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September's Speaker in SF: Jurriann Kamp, Founder of Ode Magazine

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We are thrilled to have Jurriaan Kamp, the founder of Ode Magazine, as our speaker in San Francisco this month. Kamp will discuss his thoughts on the power and need for optimism and solutions in ourJurriann Kampcurrent world, the role of media and specifically Ode in making a positive impact needed to create a sustainable world.

 

Ode’s mission is to publish stories about the people and ideas that are making a difference. The magazine for “intelligent optimists,” Ode reports on positive news in the areas of health, science, spirit, life, energy and business. Odemagazine.com is a vibrant community that connects readers from around the globe.

 

Jurriaan Kamp founded Ode Magazine in The Netherlands in 1995 with his wife, Helene de Puy. The magazine continues to thrive there and in 2007, Ode Magazine’s U.S. offices opened in the Bay Area.

 

Before founding Ode, Kamp was an editor, correspondent in South Asia and Chief Economics Editor at the Dutch daily newspaper NRC Handelsblad. He is the author of Small Change: How Fifty Dollars Changes the World and Because People Matter. Ode Magazine in the Netherlands recently published its 100th issue.

 

Please join us on Tuesday, September 28th for this amazing opportunity.  To register for the event, click here.

 

Laura Lazarescou

As a an entrepreneurial problem-solver, I am very excited to learn about this group.  Initially a Petroleum Engineer, transformed through the software industry and ultimately telecommunications, I am passionate about putting my technology know-how into growing sustainble businesses that are good corporate citizens.  I have also had the good fortune to support non-profits and social ventures related to technology and entrepreneurship.  I look forward to discovering others in the Dallas / Ft. Worth who are building sustainable businesses in creative ways.

Primary EcoTuesday City: 
Dallas
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Ft. Worth

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Everyone dreams of having their own house or should I say, their "Dream House". I am one of them. As a matter of fact, I am making my own "blueprint" of my dream house. Just a sort of inspiration, you know. Seeing the appearance of my dream house inspires me to be more persistent. I consider it as one of my lifetime endeavors.

Primary EcoTuesday City: 
San Francisco

Romson

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Father, husband, friend, outdoorsman, biker, blogger at autoverzekering online afsluiten a Dutch auto insurance blog that runs on a environmentally friendly server. My latest project is the centraal beheer autoverzekering the most environmentally friendly car insurance in the Netherlands. These innovations prove to be just the stimulus needed to work on a better and healtier environment.

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Southeast Michigan and Detroit

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Exploring sustainability through different lenses: from consulting to microfinance, renewable energy, advertising, media, social justice and sports.

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San Francisco

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My background is in IT Support. Current interests: Family, self Improvement, sharing my knowledge with others where i can.

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San Francisco