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René Parker
Aligned Social Partnerships
René Parker shares how social entrepreneurs can find aligned partnerships and use them to scale their business with purpose.
About This Recipe
René Parker breaks down her approach to purpose-led social impact partnerships, sharing the story and method behind RLabs and showing you how to build a meaningful business, choose the right partners, work well with your community, spot real ambassadors, measure what matters, and stay true to your mission.
What You'll Learn
- Learn the inspiration behind RLabs.
- Understand the RLabs methodology.
- Find out where RLabs comes from.
- Find the key to meaningful business.
- Choose investment partners.
- Align with brands.
- Engage with your community.
- Identify brand champions.
- Measure your success.
- Stay true to your mission.
Who Is Our Heavy Chef?
René Parker is the Director at RLabs, a globally recognised movement that began in Cape Town and has since impacted over 20 countries. With a background in technology, education and social innovation, René has dedicated her career to building ecosystems where purpose-driven entrepreneurs can thrive. Through RLabs, she has helped thousands of grassroots founders design businesses that uplift communities and solve real-world problems without needing massive funding or flashy tech. Her work bridges the gap between innovation and inclusion, offering tools that help people start small, stay true to their mission and scale with intention. As a mentor, speaker and ecosystem builder, René champions the power of values-led entrepreneurship in shaping a more inclusive future.
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