Innovating for a Sustainable Future - Laurent Canneva - Shift & Thrive - Episode # 029

How does the transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship shape an approach to innovation, leadership, and global impact? This week on Shift & Thrive: CEO Insights on Driving Change, we delve into the inspiring journey of Laurent Canneva, CEO and founder of Spare-It, a groundbreaking SaaS platform revolutionizing waste management. From his corporate leadership roles at Sanofi Genzyme to earning the 2024 Excellence Award as PropTech Solution of the Year, Laurent shares his bold transition into entrepreneurship. Explore how Spare-It leverages data to tackle global waste challenges, the lessons Laurent learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his innovative approach to scaling a business globally. Gain valuable insights on leadership, adaptability, and balancing work with personal priorities—all while making a meaningful impact on planetary health.

Takeaways:

• Be proactive in addressing big challenges; don't shy away from seemingly impossible problems. Partner with top talent and industry leaders to gain insights and support.
• Collect and analyze data to inform your strategies and measure progress effectively, especially in sustainability efforts.
• Stay flexible and be ready to pivot your business strategies in response to unforeseen events, like the COVID-19 pandemic. Global expansion requires an adaptable approach to meet the unique demands of different markets.
• Keep a humble attitude and prioritize personal and team well-being over work demands. Ensure that work policies support a healthy work-life balance.
• Demonstrate hard work and commitment; your actions set the standard for your team. Ensure fairness in rewarding and recognizing your team's efforts.
• Seek out and offer informal mentorships to benefit from shared experiences and knowledge. Use these relationships to get valuable insights, avoiding common entrepreneurial mistakes.

Quote of the Show:

• “Be humble, balance your priorities when it comes to work and family life, and lead by example by working hard.”

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-canneva-3940584/ 
• Website:  http://www.spare-it.com/ 

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This show is sponsored by Magnetude Consulting, bringing you the thinking-Power of a Growth Consultancy and the Getting-It-Done Power of a full-service B2B Marketing Agency. 

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