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He co-founded ReFi Lisboa and Positive Blockchain, and serves as Marketing Lead for Sovereign Nature Initiative. Rica also hosts the planta-R podcast\u2014the ReFi Podcast in Portuguese. These roles highlight his commitment to using blockchain for societal and environmental restoration. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricaa)\n\n### Susanne Zepel\u00e3o\n\nCo-founder and core team member of ReFi Lisboa, Susanne has a decade of experience in marketing and a strong background in social impact. Passionate in empowering underrepresented communities through innovative solutions. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-zarpellon/)\n\n### Lara Malta\n\nCore team member of ReFi Lisboa, contributing and advising on Marketing efforts. Lara advocates for diversity and inclusion in the Tech and Business ecosystem and is actively involved with different Web3 communities, projects, and startups. She recently founded her own marketing company (Simbora Labs, recommendation-based only) for new tech companies, startups, and entrepreneurs. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laramalta/)\n\n### Vera Ara\u00fajo\n\nFreelance HR Business Partner with a focus on the Web3 space and a passionate ReFi enthusiast. Also actively involved in other Web3 communities, where she manages event coordination and develops partnership proposals. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-l%C3%BAcia-ara%C3%BAjo-840a38219/)\n\n### Alessandra Molina\n\nInnovation and Technology Product Manager with over 12 years of experience in creating, implementing and managing winning products and solutions using technology, data-driven customer science behaviour techniques and trend analysis within different sectors, for both web2 and web3 companies. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandramolina/)\n\n### Davide Calvi\n\nData Scientist and Geographer Consultant with 25 years experience working with big data & cutting-edge Passionate about using applied technology, such as blockchain and Web3, in a meaningful way to build a more resilient and sustainable environment. Involved in numerous communities that span from data to environmental. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidecalvi/)\n\n### Paloma Menger\n\nBiologist with an MSc in Cellular and Molecular Biology and a PhD in Botany, 20 years of research experience. Innovating in blockchain and Web3. Co-founder and Project manager at Nebula Web3. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paloma-menguer-phd-b00665a4/)", "hidden": false, "question": "Intro and socials of other team members or core contributors associated with the organisation?", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our community and members have a strong connection to the Celo ecosystem. We've collaborated on events in Lisbon, worked directly on projects deploying on Celo, and participated in its regional DAOs\u2014serving as stewards (CeLatAM) and members (Celo EU DAO).\n\nCelo also provided significant support for the first season of the planta-R Podcast. Moving forward, we aim to strengthen our alignment with the Celo ecosystem and its participants. We plan to engage in more joint activities and projects to support the community and welcome new members.", "hidden": false, "question": "If applicable, describe how your project/community has been utilising or supporting the Celo ecosystem, or explain a roadmap for your plans to utilise, build with, or align with Celo.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you (or other key members of your team) joined the Regen Coordi-Nation Community Telegram group? --> https://t.me/+dfOMYhMROdU5YzY0", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Have you followed @RegenCoordinate on X (Twitter)? --> https://x.com/RegenCoordinate", "questionId": 6}], "project": {"id": "0x9b6bc197292b9cc99fe05c35d24a52973196b7de21f735a86f1be58ab308037f", "title": "ReFi Lisboa", "logoImg": "bafkreigm7k25b5gwxwjzkwagecmsmtfwhrzokqam2ft2d3xr6t5y2utkwe", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiev5pbhddcqlorbu6sfi3ko4o3o7y5pqk3fasaxkuzwiez4vph3hq", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://refilisboa.com", "bannerImg": "bafybeiel52gwi3uktkwpsmivtrse4gjmo5xsd6ptdsqrqsggnotqedr2i4", "createdAt": 1723414787808, "credentials": {}, "description": "ReFi Lisboa is an initiative dedicated to fostering a regenerative finance ecosystem in Lisbon, leveraging cutting-edge technology and community collaboration. Our mission is to ignite an impactful movement that merges innovation with sustainability, ultimately contributing to a future where finance supports both people and the planet.\n\n**Aim and Objectives:**\n\nThe primary aim of ReFi Lisboa is to educate, empower, and incubate projects that align with the principles of regenerative finance (ReFi). We seek to create a thriving community where diverse expertise converges to drive positive environmental and social impact.\n\n**Key Objectives:**\n\n1. **Education and Advocacy:** \n   - Promote knowledge of ReFi concepts through workshops, masterclasses, and other forms of hands-on content.\n   - Engage local educational institutions, NGOs, and communities to deepen their understanding of Web3 technologies and their potential for impact.\n\n2. **Community Building:** \n   - Cultivate a dynamic and supportive ReFi community, both online and offline, in Lisbon.\n   - Facilitate collaboration with other local and global ReFi nodes, regenerative-focused groups, and tech communities.\n\n3. **Impact and Innovation:** \n   - Incubate and support local (ReFi) projects, guiding them from idea to fully-fledged regenerative businesses.\n   - Organize impactful events, such as hackathons and regenerative initiatives, to drive innovation within the ecosystem.\n\n**Long-Term Vision:**\n\nReFi Lisboa envisions a future where regenerative finance is at the heart of Lisbon\u2019s tech and sustainability ecosystems. By empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to leverage these innovative financial models, we aim to create a more equitable and sustainable world.\n\n**Key Projects/Programs Planned with Potential Funds Raised This Quarter:**\n\nIf we secure additional funding this quarter, ReFi Lisboa plans to focus on the following key projects:\n\n1. **ReFi Course Development:** Launching the first MVP of a masterclass on ReFi, developed in partnership with a local organization. This course will be a major step in our educational efforts.\n\u2014 Project is on its first steps already, where we will have our first day course MVP in Q3 24. The course will be free for all attendees, ReFi Lisboa will use the small money it still has to provide catering for all attendees. \n- - **Key partner:**\n    \u2014 **Lisbon Project** is an NGO focused on building a community that integrates and empowers migrants and refugees in Portugal. They create space to place high-impact, cost-effective programs that aim employability, education, and entrepreneurship support ([https://www.lisbonproject.org](https://www.lisbonproject.org/))\n    \u2014 **NebulaWeb3** seeks to reduce the technological gap that separates the most vulnerable communities from essential resources to develop and generate wealth, thus generating job opportunities and greater income distribution. (http://nebulaweb3.xyz)\n\n2. **Podcast Expansion:** Producing and releasing the second season of our podcast, *planta-R*, which will continue to explore and disseminate knowledge on people, regeneration, and technology.\n\u2014 You can check the first season here (you can turn on automated English subtitles if you don't speak Portuguese): https://www.youtube.com/@Planta-R\n\n3. **Incubator Program:**  Developing our incubator program to support local ReFi projects, offering resources, mentorship, and guidance to help them succeed.\n\n**Main Lisboa Local Stewards:**\nRica Amaral\nSusanne Zapel\u00e3o\nVera Ara\u00fajo\nLara Malta\nAlessandra Molina\nPaloma Menguer", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "refilisboa"}, "recipient": "0xb00348951c6F0Fa3b2ffeBDcBd91BBD95EC79D4d"}}