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Episode Synopsis
In this engaging episode ofFuture Fit with Friska, Simon Smaluhn, co-founder of Favourse and SeminarDesk, takes us on a journey into the future of event planning and community collaboration. With over a decade of experience in event organization, affiliate marketing, and co-creating platforms like SeminarDesk, Simon shares how Favourse is set to transform the way we plan, fund, and participate in events.Simon explains how Favourse leverages blockchain technology to enable global communities to co-create "larger-than-life" experiences through trust, transparency, and collaboration. He also reflects on his passion for mindfulness and understanding, which led to the creation of an NGO that brought nonviolent communication and mindfulness practices into education systems. From revolutionary tech to heartfelt personal values, Simon's story is an inspiring example of combining purpose and innovation to shape a better world.Tune in to this episode to discover how technology and community collaboration are rewriting the future of events—and how Simon’s journey is a testament to the power of combining purpose and innovation.About Simon Smaluhn:Simon Smaluhn is a German-born entrepreneur and long-time Bali resident who’s innovative crypto-savvy venture Favourse is transforming the event planning world. Before founding Favourse, Simon co-createdSeminarDesk, a cloud-based software that revolutionized seminar management, and co-founded the NGO“Mindfulness and Understanding”, which introduced nonviolent communication and mindfulness into Germany's education system. Simon’s career reflects his unwavering commitment to harnessing technology and collaboration to drive meaningful change and create the kind of experiences that will be remembered for years to come.Key Topics We Discuss:• The mission and vision behind Favourse: transforming event planning with blockchain-powered transparency, voting, and crowdfunding.• The unique features of Favourse that make it an intuitive, trust-building platform for global communities.• How Simon’s journey—from NGO work to founding SeminarDesk—shaped his leadership philosophy and entrepreneurial mindset.• Why community collaboration is at the heart of impactful events and experiences.• The intersection of technology, purpose, and creativity in event planning.Listen now and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of *Future Fit with Friska*!---Links & Resources:- Friska Wirya's Official Website:www.freshbyfriska.com- Follow Friska on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/friska- Mini yet Masterful "Resistance to Resilience" Course:https://freshbyfriska.ck.page/7973f52bc4- Purchase “The Future Fit Organisation” Book:https://www.amazon.com.au/Future-Fit-Organisation-Leaders-Transformation/dp/1923007246 - Purchase “The Future Fit Asian Organization” Book: https://bit.ly/singaporekinokuniya-thefuturefitasianorganizationhttps://www.amazon.sg/Future-Fit-Asian-Organization/dp/9815204904https://bit.ly/periplus-thefuturefitasianorganization#FutureFit #changemanagement #futurefitleaders #changefatigue #crypto #startups #eventplanning
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