Category Archives: Frits Bussemaker

Alix Willemez, Speaker & Author, on Nature and Human Resilience

Alix Willemez is an environmental law expert, science communicator, and multidisciplinary thinker focused on sustainability, policy, and human resilience.
She has contributed to global environmental initiatives, including the United Nations World Ocean Assessment, with work centered on ocean protection, biodiversity, and deep-sea mining challenges.

Boris Koprivnikar, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia: From SmartGov to Mother Violin—A Renaissance Leader’s Journey

He moved across different domains, typically spending 5–10 years in each.
His focus has always been on contributing to society rather than personal gain.

John Swift, MD, Head of Private Capital & Head of Wealth Management at Rockfleet

Clarification that “CIA” refers to the Culinary Institute of America
Humorous mix-ups with the Central Intelligence Agency

Frank Wouters: Green Hydrogen Evangelist & Chairman MENA, Hydrogen Alliance |

Frank Wouters shares his journey from working with wind pumps in Africa to becoming deeply involved in renewable energy.
He explains how his focus shifted toward cleaning up energy “molecules” (fossil fuels) using green hydrogen.

Rodger Halston, Actor, Musician, Beauty Entrepreneur, Social Media Influencer

Rodger Halston, Actor, Musician, Beauty Entrepreneur, Social Media Influencer Rodger Halston is a multifaceted entertainment professional known for his work as an actor, singer, musician, writer, director and acting coach, with credits in film and television including Blue Crush 2, Scorpion King and True Detective. He is the founder and leader of Amera Distributors (also [...]

Carissa Reiniger, Founder & CEO of Small Biz Silver Lining, on Empowering Small Businesses

Carissa Reiniger reflects on her prairie roots in Edmonton, Alberta, where generosity, community, and service were core values.
Initially planning to pursue a PhD in psychology to work with juvenile delinquents, she soon realized she was more of a “doer” than an academic—prompting a shift from theory to action. Her move to Toronto introduced her to the world of business and community-driven impact.

Parul Punjabi Jagdish, Global Head, Impact, AIME; Co-founder, Oslo Project

Parul Punjabi Jagdish is the Global Head of Impact for AIME, leading Indigenous-led systems change and mentoring initiatives across 52+ countries to amplify community-centered impact.
He is a Salzburg Global Fellow, board director, former CEO, and strategist with experience spanning corporate consulting, social ventures, filmmaking, and global partnerships.