The story behind 

The idea for Stardust Impact didn’t come all at once. It grew slowly, over years of working across film, education, entrepreneurship, public sector work, and social innovation. In each space, I noticed a pattern repeat—dedicated people holding valuable experience and knowledge were not always seen or truly listened to. Also, I observed that many efforts and ideas stayed within certain communities or groups, without connections between them.

 

A turning point came during a project where I was writing about scientists. There was a conversation with an adaptive optics physicist that stayed with me. His fascination with astronomy, stars, and galaxies opened my eyes to the universe in a new way. As he spoke, I wondered why I was the only one hearing this. Many more people should have the possibility to listen to this human experience, dedication and  knowledge. That became my aha moment. I didn’t know how or when, but I knew that one day I would keep doing this and find a way so more people could be heard, more knowledge exchanged, and more meaningful societal change achieved. 

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A few years later, the idea of Stardust Impact was born. Why Stardust? Because it symbolizes our interconnectedness—between people, fields, and communities. 

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I hope my work brings more meaning, more understanding—and more humanness—into this world.

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Marta Kaprale

Stardust Impact Founder