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Defining Impact: 53 Exciting Companies solving the World’s Biggest Problems
Talks about Sustainable Development, Tech For Good and Social Entrepreneurship
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Maiko Schaffrath
Venture Scout at Enduring Planet
London Area, United Kingdom
Overview
Maiko Schaffrath is the Founder of Impact Hustlers, a platform supporting impact-driven founders, and currently serves as the CEO. With a Master's degree from UCL and a background in venture scouting, coaching, and entrepreneurship, Maiko has a strong track record in supporting startups and fostering innovation in sectors like ClimateTech and Consumer Internet.
Work Experience
Head of The Greenhouse Accelerator
2025 - Current
The Greenhouse is one of the most established ClimateTech accelerators in the world. We support the growth of early-stage startups and spinouts with equity-free funding, coaching, mentorship & lab space. Learn more & apply: https://undaunted-hq.org/programmes/the-greenhouse/
Faculty, MSc Cleantech Innovation (through my role at Undaunted)
2025
Teaching students at Imperial's MSc Cleantech Innovation as part of my role at Undaunted's Greenhouse Accelerator
Founder
2017
Impact Hustlers is a community of founders solving massive social & environmental problems with profit-driven business models. Learn more and join: www.impacthustlers.com
Reviewer (Advance Programme)
2024
Faculty
2022
Venture Scout (ClimateTech)
2022
Enduring Planet is a fintech lender focused on the New Climate Economy.
Raised $5,000,000.00 from Dangerous Ventures.
Advisory Board Member (VERGE Startup Programme)
2022 - 2023
Customer Development & Product Educator
2018 - 2023
Teaching Staff for UCL MSc Entrepreneurship. - Running workshops on customer development and idea validation - Mentoring & office hours for students - Grading & feedback
Founder Coach
2022 - 2022
Product Consultant
2021 - 2022
Education
Master’s Degree
2016 - 2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2011 - 2014