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Hello, health enthusiasts! We have exciting news to share with you. Our very own CEO, Camila Ferraz, has been selected as one of the finalists for the 2023 Curitibana Entrepreneur Award! This award is an incredible initiative that celebrates female entrepreneurship in Curitiba and the Metropolitan Region. Keep reading to learn more about this award and what it means to us.
What is the Curitibana Entrepreneur Award?
The Curitibana Entrepreneur Award is an initiative by the Curitiba City Hall and Vale do Pinhão. It aims to highlight and support women entrepreneurs who are making a difference in various fields, including health, technology, social impact, and more.
The path to becoming a finalist
The process to become a finalist was challenging but incredibly rewarding. Camila had her data and documents reviewed by an expert panel, participated in a workshop with Erica Marques, an entrepreneurship specialist, to refine our pitch. Afterward, she had just three minutes to present Ahnima to a specialized judging committee. The presentation focused on various aspects including originality, clarity, feasibility, market potential, and innovative initiatives for socio-environmental impact.
Why are we finalists?
One of the factors that really set us apart was our alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are committed to creating a positive impact, not only through the products we offer but also in how we conduct our business.
The principles of Ahnima, which include innovation, social responsibility, and a focus on well-being, were crucial to our selection as finalists. But it doesn't stop there. Our sustainable journey was also a determining factor. We use plastic-free packaging and maintain an unwavering commitment to quality at every stage of the process, from conception to delivering the final product to the consumer.
All-female judging committee
Each category had a judging committee composed of women experts in the field, totaling 25 jurors.
Category Startup: Adriana Karam, President of Grupo Educacional Opet and co-founder of WIM Angels; Gislaine Queiroz, CEO of Única Entrega and finalist in the category in 2021; Vanessa Bridalolle, Coordinator of New Business and Partnerships at Hotmilk; Helena Merck, founder of Get Together; and Adriana Walter, COO and co-founder of hubkn inc.
Entrepreneural Idea Category: Angelica Molteni Paixão, director of MICE Curitiba; Gisele Raulik, partner at Duco Design and PhD in Design and Innovation Policies; Morgana Guzela, CEO of Realize Hun and winner of the category in 2017; Andrea Bigaiski, Operations Director at CWB Summit; Juliana Luz, CEO of Instituto Movimento de Luz and finalist in the category in 2021.
Socio-Environmental Impact Category: Glaucia Marins, Vice-President of Instituto Legado de Empreendedorismo Social; Agatha Rocha, Projects Coordinator at Instituto Legado; Marina Formigheri Sperafico, Director of Human Relations at We.Flow; Sandra Pinho Pinheiro, Innovation Advisor; and Claudia Coser, CEO of Nobis.
Category Microentrepreneur (MEI): Rafaela Bossa, consultant at Sebrae-PR; Cris Lissoni, CEO of Zoli Eventos; Luciana Burko, President of the Women's Chamber at Fecomércio-PR; Lu Ivanike, owner of Piec Pães Artesanais and winner of the category in 2021; Célia Rocha, director of Lapa Vale.
Micro and Small Business Category: Camile Just, CEO of Just Virtual and finalist in the category in 2021; Andréa Montrucchio, consultant at Sebrae-PR; Milena Mancini, CEO of Projetual; Desirre Sbalqueiro, director of Maria Chica Bijuterias; Giuliana Guazzelli, Global Head of Rappi Prime.
What does this mean for us?
Being a finalist for this award is a recognition of the hard work and passion we put into our business every day. It's also an opportunity to connect with other amazing women who are doing fantastic things in Curitiba.
We are thrilled to be finalists and can't wait for the award ceremony on November 20th. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for your continuous support.
