8./9. June 2020: Borderstep Impact Forum as part of the ISPIM

Programme 2020

Borderstep Impact Forum – virtual: Sustainability Impact Assessment of New Ventures.

As part of the ISPIM virtual Conference 2020


Monday, 8 June 2020 | 14.45 to 16.55

14.45 to 15.45: Academic research results | Facilitator: Florian Lüdeke-Freund

Sustainability impacts of start-ups: Evidence-based insights on the environmental and social impacts of new ventures

15.55 to 16.55: Innovation and sustainability thought leader | Facilitator: Klaus Fichter

Borderstep Impact Roundtable: How to measure and manage the sustainability impact of new ventures?

Introduction: Klaus Fichter

Panel Discussion:


Tuesday, 9 June 2020 | 9.10 to 12.40 am

9.10 to 10.10: Insights and case studies for industry | Facilitator: Jannic Horne

Establishing a standard for sustainability impact assessment of new ventures

11.40 to 12.40: Methods and tools for business practice | Facilitator: Yasmin Olteanu

Digital approaches and tools for the assessment of sustainability impacts of new ventures

  • Jannic Horne: ImpactNexus – AI-based scouting and assessment of impact ventures
  • Natalia Realpe Carrillo: Cost effective software solutions support impact makers in enabling a better life for those in need, Hedera