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Unlocking your ESG potential | Working with Pre-IPO and Fortune 500 companies | ESG Value Monetization, and Optimization

Inspired by case winner. It is a real life example of why DE&I (not dead:) matters and how you can support “the movement” with what you already have. What MAK Did 1. Hosted Leadership Events MAK brought together leaders and experts to talk about how to give more people access to opportunities. Events like the MAK Leadership Forum and MAK X helped connect people who could make real change. 2. Launched Campaigns for Action They started initiatives like “#TakeAction” and the “CEO Commitment for DE&I” to get business leaders to commit to improving inclusion in their companies - leaders were expected to follow through. 3. Changed the Conversation MAK worked hard to show that DE&I isn’t just about fairness. it’s also good for business. When companies are more inclusive, they perform better and innovate more. Why It’s Cool MAK shows that DE&I isn’t just about being nice, it’s about building a better future. By including more voices, companies can make smarter decisions, solve bigger problems, and help communities thrive. This is how MAK turned an idea into real change, proving that diversity is powerful and profitable.

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Venture Capital | Harvard & MIT | Tech, AI & Impact

Immensly proud that MAK, that I was part of co-founding almost a decade ago to accelerate DE&I in Norway, was recognized as one of the Top 3 finalists for the 'OXLO Award 2024' at Oslo City Hall, a prestigious honor by city government officials celebrating efforts to make Oslo a more diverse, inclusive, and open city—free from prejudice, racism, and discrimination. 🌍 I had the privilege of addressing the audience virtually from #Harvard, as I am currently traveling, to reflect on our journy and impact on this incredible milestone. It was a moment to celebrate the journey MAK has been on for over a decade—a journey driven by a vision for systemic change around DE&I in Norway in and in the Nordics, and fueled by the passion of an amazing community. 🙏 This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our MAK team—past and present—and the thousands who have contributed to our mission and vision. From empowering diverse talents at the MAK Leadership Forum and MAK X conferences to democratize access to opportunities, to driving impactful collaborative initiatives like "#TakeAction" and the "CEO Commitment for DE&I", mobilizing CEOs, Executives and Organizations to take action, to being an active contributor in shaping the narrative around DE&I as an untapped opportunity, MAK has shown what is possible when we come together to reimagine the future that reflects everyone in society. Two of our amazing leadership team members over the last years, Vu Duy Pham and Mahmoud S. Alaassar, proudly represented MAK at the ceremony at Oslo City Hall, accepting accolades from city government officials on behalf of everyone who has been part of this movement. Congratulations to Minotenk, the well-deserved winner of this year’s award, for their exceptional work in promoting inclusion and combating discrimination. Your work inspires us to push even further! I am immensely proud of everything MAK has achieved, but this is not the end—it’s a stepping stone to even greater impact. Here’s to continuing our journey together, making diversity and inclusion the foundation of a better future for all. 💪 #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Oslo #Norway #MAK

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