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..

Wildya offered eight focused weeks to pressure-test my pitch alongside a group of committed founders working across nature and impact. The structure, the content, the deadlines and the honest feedback from Oliver, Michelle and the cohort sharpened how I describe what I'm working on, and led to my first live pitch to an external audience. I particularly valued the openness, passion and authenticity that Oliver and Michelle brought to the whole experience. Inspired by it, I initiated a fundraising campaign within my own network, securing two scholarships so aspiring entrepreneurs who otherwise couldn't afford to take part could join. A wonderful space to think, build and be challenged. Go, Wildya!

Couldn't ask for a better sparring for my founding phase. Oli and the team truly excel in giving sharp, fast, constructive and highly tailored advice that is truly relevant for my individual business case. One of the greatest strength is to think beyond the impact bubble with a clear business and financial understanding and mindset - crucial for us addressing Corporates. If you've been impressed by Olis LinkedIn nature content, just imagine that this just the tip of the iceberg: there are so many ideas, resources, commitment, guiding questions and fun "below water" too.

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.

Yes Oli! And we also need to multiply this message by a million and empower billions! Change is happening. Everywhere around the world, the people doing the good work will be connecting instead of competing, and inspiring others to support a livable future for all life on earth, and be the top earners and use money, tech and AI for good! 🌍 🍃 You inspire me!

Awesome Oli! Inspiring me to set goals of impacting millions! Revs my sense of purpose exponentially! Thanks!