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INTERVIEW, “From Political Theory to Planting Trees: A Student’s Conversation with Treedom” Imagined interview at Catholic University of Milan radio Interviewer: Lorenzo Abissoni, Master degree student in political sciences, Catholic University of Milan Guests: Federico Garcea (Co-founder, Treedom) and Tommaso Speroni (Co-founder, Treedom) Introduction Hello, my name is Lorenzo Abissoni, this is Catholic university Radio. I am a student in Political Science and love analyzing how ideas studied at the university can translate into tangible social impact. Today, I speak to Federico Garcea and Tommaso Speroni, founders of Treedom: the platform allowing everybody to plant real trees and support farmers all around the world. Federico also studied Political Science before becoming an Ashoka Fellow and social entrepreneur. Tommaso brings a background in web development and worked with Federico in Cameroon, where both witnessed firsthand how deforestation affects local communities. Their mix of political awareness, technical skills and field experience eventually became Treedom. Federico, Tommaso, thanks for being here.

1) Ice-breaker

Interviewer: Federico, you studied Political Science and did an Erasmus abroad before moving into social entrepreneurship. Is that right? Federico (imagined answer): Yes, I studied Political Science, spent time abroad, and those experiences shaped how I think about institutions and communities. (short reaction) Very interesting, so i would say your experience bridged study and practice. Federico: Yes of course. I think that is truly what pushed me forward and gave me the motivation to experiment with something out of my comfort zone, even after finishing my studies.

2) Origins of the idea

Interviewer: You’ve told many times the origin story of Treedom: inspired by FarmVille and Cameroon. From a political-science perspective, what about those experiences told you a civic problem was solvable by a market platform?

7) Political engagement and advocacy

Interviewer: Should Treedom engage in formal policy advocacy, or focus on being a technical partner to municipalities? Federico (imagined): Both. We partner on technical projects but also share evidence to influence urban planning norms, for example, showing temperature and wellbeing data to persuade planners.

8) Advice to students

Interviewer: As a poli-sci student, what concrete steps would you advise someone who wants to move into social entrepreneurship? Tommaso (imagined): Learn to translate analysis into practical experiments. Volunteer, build small projects, and learn basic tech and finance literacy, combine theory with demonstrable impact.

9) A quick future check

Interviewer: In ten years, do you see Treedom as primarily a project operator or a policy influencer? Federico (imagined): Both, operator on the ground and influencer at policy level, because we need systemic change as well as local action.

10) Concluding, personal reflection

Interviewer: Looking back, what personal lesson from political science do you carry most into your leadership? Federico (imagined): The belief that institutions matter, but so do small practices. Change happens where institutions and everyday action meet. Conclusion Federico, Tommaso, thank you for this candid conversation and for showing how academic training can find practical application in socially engaged entrepreneurship. To my fellow students: the path from political science to impact is not linear, but it is achievable with curiosity and concrete action. For more on Treedom’s projects and urban greening initiatives, visit treedom.net.