. The Effect of Project-Based Learning on Learning Motivation and Problem-Solving Ability of Vocational High School Students

Isabel Sum joins us in this episode to discuss how focus is a crucial part of achieving your goals.Isabel talks about: Setting goals and using these goals as a way to stay focused.How awareness is a key factor in being focused.Her study environment and what it looks like. Links:The Pomodoro Technique

Habit stacking is a method of identifying current habits you do each day and then stacking a new behavior on top of that. It is highly effective as a learning tool and for learning motivation.  Richi Menning and Lisa Honold provide their insights into how they use habit stacking to help them with their studies.Here, they explain: How they identify learning habits they need within their studiesHow they go about improving their habitsConnect with Lisa on LinkedInConnect with Richi on LinkedInLinks:Tiny Habits by BJ FoggThe Pomodoro Technique 

When it comes down to effective learning, one valuable learning method is that of teaching others, otherwise known as the Protégé effect.  This method shows that teaching, or even pretending to teach others can benefit you by helping them to understand that material better.Join Denise Ludwig and Merle Becker as they discuss the benefits and effects of teaching others, both in their personal and professional life. Listen to hear them explain: Situations on how they were able to deepen their learning by teaching others.The effects on their own learning through teaching others.How their motivation to learn increases as they get more involved in working with others.Connect with Merle on LinkedInConnect with Denise on LinkedInResources:Expecting to teach enhances learning and organization of knowledge in free recall of text passagesTeachable Agents and the Protégé Effect: Increasing the Effort Towards Learning The Protégé Effect: How You Can Learn by Teaching Others