Günes Seyfarth is a driven entrepreneur and changemaker, known for turning ideas into impactful ventures. As a mother of three, she first founded the crèche, kindergarten, and after-school program Karl & Liesl to support her children’s development. She then co-founded Mamikreisel (now Vinted), a popular platform for swapping preloved kids' items, promoting sustainability in everyday life.

With a strong belief in the power of education for personal and societal transformation, Günes launched Next Entrepreneurs, a startup weekend program aimed at encouraging children aged 12 and up to explore entrepreneurship and supported Die Astronautin as a project to bring the first German female astronaut to space as role model project for girls and women.

Her latest ventures, Community Kitchen and Shaere, are ambitious projects tackling food waste and fostering social inclusion. Community Kitchen rescues, processes, and sells 20 tons of surplus food weekly, while Shaere is the largest temporary social use initiative in Germany, offering 15,000 square meters of space that welcomes 45,000 visitors monthly.

Günes’ mission is to inspire others to follow her lead, demonstrating that anyone can make a difference through actionable, community-driven solutions.

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Live abundant - also by rescuing food

In her thought-provoking talk, Günes Seyfarth demonstrates how we can live rich, value-driven lives while taking the bold steps necessary for climate action—proving that sustainable living and personal fulfillment can go hand in hand.