Welcome to the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change Podcast! Produced by VegTech™ Invest, Upside & Impact is hosted by VegTech™ Invest CEO Elysabeth Alfano. In each episode, Elysabeth will dive deep with a leader in the impact investing space to uncover the potential financial upside and long-term impact investing in sustainable sectors like alternative energy, transportation, building materials, food and so much more. Topics will range from protecting biodiversity, natural resources, clima ...
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How To Benchmark Your Investing Impact with Georges Dyer of IEN
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Executive Director of the Intentional Endowment Network (IEN), Georges Dyer, discusses the organization's recent pilot program for the Endowment Impact Benchmark. Joined by CEO of VegTech Invest and host, Elysabeth Alfano, the two discuss a resurgence for impact investing and the pressure for institutional organizations to lead on sustainable inves…
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What is Stakeholder Engagement & Is It Important for Food Systems Shift? With Dr. Sasha Goodman
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Chief Investment Officer of VegTech Invest, Dr. Sasha Goodman, discusses the firm's recent white paper, in conjunction with Harvard University student, on Stakeholder Engagement for Plant-based Innovation & Diversified Proteins. Along with host, Elysabeth Alfano, the two discuss the top 5 findings of the white paper and the impact on the diversifie…
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Elysabeth Alfano and Brittany Damico Recap US SIF 2024
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CEO of VegTech Invest and host Elysabeth Alfano is joined by Brittany Damico of O-Six Impact Partners to recap their time at the US SIF conference 2024 in Chicago. The former Florida congressman mentioned in the podcast was Carlos Curbelo. The article Brittany referred to is: https://www.morningstar.com/financial-advisors/reddit-posts-show-investor…
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What Trends are in the Food and Energy Sectors? With Women in ETFs
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Amberjae Freeman of Etho Capital, Matthew Dean of University of California, and host and CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, spoke on a panel that was moderated by Teri Geske at a Women in ETFs event. They discussed the trends in the new energy economy, food systems transformation and disruptions in transportation, along with the accompanying …
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Can We Impact Energy Consumption with Food Systems Shift? With Rob Du Boff and Rob Barnett
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Robert Barnett, Bloomberg Intelligence Energy Analyst, and Robert Du Boff, Bloomberg Intelligence ESG Analyst, join CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, to discuss the overlap of energy use and food systems and how shifting one can shift another. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as s…
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Sustainable Investing in Tumultuous Times with Bill Davis from Stance Capital
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Stance Capital's Bill Davis discusses sustainable investing in tumultuous times, taking a deep dive on this episode of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change with Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and i…
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Plant-based Innovation Q1 2024 Results with Dr. Sasha Goodman
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Portfolio Manager of EATV, Dr. Sasha Goodman discusses the EATV ETF’s Q1 results and explains the benefits of diversifying one’s portfolio to include exposure to the global food and materials transformation. Specifically, he illustrates that EATV invests in high growth companies offered at low growth prices. EATV is diversified across the entire su…
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Why Are Institutional and Philanthropic Investors Focusing on Food? With Holly Freishtat and Caitlin MacLean of The Milken Institute
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Caitlin MacLean, Senior Director of Innovative Finance at the Milken Institute and Holly Freishtat, Senior Director at Feeding Change, discuss blended capital and why instiutional and philanthropic investors are using this approach to focus on food. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as sh…
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Is There an Investment Opportunity in Food Systems Transformation? With Jen Bartashus of Bloomberg Intelligence
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Senior Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, Jen Bartashus, joins host and CEO of VegTech™ Invest Elysabeth Alfano on Upside & Impact at the Farm, Food, & Fuel Summit. They discuss conference and their panel experiences as well as their predictions for the sector in the next five to ten years. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features…
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Will Investors Embrace Food Systems Transformation? With Mahesh Roy of IIGCC
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Will Investors Embrace Food Systems Transformation? Mahesh Roy, Investor Strategies Programme Director of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, discusses the IIGCC perspective on investing in food systems transformation to combat Climate Change and partake in the potential growth of the sector. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcas…
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What Is The Investment Case for the New Energy Economy? Tony Fusco of Blue Horizon Capital
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What is the investment case for the new energy economy? Tony Fusco, Partner at Blue Horizon Capital, discusses a transitioning energy economy and what this could mean for your portfolio on Upside & Impact: Investing for Change, a podcast distributed by the New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) ETF Central. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast featur…
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The Investment Thesis Behind Food Systems Transformation: Lombard Odier’s Thomas Hohne-Sparborth
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Thomas Hohne-Sparborth, Head of Sustainability Research at Lombard Odier Investment Managers in Switzerland joins the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast on the NYSE platform ETFCentral.com. Host and CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, discusses with Thomas who pays and who benefits from food systems transformation. VegTech Invest’s …
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Beyond Meat: Examining the Stock Surge and Sink After the Earnings Call
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On this episode of Upside & Impact, Elysabeth discusses the recent surge and sink in stock price for Beyond Meat after their Q4 2023 earnings call. She breaks down the the potential reasons for analysts' response to the call and what it portends for the future of the company. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Inve…
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Episode 34 - Inside a Marketing Meeting with a Multi Million Dollar Retailer
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, In this episode of the BUSINESS FOR MAKERS Podcast, I take you inside a marketing meeting wi…
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Episode 33 - Business 101: Demystifying 15 More Business Terms
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, In this episode of the BUSINESS FOR MAKERS Podcast, we do a little more Business 101: Demyst…
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The Mindset for A Sustainable Future with Roger Spitz of Techistential
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Roger Spitz (M.Sc., FCA, APF) is an international bestselling author, a celebrated futurist, the president of Techistential (Climate & Foresight Strategy), and the chair of the renowned Disruptive Futures Institute, based in San Francisco. On this episode of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change we discuss how we can prepare for the disruption ahea…
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In this episode, Host Elysabeth Alfano recaps her time at COP28. This was the first COP to focus on food systems transformation, connecting the food system to climate change. Elysabeth shares all the highlights throughout the week, focusing on the finance discussions of blended capital to further meaningful change. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact …
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Episode 32 - Business 101: 15 Business Terms You Absolutely Need to Know
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, In this episode of the BUSINESS FOR MAKERS Podcast, we do a little Business 101: 15 Business…
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Sustainable Investing with Peter Krull of Earth Equity Advisors
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Peter Krull, Partner and Director of Sustainable Investing at Earth Equity Advisors joins CEO of VegTech™ Invest and Host of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast to discuss the impact of sustainable investing for planet earth and your portfolio. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, …
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Episode 31 - 7 Tips for Writing Compelling Product Descriptions that Sell
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, In this episode of the BUSINESS FOR MAKERS Podcast, I give 7 tips for writing compelling pro…
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Episode 30 - Editing Your Assortment with Katie of @CarpenterKatieCo
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, In this episode of the BUSINESS FOR MAKERS Podcast, we discuss with Katie of @CarpenterKatie…
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Investing in Women with Kristin Hull of Nia Impact Capital
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Is investing in womena worthwhile strategy? How can diversity, equity and inclusion investing also bring you better returns? Does values investing mean leaving money on the table? Kristin Hull of Nia Impact Capital addresses these and more with me on Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast on iTunes, Spotify and NYSE's ETF Central.com. VegTec…
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Episode 29 - Markets, Fairs and Festivals with Lia Parker of Parker Place Woodwork
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, A wealth of actionable tips and tricks for executing Markets, Fairs and Festivals. Lia Parke…
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What Has Happened To Beyond Meat and Oatly Stocks with Dr. Sasha Goodman
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Dr. Sasha Goodman, Chief Investment Officer of VegTech Invest, joins Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest to discuss what has happened to the Beyond Meat and Oatly Stocks and, conversely, the large landscape of Plant-based Innovation companies in the public markets that are thriving. Think that Beyond Meat and Oatly are the only publicly traded …
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Bloomberg Intelligence's Jen Bartashus on Investing in Food Systems Transformation
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Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Jen Bartashus shares her perspective on investing in Plantbased Innovation sector and its possible trajectory over the next ten years. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune …
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Episode 28 - Managing Your Cash Flow as a Maker
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, Cash flow management is a critical aspect of running a successful small business. Regardless…
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Values Investing in Public Markets with Jason Howell
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First Generation Wealth Adviser and President of Jason Howell Company, Jason Howell, sits down with Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech™ Invest to discuss how he helps his clients find their investing north star by encompassing financial, family, retirement, and philanthropic goals. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech …
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Episode 27 - My Simple System for Tracking Multiple To-Do Lists
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, As someone who has navigated the intricacies of managing multiple businesses simultaneously …
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Making Your 401K Create a World YOU Want to Live In with Alex Wright-Gladstein
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Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest, hosts Alex Wright-Gladstein, CEO and Founder of Sphere, on the Upside & Impact Podcast. Alex and Elysabeth discuss why everyone should have the option to invest their retirement savings in a climate-safe way, and how climate-friendly investing can have a bigger impact on climate than any other action you tak…
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Episode 26- 4 Challenges Entrepreneurs Face, and How to Overcome Them
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, Starting a business has never been more accessible than it is today. With the proliferation …
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Empowering Women Investors with Janine Firpo
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Founder of Invest for Better, Janine Firpo, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, on the Upside & Impact Interview Series to discuss empowering women investors so they can control their own finances and financial decisions for the change they want to see in the world. We discuss the meaningful and tactical issues and tips for female in…
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Episode 25 - Are You Guilty of Random Acts of Marketing?
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, if you’re posting on Reels, TikTok, Linkedin, appearing on a podcast, sending an email, or w…
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Episode 24: Special Episode: Our New Course "Raising Awareness About Your Brand"
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In this episode, maybe you’ve considered taking your maker hobby to the next level: your own small business. …
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Climate Impact and Alpha - Food and Energy with Heather Beatty
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Can you have both upside and impact? Heather Beatty of ScopeFour Capital discusses anti-ESG rhetoric, what impact investing can do financially for your portfolio and if it should be one size fits all when it comes to ESG. You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on Linked…
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Episode 23 - Threads, Guerilla Marketing and What's On Your Bench?
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In the news: Meta introduces Threads In this episode, Daily Social Media posts wearing you down? Maybe it's t…
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Live from the Forum on Sustainable and Responsible Investment
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CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, reports live after the US SIF meeting, recapping Capitol Hill advancements from conference on sustainable investing. She also shares updates on anti-ESG communications. Join in to be up-to-the-minute on the advancements in sustainable and responsible investing. You can also tune in to a live recording of Ups…
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All In Podcast's David Friedberg on Investing in Plant-based Innovation and Syn Bio
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The All In Podcast's Sultan of Science: David Friedberg is on Upside & Impact with me to discuss how AI can impact the Plant-based Innovation sector (plant-based foods and alternative proteins) as well as what the sector can do to scale up production and reduce costs. We also get into why the besties don't talk about Plant-based Innovation as part …
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On this week’s live Upside & Impact Webinar Series Jeff Gitterman joins CEO of VegTech Invest Elysabeth Alfano to discuss redefining ESG. What’s wrong with it? What’s right with it? They’ll throw the political football and discuss what investors - not politicians and special interests - want. And of course, they’ll discuss Jeff’s newest projects an…
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The Rising Trend of Plant-based Innovation with Jen Bartashus
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Senior Equity Research Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, Jennifer Bartashus, joins our CEO Elysabeth Alfano to discuss the rising trend of plant-based innovation in turbulent times. You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company…
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Going Beyond Climate Neutral to Climate+Positive with Ian Monroe
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President & CIO of Etho Capital, Ian Monroe, talks about his work developing ESG related investment strategies for clients and founding the new Climate+Positive Initiative Alliance, of which VegTech Invest is a founding member. What is Climate+Positive and, per the IPCC’s recent report on Climate Catastrophe, how do we get there? You can also tune …
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Bringing ESG Frameworks to Plant-based Innovation with Sharyn Murray
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Sharyn Murray, Investment Engagement Manager at The Good Food Institute discusses her work with FAIRR Initiative (Farm Animal Investment Risk and Return Initiative) to bring ESG frameworks and reporting to both food start-ups and legacy food companies. You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third We…
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Next Level Investing - When You Want More Than Returns with Bob DePasquale
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The founder of Initiate Impact, Bob DePasquale, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, to discuss next level investing for those who want more than just returns. Join us! You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/…
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What Are The Signs of a Mega-trend and When Is It Time to Invest? With Chris Buck
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The CIO of Harvester Wealth, Chris Buck, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, to discuss the signs of a mega-trend and when are the good times to invest are. Formerly with BlackRock, UBS and ROBO Global themeatic investing, Chris lends his years of expertise to defining and spotting a megatrend. Join us! You can also tune in to a live…
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Getting to Carbon Neutral Without Buying Credits with Luke Wilcox
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Founder of Ethos ESG, Luke Wilcox joins the VegTech Invest(™) Upside and Impact bi-monthly audio/video series to discuss how to get YOUR portfolio to be Carbon Neutral without buying credits. Greenwashers beware…this one is for the real impact investors! You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third …
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Bloomberg’s Jen Bartashus Shares Plant-based Predictions for 2023
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Bloomberg Intelligence’s Jennifer Bartashus will share her predictions for the Plant-based Innovation sector in 2023 on our first webinar of the new year on January 4th at 1:30p ET on our VegTech Invest LinkedIn page! You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn a…
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As an Investor, Should You Be Naughty or Nice? With Tommy Mancuso
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Join our CEO Elysabeth Alfano and Tommy Mancuso from The BAD Investment Co. for a dicey webinar on whether as an investor it is better to be naughty or nice. You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow …
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Is It Better to be Good or Bad? With Tommy Mancuso
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Join our CEO Elysabeth Alfano and the President of The BAD Investment Company, Tommy Mancuso, for a dicey webinar on the pros and cons for investing in the good and the bad. Streaming live on VegTech Invest’s LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/ You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the fir…
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Shareholder Engagement: What Is It and How You Can Get Involved with Dorrit Lowsen
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Are you interested in impact investing, but want to understand how you can also partake in shareholder engagement? Join us for a #live LinkedIn webinar on the VegTech™ Invest page in which Dorrit Lowsen, Co-CEO of Change Finance, and Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech™ Invest discuss shareholder engagement best practices. You can also tune in to a li…
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Episode 22 - 30+ Craft Show Essentials, plus craft show tips with Terry of Puddle Pirate Projects
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here If you are preparing for craft show season, grab a pen and paper, because we have loads of actionable tips. I…
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Episode 21 - Should your maker business support a charity? with Ryan of Green Beard Grooming
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Welcome to the Business for Makers Podcast. Brought to you by George Supply Company. Each week, we explore topics you need to know to grow your maker hobby into a maker business and brand. You can find George Supply Company merchandise here In the news: TikTok is banned in Montana, while Human Rights groups oppose the ban, despite their opposition …
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