We’re betting on inclusive growth.

The BLD Network is a collaborative alliance committed to creating a positive impact on communities, quality of life, and ways of doing business.

Our mission is accomplished through the provision of strategic, financial and governance support to businesses operating in the realms of sustainability, people, agroecology, culture, and education.

We provide support coupled with valuable expertise derived from our expanding network of partners spanning diverse industries.

We strategically invest in a minority stake in our partners' businesses, aligning our interests and fostering mutual, sustainable long-term growth.

Our Values

Thinks Boldly.

We push boundaries and we want our partners to do the same - to boldly go where no one thinks they can go.

Upholds Integrity.

We do our business with transparency, honesty, and authenticity - an alignment of body, mind, spirit, and heart.

Strengthens Empowerment.

We develop capabilities and strengths to grow our partners in an environment where they learn from us and invest in their own development.

Takes Ownership.

Taking ownership means becoming a leader that accepts responsibility and works with integrity, no matter what position they may hold.

Acts Decisively.

We believe in making informed decisions, but we also know that businesses thrive when decisions are made swiftly, and respectfully.

Has Fun.

We believe this is an essential part of team dynamics - the ability to let loose with one other despite doing serious work.

  • Bastian Riello-Brakensiek

    CO-FOUNDER and DIRECTOR

    Bastian is a management consultant and expert for business digitalization and transformation. He is a manager at the Enterprise Model and Stategy Unit of Capgemini Invent Germany. He has focused his career around organizational agility and process efficiency. He has been involved in defining shared service strategies and transformed organizational and operational structures of his clients. Bastian is passionate about culinary delights and enabling others to take ownership and pride in their work and successes. Bastian is currently based in Germany, and married to human rights lawyer Vicky Riello.

  • Denise Subido-Bower

    CO-FOUNDER and MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Denise is a consultant for social enterprises and non-profit organizations. Her exposure spans more than a decade in microfinance, social entrepreneurship, and financial literacy and covers expertise in knowledge management, business development, resource mobilization, and partnerships. Denise believes in creating shared value in business, and focuses on how to make operations more efficient, while integrating innovation in business models. Lately, she is enjoying being a partner to Steven, new mother to Avery, and a cat mom to Bacon.

  • Fredric Brian Lipio

    CO-FOUNDER and DIRECTOR

    Lippy is an experienced professional coach and organizational development consultant. Through his work, he is able to support organizations and leaders transform their business and themselves. He is a Gallup-Certified Coach and is a credentialed Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation. He enjoys music and spending time with Victa and Rohan.