Navigating Growth: Insights from Europe's Scale Up Scene with Narjis Chakir
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Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of Agtech and Foodtech with Narjis, the dynamic leader of the EIT Food RisingFoodStars program in Europe. As an advocate for transformative change in the agrifood industry, Narjis is on a mission to create an inclusive future of food. With a wealth of experience in food and innovation, Narjis understands the power of meaningful connections and collaboration. In her role, she brings together a network of over 50 aspiring scale-ups in the Agtech and Foodtech spaces across Europe, fostering opportunities for startups, investors, corporates, universities, research centers, and public institutions to work together towards a common goal. Narjis holds an engineering degree and an MBA with a major in innovation and entrepreneurship, and she has worked in various marketing and innovation roles in leading agrifood FMCGs. Her expertise and passion for systemic impact drive her to reshape the future of our food system. In this episode, Narjis shares insights into the challenges and opportunities within the Agtech and Foodtech sectors, the importance of collaboration in scaling impact, and the role of innovation in driving meaningful change. Prepare to be inspired as we explore the incredible potential for innovation and growth in the European agrifood industry. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable knowledge and learn about the visionary work of Narjis as she leads the charge in creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking future of food. About Narjis Chakir Narjis is leading the EIT Food RisingFoodStars programme, a network of 50+ aspiring scale-ups across Europe's Agtech and Foodtech spaces. As an advocate for transformative change in the agrifood industry, she is driven by a mission to create an inclusive future of food. With a background in food and innovation and a passion for systemic impact, she believes in the importance of meaningful connections, creating opportunities for scale-ups and facilitating the collaboration between the whole ecosystem, including startups, investors, corporates, universities, research centers and public institutions as a core driver to scale impact and reshape the future of our food system. Narjis holds an engineering degree and an MBA with major in innovation and entrepreneurship and has been working in various marketing and innovation roles in leading agrifood FMCGs.
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