Kaisa Hansen has 10 years of experience in sustainable business, innovation and circular economy. She is a certified ESG and sustainable development expert. Her main goal in life is to create positive impact (whether social or environmental).Kaisa has a background in economics and sustainable business from Estonian and German universities. She has done research and is active in the fields of circular economy, business model innovation and circular design sprints. In addition, she is mentoring and providing workshops on these topics.Kaisa has been active in the startup field for 6 years having founded and led two greentech startups, passed over a dozen development programs, incubators and accelerators, and received international recognition. Kaisa has strong leadership, mentoring, project, event & team management skills, communication, marketing, public speaking and strategic thinking skills. Kaisa believes that promoting an entrepreneurial mindset and sustainable business is the most effective way to change the world for the better.
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Founder And CeoCompact EstoniaTallinn, Ee -
Founder & CeoCompact Estonia Dec 2018 - PresentTallinnCompAct helps companies reach net-zero by educating their employees via daily microlearning. Our toolkit combines behavioural science and data analyses with a chatbot (AI). With one click you'll have our virtual sustainability coach in your Slack or MS Teams helping your employees form sustainable habits. Our method is backed by behavioural science and proven to be 7 times more efficient & cheaper than conventional employee trainings.By building sustainable behaviour and consumption… Show more CompAct helps companies reach net-zero by educating their employees via daily microlearning. Our toolkit combines behavioural science and data analyses with a chatbot (AI). With one click you'll have our virtual sustainability coach in your Slack or MS Teams helping your employees form sustainable habits. Our method is backed by behavioural science and proven to be 7 times more efficient & cheaper than conventional employee trainings.By building sustainable behaviour and consumption habits we promote waste reduction, efficient resource use, saving energy, water and reducing CO2 emissions. CompAct helps the company build a responsible brand, comply with ESG, engage all employees and cut down costs.Recognition:Challenger Green and Digital accelerator program Slovakia 2022Rockit Impact Accelerator program in Lithuania 2022UC Berkeley Skydeck Accelerator TOP50, USA 2021New Nordic Leads (8-week long investment readiness program by FIBAN and EstBAN)1st runner-up at Climate Launchpad national finals 20192nd best "Do Good, Do Business" startup, Finland 20191st place at NGAL, international business development program, USA 20191st place at Mektory STARTERtech 2018 + 4 special prizes1st place at Climathon Estonia 2018 + 4 special prizes1st place at Loomehäkk 2018 + 4 special prizesAjujaht TOP30 2018/2019, biggest business idea development program in the Baltics Show less -
Co-Founder, Mentor & TrainerCircular Economy Estonia - Ngo Sep 2018 - PresentEstoniaCircular Economy Estonia is created to connect different stakeholders in the field of circular economy in order to exchange best practices and accelerate the implementation of circular design & business models in Estonia.
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Head Of Startup CentreTaltech University Jan 2019 - Jan 2023TallinnTalTech Innovation & Business Centre brings together entrepreneurship, innovation, and academia. It offers various opportunities for students and scientists to develop their ideas into sustainable business models and prototypes.Responsibilities:• Running development programs and support mechanisms to empower university startups and spin-offs (e.g TalTech DeepEST spin-off program, STARTERtallinn, Future Founders Academy);• Forming and managing local and international… Show more TalTech Innovation & Business Centre brings together entrepreneurship, innovation, and academia. It offers various opportunities for students and scientists to develop their ideas into sustainable business models and prototypes.Responsibilities:• Running development programs and support mechanisms to empower university startups and spin-offs (e.g TalTech DeepEST spin-off program, STARTERtallinn, Future Founders Academy);• Forming and managing local and international partnerships and collaboration projects in the fields of sustainable innovation, entrepreneurship, deeptech, cleantech, circular economy etc (Interreg, Erasmus+, Horizon 2020);• Organizing & facilitating different ecosystem events, design sprints, workshops and hackathons (on the topics of smart city, circular economy, etc);• Start-ups mentoring, hosting and advisory support;Our mission is to grow a strong community of change-makers in order to create positive impact, innovation & sustainable solutions. Show less -
Founder & Ceo3Cular Oct 2017 - Aug 2020EstoniaEco-innovative 3D printing that uses wood waste and circular design to produce new value objects. See more: https://www.facebook.com/3cularResponsibilities: - Business Development - Communication & Partnerships - Marketing & SalesThis idea brought us 3 main prizes at the Garage48 Circular Economy & Eco-innovation hackathon and granted us the spot in Ajujaht TOP30 (the biggest business idea competition in the Baltics). Recognition: • Climate Launchpad… Show more Eco-innovative 3D printing that uses wood waste and circular design to produce new value objects. See more: https://www.facebook.com/3cularResponsibilities: - Business Development - Communication & Partnerships - Marketing & SalesThis idea brought us 3 main prizes at the Garage48 Circular Economy & Eco-innovation hackathon and granted us the spot in Ajujaht TOP30 (the biggest business idea competition in the Baltics). Recognition: • Climate Launchpad Grand Finals 2018 - TOP10 (out of 1500 startups) - winning a direct access to the Climate-KIC accelerator;• 1st runner-up at Climate Launchpad 2018 national finals; • 1st runner-up at Negavatt resource efficiency competition 2018 + a special price;• 1st runner-up at the finals of Mektory Startup Program at Latitude59 + a special prize: 6 months Incubation Program at Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol;• EIT InnoEnergy PowerUp! competition local finals TOP10;• Collective Global Accelerator TOP20 (out of 4600 startups); Show less
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Business Mentor & Team LeadEstonian Social Enterprise Network Nov 2017 - May 2018EstoniaWorking as a mentor for the youth-program Changemakers Academy to help social enterprises increase their impact through effective marketing.Responsibilities: •Lead a group of young changemakers •Organize & facilitate meetings •Communicate with partners •Support, motivate & inspire -
Board Member, Program Coordinator & Team-LeadDomus Dorpatensis May 2015 - Jun 2016Tartu, EstoniaIn Domus Dorpatensis DD Akadeemia I was one of the board members and a team leader, helping to develop the core program, carry out work-shops and events (including their biggest annual event: "Maailmamuutjate kool"). In addition, I produced creative content (articles, interviews) for their leadership platform: Juhtimisportaal (http://juhtimine.ddakadeemia.ee/) Skills & Responsibilities:• Program Development • Team management and coordination• Event management (biggest annual… Show more In Domus Dorpatensis DD Akadeemia I was one of the board members and a team leader, helping to develop the core program, carry out work-shops and events (including their biggest annual event: "Maailmamuutjate kool"). In addition, I produced creative content (articles, interviews) for their leadership platform: Juhtimisportaal (http://juhtimine.ddakadeemia.ee/) Skills & Responsibilities:• Program Development • Team management and coordination• Event management (biggest annual event)• Organizing and facilitating seminars & workshops• Content marketing (articles, interviews in "Juhtimisportaal")• Communication, partner-, and sponsorships• Support with the recruitment of participantsDD Akadeemia is a training program for students to guide them in becoming societal changemakers. Eight-month long program includes 12 training sessions and different assignments in order to teach and develop communication, public speaking, argumentation, team work and management skills. Show less -
Project ManagerDomus Dorpatensis Aug 2013 - Sep 2014Tartu, EstoniaOrganizing team for Health- and Environmental events. Strong communication and teamwork skills developed through event organisation and management. -
Communication SpecialistVilla Margaretha Feb 2012 - May 2014Tartu, EstoniaExcellent communication, multitasking and problem solving skills gained in the field of customer service working with different clients from all over the world.
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Marketing InternScience Centre Ahhaa Foundation Jul 2012 - Sep 2012Tartu, EstoniaCreative problem solving and teamwork skills, generating new ideas for marketing different events and the company itself.
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Kaisa Hansen Education Details
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Estonian University Of Life Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions about Kaisa Hansen
What company does Kaisa Hansen work for?
Kaisa Hansen works for Compact Estonia
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Kaisa Hansen's current role is Founder and CEO.
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Kaisa Hansen attended University Of Tartu, Estonian University Of Life Sciences, The University Of Kiel.
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Kaisa Hansen has skills like Leadership, Presentation Skills, Cleantech, Social Media, Event Planning, Start Ups, Business Development, Market Research, Content Marketing, International Relations, Communication, Mentoring.
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Kaisa Hansen's colleagues are Egle Küngas, Marie Udam.
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