DUGUT VISION:
“If we want to solve the world’s problems, we must find a way to connect and work together. DuGut introduces a platform that aims to connect, raise awareness to change behavior and take real-life sustainable actions!”
We all want to live well. Why would we not? Wanting to do so is only human, after all. There’s just one problem: Conspicuous consumption, which is often confused with living well and is environmentally unsustainable.
The younger generations believe that they can change the world… SO DO WE!
This once-in-a-generation chance to build a better future will propel the concept of ‘conscious living’ to the top of everyone’s agenda, with Millennials and Gen-Z driving the rally. For Gen-Z, purpose is key. We truly believe that Gen-Z is going to build the foundation for a whole new world economy where future generations will benefit from a better social system supported by the power of commerce. Catalyzing their efforts is the purpose of The DuGut Movement
DUGUT CONTENT STUDIO:
“We believe that the key to success is creating positive and shareable content that creates a dialogue but also provides proof that we have seen these problems with our own eyes, because we were there! ”
“We have seen the impact our real-life actions have had ourselves and documented everything at the source. Additionally, our partner teams on the ground that do these actions record every micro action we take! ”
We have built an extensive, ever growing footage library. We have also done a ton of research and we continue to do that on a daily base. With that content, we are currently producing several formats of videos on Instagram and Tik Tok, including our “FACT Campaign”, a funny approach about problems and solutions and “Tech 4Good”, specially focused on innovative sustainable solutions.
DuGut has got its own in-house content production teams that can develop everything that is necessary in our Gamified Sustainability Journeys. In addition to all our field (camera) equipment, including action cams and drones, we have a full equipped film and post production studio including graphic design, 3-D and game development, a green screen film set, and a sound studio.
Our team is ready to create your campaign! If you are a Brand that want to reach conscious consumers, or you want to create exposure for your cause? Contact us, and let’s make it happen…
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DUGUT COMPANY:
"Consumer spending is the most powerful force in World Change... If even a fraction of that spending can fight climate change, reduce poverty and inequality, the impact is enormous!"
The DuGut Company is a Social Venture that is profitable by design. Our single goal is to inspire the younger generations to demand change and build a new sustainable economy. At the DuGut Company, every business decision has sustainability in mind!
When you want to reach the younger generations, innovation is key. That is why we do everything a little bit differently, so it fits the needs of our target group.
DuGut is led by Stephanus Vermeulen, a global advertising, entertainment and Silicon Valley startup veteran with more than 30 years of experience on 4 continents under the belt. Stephanus worked for several top 5 Global Advertising Agencies in Amsterdam, New York and LA, the mayor U.S. TV Networks, almost every Movie Studio in Hollywood and has been CEO of Election.com in Silicon Valley. Stephanus has been an advisor to the Presidential Rank Review Board of President Obama.
Accompanied by a top-notch advisory board, Stephanus is leading a team of young professionals that are specialized in communication with their peers. With the exception of management, DuGut’s entire team is under 30 years old and up to date with the latest trends in technology and social media. Next to our inhouse team, we are building an army of passionate international volunteers.
Driven by the world's largest Startup conference, Web Summit, Portugal has become the “the Startup Location" of Europe, with all the necessary requirements, including talent from every corner of the world. Therefore, we are located in Porto, Portugal.
We are represented in Silicon Beach California (USA), and Canada, The Netherlands, Spain, France, and Germany, (Europe), Brazil (South America), Kenya (Africa) and Hong Kong, and Philippines (Asia).
FOUNDER
STEPHANUS VERMEULEN
Founder/CEO
"If a fraction of consumer spending could fight climate change, poverty & inequality, the impact is enormous."
Stephanus, Founder/CEO of the DuGut App and the DuGut Foundation, is a Passionate Social Impact Entrepreneur with an outspoken opinion about our future. Stephanus is a Global Advertising and Hollywood Entertainment veteran. (TV/Film/Games)
Specialized in Social Impact and Generational behavior, Stephanus has been an Impact Advisor to the Presidential Review Board and Distinguished Counsel of President Obama and is Business Mentor at Singularity University.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
STEPHANUS VERMEULEN
Chairman, DuGut Investor
JORGE MAGALHAES
Board Executive, Dugut Investor
MARK GROSFELD
Board Executive, Dugut Investor
SR TEAM:
JACOB MAGALHAES
Co-Founder/CBO
Jacob Joined DuGut at the end of 2018, he is a social entrepreneur, with a technical background focusing on Blockchain Technology and its ability to enable social change. Jacob understands the younger generations, and is determined to help them change the world.
EMIEL STAPAERTS
PARTNER/ Sr. VP GLOBAL SALES
Former bussiness Development Director MERKLE Netherlands
JORGE MAGALHAES
Sr. PARTNER/ BUSINESS STRATEGY SUSTAINABILITY
Corporate and Sustainability, CTO Siemens Gamesa, Former CMO Motorola
DARREN CHUCKRY
PARTNER\ BUSINESS STRATEGY
Business and Marketing, Chairman at the Marketing Society Hong Kong, Founder, Managing Partner at HK Initiative.
TEAM:
CARLOS DIAS
Administration
ANDREA VERGEL DE GOUVEIA
Talent
MARIA GABRIELA MAYZ
Music Producer South America and Spain
ADVISORY BOARD:
BRANDS
ERIC KIP
Managing Director Exterion Media NL, Former Marketing Director Coca Cola, Marketing Executive Douwe Egberts, Danone
ADVERTISING & PR
SEAN ANGUS
PR President and Co-Founder At The LauchPad Agency Silicon Beach/LA
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BULENT CANDAN
LOYALTY
Former Brand strategy/Loyalty Leader Cards & Loyalty Solutions at MERKEL
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CARLO VAN PELT
GLOBAL SALES
Online bussiness development, strategy, marketing & communications
FINANCE
CHRIS H. LEEB
ADVISOR
CEO 42Angelitors, Silicon Valley USA
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HANS BLANKENBURCH
ADVISOR
Investment Manager, Mos Vestis Brazil
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THIERRY PEEK
Advisor
Former CFO of MERKLE Netherlands and CFO a.i. Brand Loyalty International
ENTERTAINMENT
CESAR COUTO FERREIRA
ADVISOR
Co-Founder Fábrica do Futuro Brazil, Former Managing Director VICE, Head of Content MTV Portugal
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MICHAEL GESZEL
Strategic Advisor Writer / Editor / Publisher. SoulCraft Media
POLITICS AND GOV.
JIM FREEMAN
ADVISOR
Government and Political Affairs, Owner at Freeman Public Affairs, USA
NGO’s
COREY HARNISH
ADVISOR
Entertainment for Impact, Business Development, Blockchain4Good.
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JIMI JAMES COHEN
ADVISOR
Social Entrepreneur, Rocketfuel for Salespeople, Helping Sales Teams Spend Less Time Prospecting & More Time Closing, All Proceeds Fund Water Projects
JOBS:
We are always looking for new Team Members on all levels. From Executives to Talent, to entry Level and Volunteers.
Checkout where we are currently looking for:
Volunteers (International):
- Social Media Country Managers
- Content Creators Film
- Content Creators Post-Production
- Content Creators Graphic Design
- Vloggers
- Social Media Managers
- Production coordinators
Internships (Porto Portugal):
- Content Creators Film
- Content Creators Post-Production
- Content Creators Graphic Design
- Technology (Web and App Programmers
- Production coordinators
