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Episode 25 - Shaping Ecosystems to Empower Sustainable Behavior with Kendon Jung, Chair of the Sustainability and Resiliency Commission for the City of Tempe

Kendon talks about how he initially became interested in the field of sustainability, why zero waste matters

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Episode 24 - The Power of Regenerative Gardening with David Montgomery and Anne Biklé

David and Anne talk about the power of regenerative gardening, the need for conventional agriculture to modernize rapidly, and address the primary issue with current agriculture: monocultures.

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Episode 23 - ESG Trends Around the Globe with Coco Zhang, Vice President of ESG Research at ING

Coco talks about her current role at ING, her background in ESG, the recent trends in the market today, and ESG trends in different countries around the globe.

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Episode 22 - The Hybridization of Agriculture with Henry Gordon-Smith, Founder and CEO at Agritecture

In this episode, Henry talks about all things vertical farming, the inevitable hybridization of agriculture, and the founding stories of his company, Agritecture.

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Episode 21 - Using the Financial System and Shifting Its Focus with Sasja Beslik, Chief Investment Strategy Officer at SDG Impact Japan

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Sasja Beslik, Chief Investment Strategy Officer at SDG Impact Japan.

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Episode 20 - Making a Positive Impact on the World with Kristin Toth, President & Chief Operating Officer at Vesta Home

In this episode, Kristin talks about systems thinking in sustainable business, the lessons she learned from leaving her comfortable position at Amazon, and why overcoming fears is pivotal for career growth.

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Episode 19 - Living Within Our Planetary Boundaries with Maureen Kline, Vice President, Public Affairs & Sustainability at Pirelli Tire North America

In this episode, Maureen dispels the many myths about sustainability, how she transitioned into the sector, and breaks down the concept of sustainability into sizable bites.

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Episode 18 - Carbon Neutral Construction by 2030 with Jonce Walker, Principal and Global Director of Sustainability and Wellness at HLW

In this episode, Jonce talks about the importance of weaving sustainability into each stage of the design process, improving end-user health and wellness, questioning the norm, designing with passion, and building the future.

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Episode 17 - Sustainable Bites - Food Waste as a Market Failure with Dan Kurzrock, CEO and Co-Founder at Upcycled Foods Inc. and ReGrained

Dan talks about the importance of upcycling food, regenerative agriculture, and the circular economy.

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Episode 16 - Sustainable Bites - It’s Not The Cow, It’s The How with Corey Blumenthal, Sustainability Specialist at Shake Shack

In this episode, Corey talks about the importance of breaking down food sustainability into digestible pieces, no pun intended.

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Episode 15 - Doing Good is Good for Business with Jill Poet, Co-founder and CEO of the Organization for Responsible Business

In this episode, Jill talks about her passion for small business sustainability, defines what it takes to be successful in the industry, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and why small businesses are driving the future of business overall.

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Episode 14 - Defining the Intersection Between Design and Sustainability with Corey Glickman, Partner, Head of Sustainability & Design at Infosys

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Corey Glickman, Partner, Head of Sustainability & Design at Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting.

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Episode 13 - Earth Day as a Means to an End with Louis Lagoutte, Branch Manager at One Tree Planted

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Louis Lagoutte, Branch Manager at One Tree Planted, a non-profit working worldwide to plant trees, restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity and create sustainable economic opportunities.

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Episode 12 - Defining Impact Through Aquaponics with Nate Miller, Innovation Systems Designer at The I Will Projects

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Nate Miller, Innovation Systems Designer at The I Will Projects. In this episode, Nate talks about the faults that exist within our current food system, how he defines impact through aquaponics, and the significance of the black soldier fly as a solution to waste management.

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Episode 11 - Profoundly Shaping Cultural Change with Janice Fraiser author, public speaker, and leading advisor to innovation executives and startup founders

In this episode, Janice talks about bettering organizations by shaping company culture, the challenges of measuring impact in philanthropic ventures, and how to avoid the unintended consequences of well-intentioned social efforts.

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Episode 10 - Tackling Mass Climate Migration by Enacting Global Change with Aaron Berger, Research Scientist for Global Catastrophic Risks and Geopolitical Spillover Events

In this episode, Aaron talks about his role in forecasting geopolitical outcomes, the worrying effects of mass climate migration causing internal displacement, and how he’s able to define and measure impact through systems-thinking in research.

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Episode 9 - Solving the Modern Challenges of Global Food Production with Randy Krotz, CEO at AgWiki Inc

In this episode, Randy talks about comparisons between small agriculture and big ag, the utmost importance of healthy soil in farming, and how farmers benefit greatly from global discussion, activating changemakers within the community.

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Episode 8 - Impacting More Than a Million Founders in 10 Years with Arjita Sethi, Founder of Equally and New Founder School

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Arjita Sethi, Founder of Equally and New Founder School. In this episode, Arjita talks about getting started in entrepreneurship at the age of 16, the value of building a strong tolerance for ambiguity in business, and her goals for positively impacting more than one million founders in ten years.

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Episode 7 - Scaling Successful Startups with Compelling Storytelling with Jarie Bolander, Entrepreneur, Author, and Marketing Strategist

In this episode, Jarie talks about how storytelling is important for achieving successful product sales, making or breaking even the greatest brands, and provides an in-depth analysis of successful companies that have mastered the art of storytelling.

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Episode 6 - The Incredible Biodiversity of Grasslands with Philip Owen, Founding Member of GeaSphere

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Philip Owen, Founding Member of GeaSphere. In this episode, Philip talks about the impactful stories that heavily influenced his career in eco-activism and the importance of organic farming and regenerative agriculture for the sustainability of the future.

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Episode 5 - Eco Communities Are The Future with James Ehrlich, Founder of Regen Villages Holding

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and James Ehrlich, Founder of Regen Villages Holding. In this episode, James talks about how current industrial agriculture is an inefficient way to sustainably feed 10 billion people, the importance of self guidance and being open to change in life, and how drawing inspiration from indigenous wisdom afforded him the premise for creating Regen Villages.

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Episode 4 - Increasing the Dynamism, Resilience and Inclusiveness of California’s Communities with Micah Weinberg, CEO at California Forward

In this episode, Dr. Weinberg talks about navigating regional challenges in order to drive change across different sectors, the importance of tackling local issues with scalable solutions, and how to actively engage today’s youth in the future of California.

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Episode 3 - How to Save the Planet with Dr. Michael K. Dorsey, Renowned Environmental Scientist, Advocate, Scholar, and Entrepreneur

In this episode, Dr. Dorsey talks about the building practice of capitalism and how to fix it, provides a life cycle analysis of renewable energy while mapping out the future course of the planet, and offers advice for aspiring policymakers looking to engage governments across the globe.

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Episode 2 - The Art and Science of Teams, Leadership, and Culture with Joe Musselman, Founder and Managing Partner at Broom Ventures

In this episode, Joe shares his views on how venture capital can create a positive impact on society across a range of different communities. He also unveils the most important traits that all great leaders possess, and the strategies that everyone can use to find self-realization and fulfillment in their career.

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Episode 1 - How to Solve the World’s Housing Problem while Fighting Climate Change with Markus Silfverberg, Founder of Block Solutions Oy

Markus talks about solving the world’s housing problem, creating thousands of jobs while simultaneously fighting climate change, and also gets into the fine details of the organizational structure of his family-run company. Markus also provides great insight as to what it takes to be a successful serial entrepreneur from outside of the United States.

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Friday
12
Apr
2024

I just returned from another trip to the Nordic Region - Helsinki, Finland to be specific. It was my 4th trip in the last 8 months where I've been meeting with innovators in business, consulting and startup entrepreneurship.

Friday
12
Apr
2024

I have 2 charitable areas of focus. First is creating opportunity for under-privileged youth through education and mentoring. Second is creating opportunity for and awareness of veterans and their issues. It is the second area about which I'm writing a post today.

Friday
12
Apr
2024

Sweden has made a bold statement about its plans to eliminate fossil fuels from its energy infrastructure.

Friday
12
Apr
2024

Interested in learning about how a leading CleanTech company is poised to create lasting economic, environmental and social impact? Read this!

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