Laura Allen is the Co-Founder at -Gone Adventurin- a b-corp certified social enterprise that provides sustainability strategy, program execution and amplification through storytelling. Gone Adventurin is focused on driving the Circular Economy in Asia, and has projects in Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Timor-Leste. Some clients include Danone, DOLE, Unilever, P&G, InterOil, National Geographic Live, NTU & A*STAR.
Laura is passionate about circular economy, waste management (and changing this to be all about materials), and the future of food. She is also a specialist in Asia’s social and environmental challenges – including water scarcity and waste. She has enabled corporations, family businesses and NGOs in various industries to expand business and impact across Asia. She firmly believes that business and multi-sector collaboration is the key to solving our world’s most pressing challenges.
Laura grew up in a farm in rural Australia, instilling a love for the outdoors, environmental sustainability and adventure. In 2015 she co-founded an award winning community farm in Singapore with 40 over members. She also has a keen interest in mindfulness, mental health and raising awareness about depression. Before Gone Adventurin’, Laura worked throughout APAC for companies, family businesses and international NPO, AIESEC.