Estonian-born Kristjan Raude is an impact entrepreneur and investor with a distinguished history of creating, mentoring, investing in, and scaling successful businesses. 

Kristjan's mission extends beyond profits, focusing on sustainable development and meaningful change. As the CEO and co-founder of 1MTN, he is dedicated to restoring lands and biodiversity in Africa through nature-based solutions powered by next-gen technology. 

His commitment to sustainability and innovation is reflected in his active participation as a speaker at industry events. 

Kristjan's extensive experience includes serving as the President of the Estonian Business Angels Network and enhancing his sustainable finance skills at the University of Cambridge. He has played a pivotal role in raising millions for early-stage start-ups, demonstrating his ability to drive growth and foster innovation. 

In his free time, Kristjan is a nature lover who enjoys sailing, hiking, cycling in the wild, or getting lost in deep forests.

A fun fact about him is that he does a number of push-ups every day that are equal to his age.

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