How Corporate Volunteering Unlocks Leadership and Inclusion with Karlijn L'Ortye | Episode 107
Description
Is there a business case for corporate volunteering?
In episode 107 of Women Disrupting Tech, we explore how giving back can drive real business value.
🎙️ Meet Karlijn L’Ortye, serial entrepreneur, leadership coach, and founder of MO The Movement.
She started her first company at 22 and has spent the last 15+ years coaching executive teams and building purpose-driven ventures.
Now, she’s on a mission to revolutionize employee volunteering using AI and inclusive design.
We talk about:
02:45 Introduction to Karlijn L'Ortye's Journey
06:42 Understanding Bankruptcy and Risk Management
09:44 Reflective Practices in Entrepreneurship
12:49 The Birth of MO the Movement
14:39 The Impact of Corporate Volunteering
17:49 Engaging Gen Z in Corporate Social Responsibility
20:49 Facilitating Effective Volunteering in Companies
23:55 Maturity Model for Corporate Volunteering
26:43 AI in Matching Corporate Volunteers with NGOs
29:38 Leveraging SDGs in Corporate Volunteering
33:41 The Importance of Privacy and Inclusivity in Volunteering
37:52 Matching Skills with Volunteer Opportunities
41:34 The Impact of Volunteering on Empathy and Workplace Culture
47:35 Navigating Corporate Philanthropy in Challenging Times
52:44 The Role of Supervisory Boards in Promoting Inclusion
58:41 Advocating for Women in Leadership
1:02:39 The Future of AI in Inclusive Practices
Karlijn believes corporate volunteering isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic tool that strengthens culture, reduces attrition, and even creates new business opportunities.
▶️ Ready to learn how corporate volunteering unlocks leadership and inclusion? Hit play and get inspired.
đź”— Find more information about the episode, Karlijn and MO the Movement on the blog.