A few months ago, I rarely posted on LinkedIn, if I did, it was to promote a project, event or charity. Like many people, I’d convinced myself my own thoughts weren’t ready yet. That they needed to be more polished, more complete, more certain. Then along came Oliver Dauert and Michelle Egly at Wildya. Through their work supporting ecopreneurs, they kept coming back to one simple message: Be authentic. Share your thinking. Your voice matters. It sounds simple. But sometimes that’s exactly what we need to hear. So I took the leap. A week ago I shared a post about moving beyond silos and learning from ecosystems. Something I have been mulling over.. for years, decades even, but never said out loud. It reached over 30,000 people, received nearly 300 reactions, sparked thoughtful conversations with people across conservation, regeneration, architecture, finance and systems thinking, and led to some incredible new connections that I know will influence what I’m building next. The biggest lesson wasn’t the numbers. It was realising that authenticity creates connection. People don’t engage because we have all the answers. They engage because we’re willing to ask better questions. One of those questions has now grown into the first article in what I’m calling the Learning from Nature series, exploring what ecological principles can teach us about collaboration, leadership and the systems we build. So I guess this is really a thank you to Oliver and Michelle for creating a space where people feel encouraged to show up as themselves, along with all the other wonderful things WildYa can do to help eco-preneurs get in their feet. I urge you to check them out! And to anyone reading this who’s still hesitating to share their ideas… The world doesn’t need another perfect post. It needs more authentic voices. You never know who needs to hear yours and where it will lead..

It is a pleasure to recommend Oliver Dauert, a visionary eco-preneur whose work stands at the intersection of biodiversity protection, social innovation, and community empowerment. Oliver is one of those rare individuals who combines deep ecological knowledge with the entrepreneurial mindset needed to bring about real-world change. Whether he's restoring habitats, supporting regenerative land use models, or mobilizing communities around local conservation efforts, Oliver brings a sense of purpose, creativity, and perseverance to everything he does. His projects don't just aim to preserve nature—they actively regenerate ecosystems while building bridges between people. Oliver understands that real impact emerges when environmental solutions are rooted in local culture and driven by the people who live closest to the land. He’s a natural collaborator, bringing together farmers, activists, researchers, and entrepreneurs with a shared mission to protect biodiversity and build resilient futures. Above all, Oliver leads by example. His integrity, humility, and hands-on approach have inspired many—including myself. I’m confident that any initiative he is part of will benefit not only from his expertise, but from the care, energy, and vision he brings to every challenge. If you're looking for someone to drive ecological entrepreneurship while weaving together nature and community, Oliver Dauert is an outstanding choice.

We are so grateful for Oliver's amazing support in social media and communication strategy. His expertise, creativity, and dedication to Nature have really boosted our presence and effectiveness. Oliver consistently delivers engaging content, smart strategies, and clear communication, making us better every day. He is truly an invaluable asset and a great person to work with. Thank you, Oliver!

Working with Oliver has been a great experience. He shared valuable insights from his own journey of building a community, particularly around the importance of embodying the values and vision you want that community to represent. I especially appreciated the quality of our discussions, his ability to provide clear and actionable feedback, and his speed of execution. If you're building a purpose-driven project and looking to create an engaged community, Oliver brings both strategic thinking and practical experience.

I was very curious about the Bootcamp for young entrepreneurs and decided to do it ! .. I learnt a lot about entrepreneurship and got the chance to meet fantastic people with the same challenges and same motivation to succeed !. I added a few hours in 1to1 with Michelle to help me on my own difficulties. A few months after the bootcamp, my company was created and CAOYA chocolate was born ! @Michelle and Oli : thanks again

I came to know Wildya last year after our organization, This is My Earth (TiME) faced a challenge of trying to make a big leap in our activities. TiME, a democratic and egalitarian international organization, uses crowdfunding to purchase and protect biodiversity hotspots around the world, using 100% of donations for the cause. We had Wildya study carefully the operations of TiME, the good and more challenging parts. Oliver was very professional and managed to put a very reliable mirror for us and let us understand where we should improve and how. Eventually, even though TiME did not receive the fund that was suppose to enable us to make this leap, we received many important recommendations that will continue to assist us improve our efficiency and expand our activities.

Oliver supported me with my social media positioning, content strategy, and content planning. Basically all the things you actually need to build visibility on LinkedIn without guessing. He definitely knows his way around social media and marketing. What I really appreciated is how practical and personal his support was. Nothing generic. Everything tailored to where I was and what I wanted to achieve. On top of that, Oliver is simply a great human to work with. The collaboration feels easy, honest, and thoughtful. You can tell he genuinely cares and that makes a huge difference. I’m truly grateful for everything he shared and taught me. Thanks to him, I feel much clearer and more confident about claiming my space on LinkedIn.

We had the pleasure of Oliver Dauert's LinkedIn workshop at a team offside in 2025. Oli gave a brillant presentation on the basis of his impressive achievements with Wildya. Rarely have I come away from a keynote with such a clear understanding of how to make easy improvements. The entire team was buzzing, really. So I can't recommend Oli and Wildya enough. Most worthy cause to support as well.

Oliver gave interesting insights and connected his previous experience with my sustainable Start-Up. He had great ideas how to improve our sustainable travel App ChargeHolidays which helped me and my team to improve and scale our social and environmental impact.

The moment I got in touch with Oliver, I knew I was in the right hands. We had been looking for a long time how to continue Ubuntu Magazine's journey, and thanks to his message on LinkedIn, we got in touch. During the hours of talking - with plenty of research beforehand by Oliver - I got to take a deeper look at our organization. Some details that he mentioned, had not been clear to ourselves from within the business. So, having his outside-opinion was already worth my time. Although we are currently still in the process of finalizing our business decisions, Olivers' consultancy has been the final step and insight I needed to build and shape Ubuntu Magazine into a financially sustainable organization. The best thing about the three hours that I got to talk to Oliver, was the fact that I could listen - and we could talk - without taking notes. The way Oliver has written down all his insights and notes in Notion has been a total gamechanger for me - and I've had a fair share of consultancy before. Oliver is an honest and smart guy who I would recommend to anyone in conservation and/or nature business.

I am a first-time founder working with a team of people around the world. We started with many ideas and a vague vision of helping nature and climate. Oliver helped us narrow down our ideas and the direction we wanted to go by offering valuable insights and business knowledge. He also gave us a good groundwork for next steps. We now have a clear product idea and a path forward. Oliver is supportive, knowledgeable, and clearly wants to help you succeed. He is wonderful to work with and I know we can count on him if we need advice in the future.

I'm co-founding Planetary Vision where we're on a mission to increase the GDP of nature. I met Oliver through LinkedIn and found his content to be informative and refreshingly optimistic. Over the course of 2 hours, he and I went through our marketing strategy. He gave actionable, helpful feedback and advice. I especially appreciated that his recommendations are grounded in experience. He's co-founding his own startup and was able to bring that expertise, and that of his previous roles, to our meeting. Would highly recommend Oliver and Wild Business Mates for any kind of wild business consulting, especially marketing. Thank you Oliver!

I'm currently working on a nature-inspired book club, on the verge of launching I came to Olly for some advice as I have no experience starting a business - with my free half an hour session we explored so much from funding opportunities and when to apply to ideal platforms, audience requirements and engaging with your community. Olly has so many insights ready to share and useful advice that has allowed me to gain clarity on my business model and be confident in my execution. Can't wait to work with Olly and The Wilder Business Mates team further as my business grows! Thank you so much!

I'm working on a whole-food noodle pot. I greatly appreciate bouncing ideas and receiving fantastic marketing and feedback ideas from Oliver. I am now on my way to selling my first products in August!