Spotlight on our Domain Expert Isabelle Bart

Oct 25, 2024 | News

"The teams I have found most successful foster a culture of vulnerability, transparency, and also playfulness"

Our network of domain experts offers a wide range of backgrounds, knowledge and expertise. Domain experts provide selective support in the programme - for example in our Domain Expert Carousel - and are also there for the teams as experts on demand.

Would you briefly introduce yourself and highlight what kind of expertise and support the teams can expect from you?

I am the founder of Impact Innovator and am passionate about creating innovative and impactful enterprises to solve the world’s greatest challenges. I have supported many impact startups in the United States through her role as a mentor and advisor in bluetech and sustainability for Braid Theory and LARTA Institute, a SelectUSA Golobal Women in Tech mentor, and as a lead instructor for the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program at the University of California Irvine. My professional experience includes more than 20 years in the healthcare and nonprofit sectors, working in leadership roles for global companies, where I was responsible for business planning, marketing strategy and digital transformation. I can help with pitching, customer discovery and go-to-market strategy, fundraising, US Market entry,

What made you join Carbon13’s mission to fight the climate emergency by supporting climatetech projects?

I believe in the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to solve our climate challenges and I want to share my expertise who the changemakers in this domain. I was also trained as a Climate Fresk facilitator.

What is the difference when it comes to supporting and working with climatetech founders, compared to other founders?

It is important for climatech founders to build a solid business, and also to integrate the impact mission in their story, pitch and key metrics.

Carbon13 is about building sustainable startups and also about building strong teams who can support each other throughout the challenging  journey. Are there any examples of teams whose treatment of each other has impressed you and that others could learn from?

The teams I have found most successful foster a culture of vulnerability, transparency, and also playfulness which allow them to make great decisions, not just based on data but also on intuitive elements brought by each member.

Building a start-up is a rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs. What tips do you have for founders to cope with this?

I encourage and coach founders to expand their self-awareness and resiliency skills. Knowing how to best take care of yourself, how you are best able to take effective breaks from work is key to stay balanced along the journey.

Why do you think that Carbon13 is a good place to start a successful climatetech venture?

The ecosystem around Carbon13 with experts, support staff and partners focused on climatech is essential to help venture succeed. We cannot keep thinking the way we have for decades and Carbon13 is here to change the face of the game.

What do you think participants need to bring in order to be successful?
Curiosity as in wanting to constantly learn and the ability to hear feedback and more importantly to implement it.
Who would you like to work with in the future?
Anyone who is committed to creating lasting transformation to make the world a better place.