I’ve spent the last decade studying what impact looks like in practice and what are the best organisational models to solve complex social challenges.
From studying Ethics at the Sorbonne (Paris IV) and Social Innovation at the London School of Economics (LSE) to working on impact projects across Europe and Asia, I have learnt that doing good isn’t an idealist trade-off: it’s a competitive advantage. Companies that care about people and the planet outperform in the long run: they attract talent, adapt to a changing context, and keep innovating.
Hi, I’m Julie
and I believe impact is part of (great) business!
From startup founder to expert impact advisor
In 2018, I co-founded ila Generation, a startup creating safer work environments for everyone through interactive training. With ila, I raised investment, launched a tech product in the UK, brought it to the Thai market and navigated the organisation through a changing political and economic context.
In 2020, in light ahead of the development of ila’s app, ALLY, I completed a Design Thinking certification from IDEO.
In 2024, after 6 years of typical startup experience, I founded Lume to support companies in bringing their impact ambitions to life using tools like the Theory of Change, Social Return on Investment (SROI) or Double Materiality.
In 2026, I certified in Economics, Policy and Strategy of Climate Change with the LSE.
I draw from my experience piloting impact projects in France, the UK and India - where I have been working on projects for the last 10 years - to support businesses on the ground with a growing network of international experts.
Giving you the clarity you need to assess and scale your impact
Lume comes from the latin word lumen which means “light” and “clarity”.
After a decade in the impact space, I’ve learned that while good intentions are important, systemic change requires more.
The most impactful social innovations share 3 key elements:
A data-driven strategy
A strong organisational culture
Clear evaluation checkpoints to support iteration from day one
That’s what Lume is about: building practical ESG standards and helping you scale tangible impact.
Experts for every project: meet my collaborators
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Tanaka Mhishi
Impact Evaluation · Facilitation · Team Culture · Partnerships
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Vanessa Brown
Impact Strategy & Evaluation · Entrepreneurship
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Farah Bogani
Impact Evaluation · Monitoring · Team Culture
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Neharika Dembla
Impact Strategy · Team Culture · Entrepreneurship
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Julia Gardies
Impact Strategy · Responsible Agriculture
Bold
I’m here to challenge you and to be ambitious with you.
Combining academic rigour with entrepreneurial know-how, I help unlock your team’s creativity and drive operational excellence.
Human-centric
Success is 90% about people. Great offers come from deep audience insight. I help you align with your stakeholders’ needs, strengths, and motivations.
Grounded
Impact is not about idealism, nor does it happen overnight. It’s built through consistent and realistic steps . It’s careful strategic planning paired with organisational intelligence and evidence-based insights.
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We live by what we preach.
To learn more about our values and working standards, have a look at our Code of Conduct.