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Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Next: Nominate a Social EntrepreneurFor over a decade, Causeartist has published the annual Social Entrepreneurs to Watch list. If you know a founder building a real solution, put them on our radar.What is Causeartist Next?Causeartist Next is our annual list of social entrepreneurs building companies that put impact next to profit, not behind it. We cover founders creating practical solutions across climate, food, health, education, financial inclusion, ethical supply chains, and more.Check out the lists from past years:2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025Frequently asked questionsIs nomination required...
2026-01-0102 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Acquired - AnnouncementHey friends,After 10 incredible years of building Causeartist solo, I’m excited to share something personal with you.Last year, some amazing partners who believe deeply in the mission and future of Causeartist reached out. I knew from the initial conversation it was the right fit.The Pay It Forward Company (PIF) has officially acquired Causeartist, and I couldn’t be more energized about what this means for the next decade.What’s changing?Nothing about the core mission or voice will change. I’m still the foun...
2025-07-1502 min
Investing in Impact | Impact InvestingCauseartist Acquired - AnnouncementThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Hey friends,After 10 incredible years of building Causeartist solo, I’m excited to share something personal with you.Last year, some amazing partners who believe deeply in the mission and future of Causeartist reached out. I knew from the initial conversation it was the right fit.The Pay It Forward Company (PIF) has officially acquired Causeartist, an...
2025-07-1502 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesSanchali Pal // Founder & CEO at CommonsIn episode 212 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Sanchali Pal, Founder & CEO at Commons, on helping people make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives. The app focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them make better choices when it comes to shopping.The app provides information on brands that are more sustainable and offers rewards for making sustainable choices. It also allows users to offset their carbon emissions through carbon projects. The goal of Commons is to make sustainable shopping mainstream and to help people make more confident and secure choices...
2024-07-0127 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingHardika Shah // Founder and CEO of Kinara CapitalThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In this episode, I speak with Hardika Shah, Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital, on transforming lives and local economies, by providing access to capital for small business entrepreneurs.Armed with a mission to empower the 70 million small business entrepreneurs in the country, Kinara has embarked on a journey to provide fast and flexible collateral-free business loans. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a dedication...
2024-05-0338 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesHardika Shah // Founder and CEO of Kinara CapitalIn episode 207 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Hardika Shah, Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital, on transforming lives and local economies, by providing access to capital for small business entrepreneurs.Armed with a mission to empower the 70 million small business entrepreneurs in the country, Kinara has embarked on a journey to provide fast and flexible collateral-free business loans. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a dedication to customer service, Kinara Capital revolutionized the lending landscape with its digital processes and doorstep assistance.Over the years, the company has disbursed more than $300 million to...
2024-05-0138 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingWeekly Brief - Investing in ImpactThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Hi everyone, this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to this weeks Investing in Impact Brief. This week showcases some significant capital injections into the fields of climate tech and affordable housing.In our first piece of news, Satgana, a venture capital firm prioritizing climate tech solutions, has completed the final close of its first fund. Falling short of its €30 million target due to ch...
2024-03-2902 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Brief - Sprih, Moove, NVIDIA, Marco, Social Innovation Circle,What’s up everybody, this is Grant at Causeartist. Welcome to the Disruptors for Good Brief, where we dive into the top stories of the day related to impact startups transforming the sustainable and regenerative economy.Turning our attention to climate startups, Sprih has raised a $3 million funding round headed by Leo Capital. The company specializes in carbon emission management and is aiming to expand its global reach. With a revenue target north of 6 million dollars, Sprih's innovative AI models and solutions are set to revolutionize how businesses measure, assess, and decrease their carbon footprint. Mo...
2024-03-2002 min
Investing in Impact | Impact InvestingAnshul Magotra // Co-Founder and Partner of Social Innovation CircleThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------What's up everybody this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to the Investing in Impact podcast, where we interview Impact Investors, General Partners, and Family Offices from around the world.Each week conversations will bring on industry insiders to discuss the latest news, topics, and trends in impact investing.My apologies for the delay on new episodes, but the Investing in Impact...
2024-03-1939 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Brief - U.S. Department of Energy x Google, Regenerative Innovation Portfolio, Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein, Evidencity, Oregon Biochar SolutionsHere are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies.Welcome to Causeartist.Social Entrepreneurs Interviews.Impact Investor Interviews.Impact Startup News.Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and regenerative world.⏺ Weekly Podcasts⏺ Weekly Newsletter⏺ Deep Dive Interviews⏺ Community(coming soon)To learn more, please visit causeartist.com.
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2024-03-1502 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Brief - CarbonCapture Inc, Sugar Fit, Telo Trucks, IBM Sustainability Accelerator, Kuehnle AgroSystemsHere are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies.Welcome to Causeartist.Social Entrepreneurs Interviews.Impact Investor Interviews.Impact Startup News.Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and regenerative world.⏺ Weekly Podcasts⏺ Weekly Newsletter⏺ Deep Dive Interviews⏺ Community(coming soon)To learn more, please visit causeartist.com.
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2024-03-1402 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesInna Braverman // Founder of Eco Wave PowerIn episode 205 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Inna Braverman, the founder of Eco Wave Power, about her journey in the renewable energy industry and the potential of wave power.Nearly 2.4 billion people, about 40% of the global population, live within 100 kilometers of a coast.Inna shares her inspiration for starting Eco Wave Power, which stemmed from her personal experience with the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. She explains the concept of wave power and its advantages over other renewable energy sources. Inna also discusses the challenges of scaling wave power, including regulatory hurdles and...
2024-03-1329 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Brief - March 12, 2024 - Empathy, Serenity Kids, Iron Health, MALK Organics, MDaaSHere are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies.Welcome to Causeartist.Social Entrepreneurs Interviews.Impact Investor Interviews.Impact Startup News.Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and regenerative world.⏺ Weekly Podcasts⏺ Weekly Newsletter⏺ Deep Dive Interviews⏺ Community(coming soon)To learn more, please visit causeartist.com.
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2024-03-1203 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Daily Brief - March 11, 2024Here are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies.Welcome to Causeartist.Social Entrepreneurs Interviews.Impact Investor Interviews.Impact Startup News.Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and regenerative world.⏺ Weekly Podcasts⏺ Weekly Newsletter⏺ Deep Dive Interviews⏺ Community(coming soon)To learn more, please visit causeartist.com.
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2024-03-1103 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Daily Brief - Top 5 Stories - March 8, 2024Here are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies.Welcome to Causeartist.Social Entrepreneurs Interviews.Impact Investor Interviews.Impact Startup News.Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and regenerative world.⏺ Weekly Podcasts⏺ Weekly Newsletter⏺ Deep Dive Interviews⏺ Community(coming soon)To learn more, please visit causeartist.com.
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2024-03-0802 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Daily Brief - Top 5 Stories - March 7 2024Here are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies.Welcome to Causeartist.Social Entrepreneurs Interviews.Impact Investor Interviews.Impact Startup News.Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more sustainable and regenerative world.⏺ Weekly Podcasts⏺ Weekly Newsletter⏺ Deep Dive Interviews⏺ Community(coming soon)To learn more, please visit causeartist.com.
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2024-03-0702 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist Daily Brief - Top 5 Stories - March 5 2024Going forward, I am going to do my best to deliver briefs three times a week on the Top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies. Below are the sources from each of the stories mentioned in this episode.StormFisher HydrogenZiplines EducationZusa becomes a B-CorpGap and Ambercycle30 Nonprofit Leaders Who Will Impact the World in 2024Thanks, please share and subscribe.
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2024-03-0502 min
The Charity Charge Show - Nonprofit PodcastEP 100 Grant Trahant | Founder of Causeartist and ReFiJobsIn Episode 100 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks to Grant Trahant, Founder of Causeartist and RefiJobs. His mission is to show that everyone — from shoppers and professionals to entrepreneurs and investors — can change the world by making decisions that benefit the people and places around them.
Interested in listening to the full episode and hearing more from other nonprofits? Check out more episodes here.
Stephen and Grant Trahant talk about what it takes to build a business or nonprofit from the ground up, reflect on what Stephen's learned from 100 conversations, and the unifying power of l...
2022-10-1237 min
Changemaker RehabAshley Kitchens // Founder of Plant Centered NutritionFollow Heather on Instagram.Heather's personal website.Learn about Causeartist here.Check out more Causeartist podcasts here.In episode 1 of the Changemaker Rehab podcast, Heather McDougall speaks with Ashley Kitchens, Founder of Plant Centered Nutrition.Ashley Kitchens grew up on an Angus cattle farm in small-town Indiana. As you might guess, meat and dairy were a big part of daily life. Unfortunately, so were GI issues like chronic constipation. For years, she was told to manage her issues with medication instead of considering the food she was putting...
2022-06-0735 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesNew Causeartist Podcast // Introduction to Heather McDougall // Host of Changemaker RehabIn this short episode I sit down with Heather McDougall to talk about her journey and the new Causeartist Podcast - Changemaker Rehab.You can subscribe and listen to Heather and Changemaker Rehab on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and wherever you listen to your shows.Heather is an honors law school grad and social entrepreneur, a yogini, and a global citizen.She is the Co-founder of Bogobrush and has spoken about sustainability and innovation for groups including TEDx, Yellow Conference, MN Business Ventures, Abu Dhabi's GEM Academy and others.Learn how Heather...
2022-04-0815 min
Changemaker RehabIntroduction to Heather McDougall // Host of Changemaker RehabFollow Heather on Instagram.Heather's personal website.Learn about Causeartist here.Check out more Causeartist podcasts here.In this short episode Grant, founder of Causeartist sits down with me, Heather McDougall to talk about my journey and the new podcast.I believe in a vibrant world that's made better when we are curious, connected, and learning together. I'm an honors law school grad and I live my world belief as social entrepreneur, a yogini, and a global citizen. I've spoken about sustainability and innovation for groups including TEDx...
2022-04-0416 min
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?How to Build a Business with Passion | Grant Trahant, CauseartistMy guest this week is Grant Trahant. He is the founder of Causeartist, a global community of conscious consumers, social entrepreneurs, business leaders, and the individuals who support them, who believe social enterprise can positively impact the world. Causeartist's founder, Grant Trahant, grew up in New Orleans, where he was introduced to social issues at an early age. He became fascinated by the idea that businesses could solve societal challenges — skipping over the need for political intervention. He began seeking out social entrepreneurs to learn more about what they were doing and how he could be...
2021-11-1049 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingClassic Episode | Elizabeth Yin // Co-founder of The Hustle FundThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In this classic episode of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Elizabeth Yin, Co-founder of The Hustle Fund on changing the landscape of traditional venture capital and opening up access to aspiring founders.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!Elizabeth Yin is a co-founder and General Partner at Hustle Fund, a...
2021-07-3139 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingJacqueline van den Ende // Co-founder of Carbon EquityThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review the show. It's a huge help. Thanks!In episode 28 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Jacqueline van den Ende, Co-founder of Carbon Equity, on enabling access to alternative investments such as Climate Venture Capital, Climate Private Equity, and other asset classes.Jacqueline is an entrepreneur and investor passionate about...
2021-07-1434 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingZécca J. Lehn // General Partner at Responsibly VenturesThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review the show. It's a huge help. Thanks!In episode 26 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Zécca J. Lehn, General Partner at Responsibly Ventures, on using multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to invest in impact startups.Zécca Lehn is the General Partner of Responsibly Ventures, based in Ca...
2021-06-2444 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingCatherine Griffin // Founder of ImpactableXThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review the show. It's a huge help. Thanks!In episode 25 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Catherine Griffin, founder of ImpactableX, on using data to power meaningful impact at scale."If we're really going to address our biggest global problems, we're going to need our most powerful technologies delivered via...
2021-06-1729 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingBig Announcement: The Causeartist Relaunch | Expanded Team | More ContentThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In this bonus episode I chat with James Duft and Jessica Kellner about our new partnership, the new elements of Causeartist that will be rolling out, and the future of the Causeartist platform.James Duft: With 15 years of experience in the world of national event and magazine media, James is a whiz at networking, partnership development, and operations and logistics. Among his greatest...
2021-06-0734 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesBig Announcement: The Causeartist Relaunch | Expanded Team | More Content | GiveawaysIn this bonus episode I chat with James Duft and Jessica Kellner about our new partnership, the new elements of Causeartist that will be rolling out, and the future of the Causeartist platform.James Duft: With 15 years of experience in the world of national event and magazine media, James is a whiz at networking, partnership development, and operations and logistics. Among his greatest hits: creating the multimillion-dollar event series, Mother Earth News Fairs; partnering with UC Berkeley to host a beneficial business gala with speakers including Deval Patrick, former governor of Massachusetts, and Jostein Solheim, CEO of...
2021-06-0734 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesJake Orak // Founder of EthnotekIn episode 95 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Jake Orak, founder of Ethnotek on his decade long journey in social entrepreneurship and creating jobs across multiple continents.Ethnotek's mission is to keep culture alive by creating high-quality laptop and travel bags that feature ethically sourced handmade textiles. Your purchase sustains employment for the art of hand printing, weaving, and embroidery with partnering artisan villages in Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Ethnotek is so much more than just a bag! It's a celebration of culture, it's a community, it's a global movement! ...
2021-03-2239 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingKyle Lukianuk // President of Good ReturnsThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 17 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Kyle Lukianuk, President of Good Returns, on philanthropic capital, CDFIs, public and private partnerships, and the future of impact investing.Coming Soon: ImpactInvestor - Discover Impact Investors from around the world. Subscribe hereKyle...
2021-03-1839 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesLecrae // Multiple Grammy Award Winning Artist and NYT Best-Selling AuthorIn episode 94 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Lecrae, the multiple grammy award winning artist and New York Times best-selling author on using music, writing, activism, and venture capital to inspire local communities.The multiple Grammy award winner a New York Times best-selling author Lecrae has evolved from primarily being an artist into an entrepreneur, speaker, activist, thought leader, and philanthropist. Lecrae now influences millions with his socially conscious message and transcendent sound positioning himself as a catalyst for restoration in faith, music, and pop culture.In 2013, he became the first hip...
2021-03-1524 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesNick Martin // Founder of TechChangeIn episode 92 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Nick Martin, founder of TechChange on being a tech social entrepreneur and the future of online education.Nick Martin is the founder and CEO of TechChange, where he oversees all strategy and programming. Nick is an educator, technologist, and social entrepreneur. He is a PopTech Social Innovation Fellow (2013), an Ariane de Rothschild Fellow (2014), and an International Youth Foundation Global Fellow (2009). Nick was also the runner-up for the Society for International Development’s Rice Award (2014). He is an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University and Georgetown Un...
2021-03-0241 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesRyan Shearman // Co-Founder of Aether DiamondsIn episode 91 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Ryan Shearman, co-founder of Aether Diamonds on capturing harmful CO2 from the atmosphere to create the world's first carbon-negative diamonds, alchemized from air.Ryan Shearman is a serial entrepreneur who has spent the past decade innovating across a range of consumer and B2B verticals. In addition to his role as an operator, he advises and invests in high growth tech startups. He has made it his life's work to combat global climate change through the development and commercialization of environmentally advantaged manufacturing technologies.
2021-02-2139 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesJohnny Crowder // Founder of Cope NotesIn episode 90 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Johnny Crowder, founder of Cope Notes on how using science, psychology, and text messaging can scale mental wellbeing to millions around the world.As a suicide/abuse survivor, Johnny Crowder spent his formative years searching for resources to help him cope with his mental health conditions, ranging from OCD and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia. His firsthand experience with mental illness, university-level education in psychology, and contagious positivity combine to fashion a spirit of advocacy and compassion unlike any other.Through both music and motivational s...
2021-02-1447 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesHugues Didier // Co-founder of PANAFRICAIn episode 84 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Hugues Didier, Co-founder of PANAFRICA, on quitting his job to start an impact sneaker company that invites transparency, creates educational opportunities, and invests in job training across Africa.A littele over five years ago Hugues and his co-founder Vulfran de Richoufftz decided to quit their jobs and promising careers to start something that that was both creative and impactful to society. They chose to start PANAFRICA, a company dedicated to making sneakers differently, by respecting those who make them and by taking into account social, economic...
2020-11-2338 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesBridget Hilton // Founder of LSTN HeadphonesIn episode 83 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Bridget Hilton, Founder of LSTN Headphones, on the power of giving the gift of hearing to 35,000 people around the world, all while competing against Beats and Bose in a sector ruled by giants.Bridget and her co-founder, Joe Huff, started LSTN in 2012, after seeing someone hear her own voice for the first time, the two decided to focus their efforts on creating change through the power of sound & music.For every pair of headphones sold, LSTN helps restore hearing to a person in need...
2020-11-1647 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesMatine Khalighi // Founder of EEqualIn episode 82 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Matine Khalighi, Founder of EEqual, on developing impactful programs that create opportunity for students fighting homelessness and extreme poverty in America.Matine is a member of the graduating class of 2020 at Smoky Hill High School. In addition to academics, Matine is passionate about helping those who are less fortunate. Inspired by his project in his “Building a Better Community Class” in eighth grade, Matine was motivated to do something more to help those in need. In 2016, he co-founded the nonprofit Helping the Homeless Colorado, a 501(c)(3) yout...
2020-11-0941 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesDustin Young // Co-founder of Our OwnIn episode 81 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Dustin Young, Co-founder of Our Own, on building and strengthen communities through life-changing experiences.Dustin is a Mentor, Physical and Mental Health Advocate, and the Founder of Our Own. After graduating with a degree in Psychology and Sociology, Dustin went on to work for various nonprofit organizations that focused on behavioral prevention with inner city youth. His firsthand experience has given him deep knowledge and understanding of issues in providing optimal health that helps individuals achieve greatness. Such awareness equips Dustin to offer unprecedented and exceedingly...
2020-11-0244 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingDr. Lydiah Kemunto Bosire // Founder & CEO of 8B Education InvestmentsThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In this bonus episode of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Dr. Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, Founder & CEO of 8B Education Investments, on using Income Shared Agreements to create greater access for African students to attend global universities.Coming Soon: ImpactInvestor - Discover Impact Investors from...
2020-10-2942 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesDr. Lydiah Kemunto Bosire // Founder and CEO of 8B Education InvestmentsIn episode 80 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Dr. Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, Founder & CEO of 8B Education Investments, on using Income Shared Agreements to create affordable financing solutions for African students in global universities.Dr. Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, a native Kenyan, holds a D. Phil in Politics from the University of Oxford, which she struggled to finance. In the years since, she has watched colleagues, friends, and family from the African continent turn down or forfeit opportunities to study at global universities because they could not secure sufficient financing.She has seen...
2020-10-2842 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesBrett Hagler // CEO and Co-founder of New StoryIn episode 79 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Brett Hagler, Co-founder and CEO of New Story, on ending global homelessness and using a startup mentality to create one of the most innovative nonprofits in the world.Brett is a cancer survivor, author, speaker, and 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur. In 2017, 2019, and 2020, New Story was named by Fast Company as one of the “Most Innovative Companies In The World.” Brett is a Y-Combinator alum and, in 2018, was named one of the Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs.An estimated 3 billion people will be living with...
2020-10-2634 min
Impact IndiaHow To Tackle Climate Change With Anjana Aravind“It takes a collective mindset to fix it.” - Anjana Aravind We all feel the weight of climate change from time to time (or daily!) as we try to take in the size of the problem and how to solve it. Now imagine being in it, everyday, as a climate researcher and seeing first hand what’s really going on with our planet.In this episode, Anjana Aravind joins the Curated Consciously podcast to break down the misconceptions about climate change, and how our systems, consumer choices, and the media p...
2020-10-2341 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesAlex Amouyel // Executive Director of MIT SolveIn episode 78 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Alex Amouyel, Executive Director of MIT Solve, on creating a social impact innovation marketplace to solve world challenges.Alex Amouyel is the Executive Director of Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Solve is a community of cross-sector leaders devoted to identifying and supporting solutions to actionable challenges through open innovation. Previously, Alex was the Director of Program for the Clinton Global Initiative, where she curated the content for the Annual Meeting. She also worked for Save the Children International in London and across...
2020-10-2140 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesMark McTavish // CEO & Co-Founder of Pulp CultureIn episode 76 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Mark McTavish, CEO & Co-Founder of Pulp Culture on changing our relationship with alcohol and creating the world's healthiest adult beverage.Beverage Industry Veteran Mark McTavish (CEO & Co-Founder) and Plant-Based Performance Mogul Brendan Brazier (Co-Founder) combined their areas of expertise to create the healthiest alcohol on the planet.These two fitness-minded foodies turned social entrepreneurs, set out to create an alcoholic beverage that uses 100% raw, fresh juice that naturally ferments over three months (thank you, mother nature). Called “wild fermentation,” the result is a zero-additive, zero...
2020-10-1538 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingElizabeth Yin // Co-founder of The Hustle FundThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 12 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Elizabeth Yin, Co-founder of The Hustle Fund on changing the landscape of traditional venture capital and opening up access to aspiring founders.Coming Soon: ImpactInvestor - Discover Impact Investors from around the world. Subscribe here
2020-10-1339 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesJoseph MacLean // Founder of 50 Million MealsIn episode 75 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Joseph MacLean on his life in social enterprise, finding the best pepper ever, and his journey to donate 50 million meals.Joseph is a social entrepreneur based in North Vancouver, British Columbia and lives half the year in Phnom Voar, Cambodia, in the heart of the Kampot Pepper growing region. He is building a community-based, Fair Trade distribution system for Kampot Pepper, the best pepper in the world. Using a custom B2C/B2B platform charities, non-profits and worthwhile causes can register for free and open...
2020-10-1236 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesWilián Iralzabal // Founder of Zabal MediaIn episode 4 of the Tools for Scale podcast, I speak with Wilián Iralzabal, founder of Zabal Media on immigrating from Cuba at 8 years old, lessons from door to door sales at 14, working for Google, mastering tech tools, and becoming a founder of his own tech company."Having the ability to make a difference by building products that help people live a better life is magic."Wilian Iralzabal is a Cuban product designer, Webflow expert. Adalo expert, and a lover of learning. Growing up in Cuba, he was fascinated by magicians and how they are a...
2020-10-1042 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingJustin Kulla // Partner of Impact Investing and ESG // TZP GroupThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 11 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Justin Kulla, Partner at TZP Group on the future of Impact Investing and ESG in the global economy.Justin Kulla joined TZP Group as a Partner of Impact Investing and ESG in May 2020. Mr. Kulla began...
2020-10-0942 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCullen Schwarz // Founder of DoneGoodIn episode 74 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Cullen Schwarz, Co-founder of DoneGood, on building the Amazon for social impact brands and launching an ethical Prime Day alternative. In 2015, Cullen decided to change his career path because of his belief that we all have incredible power. As consumers, whatever we demand, the market supplies. When we demand products made with systems that empower workers and protect the environment, we get more of those--and less products made with systems that exploit people and the planet.DoneGood was created with a simple mission: to ma...
2020-09-2858 minInvesting in Impact | Impact Investing(Raising) Disrupting the $500 Billion Beauty Industry Through Clean CosmeticsThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 11 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Tiila Abbitt, Founder of Āether Beauty on disrupting the $500 billion beauty industry through actual clean cosmetics and sustainable packaging.Coming Soon: ImpactInvestor - Discover Impact Investors from around the world. Subscribe hereFounded in 2018 b...
2020-09-2749 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesTiila Abbitt // Founder of Āether BeautyIn episode 73 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Tiila Abbitt, Founder of Āether Beauty on disrupting the $500 billion beauty industry through actual clean cosmetics and sustainable packaging.Founded in 2018 by Tiila Abbitt, a passionate, highly creative product development professional with 11+ years' experience - including the international prestige beauty industry. Tiila has a BFA in sculpture and an MFA in fashion design. She worked in the fashion industry for over 5 years before transitioning to beauty. She is highly passionate for the sustainable beauty product realm. Tiila spent 7 years at Sephora in charge of product development f...
2020-09-2549 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingMelinda Moore // General Partner at Moore VenturesThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 10 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Melinda Moore, General Partner at Moore Ventures on investing in the green economy and literally writing the book on raising money through crowdfunding.Coming Soon: ImpactInvestor - Discover Impact Investors from around the world. Subscribe here
2020-09-1631 minInvesting in Impact | Impact Investing(Raising)Meet the Founder Creating Edible Cutlery to Help Alleviate WasteThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In this bonus episode, I speak with Dinesh Tadpalli, Founder of incrEDIBLE, on creating the first company to mass-produce edible cutlery and help alleviate waste from 100 million plastic utensils used every day in America. Dinesh is an Impact based entrepreneur, hiker, engineer and angel investor. Crazy enough to sell...
2020-09-1632 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesDr. Angela Jackson // Partner at New Profit VenturesIn episode 72 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Dr. Angela Jackson on leading New Profit’s $15M Future of Work global fund to invest in entrepreneurs and companies developing innovative technical solutions to upskill low-income and entry-level workers at scale. Dr. Angela Jackson leads New Profit’s Future of Work Initiative, which seeks to close the career-readiness gap for Americans from low-income backgrounds. Angela’s career started in the private sector leading business development for organizations like Viacom and Nokia. While working internationally, she began to wonder: if multinational companies can deliver their products consis...
2020-09-1132 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesDinesh Tadepalli // Founder of incrEDIBLEIn episode 71 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Dinesh Tadpalli, Founder of incrEDIBLE, on creating the first company to mass-produce edible cutlery and help alleviate waste from 100 million plastic utensils used every day in America.Dinesh is an Impact based entrepreneur, hiker, engineer and angel investor. Crazy enough to sell my home for the sake of the planet and startup. He is the founder of incrEDIBLE, edible spoons, and sustainable cutlery. Plastic cutlery takes 1000 years to decompose - compostable products take equally as long if thrown in the trash. This makes Edible Spoons...
2020-09-0932 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesTom O’Keefe // Creator of BostonTweet & Founder of Stride for StrideIn episode 70 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Tom O’Keefe on using Twitter as a force of good and how sponsoring race bibs for immigrant and low-income runners have a tremendous impact on lives.Tom O’Keefe is the founder of Stride for Stride, a running organization that buys race bibs for immigrant, BIPOC and low-income runners. In Boston Tom is widely known as Bostontweet - a popular social media account he started back in 2008 to create awareness for local business during the recession. In 2015 Tom founded Flutter - a c...
2020-08-3144 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesShireen Jaffer // Co-founder & CEO of EdvoIn episode 69 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Shireen Jaffer CEO of Edvo and Forbes 30 under 30 recipient about building innovative educational tools to empower life long learning for billions around the world.Shireen Jaffer is a second-time founder, Forbes 30 under 30, and CEO of Edvo, a venture-backed startup in Los Angeles that empowers people with the tools to think better and live better. Shireen has helped over 50,000 people in their careers over the last 10 years, from recent grads to executives, and is passionate about helping people build meaningful lives. She has also worked with...
2020-08-2553 minImpact IndiaChampioning Zero Waste During a Pandemic with Kriti Tula of DoodlageIn episode 30 of the Impact India podcast, I welcome back Kriti Tula, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Doodlage. Doodlage is a fashion brand based in New Delhi working with post-production and post-consumer textile waste to curate womens, mens, and accessory collections. During the pandemic, Doodlage has been working to partner with homegrown brands aligned with their upcycling and zero waste values. Their most recent collection Indigo Chronicles was curated with Iro Iro, a zero waste B2B textile brand based in Jaipur. Together, these two leading conscious fashion brands have come to...
2020-08-2429 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesChristian Shearer // CEO of Regen NetworkIn episode 68 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Christian Shearer, CEO and Co-founder of Regen Network, on reversing climate change through a software platform that incentivized carbon removal.Christian Shearer is CEO and co-founder of Regen Network, an ecological agreements platform working to acceleration the adoption of Regenerative Agriculture. Christian has been working in ecological agriculture for the past 15 years, with much of that time spent working with farmers in Southeast Asia. As a co-founder of Terra Genesis International, he spent five years working with leading natural products brands, helping them understand how to...
2020-08-1845 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesChris Brown // Founder of Venture LegalIn episode 67 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Chris Brown, founder of Venture Legal on disrupting the traditional law firm structure and creating a modern law firm that focuses on helping freelancers, startups, and small businesses.Chris made my entrepreneurial jump in 2013 when he resigned from a mid-size Kansas City law firm and became a full-time entrepreneur. Today he spends his time representing Kansas City startups, freelancers, and small businesses through Venture Legal and building Contract Canvas, a digital-contract platform for creative professionals.Most entrepreneurs and freelancers complain that law firms are...
2020-08-1343 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesBrad Feld // Co-founder of Techstars and The Foundry GroupIn episode 66 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Brad Feld, Co-founder of Techstars and the Foundry Group, on turning his entrepreneurial and venture capital journey into global startup communities dedicated to solving complex challenges. Brad Feld is co-founder of the Foundry Group, and has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Brad previously co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and Techstars, and prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Feld was an early investor in Harmonix, Zynga, MakerBot, and Fitbit.A writer and speaker on venture capital investing and entrepreneurship, Brad has written a...
2020-08-1043 minImpact IndiaBuilding a Sustainable Travel Industry Post-Pandemic with Sustainable Travel NetworkIn episode 29, I sit down with fellow co-founder of Sustainable Travel Network, Kelsey White.Sustainable Travel Network is a community of sustainable travel leaders breaking the silos of the industry and fostering collaboration across the sector.The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on India have been devastating, especially as we have watched our beloved tourism industry crumble before us.However, as travel begins to open up in India and around the world, this is our opportunity as leaders in travel to create the new normal an...
2020-08-0532 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingErik Wallsten // Co-founder and Managing Partner of Adobe CapitalThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 6 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Erik Wallsten, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Adobe Capital on investing in Mexico and Latin America through social and environmental companies.Coming Soon: ImpactInvestor - Discover Impact Investors from around the world. Subscribe here...
2020-08-0540 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesGarik Himebaugh // Founder of Eco-StylistIn episode 65 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Garik Himebaugh, founder of Eco-Stylist on going from peace worker, to MBA student, to discovering social entrepreneurship and creating a sustainable fashion marketplace for men.Eco-Stylist is an online marketplace for eco-conscious and ethically made men’s clothing. Founded to answer one simple question: “can sustainable be dapper?” — Eco-Stylist finds you clothes that look as good as the values they represent.Who wants to wear clothes made with child labor and toxic chemicals? Not you. Not us. From organic cotton oxfords to zero waste hats and...
2020-08-0438 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesDi-Ann Eisnor // CEO at byCore and Co-Founder of Neighborhood Start FundIn episode 64 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Di-Ann Eisnor, CEO of byCore and Co-Founder of Neighborhood Start Fund on selling Waze to Google for $1 billion and bringing the best of Silicon Valley to underserved communities in America. We also speak about her short time at WeWork on building connected cities and lessons learned about toxic company cultures.Di-Ann Eisnor is an entrepreneur and executive who is currently Co-Founder and CEO of Core, a venture-backed construction labor marketplace. Previously, she worked at Waze and later Google for ten years, where she started the US...
2020-07-2941 minImpact IndiaFashion That Connects People and The Planet with WeAreLabelessIn episode 28 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with Pallavi Yadav and Mehak Tariq Beigh of WeAreLabeless, an eco-conscious brand aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals led by the United Nations. Working closely with craftspeople across India, with a focus on employing women, their goal is to help achieve SDG 5: Gender Equality, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production. Pallavi has always been passionate about incorporating sustainability into the fashion industry. She has worked with organizations such as Upasana in Auroville, Doodlage in New Delhi, and also participated in the The Copenhagen Fashion Summit in 2018 a...
2020-07-2839 minImpact IndiaReviving Kutch Handicrafts with Nidhi Lodha of JuneIn episode 27 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with Nidhi Lodha of June, a homegrown brand reviving the crafts of Gujarat by making wearable art.Nidhi is a copywriter by profession with a passion for working with textiles and colors. After her short stint in advertising in Mumbai, she returned home to Gujarat to specialize in working with Kutch handwork. This led to the launch of June.June is led by a team of female artisans reviving Kutch handicrafts, native to Gujarat. The team uses vintage and contemporary...
2020-07-2134 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingJoshua Haynes // Managing Partner at Masawa FundThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 5 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Joshua Haynes, Managing Partner at Masawa Fund on working in 35 countries, speaking 7 languages, and using natural medicine, technology, and workplace wellness to help billions of people live impactful lives in the global economy.Joshua's story and...
2020-07-2039 minImpact IndiaDecolonizing Design and Innovating Textiles with Shradha Kochhar of LOTA IndiaIn episode 26 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with Shradha Kochhar, a knitwear designer, textile artist, and the co-founder of LOTA India.Shradha’s work combines sustainability and craftsmanship, and although based in New Delhi, is being recognized globally for her talent. Her latest works were seen at London Fashion Week 2019, which featured her knitted ‘khadi’ fabric, using Kala cotton, and knitted sweaters for the ASHISH AW19 collection.LOTA India is an exploration into the intersection of sustainability, fashion, and visual identity, creating a parallel economy to the mainst...
2020-07-1639 minInvesting in Impact | Impact InvestingAlexander Holt // Founding Partner at Limitless VenturesThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 4 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alexander Holt, Founding Partner at Limitless Ventures, on his journey through addiction and how private and philanthropic capital can be a catalyst in prevention and recovery for millions dealing with mental health issues.Limitless Venture’s Fo...
2020-07-1434 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesJoe Demin and Rachel Connors // Founders of Yellow Leaf HammocksIn episode 62 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Joe Demin and Rachel Connor, Co-Founders of Yellow Leaf Hammocks on their social enterprise journey from selling hammocks out of a van to getting a $1 million investment on Shark Tank.This is a fantastic conversation with two founders who bootstrapped their social enterprise for years, created design innovations, and created sustainable impact.Years of hard work and dedication led to a $1 million investment from the founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky.Founded by husband and wife Joe Demin and Rachel Connors, Yellow...
2020-07-1457 minImpact IndiaHow to be a Sustainable Traveller with Kush Sharma of Rural OdysseyIn episode 25 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with Kush Sharma of Rural Odyssey. This incredible social enterprise promotes sustainable tourism as an additional livelihood opportunity for rural communities, by building community-owned and community-lead tourism models.Kush is a naturalist at heart with a passion for promoting and preserving the Indigenous cultures of India using sustainable tourism as his platform. Kush is a firm believer of learning from native wisdom and nature, and works actively with young children as an Outdoor Educator.Rural Odyssey handpicks culturally rich villages...
2020-07-0833 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesDavid Simnick // CEO and Co-Founder of Soapbox SoapIn episode 61 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with David Simnick, CEO and Co-Founder of Soapbox Soaps on the decade long journey to donate 10 million hygiene products to those in need and the power of conscious consumers and impact brands.Dave Simnick is the CEO and co-founder of SoapBox Soaps, a company whose mission is empower customers with the ability to change the world through everyday, quality purchases. SoapBox products are currently shelved in tens of thousands of stores across the United States and beyond.As an Eagle Scout, Dave’s dream was to...
2020-07-0750 minImpact IndiaTackling Gender-Based Violence Through Economic Women’s Empowerment with Jitna Bhagani of Shakti.ismIn episode 24 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with Jitna Bhagani, founder of Shakti.ism and she will survive.Shakti.ism is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers and employs disadvantaged women in India. She will survive is a global gender-equality advocacy project that provides resources to women around the world facing gender-based violence.Jitna is a survivor of sexual violence. Her lived experiences and knowledge of eradicating gender-based violence has led her down a unique journey in navigating her trauma, and healing herself by building platforms that...
2020-07-0151 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesDaniel Lloyd // Founder of Minority MillennialsIn episode 60 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Daniel Lloyd, Founder and President of Minority Millennials, an innovative organization that works to represent Minorities & Millennials in policies that impact America's future.The vision of the organization is to help ensure that the minority millennial and future generations of America are provided the proper human capital investment needed-to move towards a more economically, culturally, and socially sustainable future.The organization was founded in 2017 by Daniel Lloyd & Andrew Ayodeji as a tool to bridge the gap between policy & culture on Long Island, NY. With...
2020-06-2947 minImpact IndiaThe Initiative Connects Craftspeople and Consumers Through Handcrafted ProductsIn episode 23 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with Arushi Aggarwal of The Initiative, a social enterprise providing sustainable livelihoods to low-income craftspeople through a nationwide platform selling their handcrafted products.Arushi Aggarwal is a designer for social good, connecting the stories of handmade products and their makers with consumers. Combining handicraft processes and design, with a focus on the consumer experience, Arushi is creating social impact and consumer value through The Initiative. In this episode, Arushi and I dive into:
The customer experience of product development and services, from c...
2020-06-2339 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesRebecca van Bergen // Founder of NestIn episode 59 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Rebecca van Bergen, Founder and Executive Director of Nest, a nonprofit building a new handworker economy to advance global workforce inclusivity, women’s wellbeing beyond factories, and cultural preservation.She graduated with her Masters Degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2006, the same year that Muhammad Yunus won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in microfinance.Following her passion to turn craft, the 2nd largest employer of women globally, into a means to correct the gender and income im...
2020-06-1746 minImpact IndiaFrom City Life to Organic Farm Life with Anya GuptaIn episode 22 of the Impact India podcast, I chat with Anya Gupta, a sustainable and conscious lifestyle advocate who shifted her city life to live on her family farm to study and create micro ecosystems. Anya’s homegrown venture Aura Life is a quest to bring concepts of low waste and sustainable living to her home city of Chandigarh. In her spare time, she uses her voice on social media to share tips on conscious consumption, with a focus on fashion and lifestyle.In this episode, Anya and I div...
2020-06-1641 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesRobert Luo // Founder of Mi TerroIn episode 57 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Robert Luo, founder of Mi Terro, on his biotech company that created protein fiber from milk waste that could revolutionize two of the largest industries in the world.Robert Luo first came face to face with the gargantuan issue of dairy waste during a visit to his uncle’s dairy farm in China where he discovered buckets and buckets of spoilt milk.He thus founded Mi Terro, a biotechnology company that reengineers leftover milk into sustainable fibers that can replace plastic in the fashion, me...
2020-06-0333 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesLouisa Ziane // Co-founder of Toast AleIn episode 56 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Louisa Ziane, Co-founder of Toast Ale on creating beer from food waste and building sustainable collaborations with breweries around the world.With its signature beer made from surplus bread, Toast Ale is at the forefront of the fight against food waste, and the movement to make the food industry more sustainable. “Food production is responsible for 80% of deforestation, 70% of freshwater use, 30% of greenhouse gas emissions and is the largest contributor to soil erosion and biodiversity loss. Yet one-third of food goes to waste. We’re he...
2020-06-0142 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesPeter Bruce-Clark // Partner at Social Impact CapitalIn episode 1 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Peter Bruce-Clark, Partner at Social Impact Capital on funding ambitious entrepreneurs building world changing companies.Introducing the Investing in Impact podcast. Please subscribe here.Peter is Partner at Social Impact Capital. Peter was Head of Business Development at RCI, a investment technology and alternative lending platform backed by 8VC and Soros Fund Management. Prior to that, Peter created both an early-stage AI venture capital firm focused on investing in companies using machine learning in high-impact areas of application, as well as a specialist strategy...
2020-05-2837 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesLauren Paul and Molly Thompson // Founders of Kind CampaignIn episode 55 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson, founders of the Kind Campaign on how girl-against-girl bullying in the digital age emotional affects young women and girls in America.Kind Campaign is the leading nonprofit ending the trend of girl-against-girl bullying. Founded by Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson, Kind Campaign offers in school assemblies, educational school curriculums, clubs, online resources, and a supportive community all dedicated to bringing awareness and healing to the negative long-lasting effects of bullying.Since embarking on their first tour...
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Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesMatt Hill // Founder of One Tree PlantedIn episode 54 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Matt Hill, founder of the global organization One Tree Planted on using trees to revitalize our planet and create jobs around the world.Matt Hill is the CEO and Founder of One Tree Planted, a reforestation nonprofit that was started in 2014. The company’s mission is to make it simple for people to give back to the environment. As a father and nature-lover, Matt wants to make sure future generations can enjoy the great outdoors.One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mi...
2020-05-1440 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesEmmanuel Trinity // Founder of era92In episode 53 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Emmanuel Trinity, Founder and CEO of era92 on growing up in the slums of Uganda and escaping extreme poverty and violence through the love of technology. Trinity is a social entrepreneur from Kampala, Uganda with an incredible an inspiring story. He grew up in the extreme poverty, lived on the streets, and eventually landed a one year internship with Coca Cola that changed his life and eventually led him to start is own tech firm provided tech services to businesses and in turn helps train and e...
2020-05-0654 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesLauri-Ann Ainsworth // CEO of Branson Centre of EntrepreneurshipIn episode 52 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Lauri-Ann Ainsworth, CEO of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship on inspiring tech entrepreneurs in the Caribbean Islands. The Branson Centre is Richard Branson's Caribbean business accelerator that focuses on helping social impact entrepreneurs scale their businesses for the growth of the Caribbean economy at large.As CEO, Lauri-Ann champion’s the Branson Centre’s mission “To create dynamic Caribbean entrepreneurs.” Lauri-Ann brings 14 years of people leadership, marketing and project management experience across multiple industries and scale of businesses.Before assuming the role of CEO, Lauri-An...
2020-04-2945 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCarrie Rich // Co-founder and CEO of the Global Good FundIn episode 51 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Carrie Rich, the Co-founder and CEO of The Global Good Fund on using capital to accelerate social impact.Carrie Rich is the co-founder and CEO of The Global Good Fund. Built by and for social entrepreneurs, The Global Good Fund was created in 2012 based on the belief that growing leaders is the best strategy for solving complex social problems and achieving global good.Carrie tested the theory behind The Global Good Fund while working as Senior Director of Vision Translation at Inova Health System...
2020-04-2246 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesLaura Hertz // CEO of Gifts for GoodIn episode 48 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Laura Hertz, Co-founder and CEO of Gifts for Good on using socially conscious products to disrupt the $100 million market of corporate gifting.Laura is the co-founder and CEO of Gifts for Good— an e-commerce site that curates and customizes premium gifts for companies and professionals that support charitable causes in 19 states and 65 countries around the globe. Making thoughtfulness and philanthropy easier for all.Prior to starting Gifts for Good, Laura worked as the Creative Director of Cultural Outreach where she helped mortgage and real es...
2020-04-0644 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesPriya Prakash // Founder of HealthSetGoIn episode 46 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Priya Prakash, founder of HealthSetGo on her mission bring health education to millions of citizens in India.Growing up in India, Priya Prakash’s family showed their love through food. Nightly dinners, family gatherings, and celebrations were filled with joy and of course food.Unfortunately, most of the food was not of the healthy variety and eventually, she became overweight and was relentlessly bullied by her peers from the sixth grade until college. Friends and other kids and students called her fat, ugly, and ma...
2020-03-2454 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesMartin Johnston // Co-founder of Crafted SocietyIn episode 45 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Martin Johnston, Co-founder of Crafted Society on raising over $1 million to disrupt the luxury goods market with transparency and social responsibility.Martin spent the last 20+ years running global operations for companies like Nautica, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, and Toms. After taking some time away from the industry to reflect on his purpose, he and his wife started Crafted Society.Both Martin and Lise have a long and decorated resume of working in fashion, and in 2016 decided to leave the corporate world behind them, to create...
2020-03-1945 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesChami Akmeemana // Founder of Blockchain Learning Group and ConvergenceIn episode 44 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Chami Akmeemana, CEO of Blockchain Learning Group and Convergence on how blockchain is impacting lives around the world.Chami Akmeemana is the CEO of Blockchain Learning Group and Convergence. He is a Blockchain and AI Specialist. He pursued a Ph.D. in Bioceramic Engineering at Queen Mary, University of London, until deciding to forgo an academic career in favor of Law Enforcement. In 2002, he joined London’s Metropolitan Police.His current company, Convergence, has successful deployed several blockchain projects in the developing world to co...
2020-03-0549 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesTreana Peake // Founder of ObakkiIn episode 43 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Treana Peake, founder of Obakki on her journey impacting over three million lives around the world.Treana's philanthropic journey started when she was only 8 years old, when an envelope of money was anonymously slipped under her family’s front door. For Treana and her mother, that envelope was everything when they had nothing. It also motivated her mission to give back and was a catalyst that has impacted over 3 million lives.Having travelled to Africa over 60 times, Treana continues to facilitate sustainable solutions such as...
2020-02-2742 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesLaura Alexander and Liza Moiseeva // Co-founders of BrightlyIn episode 41 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Laura Alexander and Liza Moiseeva, co-founders of Brightly on their mission to build a billion dollar conscious consumer platform.The Brightly platform focuses on brand + product recommendations, actionable + research content, and authentic community connections to empower people to make a difference for the planet.Laura co-founded Brightly after leading social impact search initiatives for Google, scaling Amazon.com’s Fashion business, igniting Sephora’s Beauty Insider Community, creating products for Adobe and more, Laura was driven to create Brightly to catalyze change. She is a te...
2020-02-1359 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesChad Dime // Co-Founder of Diff EyewearIn episode 36 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Chad Dime, Co-founder of Diff Charitable Eyewear on building a brand that has impacted a million around the world.Chad got his start in the eyewear industry by working with his father, where he developed a passion for bringing something new to the current eyewear market. Chad co-founded DIFF Charitable Eyewear with hopes of being a global leader in the eyewear industry with a focus on giving back. When DIFF Charitable Eyewear was founded, the vision was to have a positive impact on the...
2020-01-0848 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesNoora Sharrab // CEO of SittiIn episode 35 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Noora Sharrab, the Co-founder and CEO of Sitti on creating a social impact brand inside of a Palestinian Refugee Camp.In 2014, Noora Sharrab and Jacqueline Sofia began working with a motivated group of women in Jordan’s Jerash “Gaza” Refugee Camp to build the foundation for a social enterprise that would educate, employ and empower the community’s women and girls. Today, Sitti maintains its commitment to providing fair wage employment to its all-female staff, as well as providing financial and in-kind support to several beneficiary programs...
2019-12-2438 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesHayley Santell // Founder of MADI ApparelIn episode 33 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Hayley Santell, the Founder of MADI Apparel about creating an ethical fashion brand using American manufacturing, giving back, and empowering women affected by domestic violence.I had the great opportunity to sit down and chat with Hayley at MADI HQ here in Kansas City. Hayley wanted to symbolize how vulnerable women can feel when they don't have access to new, clean underwear, so she decided to take the leap in 2012 and start MADI Apparel after learning underwear is the most requested item at most domestic violence...
2019-12-0450 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesTamra Ryan // CEO of the Women's Bean ProjectIn episode 32 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Tamra Ryan, the CEO of the Women's Bean Project about ending the cycle of poverty for women who have been chronically unemployed due to addictions and/or incarceration.Tamra Ryan is the CEO of Women's Bean Project, a social enterprise that provides transitional employment, while operating a food manufacturing business, to women attempting to break the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty.Tamra is a former partner and board member for Social Venture Partners-Denver, currently serves and part-time Interim CEO for the Social Enterprise...
2019-11-2758 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesCauseartist x Los AngelesI am headed to L.A. for the Television Industry Advocacy Awards. Just wanted to make a quick mention of that here in the podcast feed. I will be in L.A. from Oct 22-25. If anybody wants to try and meet up please let me know. I will be staying at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.I plan to do a Happy Hour on Thursday night from around 5pm-7pm at the Hotel. I will confirm with more details, but that is the plan for now. Hopefully we get to meet up and chat about some...
2019-10-1602 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesLeila Veerasamy // Founder of PA.NI SwimwearIn this episode, I turn the podcast stream over to my amazing colleague Jazzmine Raine. She launched her Causeartist podcast, Impact India a couple of months ago, and thought it would be interesting to introduce you to the amazing interviews she is doing. I will be back next week with a brand new episode. Hope everyone is doing well. Thanks :)In this episode Jazzmine connects with Leila Veerasamy, Founder and Creative Director of PA.NI Swimwear, a sustainable brand that seeks to normalize swimwear in India by offering timeless clean designs, universally flattering to South...
2019-09-111h 07Impact IndiaImpact India TrailerHost Jazzmine Raine of Causeartist connects with the innovative founders and leaders of travel organizations and startups in India. As founder of Hara House, North India's first zero waste guesthouse and tourism organization, Jazzmine meets with incredible and innovative young people from around the world traveling and discovering modern India. Impact India takes a look at the world of sustainable travel, the startup scene, and what the future of India will look like with the rise of social entrepreneurship.We are powered by: Charity Charge is the only credit card designed for nonprofit expenses. No Personal Guarantor...
2019-07-1507 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesDisruptors for GOOD TrailerThe podcast Disruptors for GOOD is launching soon. This is a quick trailer of what the show will be about and saying a quick thanks to everyone who has supported Causeartist throughout the years. Follow @causeartist for more information and updates. Causeartist - Instagram Causeartist - TwitterCauseartist - WebsiteGrant Trahant - Host - InstagramGrant Trahant - Host - TwitterWe are powered by:Charity Charge - Charity Charity is the only credit card designed for nonprofit expenses. No Personal Guarantor required, easy accounting integrations, and a d...
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