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The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe Most Underrated Climate Tool You’ve Never Heard Of: Biochar ExplainedWe talk a lot about tree planting, but far less about what happens to all the agricultural and organic waste we burn or dump. That’s where biochar comes in.
In this episode of The Samuele Tini Show, I’m joined by Luisa Marin, Executive Director of the International Biochar Initiative (IBI). After 25+ years in conservation with organisations like Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy, Luisa moved into carbon project development—and discovered biochar: a carbon‑rich “black sponge” made by pyrolysing crop residues, prunings, manure and other organic waste instead of letting them rot or burn.
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2025-12-0938 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeA Talent Safari: How Startups HireJoin Samuele tini as he walks listeners into the heart of the Silicon Savannah, tracing a personal journey from London to Nairobi with Ben Hyman, CEO of Talent Safari. Through candid storytelling, Ben reveals the messy, human side of hiring in fast-moving startups — the missed connections, the rare self-starters, and the small bets that turn interns into founders.
Along the way, they untangle practical strategies for founders hunting their first hires, hard-won advice for young talent breaking in, and a clear-eyed look at how AI will reshape recruitment without replacing the human spark. This episode is a ro...
2025-11-0928 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeWhy Africa’s Businesses Are the Future (Not Just Emerging)Too often we hear Africa described as “emerging.” But as my guest Tom Fels, CEO of Animarem, explains — Africa is already shaping the future of global business.
In this new episode of The Samuele Tini Show, Tom shares:
✅ Why African enterprises are future markets, not just emerging ones
✅ How B Corp certification is helping businesses prove purpose + profit
✅ The real opportunities (and hurdles) in accessing capital in growth markets
✅ Practical lessons from working with purpose-driven entrepreneurs
If you believe in Africa’s role in shaping tomorrow’s economy, this conversation will inspire you.
2025-09-1933 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeBug Business: The Startup Turning Waste into WealthIn this fascinating episode of The Samuele Tini Show, meet Tommie Hooft, CEO and co-founder of Proteen, an innovative startup transforming waste management and agriculture in East Africa using Black Soldier Flies (BSF).
Key Points:
Discover how tiny insects can revolutionize waste management by turning organic waste into high-quality fertilizer.
How Proteen's unique approach using BSF tackles both environmental issues and economic challenges.
Practical insights on regenerative agriculture and circular economy solutions.
Why turning waste into wealth is not just good for the environment—but also good business.
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2025-08-0933 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe Untold Story of Investing in African StartupsIs Africa’s investment model broken?
On this thought-provoking episode of The Samuele Tini Show, we meet Nick Mwai, Founder and CEO of Pumapa Capital, who is challenging traditional investment models in Africa’s startup ecosystem. Nick shares his inspiring journey from corporate finance to pioneering a more inclusive and impactful approach to private equity.
Key Points:
Why billions earmarked for African startups rarely reach them, and how to fix it.
How democratizing private equity can unlock growth for emerging African businesses.
Practical advice for founders navigating Africa’s unique investment landsc...
2025-07-2942 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeZero Is the New Hero: Inside the Global Network for Zero | S. 2 E 14Zero Is the New Hero: Inside the Global Network for Zero
Can businesses truly achieve net zero emissions by 2030—or even sooner? On this episode of The Samuele Tini Show, host Samuele Tini welcomes sustainability powerhouse Mahesh Ramanujam, former president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and founder of the Global Network for Zero.
From his early life in India, where sustainability meant survival, Mahesh has led a global transformation in green building practices through the renowned LEED certification. Now, he's going further, leading an ambitious global movement aiming for total de...
2025-07-1929 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeLeapfrogging Ahead: How African Businesses Are Redefining Success | S.2 E 13Building Better Businesses: Lucy Muigai on Africa’s B Corp Movement"
Join host Samuele Tini in an inspiring conversation with Lucy Muigai, CEO of B Lab Africa, as they delve into why Africa is uniquely positioned to lead a global movement of sustainable, purpose-driven business.
Lucy shares her journey from finance to leading the African B Corp movement, highlighting how businesses across the continent are combining profit with purpose. We discuss the groundbreaking changes to the global B Corp standards and what these mean specifically for African enterprises aiming for sustainable impact.
You’ll g...
2025-07-0935 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeWhy Your Diversity Efforts Are Failing (And How to Actually Fix Them) | S.2 E. 12On the latest episode of The Samuele Tini Show, I'm joined by powerful DEI advocate Ebony Adams, leader at Pariveda and author of History vs Women. We explore tough, uncomfortable questions about inclusion that most organisations avoid:
🔥 Why does DEI face so much backlash—and how can businesses push back?
🔥 Are your diversity efforts genuinely impactful or just performative?
🔥 What hidden biases could AI be amplifying, and how can we ensure technology doesn't deepen inequality?
Ebony delivers candid truths and fresh insights into crafting authentic DEI strategies that are holistic, impactful, and truly transformat...
2025-06-2935 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe Profit of Purpose: Unlocking Impact in the Non-Profit Sector in Africa | S.2 E.3In this compelling episode of The Samuele Tini Show, we welcome Bukonla Adebakin, a renowned expert dedicated to advancing the non-profit sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Join us as we dive deep into Bukonla’s journey, from leading impactful projects to authoring "The Profit of Purpose," a groundbreaking book designed to empower social entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders with essential financial management skills.
Learn how mastering financial accounting, reporting, and fundraising can unlock sustainable growth, ensure transparency, and amplify impact. Practical, insightful, and inspiring—this episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to making a meaningful difference through empowered fina...
2025-03-2922 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeDesigning Sustainability: Innovation You Didn't Know You Needed | S.2 E.2Join host Samuele Tini in this fascinating conversation with Todd Bracher, renowned designer and innovator, exploring how design is not just about beauty but about solving real-world problems sustainably. From creating the world’s most sustainable office chair to pioneering health innovations like UVC hand sanitizers and myopia-fighting glasses, Todd reveals how integrating design early into business processes can drastically transform sustainability. Discover why scale is crucial and how Todd’s Better Lab is bridging the gap between science and practical design to revolutionize everyday life.
2025-03-1932 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeAI, China, and Sustainability: Redefining Global Innovation | S.1 E. 142Join the host Samuele Tini as we delve deep into China’s sustainability story with Lorne Michaels, Program Director for China at The Conference Board and founder of the groundbreaking Sustainability Directory. From his life-changing meeting with sustainability legend Ray Anderson to witnessing firsthand China’s paradoxical journey toward sustainability leadership, Lorne reveals insights from behind the scenes of one of the world's most complex and powerful economies. Discover how grassroots innovation, massive renewable projects, and intricate policy shifts are shaping the sustainability landscape. Plus, learn about his exciting venture, the Sustainability Directory, designed to revolutionise sustainability learning and impl...
2025-03-0143 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeAcademia in Action: Biofuels, Freight, and Carbon Capture | S.1 E.138“Universities aren’t just about research; they’re about finding holistic solutions that include policy, science, and people"
In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, host Samuele Tini welcomes Dr, Valerie Thomas, the Anderson-Interface Chair of Natural Systems and Professor in the H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, to discuss transformative solutions for today’s environmental challenges. Valerie shares her fascinating career journey—from nuclear arms control to spearheading innovations in sustainability.
The conversation dives into:
The slow but impactful energy transition in developed and emerging markets.
The future of freight...
2025-01-2134 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeWomen in STEM, Regeneration, and the Future of Sustainability | S.1 E. 128In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, host Samuele Tini interviews Giulia Marzetti, a young and dynamic sustainability expert, Top LinkedIn voice, who has collaborated with the European Commission, championed renewable energy, and decarbonised cities across the globe. Giulia’s journey is one of passion and purpose, stemming from her deep connection to the environment. As she explains, “Caring for the environment is not just about nature; it’s about humanity.”
In this thought-provoking conversation, Giulia shares her insights on the most pressing sustainability issues, from energy transitions to sustainable consumption, and the vital role of regenerative systems...
2024-09-2920 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeHarnessing Data for a sustainable value chain | S. 1 E. 124Please note that the interviewee was an employee of Agritask at the time of this interview. He has since left the company. The opinions expressed in this interview are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company or any other entity.
In this insightful episode of The Sustainability Journey, host Samuele Tini engages in a compelling conversation with David Taylor, former Head of Sales and Business Development for Agritask in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. Delve into the intricate world of sustainable agriculture, data-driven value chains, a...
2024-08-1922 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeGender Justice and Climate Action: Empowering Women in climate action | S. 1 E. 12380% of people displaced by climate change are women. We must bring the voices of women leaders in all their diversity for a just and urgent climate action.
In this powerful episode of The Sustainability Journey, host Samuele Tini welcomes Mamta Borgoyary, Director of She Changes Climate, to discuss the intersection of gender justice and climate change. Mamta shares her extensive experience working at the grassroots level in India, advocating for women's rights and leading climate action movements. This episode highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and children and emphasizes the importance of incorporating women's...
2024-08-0930 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeConnecting Changemakers: The Power of Community- Good Ripple | S.1 E. 118"Communities are powerful because they help bring people together and find similarities... we start focusing more on what brings us together as human beings."
In this episode of "The Sustainability Journey," host Samuele Tini sits down with Carlos Terol, the visionary founder of Good Ripple, a platform designed to connect changemakers across the globe. Carlos shares his journey from a capitalist mindset to becoming a passionate advocate for sustainability, sparked by a transformative trip to Western Sahara.
Discover how Good Ripple evolved from a simple idea into a thriving community of over 2,600 members from 97 countries, w...
2024-06-1926 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeDevelopment, Tech, and Health: Empowering Women and Girls with Tiko | S. 1 E. 117
"We believe that before we even start to talk about education and entrepreneurship, we must cover the needs in terms of sexual health".
Join us on a compelling journey of innovation and impact as Samuel Tini converses with Benoit Renard of TIKO, a pioneering tech NGO dedicated to promoting sexual and reproductive health for adolescents and young people in Africa. In this episode, we delve into the social side of sustainability, focusing on community work and women's rights.
Benoit shares his transformative journey from France to sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting his passion for mixing business practices w...
2024-06-0940 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeData-Driven Sustainability: Can Tech Save Us From Climate Catastrophe? with Lucas Joppa | S.1 E 91In this compelling episode of The Sustainability Journey, host Samuele Tini engages in an insightful discussion with Lucas Joppa, Chief Sustainability Officer at Haveli on the crucial role of technology and finance in accelerating solutions to the planetary crises. Lucas is the former Chief Environmental Officer at Microsoft.
With deep expertise spanning ecology, computing, and business strategy, Joppa provides a systems-level perspective on how technology can empower data-driven sustainability efforts. He outlines Microsoft's ambitious commitment to be carbon negative by 2030, and how their work paved the way for other companies.
Looking ahead, Joppa sees promise i...
2023-09-1942 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeMoving Money to Meaning: Enabling Qapital |S.1 E. 80 with Xavier PierlucaIn this enlightening episode of our sustainability journey, host Samuele Tini sits down with Xavier Pierluca, the co-Managing Partner of Enabling Qapital, an investment firm committed to creating sustainable solutions for pressing global issues.
Our journey begins with Xavier sharing his personal and professional transitions, from a conventional finance background to the sphere of impact investing. The significance of the economic and financial literacy he gained from his past experiences in the traditional finance sector is discussed.
In the second part of our discussion, Xavier delves deep into the problems that Enabling Qapital aims to...
2023-05-2934 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeTime4Humanity- Unlocking conscious business through values, culture and purpose | S. 1 E.77 with Samie Al-Achrafi"Sustainability goes beyond banning plastic bags and getting people together as teams once a year. It's really about how ESG is embedded into the culture, behaviors, actions, habits, practices".
I have met changemaker and sustainability leader Samie Al -Achrafi , CEO and founder of Marmalade Fish, a certified B Corp, about sustainability, conscious leadership, and the role of technology. Samie shares his personal sustainability journey and how he founded Marmalade Fish. He emphasizes the importance of values, culture, and conscious leadership in businesses and organizations. Samie discusses the challenges and opportunities of working with emerging markets and his boo...
2023-04-2921 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeEmpowering Voices: Unleashing the power of women for global climate action | S.1 E. 76 SHE Changes ClimateIn this insightful podcast episode, I interview Bianca Pitt, co-founder of She Changes Climate, about the significance of gender equality in climate action.
Bianca discusses the challenges women face in climate negotiations, the progress achieved so far, and the steps needed for 50/50 representation. Throughout the conversation, Bianca highlights the difficulty of gaining media attention and support for gender equality amidst ongoing crises like the war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis.
She also addresses the reluctance and fear some men have towards women's empowerment, emphasizing that diverse perspectives benefit everyone. Bianca shares her...
2023-04-1930 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeBridging Boundaries: Reimagining Africa’s Future in Harmony with Nature- Peace Parks Foundation| S.1 E.75Dive into this captivating conversation with Werner Myburgh, CEO of Peace Parks Foundation, as he shares the ins and outs of transforming conservation in Africa.
Discover how the foundation is creating cross-border sanctuaries that not only protect biodiversity but also benefit local communities.
.Learn about their unique approach to sustainable conservation by blending government, private sector, and community involvement for long-term success.
From rehabilitating core protected areas to exploring alternative financing mechanisms, Werner discusses the importance of scale and collaboration in shaping Africa's future.
Don't miss this insightful episode that delves...
2023-04-0930 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeSowing the seeds of a sustainable future: Boomitra’s AI and satellite-powered soil carbon solutions | S. 1 E. 74 with Aadith MoorthyIn this episode we meet Aadith Moorthy, the CEO and co-founder of Boomitra, a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite technology to quantify and monetize soil carbon. They discuss the importance of soil carbon, the technology behind Boomitra, the role of carbon markets, and the future goals of the company. Boomitra means “Friend of the Earth” in Sanskrit.
Aadith explains that soil carbon is critical for climate change mitigation, as it can store three times more carbon than the atmosphere. By working with farmers to implement regenerative agriculture practices, Boomitra aims to increase soil carbon and hel...
2023-03-2932 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeFrom Dutch Technology to Global Impact: Nazava Water Filters | S.1. E. 73 with Lieselotte HeederikIn this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Lieselotte Heederik, co-founder and Director of Nazava Water Filters. With a background in microfinance and women empowerment, Lieselotte's experience growing up in different countries and her studies in the Netherlands have shaped her perspective on the importance of clean and safe water access.
Join us as we discuss Lieselotte's sustainability journey, the critical issue of water access, and how Nazava Water Filters is making a difference by providing affordable purification solutions. To date, Nazava has impacted over 600,000 people with improved health and access to safe, affordable drinking...
2023-03-1921 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeBuilding a better world: Caspian’s mission to create sustainable businesses | S.1 E.72 with Avishek GuptaIntroducing Avishek Gupta, the Managing Director and CEO of Caspian Debt, a pioneering impact investing firm in India part of Caspian. With over 220 successful customized debt investments in start-ups, social enterprises, and financial institutions, Caspian Debt has proven its worth in sectors ranging from food and agribusiness to clean technologies, healthcare, education, water and sanitation, and financial inclusion.
Avishek's experience in the industry is impressive, with his previous work in setting up a structured finance business in small business lending and affordable housing finance sectors. He began his career by building a startup in the dairy supply...
2023-03-0933 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeStudying the Business for Good | S. 1 E. 71 with Jessica Yinka Thomas, B Academics
Jessica is a changemaker, academic, author and B Corp Champion.
She cofounded B Academics the network of educators and researchers committed to accelerating the sustainable business movement by studying the global movement of B Corporation.
She is an associate professor and she leads the Business Sustainability Collective at Poole College of Management at NC State University.
In the episode, she discusses B Academics, the impact stories from the B Corp Clinic and her academic work.
Some Key points.
Educating the next generation of business leaders. How can academia be a...
2023-02-2829 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeLeadership and women empowerment | S.1 E. 70 with Fiza Farhan"You are the only driver of your life"
Fiza Farhan is a changemaker, social entrepreneur and global leader.
She was featured in the US Magazine Forbes “30 Under 30 List of Social Entrepreneurs” twice in 2015 and then in 2016, in addition to becoming the youngest member of the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Panel on Women
Economic Empowerment, Future Energy Leader at the World Energy Council, and Chairperson to Chief Minister Punjab’s Task Force on Women Empowerment.
In the episode, she discusses her journey and the work she is doing the domain of social en...
2023-02-1919 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeSoftware for Good | S.1 E. 69 Antarctica Global with Mathieu FrançoisWe build software that solves y(our) problems. This is the statement of India based Antarctica Global. They believe that software and tech can play a crucial role in sustainability.
In the episode the CEO and Founder Mathieu François answers to the question How can software be used wisely and responsibly? As well he presents some wonderful cases studies from all over the world.
Mathieu François, Founder & CEO of Antarctica Global
Graduated with a MBA from EDHEC Business School, Mathieu François has spent the last 10 years building an entrepreneurial ecosystem in...
2023-02-0921 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeA clean environment. A constitutional right? | S.1 E. 68 The Green Amendment with Maya van RossumExisting laws have clearly failed us, writes Mark Ruffalo in his foreword.
Longtime activist Maya van Rossum therefore has an interesting proposal. A green amendment. Protect our rights in the constitutions, at a national and state level.
In her provocative and interesting book, she describes the damages inflicted to communities, the extent of destruction brought in the name of the extractive capitalism and the incapability of lawmakers to protect environmental rights.
Communities and people are not disposable. And she explores as well the connection with climate justice, being poor communities of immigrants, Latinos a...
2023-01-2929 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeInnovation, Women Entrepreneurship and Emerging Markets | S.1. E 67. with Alisa SydowAlisa Sydow is Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation - ESCP Business School and the CEO and co-founder of Nampelka.
In the episode she discusses innovation, the role of technology and her experience with Nampelka fostering entrepreneurship in Kenya.
In addition, she offers some tips for innovators and entrepreneurs in the emerging markets! You do not want to miss her episode!
More on Nampelka.
Nampelka is an ecosystem of Chamas.
A Chama is a match between a Kenyan and European woman who work on a business idea.A Chama is a plac...
2023-01-1926 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergePutting people and planet over profit | S.1 E. 66 with Kate Williams CEO 1% for the PlanetHow can we use philanthropy to save our planet? Meet Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet.
In 2002, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, created 1% for the Planet and started a global movement.
Today hundreds of companies have pledged the 1% of their annual revenues to environmental causes.
Learn more about the model, the impact stories and the future of giving in our first episode of 2023!
Stay tuned for more!
2023-01-0916 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeSustainability and Innovation in aerospace | S.1.E.65 with Dr. Susanne SvensdotterAerospace, innovation and sustainability with Dr. Susanne Svensdotter Top 100 LinkedIn women in aerospace and space.
Susanne is a scientist and innovator, and in the episode, she discusses the future of aerospace and the innovative solutions she is working on!
And It is a great pleasure to close the year hosting another changemaker from Warwick Business School!
Stay tuned!
2022-12-2926 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeSupplier engagement for sustainability | S.1 E.64 with Caitlyn LewisHow can firms engage their supplier for sustainability? Caitlyn Lewis has founded Supplier Day to respond to the challenge.
It is always a pleasure and honour to give voice to talented changemakers from Warwick Business School and their solutions to address sustainability!
She shares her success stories and 5 tips for engaging your suppliers to align them with your sustainability goals!
2022-12-1927 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeClimate Justice-B Corp Climate Collective| S1 E.63 with Kylie Nealis B Lab US&CanadaClimate justice and the role of business.
Listen to Kylie Nealis from B Lab Us & Canada in our latest episode!
She discusses the importance of climate justice, the role of business, and the B Corp Climate Collective, and she shares key and actionable insights from the Climate Justice Playbook.
Share your views and follow the Journey!
2022-12-0921 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe outcomes of COP27 and the importance of food systems| S.1 E.62 with Brent Loken"What I think is so amazing about food is food gives us that agency to be able to make those choices"
Brent Loken, Global Food Lead Scientist - WWF, gives us a comprehensive review of the results of COP27, a in depth analysis of the importance of food systems and an actionable way forward.
A fantastic episode, full of insights you do not want to miss!
Follow our channels and comment with your key takeaway!
2022-11-2921 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeA Global Catalyst for a Sustainable Planet | S.1 E.61 with Satya S. TripathiSatya S. Tripathi is a global sustainability leader and a changemaker. He is now the Secretary General of GASP, the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet.
In the episode, we discuss how the Global Alliance catalyzes virtuous partnerships of governments, international organizations, entrepreneurs, earth champions, and global investors to tackle the world's most pressing challenges.
We discuss innovative and regenerative projects that are changing lives and enabling regeneration at a large scale.
And stay tuned for his five tips for a sustainable planet!
GASP - https://gasp.world/
Bio...
2022-11-1935 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeSpecial Episode 3 Development cooperation. Italian expertise for restoration and climate smart agriculture | with Luigi LuminariSpecial Episode 3 for the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World in collaboration with Italian Institute of Culture in Nairobi.
Development cooperation. Italian expertise for restoration and climate smart agriculture
We discuss the role of the Italian Development Cooperation for a sustainable planet with Luigi Luminari. He is a widely experienced Rural Development and Food Security specialist with over 30 years of combined professional international experience across the fields of DRM, NRM, Integrated Rural Development, Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation, gained primarily across East Africa – Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Luigi is Team Le...
2022-11-1717 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeSpecial Episode 2 Sustainable and healthy food production in space: innovation and connections on Earth| Prof. Fabio Santoni and Prof. Stefania De PascaleSpecial Episode 2 for the Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World in collaboration with Italian Institute of Culture in Nairobi.
Sustainable and healthy food production in space: innovation and connections on Earth. Fascinating lessons from agriculture in space!
We discuss the role of Italy and its academic excellence for a sustainable planet with professor Fabio Santoni Scientific attaché of the Embassy of Italy in Nairobi and Stefania De Pascale , University of Naples.
Fabio Santoni is Professor of Aerospace Systems (SSD ING-IND/05) and the Scientific Attaché of the Embassy of Italy in Nairobi. A T...
2022-11-1438 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe whole world is a family- Global Innovation and Sustainability| S.1 E.60 with Erik SolheimWe discuss with Erik Solheim, a global leader, the expectations for COP27, the role of international organizations in the current climate crisis, and the innovative solutions Erik is fostering. We discuss the role of new emerging actors, especially India and China, and the need for collaboration in the spirit of Indian scriptures. The Whole world is a family, “If we allow people to split us and create confrontation, everything is so much more difficult.”
Erik Solheim is a well-known global leader on environment and development and an experienced peace negotiator.
He served as Norwegian minister of En...
2022-11-0919 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeSpecial Episode 1 for The Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World | with H.E. Amb. Roberto Natali and Elena GallencaWEEK OF THE ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORLD 2022 - 14-20 November 2022
Conviviality, Sustainability, and Innovation
The Ingredients of Italian Cuisine for the Health of Individuals and the Protection of the Planet
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura (Italian Cultural Institute) celebrates the week with several events.
Learn more about Italy and its contributions to sustainable food in a special series of 3 episodes of the podcast featuring experts from government, academia, and development.
In the first episode, we feature H.E Amb. Roberto Natali and the Director of IIC Nairobi Elena Gallenca...
2022-11-0722 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeFlowers for Elephants: How a Conservation Movement in Kenya Offers Lessons for Us All | Peter MartellCulture, conservation and the destinies of two men who created a movement, which is transforming landscapes, bringing together old enemies and restore nature.
Peter Martell in the book describes his almost 2 years of work in Northern Kenya, with the Northern Rangeland Trust a “Grassroots conservation aimed at enhancing people’s lives, building peace and conserving the natural environment”.
In the book, he describes the work to rescue the last rhinos in the ‘80s, the first conservancy and the strong peacebuilding efforts. The stories of Josephine, Ian, Kinyanjui and many more are examples of the work and comm...
2022-10-2934 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeRecruitment with Purpose | S.1 E. 58 Paul Breloff - Shortlist.net“Don’t underestimate the importance of people and driving change”
In the episode, Paul Breloff discusses the importance of channeling human capital into ventures, not only financial capitals.
Shortlist uses its technological and innovative approach for executive search for social impact organizations focusing on the African market and youth empowerment programmes, getting more people into critical jobs in clean energy and other sustainability sectors.
As a business angel and investor, he discusses the startup model to enable growth and transformation, especially in emerging markets.
If you like the episode, share and commen...
2022-10-1920 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe Sustainability Scorecard- How to implement and profit from unexpected solutions | S.1 E. 57 Urvashi BhatnagarTo continue to accept these realities is absurdity.
To not do anything about them is obscenity.
To not profit from the unexpected solutions that sustainability offers would be humankind’s greatest missed opportunity.
(Bhatnagar and Anastas, 2022)
"the work of sustainability, I would say, globally, has just started"
Natural resource inputs to business operations are getting scarcer and more expensive, while climate-change-related economic shocks pose a risk to seamless operations and, more importantly, threaten business continuity. How can organizations integrate sustainable design in their overarching operations and align it with profitability and corporate strategy?
In...
2022-10-0924 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeFostering Growth in the emerging markets | S.1 E. 56 with Emily Barran-Open Capital“I think the most important thing I've learned is to not come in with preconceived ideas”
In the episode, she answers the following questions
Is the 21st Century the African one?
Practical ways to support the growth
Main themes on how to foster inclusive and sustainable investment
Emily Barran is a changemaker, working as a Senior Project Leader at Open Capital. She has an MBA from Oxford Said Business School and was the host of the podcast Future of Business, season one at SBS Business School.
About Open Capital - Open Capital is a mana...
2022-09-2927 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeSustainable Mobility | S.1 E.55 with Oxana Grishina"Don’t wait. Become a change maker. Now!”
Oxana Grishina, in the episode, discusses the future of the automotive and mobility sector. She brings her expertise with leading automotive companies and her expertise in sustainability.
She gives her views on how we can make the mobility sector sustainable and the challenges and opportunities in the transformation.
Bio - Oxana Grishina is a changemaker with a strong background and extensive international experience in the automotive industry. She calls herself an “Ambassador for Sustainable Mobility, " passionate about promoting and supporting accessible, affordable, and environmentally friendly ways of...
2022-09-1927 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeInnovation, IoT and AI for sustainability | S. 1 E. 54 Aiman Erbad - Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)Prof. Aiman Erbad discusses in the episode IoT and AI and his research on innovation for sustainability.
He explains the recent innovation from the University deployed in Qatar to fight climate change and foster innovation.
Bio- Aiman Erbad is an Associate Professor and the ICT division head in the College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). Prior to this, he was an Associate Professor at the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Department and the Director of Research Planning and Development at Qatar University until May 2020. He also served as the Director of R...
2022-09-0926 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeCarbon Management explained! | S. 1.E. 53 Carbon Direct with James BurbridgeCarbon, offsets, credits…want to know more? Feeling confused? The new episode with James Burbridge of Carbon Direct will help shed a science-based light on this growing market.
Carbon Direct was founded in 2019 to drive real climate impact by scaling carbon management through science. They have a deep experience and expertise in carbon science and policy, as well as commercial markets and technology.
James Burbridge draws on his experience as an energy markets journalist in China and Singapore, covering the Chinese energy news and Singapore fuel oil markets. In 2015 he moved to North American carbon mar...
2022-08-2935 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe ”Uber for farming” | S.1 E. 52 Hello Tractor with Jehiel OliverTractors, productivity, and food security. And one app is transforming the productivity of rural areas.
Hello Tractor. Learn more about this innovative company with Jehiel Oliver, the CEO and amazing changemaker.
He has been honored with numerous awards for his work in social entrepreneurship, including being recognized by Foreign Policy Magazine as a Top 100 Global Thinker for 2016. He was appointed under the Obama Administration as a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, where he chaired the technology subcommittee. Prior to Hello Tractor, Oliver worked in consulting and investment banking. Ou...
2022-08-1925 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeMangroves, biodiversity and climate change | S.1 E. 51 rePLANET Isabel HoffmannClimate and Biodiversity. Can business be an ally? It is what Isabel Hoffmann discusses in the latest episode of the podcast with her experience at rePLANET. Its mission is to increase the financial viability of ecological restoration, specifically attracting private sector funding to drive mangrove reforestation in the first instance.
Mangroves are a carbon-rich ecosystem that plays a crucial role in our oceans and their species.
Isabel Hoffmann is a changemaker with a strong background in corporate sustainability. She is part of Capitals Coalition and a member of Tour du Valet wetland research institute, and o...
2022-08-0920 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeDesigning for Sustainability | S.1 E. 50 Mightybytes with Tim FrickTim is an example for me. The first B Corp to respond to the call for interview for my dissertation (finishing Dec 2022!). A leader in the B Corp movement, one of the Best for the World, a LGBT certified company, 1% for the planet and an example of leadership and commitment to a positive business.
Tim started Mightybytes in early 1998 to help nonprofits, social enterprises, and purpose-driven companies solve problems, amplify their impact, and drive measurable business and marketing results.
Tim has written four books, which have been translated into multiple languages and are used at ed...
2022-07-2921 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeAccelerating Climate Smart Solutions |S.1 E. 49 Kenya Climate Ventures with Victor NdiegeVictor Ndiege is on a mission, as CEO of Kenya Climate Ventures- “accelerate access to transformative climate solutions in Kenya”.
In the episode, he gives us concrete cases of impactful investment. He says “Kenya climate ventures, [..] have demonstrated a workable mechanism on how private sector can be involved to deliver transformative climate resilience”.
Discover how in the latest episode of the podcast!
Victor is the Chief Executive at Kenya Climate Ventures Limited. He has over 14 years’ experience in investment programme design, development and management, fund raising, fund management, business modelling and assessment, public private par...
2022-07-1938 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergePowering Africa’s E-Mobility Revolution | S.1 E. 48 Ampersand with Alp Tilev"So work, find jobs in green new energies, put your put your energy to the things that matter to all of us on this planet together. So that's my call to action".
Alp Tilev is on a mission to power Africa's E-mobility revolution as co-founder and CTO of Ampersand, one of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers 2022
Ampersand builds affordable electric vehicles and charging systems for the five million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa, creating a world where motorcycle transport is cleaner and more profitable for its consumers than ever before. Going electric wil...
2022-07-0930 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe future of work-Tips on how to build a career in Sustainability | S.1 E. 47 with Nahia Orduña5 steps on how to find a job in sustainability, from Harvard Business Review contributor Nahia Orduña 1- Get inspired 2. Find your direction. 3. Learn. Upskill. 4. Network 5. Share your expertise
Nahia is currently a Technical leader at one of the biggest technological companies in the world. She has over 15 years’ experience in International IT and Tech companies and has held different roles in the field. She is one of the leaders of the Women in Big Data organization, where she regularly engages, and shares thought leadership in forums to encourage and promote diversity in data careers.
Nah...
2022-06-2920 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeWomen in leadership and Sustainability | S.1 E.46 with Nupur GadkariEpisode 46! "Everybody has their own journeys, their own learnings in life, and there is no right and wrong. You've got to be true to who you are. And you've got to be proud of that."
Nupur Gadkari has 15 years of leading internationally diverse and complex marketing strategies across major brands such as IMG International, Castrol, Mattel, and Disney. She is Poets&Qants 2022 Best & Brightest MBA, Warwick Scholar and Ambassador, Co-President – The Marketing Club, Warwick Business School, Content Director – TEDx Warwick, and Mentor and Steering Committee Member – Warwick Business School Global Mentoring Programme.
In the episode, she di...
2022-06-1921 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeAfrica’s Greatest Conservation Story- Gorongosa National Park | S.1 E.45 with Larissa SousaGorongosa National Park is the greatest example of regeneration and conservation. After a long civil war the park had lost almost all its wildlife and was on the brink of extinction. Today, it is an example of an integral conservation, putting the people and the environment at the center.
Larissa Sousa is a young, determined Mozambican at the forefront of the education sector of the park. After experiences in the profit world in Germany and Brazil, she is now coordinating the actions toward integrated conservation.
The “pro-women, pro-girl and pro-family approach to integrated conservation and de...
2022-06-0932 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeInnovation for Positive and Sustainable Change | S.1 E.44 with James Bidwell - SpringwiseJames Bidwell is a changemaker and sustainability leader. He is the Chair of Springwise, the global platform for innovation and a reference point for anyone interested in creating positive change. He is also the co-founder of Re_Set, a next-generation consultancy for sustainability and innovation.
He is the author of Disrupt! 100 Lessons in Business Innovation and speaker.
Both companies are B Corp certified and part of 1% of the planet.
More than 11,000 innovations are present on Springwise, real solutions to our planet's challenges!
2022-05-2923 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeCreating value from Waste | S.1. E.43 Esther Altorfer Sistema.bio (live recording)Value from waste? Learn how with Esther Altorfer, managing Director East Africa of Sistema.bio.
Sistema.bio is an award-winning waste and resource management system that is economically accessible and technologically advanced. Their key innovation is reimagining biodigesters as high-quality, modern, durable goods. Their prefabricated design creates the conditions needed to scale and ensures quality control that is not possible with traditional designs. And they are transforming lives at the bottom of the pyramid.
They are a certified B Corp from Mexico, and they have been constantly some of the Best for the World!
2022-05-1923 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeBusiness for Good in Europe. The case of Portugal | S.1.E. 42 with Luis Amado, B Lab Portugal“Which is the surfboard that we are going to use to surf the wave of sustainability? I hope that board can be the B Impact Assessment”. Businesses are changing and the B Corp movement is growing by the day, reaching now 5,000 certified companies. And as consumers, we have a responsibility for how we influence and vote every day.
Luis Amado, the leader of the B Corp Movement in Portugal, takes through his decade-long experience in working with European businesses riding the wave of sustainability and unlocking real impacts.
He discusses some cases and shares insights of v...
2022-05-0932 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe Guardians of the Sea | Dr. Elisa Dierickx Maio Biodiversity Foundation Cape VerdeMarine ecosystems are threatened worldwide by climate change, overfishing, and extreme degradation.
Cape Verde, an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off the West African coasts, still is one of the last strongholds of biodiversity in our oceans.
But increasingly under threats. And there, the Maio Biodiversity Foundation is at the forefront of the restoration and conservation of this vulnerable ecosystem. We speak with Dr. Elisa Dierickx a changemaker and leader in the conservation field. She studied biology at Harvard and holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Cambridge and her MBA from I...
2022-04-2923 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeEnergy access and clean cooking. The innovation of African Clean Energy | S.1 E. 40 with Judith Joan Walker13% of the world does not have access to electricity and 40% do not have access to clean fuels for cooking. (Ritchie et al., 2020) And this exposes to health hazards and pollution.
Innovation is the key to solving complex problems, and African Clean Energy is proposing a holistic solution to offer energy access and clean cooking, the ACE One.
Judith describes impactful stories transforming lives at the bottom of the pyramid, the innovative approach using carbon offsets, and the journey ahead of the company. They are also B Corp certified, with an incredible 179.8 B Impact Score, one...
2022-04-1936 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeFostering Sustainability in the Emerging Markets | S.1. E.39 Dr. Mumbi Wachira, Strathmore Business School“once you realize that we have a very urgent problem at our doorstep, you really have to find a way to put a stake in this fight.”
Dr. Mumbi Wachira is a sustainability expert and a leader based in Nairobi. She is a lecturer at the prestigious Strathmore Business School and holds a Ph.D. from St. Gallen University
She is a recognized expert on sustainability and integrated reporting practices in sub-Saharan Africa. In the episode, she discusses the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), being at the forefront of the Africa Chapter.
What...
2022-04-0927 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.38 Business for Good in Africa | with Ngwing Kimani - B Lab East Africa“If you are a business owner, you should be a B Corp, or you should join the B Corp movement. If you are not a business owner and you are a consumer of goods and services, you should buy B Corp.
You should use B Corp services and you should encourage the businesses you work with or you consume from to become B Corps because in the long run, it's better for everyone, the workers, you the customer, your community and the environment.”
Learn why in the episode. With Ngwing Kimani, Executive Director B Lab East...
2022-03-2927 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E. 37 Leadership and Sustainability | with Sanjiv PatelSanjiv Pater is a Keynote speaker, mentor, educator, and life coach. He proposes a model of servant leadership. The characteristics of a servant leader? He resumes it in the acronym H.E.A.L.S., which he explains in the episode.
Sanjiv’s work and passion are testimony that “In the joy of others, lies our own. In the progress of others, rests our own.” - HIS HOLINESS PRAMUKH SWAMI MAHARAJ
Learn more about his fantastic work at www.sanjivspeaks.com
2022-03-1924 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeEnvironmental Justice and Minorities | S.1 E. 36 with Nadia Ahmad, Yale Law School and Barry UniversityNadia Ahmad is an author, attorney, law professor, and environmental justice advocate. She has spent her academic career focusing on frontline communities who are the most vulnerable to energy production.
She is a Visiting Associate Professor at Yale Law School and an Associate Professor at Barry University School of Law. She teaches environmental law, property, and business organizations. She has presented her research on the law and policy of advanced biofuels in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Cambridge, Doha, Denver, New York, and San Francisco. Her over 45 scholarly publications focus on the intersections of energy siting, the environment, and s...
2022-03-0923 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeFixing the leaking pipeline | S.1 E. 35 with Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD.Fixing the talent leaking pipeline. 1/3 of women in the US do not return to work after having a baby. In other countries the percentage is up to 80%. We look today at the social angle of a sustainable work place with Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD.
Lori believes in inspiring and empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a heal...
2022-02-2821 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeNuclear - Friend or foe? | S.1. E.34 with Alice Cunha da Silva and Sophie Zienkiewicz Nuclear Institute YGNNuclear – a friend or a foe? With coal-fired power still over 30% worldwide (IEA) and the need for mass electrification, there is a debate on the various alternatives to reach Net Zero in 2050.
Business leaders as Bill Gates in his book and countries like France are now again calling for nuclear power as an ally in our fight against climate change and to deliver a carbon free economy.
We have spoken with nuclear expert Alice Cunha da Silva and Sophie Zienkiewicz.
They are member of the Nuclear Institute Young Generation Network. Their message? “NetZero needs...
2022-02-1930 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeA world in which resources are used sustainably | S.1 E.33 Richard Swannell - WRAPWaste is a global challenge. How can we solve it?
In our latest episode, Richard Swannell, International Director at WRAP, discusses how.
WRAP is a charity working with governments, businesses, and citizens around the globe to create a world in which resources are used sustainably.
WRAP focuses on food and drink, plastic packaging, clothing and textiles, and collections and recycling sectors.
Its 3 main priorities are
Putting more countries on track to halving food waste by 2030, in line with Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3.
Transforming the plastics economy so that plastic pollution will be eli...
2022-02-0925 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeBusiness as a force for good | S.1 E. 32 with Adrian Gershom, B Local IllinoisAdrian Gershom, Chair of B Local Illinois, takes us through 4 wonderful examples of businesses with purpose.
Mightybytes, KeHE, Flowers for Dreams, and WasteNot Compost have inspiring stories of change and purpose, living up to the ideals of the B Corp movement.
Four stories of successful businesses of very different sizes, who are bringing inspiration and joy since "when you approach the work of social and environmental justice and sustainability, with a sense of joy In your heart, you're going to accomplish much more."
2022-01-2931 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeClimate and disaster risk finance and insurance solutions | S.1 E.31 InsuResilience Global Partnership with Tuga Alaskary"There's always a blind spot in every strategy of social support and risk reduction".
In the episode Tuga discuss about insurance, gender and resilience.
Tuga Alaskary is an Advisor at the Secretariat of the InsuResilience Global Partnership (IGP) and Lead of the InsuResilience Centre of Excellence on Gender-smart Solutions. IGP is a global initiative striving to foster climate and disaster risk finance and insurance. Prior to this she worked for the World Food Programme, Asian Development Bank and African Risk Capacity, where she was engaged in the design and deployment of disaster risk financing and in...
2022-01-1924 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeHow to communicate environmental issues? | S.1 E. 30 The Sweaty Penguin Podcast - Ethan BrownEthan Brown is the host of the Sweaty Penguin, part of Peril and Promise, a PBS/WNET public media initiative on climate change.
The podcast is a blend of humour and science. This unconventional approach helps The Sweaty Penguin cut through the noise and the doom-and-gloom of the climate conversation with late-night-comedy-style monologues and in-depth conversations with leading global experts on various environmental issues. Through a nonpartisan approach, The Sweaty Penguin makes environmental issues less overwhelming and politicized and more accessible and fun, especially for the young generations. The Sweaty Penguin: Antarctica's Hottest Podcast
2022-01-0930 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeIndigenous Communities, Guardians of Biodiversity | S.1 E.29 with TaraDePorte and Darien Castro“We're never giving a voice to communities because they have a voice and have a very strong voice. We're using our privilege to amplify and make sure these voices are being heard”
Episode 29, with Tara DePorte and Darien Castro. Tara is the founder and executive director of the Human Impact Institute. She founded it in 2010 to serve as a home for experimenting with how we can be creative in building a more just future.
Darien is an activist from Ecuador, fighting for indigenous communities in his home country. He participated at COP26 and spoke on beha...
2021-12-2932 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeClimate Justice, Finance and the Amazon | S.1 E. 28 Katerina Elias-Trostmann“my message, challenging assumptions, and building radical partnerships to really drive climate justice forwards.”
Katerina Elias Trostmann is a leading expert in sustainability with a successful career spanning from not-for-profit to finance and banking.
In the episode, she tackles climate justice, finance, and the Amazon rainforest.
The opinions and views expressed are personal.
2021-12-1926 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeThe Economics of Sustainable Food - Smart Policies for Health and the Planet | S.1 E. 27 Nicoletta BatiniNicoletta Batini is a Lead Evaluator at the Independent Evaluation Office of the IMF, and she has covered different roles since joining the Fund. She is a leading expert in the design of macroeconomic strategies to deal with the climate change/public health nexus, focusing on land use and food systems. She is also the author of The Economics of Sustainable Food, published by Island Press and IMF. Previously, she was Advisor of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, Professor of Economics at the University of Surrey, and Director of the International Economics and Policy Office of the...
2021-12-0934 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeClimate Justice after COP26 - A voice from the most affected by climate change | S.1 E. 26. Samuel Karanja Muhunyu"We don't have a choice, but our youth may not wait to suffer in Africa. They will come to share whatever there is in the north and that is going to disturb the comfort of everybody else. It is possible for all of us to tame climate change if indeed all of us are committed to do it. "
Samuel is a leader who has worked with indigenous and farmers' communities in Kenya. He is the director of Network of Ecofarming in Africa, and for all his life, he has been working in conservation, sustainable agriculture, and livelihood...
2021-11-2930 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeA Gen Z Journey to Sustainability. Emma Jacobs | S.1. E. 25In the report Understanding Generation Z in the workplace (link in the comment), Deloitte wrote, “To win the hearts of Generation Z, companies and employers will need to highlight their efforts to be good global citizens. And actions speak louder than words: Companies must demonstrate their commitment to a broader set of societal challenges such as sustainability, climate change, and hunger. “
We explore the journey of Emma Jacobs. She realized the potential of businesses in University, and her Eureka moment was when she found the B Corp movement. As mentioned by professor Christopher Marquis, “Businesses can only truly t...
2021-11-1927 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeCoaching for Impact | S.1 E.24 Mehalah Beckett Lead Powerful ImpactMehalah Beckett worked as a consultant before moving abroad with the UK Government supporting African states on sustainable economic development. She then joined the private sector as Africa Director for Travel B-Corp Intrepid where we used business as a force for good across the region. And now she works as a Professional Coach, B-Corp Consultant and Mentor accelerating sustainable business and impact-driven leaders.
2021-11-0926 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeBusiness solutions to solve social and environmental problems |S.1. E.23 Anton Espira Eco2LibriumLive recording from Kakamega's rainforest!
Eco2Librium is a certified B Corp, which is delivering business solutions to solve social and environmental problems.
It is working in the delicate ecosystem of the Kakamega forest, a densely populated area and a hotspot for biodiversity in Western Kenya. Here Anton Espira and his team are using carbon credit to respond to energy needs and empower women. With more than 120,000 stoves installed, they have created a strong network of producers and installers, helped save tons of GHG emissions, and more than halved the burden for women. They have...
2021-10-2929 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergePut Purpose into Practice. with Laure Korenian-Chabert- B Purpose Bureau | S.1 E.22Laure Korenian-Chabert, after a successful career in finance and investing, found her Eureka moment with the B Corp movement.
She co-founded B Purpose Bureau in Hong Kong, and she is now helping businesses to go from intent to action, using the B Corp framework.
A practical guide to put purpose into practice!
2021-10-1927 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeWhy should a bank become B Corp certified? The case of Kiwibank. | S.1. E.21Meet Julia Jackson, Head of Sustainability of Kiwibank, one of the biggest banks in New Zealand, working to making Kiwi better off.
The Bank is now a certified B Corp and it is leading the way of the movement in New Zealand. https://www.kiwibank.co.nz/about-us/who-we-are/what-we-stand-for/b-corp-certification/
2021-10-0933 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1. E.20 Can the hospitality industry be a force for good? with Maribel Esparcia PérezMaribel Esparcia Pérez is a University Professor at ICD Business School and the public University of Lleida - Faculty of Law, Economics and Tourism.
She has a degree in Tourism Management and a Master in Hotel Management and she is a Change Agent Certified in Environmental, Social and Good Corporate Governance leadership skills by the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP).
She is the Founding Partner of The European Sustainable Hospitality Club. The ESHC's purpose is to support the hospitality industry and business leaders to be a force for good.
2021-09-2931 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E. 19 Building a New Stakeholder Driven Capitalism: How B Corps are Leading the Way with Nathan StuckNathan is an award winning leader in the B Corp community. In addition to his role as the Director of Corporate Culture & Strategic Impact at Ad Victoriam Solution, a certified B Corp, he also founded and runs B Local Georgia, a nonprofit dedicated to growing the number of purpose-driven businesses in the Peach State.
Nathan also teaches an experiential MBA course on B Corps at the University of Georgia.
He has appeared on multiple podcasts and spoken at events. His unique background provides both an authentic and genuine story that resonates with audiences and i...
2021-09-1935 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.18 Sustainable Proteins as a Solution for Emerging Markets with Shobhita SoorShobhita Soor, as the CEO & Founder of Legendary Foods, leads an incredible team to produce and market a desired and ecological meat, palm larva. Currently based in Kumasi, Ghana, Legendary Foods is building the technology to farm palm larva in a rapidly scalable manner with the vision of making it the most accessible form of locally made animal protein.
2021-09-0933 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1. E.17 Special Episode with Katell Le Goulven, Executive Director INSEAD- Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society.Special Guest! Today we have the honour to host Katell Le Goulven, Founding Executive Director, INSEAD- Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society.
Before joining the prestigious INSEAD Business School, she was with UNICEF. She held several positions, and as well she led UNICEF’s corporate engagement with international financial institutions. She has held senior positions in high-level commissions that defined the policy implications of the data revolution, climate change, and global public goods for the development agenda. She has over 20 years of professional experience at the interface of research and decision-making, designing policies and strategies, and ad...
2021-08-2934 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.16 Enabling fast charging and the mobility revolution with Tom HurstHow can we accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility?
Discover how with Tom Hurst, episode 16 of our Sustainability Journey!
2021-08-1933 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E. 15. Sustainable Crop Protection with Gia AradottirGia Arendottir is a scientist and a change maker. She is a trustee in the Royal Entomological Society. Her studies are crucial in the reduction of pesticides and fostering more productive and healthier agriculture.
Listen to episode 15!
2021-08-0921 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.14 Sustainable fashion and storytelling with Mansi ShahMansi is a sustainability thought leader and change agent in India. With over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, Mansi brings with her rich experiences, with a strong focus on brand-building, business development, and storytelling.
Mansi’s mission is to make sustainability storytelling more exciting and authentic in India. She’s fascinated by the idea of using communication and branding as tools to bring about behavioral shifts, and hopes for more Indian companies to be at the forefront of sustainability conversations globally. In 2019, she gave a TED talk called ‘Why we shouldn’t talk about sustaina...
2021-07-2925 min
Dream:RealityGrow your business with iDunn ConsultingDream:Reality with Samuele TiniDream:Reality Episode 9 with Samuele TiniWe talk Sustainability with Samuele. How can all size businesses adapt, what are the pros ands cons!Samuele currently works for an NGO, and has been 16years in Africa. He hosts the 'Sustainability Journey podcast (below link), and is currently working on his MBA through Warwick Business School.Social media:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samuele-tini-7b2b861Podcast:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/the-sustainability-journey/id1558252863Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9...
2021-07-2042 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.13. Renewable Energy Projects with Manuel M. Ancizu BeramendiManuel M. Ancizu Beramendi is a renewable energy expert with vast experience and a recognized expert in the field.
In the episode, he is discussing the impacts and the benefits, especially for emerging economies.
The key? A holistic approach. Listen how – episode 13!
2021-07-1925 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.12 Land restoration, sustainability and women leadership with Hafdís Hanna Ægisdóttir Institute for Sustainability Studies, University of IcelandHafdís Hanna Ægisdóttir is a leader in sustainability. She guided the UN University Land Restoration Training Programme for ten years, a global effort to restore the crucial resource for our survival, Land.
She is now the Director at the Institute for Sustainability Studies at the University of Iceland, continuing her research on sustainability and fostering the next generation of changemakers.
She is a leader in STEM, closely working to promote women engagement. She was the first Icelandic woman selected for the global leadership programme for women in science, Homeward Bound. As part of the...
2021-07-0924 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.11 ESG tech solutions. Turnkey Group with Marta BojarzyńskaData and Sustainability.
Turnkey Group provides tech sustainability solutions. It helps measure ESG performance, unlock the power of data and improve financial and operational performance.
Learn how with Marta Bojarzynska Business Development Manager
2021-06-2924 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.10 An alternative to Fast Furniture - The Substitute with Marieke KamphuisMarieke Kamphuis left a prestigious career in banking to follow her passions, sustainability, and interior design. She co-founded The Substitute to promote sustainable living 365 days a year so that everyone can easily make sustainable choices in and around the house.
She is on a mission to fight Fast Furniture. But, unfortunately, 90% of furniture is going to landfill at the end of life. So how is The Substitute changing that?
2021-06-1929 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.9 Empowering Women in Rural India - Sirohi with Gauri Gopal Malik#UNWomen Generation Equality Award, Gauri Malik founded Sirohi with a bold vision
A world in which women from low and middle-income backgrounds have increased access to design support and online - offline markets and can use craft as a medium to bring about tangible change in their lives.
She is a changemaker from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School Business School transforming lives in rural #India.
Listen and connect!Samuele Tini
2021-06-0924 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1. E.8. How to establish a Corporate ESG policy? Bryan Sillaman Partner HHR LLPCorporate ESG integration is becoming less optional every day, driven by increasing regulation, investor demand and the recent embrace of stakeholder capitalism.
Bryan Sillaman Managing Partner of Hughes Hubbard & Reed’s Paris office, and a member of the firm’s anti-corruption and internal investigations practice group gives us insights on how to establish a Corporate ESG policy.
2021-05-2927 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.7 How can we solve the problem of biowaste? With Irina Khabibulina, cofounder Prinsects-Transforming Biowaste into high value products
On Average we produce around 200 kgs of organic waste per year.
Population is increasing and there is need for more land and more food production.
Is it sustainable? Innovative solutions are helping us tackling this problem. Meet Irina Khabibulina and the innovative startup Prinsect.
Focusing on #SDG 12 Prinsect wants to enhance the sustainability of the food chain by using insects to convert biowaste into valuable end products for the food and farming industry.
Curious how? Listen to episode 7!
2021-05-1929 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1. E.6 The Living Labs of Climate Change Kirk Douglas MBA, Ph.D. Director of the Centre for Biosecurity Studies at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, #Barbados.Kirk Douglas MBA, Ph.D. Director of the Centre for Biosecurity Studies at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Barbados.
The small Caribbean ecosystems is at the forefront of climate change and the effects are already evident.
Kirk explains us the challenges and three initiatives he is spearheading at the Centre to reversing the trend. A valuable lesson from the living labs to identify paths for change.
The site of the Centre https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/biosecurity/home.aspx
2021-05-0934 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1 E.5 Women, sustainability and growth. with Funke Nnennaya MichealsNigerian by birth, globetrotter by vocation, Funke Nnennaya Micheals is an MIT Sloan Fellow, an Edward Mason Fellow at Harvard University. She has worked and consulted in marketing, sales and advertisement for brands like Coca-Cola, Peugeot, Rothmans, Heineken, Subaru and Samsung
Raised as a Yoruba griot, she finds bridges between business, academia, and the African community. She is a lecturer, public speaker, business coach and agricultural entrepreneur in East Africa.
In the episode she discusses the role of women in the context of sustainability.
2021-04-2933 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1. E.4. What is sustainability in the fashion industry? Neri Karra, professor and entrepreneurAn inspiring story. From being victim of the evictions of Bulgarian of Turkish origin in 1989, Neri Karra, the 11 year old girl standing at the border, initiated a transformational journey that took her to get her Ph.D. at Cambridge. She is now a professor at IESEG School of Management in Paris and Entrepreneurship Expert at Oxford Said Business School.
Meanwhile being a successful fashion business entrepreneur with her brand Neri Karra and her recent consultancy firm, Moda Métiers.
In the episode she explains what sustainability means for the fashion industry.
2021-04-1938 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1.E.3 How can we have a different agriculture? Paula Costa and Valter Ziantoni, PretaterraPaula Costa and Valter Ziantoni are the great guests for episode 3. With PRETATERRA they are on a mission to develop replicable designs of regenerative agroforestry systems, combining scientific data, empirical information and traditional knowledge with technological innovations, building a new productive paradigm that is sustainable, resilient and long-lasting. To stay update follow Samuele Tini
2021-04-0939 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1.E.2 How can we make mobility sustainable? Riversimple-Julia Chesney-RobertsRiversimple's purpose is “To pursue, systematically, the elimination of the environmental impact of personal transport”. LESS UNSUSTAINABLE IS STILL NOT SUSTAINABLE. Find out their disruptive business model!
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/samuele-tini-7b2b861_s1-e2-how-can-we-make-mobility-sustainable-activity-6782211229877313536-Qt_X
2021-03-2935 min
The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability convergeS.1. E. 1 KUDOTI- Recycle ProfitablyKudoti is a digitised waste supply chain solution tailored for emerging markets.
Listen to co-founder and CEO, Matthieu de Gaudemar
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kudoti/
https://www.kudoti.com/
2021-03-1236 min