Team
Social Entrepreneurship City is an alliance that packs a punch!
An impactful alliance
Why do we need to pack a punch? To strengthen socialpreneurs as catalysts for social and environmental change in Hamburg! The realisation that this is no easy task prompted the creation of the “Hamburg Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship” in mid-2023 with the backing of Ministry of Economics and Innovation. Also on board were Körber-Stiftung, Social Entrepreneurship Network Germany (SEND), Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege Hamburg, Kombüse Verein, Holistic Foundation and Hamburg University. A bright mix of enthusiastic impact leaders, tasked with bringing Hamburg’s social entrepreneurship strategy to life.
First, a quick recap on the historical background: In 2021, the Ministry of Economics and Innovation was tasked by the people of Hamburg with developing a social entrepreneurship strategy for their city. Although social enterprises were already working hard to develop solutions to the challenges of urban society, there was no holistic funding available to maximise their potential for Hamburg. After two years of dedication and a participatory process involving numerous stakeholders, a plan was finally unveiled in early 2023.
The alliance and its branch office are exploring ways of implementing the formulated ideas for a resource-friendly, community-oriented innovation culture in Hamburg. Work began in November 2023 with a full-time team of six. Their common purpose: To channel social innovations and effective partnerships into ensuring that the common good is at the heart of everything we do in Hamburg.
Now well underway …
Also on board:
Corinna Bremer
Co-Director & Consultant
Need advice on any aspect of social entrepreneurship in Hamburg? Corinna should be your first point of contact. She listens, advises and provides referrals where necessary. Corinna, together with Boris, forms the management of the Alliance.
Lena Bruce
Team and Project Assistant
Lena is our organisational expert and supports the team with all upcoming projects and events, as well as with communications and administration.
Johanna Eisenhardt
Community Advisor
What would the Social Entrepreneurship City be without active community management? Johanna has her ear to the ground with the locals.
Lea Gies
Impact Partnerships Advisor
Let’s get social! Lea brings the relevant stakeholders in the Social Entrepreneurship City together and ensures effective collaboration for maximum impact.
Boris Kozlowski
Co-Director
Boris knows the Hamburg social entrepreneurship scene like the back of his hand. As a member of the management team, he is involved in all strategic decision-making.
Vivien Nikolic
Communications Advisor
News, news, news! Vivien keeps all our communications updated – on the website, in the newsletter and on social media.
Board & Founding Memebers
Our five-member board team combines expertise from a wide range of sectors. It advises our office and is responsible for strategic decision-making. Also shown (from left to right): Tom Korn (Holistic Foundation), Sandra Berkling (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege Hamburg e.V.), Arnd Boekhoff (Social Entrepreneurship Netzwerk Deutschland e.V.), Adrienne Stobbe (Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, Ministry of Economics and Innovation) and Prof. Dr. Jana-Michaela Timm (Hamburg University). Our dynamic board has been enthusiastically supported by our other founding members since day one: Carmen Ludwig (Körber Stiftung / Körber Start-Hub) and Thomas Friemel (Kombüse e.V.).
