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The More the BrainierHow do we break down the barriers to collaboration when we gather?đď¸How do we change the status quo?Conventions tend to be, well, conventional. Mingling people in rooms for a few days has been the default for a long time: the challenge is getting the delegates on board to try something new. Mara Sandoval designs the gatherings for high-level decision makers. For her, experience design plays a key role in generating outcomes when people gather and it needs to be centre stage in the planning process rather than an afterthought. She calls onđšAlex McLean, CEO & Co-Founder, Alveole andđšCindy Gallop, Founder & CEO, MakeLov...2025-06-1731 minThe More the BrainierHow do I find investors/donors who 'get it' for MakeLoveNotPorn?đď¸How do you find the people you need when you donât know where to look?Cindy Gallop's mission is to help end rape culture globally through education and awareness. Cindy has solid experience getting her message across and getting things done: after identifying a lack and a need in the market back in 2012, Cindy created the online platform, MakeLoveNotPorn, a subscription service aimed at providing an alternative to porn. Cindy seeks investors for MakeLoveNotPorn, she knows the money is out there but the typical investor route is not open to her. She explains the situation to:đš...2025-06-1036 minThe More the BrainierHow do I make people care about nature being an integral part of the city?đď¸ How can nature and humans thrive in cities together?Alex McLean, started beekeeping at 15 and itâs taken him around the world and into business as Co-Founder and CEO at Alveole, a turnkey urban beekeeping company.Alex negotiates partnerships with commercial real estate across North America and Europe; one of his main challenges is translating the need for nature alongside us in cities for the people who have the power to improve the urban environment for all city dwellers.In this tenth episode of The More the Brainier, Alex receives advice from: đš Cind...2025-06-0331 minThe More the BrainierHow can I switch from citizen-spectator to active participation in an increasingly turbulent world?How can we have a tangible impact on the world? How does change begin?In his role as Creative Director of Cities at Moment Factory and also through events he has organised within his community, Fady Atallah works by creating experiences but he's still frustrated that he can't feel a tangible impact. He feels we can do more. Fady enlists the help of: đš Jennie Glazer, CEO at Coqual, The Centre for Talent Innovation; andđš Paul Propster, Chief Story Architect, NASA/JPL StoryLab (Retired)in this ninth episode of The More the Brainie...2025-05-2035 minThe More the BrainierWhat are the big questions I should be asking as a leader to shape a better future?đď¸If you had 100 plus global multinational Fortune 500 member companies working arm in arm with you, to what would you draw to their attention?Our second guest in this series: Jennie Glazer, works with C-suite leaders whose businesses have an impact on the lives of thousands in her role as CEO at Coqual, the Centre for Talent Innovation. She sees her privileged position as an opportunity to ask questions that count. She calls on: đš Fady Atallah, Creative Director of Cities at Moment Factory; andđš Paul Propster, Chief Story Architect, NASA/JPL StoryLab (Retired)to explore...2025-05-1335 minThe More the BrainierHow do I launch more meaning in a new career in middlescence?Do you want to be part of someone else's missionâor is it time to launch your own? Whatâs the mission only you can launch?Our first guest in this new series: Paul Propster recently retired from his position of strategist at NASA and having worked for many years for someone elseâs purpose and mission, now seeks a purpose and mission that resonates more closely with his own values. Paul examines the options before him in this seventh episode of The More the Brainier, he is joined by: đš Jennie Glazer, CEO at Coqual...2025-05-0635 minThe More the BrainierHow do we reclaim the centre-ground and create more peaceful co-existence?Polarisation, extreme views, lack of curiosity and unwillingness to listen: How do we bring people closer to the middle-ground? How do we maintain and nourish a vision of the future that doesn't just include the idea of peace but a future in which peace is an attainable outcome? In our sixth episode of The More the Brainier, Co-Founder of The Knowledge Society, Navid Nathoo, Head of Impact at TED, Logan McClure Davda and host, Christine Renaud tackle Ella Robertson McKayâs burning question as Managing Director at One Young World: How do we reclaim the centre-ground and create more pe...2025-04-2230 minThe More the BrainierHow can we bring more awareness of innovative education to parents?An amazing youth leadership accelerator that equips 13-17 year-olds with a skillset to solve real-world problems using cutting-edge technology and methodologies: the alumni are proving the programme's impact, the kids know about it but the parents donât. Eleven years after founding The Knowledge Society, one of Navid Nathooâs biggest hurdles is reaching parents: so in this fifth episode of The More the Brainier, he asks Logan McClure Davda, Head of Impact at TED and Ella Robertson McKay, Managing Director at One Young World : How can we bring more awareness of innovative education to parents?Thi...2025-04-1539 minThe More the BrainierHow do I make the world a better place while taking August off to spend time painting shells with my kiddos on the beach?In this fourth episode of The More the Brainier, Logan McClure Davda asks Navid Nathoo and Ella Robertson McKay how to maintain the impact sheâs making in her career while also remaining fully present and available for her young children.Covered in this episodeTravel /family rituals How do I make the world a better place while taking August off to paint shells with my kiddos?work/life harmony and alignmentâseasonsâ spent between children/parentsintentional commitments the greatest gift parents can give their childrenhaving clear priorities whatâs to be gained from...2025-04-0841 minThe More the BrainierHow can we have curious conversations in divided times?In this third episode of The More the Brainier, Vinod Rajasekaran of Future of Good asks Rekha Magon, Felix Rundel and Christine Renaud, how we can have curious conversations in divided times.Covered in this episodeHow can we unlock the potential of changemakers? Future of Goodâs answer is to enable them to make a greater social impact in their work through journalism, professional learning events and research.  How can we have curious conversations in divided times? Realising when youâre in a bubbleWhat real diversity needs to includeOne of the blocks...2025-03-2521 minThe More the BrainierHow do I leverage my work for societal impact in dark times?In this second episode of The More the Brainier, Felix Rundel of strategy studio Future Hain asks Vinod Rajasekaran, Rekha Magon and Christine Renaud how he can leverage his work and communities for more impact when surrounded by geopolitical uncertainty and the feeling of diminishing hope.Covered in this episodeFelix talks about Future Hain and how it supports science and technology-driven organisations by popularising technical concepts into mainstream and underground culture. In doing so, Future Hain builds bridges between two sectors that arenât always in dialogue.The world is switching to dark mo...2025-03-1819 minThe More the BrainierHow do I set boundaries for myself without feeling like I'm letting people down?In this first episode of The More the Brainier, entrepreneurs Felix Rundel and Vinod Rajasekaran join Christine Renaud in a peer-led coaching circle with Rekha Magon who asks how to protect oneâs time while wearing multiple hats. Rekha shares her experience as a founder of Boundless Life, a program designed for families to live, work and learn while traveling. The discussion delves into the emotional complexities of feeling responsible for others and the importance of self-care and autonomy. The guests share personal stories and insights on how to navigate these challenges, emphasizing the need for clarity and...2025-03-1128 min
Event ExperienceKnowledge Sharing is the New Networking with Christine RenaudIn this episode of Event Experience by Bizzabo, host Rachel Moore interviews Christine Renaud, CEO and founder of Braindate. They discuss how Braindate fosters meaningful exchanges at events by moving beyond transactional interactions and into true knowledge sharing and the exchange of experience. In 2008, Christine embarked on a ground-breaking mission: to transform gatherings into knowledge-sharing feasts. Fifteen years and over 1 million participants from 100 countries later, her technology company, Braindate has deeply enriched the lives of those whoâve engaged in meaningful exchanges. In 2015, Christine was selected as one of the âMost Innovative People in the Events Industryâ by New...2024-11-1127 min
Work For HumansUnschooling: Redefining Learning for Humans One Conversation at a Time | Christine RenaudChristine Renaud always felt destined to be a teacher, but after training in education, she came to a disturbing realization â traditional schools were not created to develop students effectively. Determined to better support studentsâ learning, growth, and happiness, Christine founded Braindate, a pioneering technology company that has created transformative conversations and experiences for over a million participants in 100 countries.Christine is a distinguished keynote speaker, Startup Canadaâs âEntrepreneur of the Year,â and the CEO and founder of Braindate. Using a background in education and a Masterâs education from Harvard, she aims to create innovative technologies, spaces, and...2024-07-0954 minEvent Experience2024 event trends and insights from the industryâs top leadersJoin us as we dive into the future of event planning! This episode explores event trends and insights for 2024, particularly conscious conferencing, DE&I, sustainability in event planning, the evolving dynamics of sponsorships, and the increasing role of AI and event tech in enhancing attendee engagement. The conversation offers a comprehensive outlook on how these elements will shape the future of events, providing valuable insights for professionals in the field. Tune in to hear host Will Curran, Bizzaboâs Head of Klik, tackle the year ahead with the following industry luminaries: Adam Parry, Cofounder & Editor at...2024-01-0849 min
Dare to InterruptBeing Present, Planning for Pleasure, and Using Your IntuitionSeason 4, Episode 8
Guest: Christine Renaud, CEO, Braindate by e180
How do we focus more on being, rather than doing? Christine Renaud, CEO of Braindate by e180, shares her perspective on the elements she leverages to live a more present, balanced life: intuition, energy and pleasure.2023-08-2445 min
Le Wagon LiveEpisode #2: Talk with Christine Renaud, CEO & Co-founder at e180Welcome to Le Wagon Live where each week we bring new stories from entrepreneurs around the world. This week we've got Christine Renaud, CEO and co-founder of e180 and Braindate, a pioneering education platform that has been used by Airbnb, Amazon and TED Talks, to name a few, and has aim to change the way human beings learn from and interact with each other. Enjoy!Music by yoann.saunier.me See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-05-2929 min
re:publica 17 - All SessionsA Public Braindate on the New Learning Order (Hint: it will be self-directed, experiential and collaborative) (en)A linear, predictable life would call for linear, predictable studies. Yet, in this day and age, lives are everything but predictable. Learning has to follow the pace: it has to be agile, timely and individualized. While learning is changing, learnersâ unique questions, challenges, interests and personalities are still seen more as an annoyance than a fertile ground for learning.
So whatâs next?
Letâs explore a world where all humans will be supported in becoming their greatest selves everywhere, all the time, by all of us. Share your thoughts and questions in advance via #NewLearning + #rp17.
Christine RenaudFelix RundelA li...2017-05-1034 min