[Navigate personal & professional pivots] Empowering entrepreneurs for sustainable growth
Voices for Climate ActionOctober 29, 202500:29:0126.86 MB

[Navigate personal & professional pivots] Empowering entrepreneurs for sustainable growth

What if a career change could become a catalyst for purpose, impact, and regeneration?


Theme: Navigate personal & professional pivots

Topic: Climate jobs & careers

Language: English


In this conversation, Isabella Rossi shares her journey from a traditional business background to founding her own consulting firm, MaSí, which focuses on helping businesses grow sustainably. She discusses her experiences with burnout, the importance of aligning work with personal values, and her wishes for better support systems for early-stage entrepreneurs. Isabella emphasizes the need for resilience and self-awareness in the face of challenges, and offers practical advice for those looking to transition into more purposeful work.

You’ll learn:

  • How moments of uncertainty can open the door to meaningful change

  • The challenges and rewards of leading with purpose as a social entrepreneur

  • Practical insights for making a successful shift into sustainability work

Key Quotes:

“COVID was a pivotal point because the epicenter in Italy was just two kilometers from my home.”

“We need a simpler process to set up social businesses in the EU.”


Guest Bio:

Isabella Rossi, Founder of MaSì

Isabella Rossi is the Founder of MaSì, where she helps purpose-driven founders and accelerators grow sustainably—without burning out. With a global background spanning sales, operations, community, and HR, she’s the strategy sidekick entrepreneurs turn to for clarity, go-to-market support, and raising aligned funding—all while staying true to their values. Isabella also partners with accelerator teams, delivering coaching, workshops, and strategic support to lighten their load and empower their founders to thrive.

Website: www.masi-growth.com


Host Bio:

Cristina Galindo, Founder of Sustainability Talent

Cristina Galindo is the Founder of Sustainability Talent, a pioneering platform dedicated to guiding professionals into impactful, purpose-driven careers in sustainability. With a distinguished international career as a Human Resources Director in the financial services sector and a passion for building a more equitable and sustainable world, Cristina now empowers the next generation of sustainability leaders—bridging business, purpose, and positive global impact.

Website: https://www.sustainabilitytalent.com/