Varun Giridhar

Appload is an online logistics marketplace based in Mozambique that connects shippers and carriers through an android or web platform.

We are a personal shopping service that delivers a hand-selected curation of exceptional designer childrenswear to our community of contemporary parents. Whether you are looking for a monthly shopping experience, a seasonal wardrobe upgrade or just some occasional retail therapy, our team aims to provide a convenient and fun shopping experience for the modern parent. About our Founder: Sandra started The Collective Child with the vision of disrupting the luxury shopping space, beginning with childrenswear. Born and raised in Venezuela, Sandra grew up in an intercontinental family of entrepreneurs - traveling back and forth to Paris, New York, and Lebanon - where she gained exposure to the international fashion industry that fed her innate drive to start her own business. Beginning her career with a short stint at French Vogue, Sandra has over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, including nearly eight years working as a buyer and a planner at Bloomingdale’s where she managed the performance of several omni-channel departments. Sandra also led the development of new brands, including launching several successful multi-million dollar departments and private label brands to address the emerging millennial market segment. Combining her knowledge of the industry, her passion for beautiful design, and her conviction that there was a better way to discover and shop for luxury childrenswear, Sandra launched The Collective Child as a side hustle, shipping the first box out of her friend’s New York City apartment. Since launching in 2015, Sandra has helped members discover emerging limited- distribution labels from around the world. Her passion, knowledge, and experience come through in every curation shipped.

Circular Energy is addressing the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions by focusing on Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), parimarily for the telecommunications sector in Asia and Africa. Our model alleviates the upfront costs and complexities of managing batteries, particularly in regions with unreliable grid power and limited access to electricity. By offering a brand-agnostic approach and focusing on extending the useful life of batteries, we ensure reduced emissions and maximum efficiency. Our vision extends beyond telecoms to other sectors, including cold chain logistics, mini-grids, and micro-mobility, enabling a cleaner, more sustainable future. We are at the forefront of innovation, offering advanced battery asset management solutions. Powered by state-of-the-art technology, Circular Energy also offers Battery Lifecycle Management services, encompassing refurbishment, reconditioning and repurposing, adding significant value to the circular economy. We are a pioneering force in the battery energy storage space in the emerging markets, delivering cutting-edge, technology-enabled solutions for your energy needs!

Appload is an online logistics marketplace based in Mozambique that connects shippers and carriers through an android or web platform.

We are a personal shopping service that delivers a hand-selected curation of exceptional designer childrenswear to our community of contemporary parents. Whether you are looking for a monthly shopping experience, a seasonal wardrobe upgrade or just some occasional retail therapy, our team aims to provide a convenient and fun shopping experience for the modern parent. About our Founder: Sandra started The Collective Child with the vision of disrupting the luxury shopping space, beginning with childrenswear. Born and raised in Venezuela, Sandra grew up in an intercontinental family of entrepreneurs - traveling back and forth to Paris, New York, and Lebanon - where she gained exposure to the international fashion industry that fed her innate drive to start her own business. Beginning her career with a short stint at French Vogue, Sandra has over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, including nearly eight years working as a buyer and a planner at Bloomingdale’s where she managed the performance of several omni-channel departments. Sandra also led the development of new brands, including launching several successful multi-million dollar departments and private label brands to address the emerging millennial market segment. Combining her knowledge of the industry, her passion for beautiful design, and her conviction that there was a better way to discover and shop for luxury childrenswear, Sandra launched The Collective Child as a side hustle, shipping the first box out of her friend’s New York City apartment. Since launching in 2015, Sandra has helped members discover emerging limited- distribution labels from around the world. Her passion, knowledge, and experience come through in every curation shipped.

ThirdWay Partners operates as an impact investment and advisory firm focused on creating inclusive sustainable development and impact. The Firm combines advisory services and principal investments, with a focus on development finance and impact investing opportunities. ThirdWay Partners’ proven track-record includes extensive experience across a range of advisory mandates such as capital structuring & raising, business model development, market analyses, blended finance fund design and technical assistance implementation. These advisory services are complemented by the Firm’s investment arm, which currently manages three innovative vehicles which are at the forefront in supporting the sectors of sustainable food production, conservation and local content development. We are an organisation anchored by a team of frontier thinkers, driven by a desire to challenge the status quo and a conscious will to invest our capital and expertise to create new paths in a time when our planet faces a host of challenges.

We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. As a global consultancy with extensive technical and advisory expertise, we bring a Total Design approach to our work with our clients. This is how we shape a better world.