Best Alix Ventures Podcasts (2024)

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Andrea and Jessica La Mesa // Co-CEOs of The Life You Can Save - Generated $100 million in donations to high-impact charities. 37:01

1h ago37:01

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In episode 73 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Andrea and Jessica La Mesa, co-CEOs of The Life You Can Save, on their journey into the philanthropic sector and the mission of the organization. Since 2013, the organization has catalyzed $100 million in donations to high-impact charities. They share their backgrounds and how they tran…

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Alix Lebec // Founder & CEO of LEBEC Innovative Finance & Philanthropy 45:33

9d ago45:33

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In Episode 72 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alix Lebec, Founder & CEO of LEBEC, on helping visionary founders, funders, and investors maximize value creation and scale solutions that address the world’s most pressing challenges. LEBEC is a pioneering women-owned and led firm that specializes in innovative finance and philanthropy…

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Kirsten Dueck // CEO of NESsT - Investing in Front-Line Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Futures 27:04

15d ago27:04

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In Episode 71 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Kirsten Dueck, CEO of NESsT, on breaking the cycle of poverty by investing front-line entrepreneurs. About Kirsten As the CEO of NESsT, Kirsten Dueck fosters trust-based relationships to accelerate impact for corporate, philanthropic, nonprofit, and community stakeholders. In her role, …

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Brett Hagler // CEO and Co-founder of New Story Homes - Solving Global Housing: The Balance of Philanthropy and Market-Based Solutions at New Story Homes 30:32

18d ago30:32

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In episode, I speak with Brett Hagler, CEO and Co-founder, of New Story Homes, on using philanthropy and market-based solutions to solve the global housing crisis. The global housing crisis is a staggering issue, affecting 1.6 billion people who live without adequate housing. This crisis stifles the potential of millions of families, particularly w…

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Zoila Jennings // Impact Investment Lead at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 28:58

21d ago28:58

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In Episode 70 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Zoila Jennings, Impact Investment Lead at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, on poverty alleviation and systems change through targeted community financing. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such i…

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Alasdair Maclay // Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact 35:57

28d ago35:57

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In Episode 69 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alasdair Maclay, Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact, on impact data and strategic leadership in Impact Investing. About Alasdair Alasdair Maclay is the Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact, where he serves on the Executive Committee and oversees the organization’s strategy, communicat…

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Hardika Shah // Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital 38:10

2M ago38:10

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In this episode, I speak with Hardika Shah, Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital, on transforming lives and local economies, by providing access to capital for small business entrepreneurs. Armed with a mission to empower the 70 million small business entrepreneurs in the country, Kinara has embarked on a journey to provide fast and flexible collatera…

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Robert Keith // Founder & Managing Principal of Beartooth 37:10

2M ago37:10

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Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 68 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Robert Keith, the Founder and Man…

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Erin Sietstra // Head of Investments at Hopelab Ventures 31:59

3M ago31:59

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Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 67 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Erin Sietstra, Head of Investment…

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Weekly Brief - Investing in Impact 2:06

3M ago2:06

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Hi everyone, this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to this weeks Investing in Impact Brief. This week showcases some significant capital injections into the fields of climate tech and affordable housing. In our first piece of news, Satgana, a venture capital firm prioritizing climate tech solutions, has completed the final close of its first fund. …

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Weekly Brief - Investing in Impact 3:03

3M ago3:03

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Hi everyone, this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to the Investing in Impact Brief. This week showcases some significant capital injections into the fields of climate technology and regenerative agriculture. First up, Montauk Climate, a new incubator committed to pioneering climate, infrastructure, and energy solutions, has made headlines with an …

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Anshul Magotra // Co-Founder and Partner of Social Innovation Circle 39:00

3M ago39:00

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What's up everybody this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to the Investing in Impact podcast, where we interview Impact Investors, General Partners, and Family Offices from around the world. Each week conversations will bring on industry insiders to discuss the latest news, topics, and trends in impact investing. My apologies for the delay on new e…

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63. Immunotherapy Protein Engineering & Entrepreneurship w/ Dane Wittrup - Professor @ MIT 50:00

5M ago50:00

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Professor Dane Wittrup attended the University of New Mexico as an undergraduate, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering in June, 1984. Wittrup went on to attend the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, where he worked with Prof. James Bailey on flow cytometry and segregated modeling of recombinant population…

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62. Future of Scientific Journalism w/ Holden Thorp - Editor-in-Chief @ Science Journals 50:00

5M ago50:00

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Holden Thorp became Editor-in-Chief of the Science family of journals on 28 October 2019. He came to Science from Washington University, where he was provost from 2013 to 2019 and professor from 2013 to 2023. He is currently a professor at George Washington University and on leave to serve as the Editor-in-Chief at Science. Thorp joined Washington …

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61. Frontier of Immunological Engineering w/ Darrell Irvine - Professor @ MIT 50:00

5M ago50:00

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Darrell Irvine obtained an Honors Bachelor’s degree in engineering physics from the University of Pittsburgh. As a National Science Foundation graduate fellow, he then studied Polymer Science at MIT. Following completion of his PhD, he was a Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell postdoctoral fellow in immunology at the Beckman Center for Molecular and Genet…

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Addy Windsor-Clive // Investment Manager at Regenerate Ventures 45:14

8M ago45:14

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Addy is a dynamic Investment Manager at Regenerate Ventures, focusing on fundraising, deal flow, and portfolio management. With her diverse experience across agri-tech, VC, and regenerative agriculture, she excels at bridging the gap between investors and entrepreneurs. Previously, Addy built her own grab-and-go restaurant business in London, givin…

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Alina Truhina // Managing Partner at The Radical Fund 37:26

8M ago37:26

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Alina serves as the CEO and Managing Partner of The Radical Fund, an early-stage VC fund with a unique mission – investing in and supporting entrepreneurs who are driving rapid solutions for an inclusive climate transition, strengthening the foundations of a more resilient Southeast Asia. Connect with Alina on LinkedIn. In addition to her role at T…

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Krisztina Tora // Chief Market Development Officer at The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment 46:19

9M ago46:19

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Krisztina Tora, as the Chief Market Development Officer at GSG, plays a pivotal role in mobilizing capital for positive impact across 70 nations. Her expertise extends to advising governments, financial institutions, and other stakeholders on strategies to accelerate capital flow, ultimately benefiting both people and the planet. She champions the …

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Jessica Burley, Investor at Planet A Ventures 36:17

11M ago36:17

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In Episode 62 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Jessica Burley, Investor at Planet A Ventures, on investing in early-stage startups that are developing climate change solutions. Jessica Burley is an investor at Planet A Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in climate tech startups. She h…

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Arman Anatürk /// Co-Founder of HackCapital - The Infrastructure Platform for Sustainable Finance 39:31

12M ago39:31

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In Episode 61 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Arman Anatürk, the Co-Founder and CEO of HackCapital, on building the infrastructure platform for sustainable finance. Arman Anatürk is the Co-Founder and CEO of HackCapital, an investment platform that aims to unlock billions in new capital towards…

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Laura Ortiz Montemayor /// Founder of SVX México and GP at Regenera Ventures Fund 1:02:30

12M ago1:02:30

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In Episode 60 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Laura Ortiz Montemayor, Founder of SVX México and GP at Regenera Ventures Fund, on preserving biodiversity and advocating for real Impact Investing. Laura Ortiz Montemayor is a living-systems thinker and mompreneur. As the founder of SVX México, she…

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60. Diagnostic Entrepreneurship w/ Stan Lapidus - Serial Entrepreneur / Former Founder & CEO @ Exact Sciences 50:00

1y ago50:00

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Stan Lapidus is an inventor and entrepreneur who currently serves on a number of healthcare and medical technology boards. He’s been founding CEO of three medical diagnostics companies. Two of them have been among the most successful diagnostics startups of all time: Cytyc Corp., which he founded in 1987 and which revolutionized early detection of …

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Machtelt Groothuis /// Founding Partner of Rubio Impact Ventures 22:53

1y ago22:53

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In Episode 59 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Machtelt Groothuis, founding partner of Rubio Impact Ventures, on backing entrepreneurs who unite powerful impact with a scalable commercial business. Machtelt is a founding partner of Rubio Impact Ventures, an impact investment firm that backs entrepreneurs who unite powerful impact wi…

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59. Future of ADCs w/ David Epstein - CEO @ Seagen 43:43

1y ago43:43

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David Epstein joined Seagen as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors in 2022, bringing more than 30 years of drug development, deal making, commercialization and people leadership experience on a global scale. Prior to Seagen, he was executive partner at Flagship Pioneering. From 2010 to mid-2016 he served as Chief Executiv…

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Michael W. Sonnenfeldt /// Entrepreneur, Investor, and Philanthropist - Founder of TIger 21 and MUUS Climate Partners 55:00

1y ago55:00

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In Episode 58 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Philanthropist on his life's journey and the future of climate investing and climate startups. Michael W. Sonnenfeldt is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. With a visionary mindset, he spearheaded the groundbr…

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Shuyin Tang /// Partner at Patamar Capital + Co-Founder & CEO at the Beacon Fund 46:58

1y ago46:58

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In Episode 57 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Shuyin Tang, Partner at Patamar Capital and Co-Founder & CEO at the Beacon Fund, on empowering female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia's emerging markets. Shuyin is a Partner at Patamar Capital, a leading impact investing firm in Southeast Asia. She holds responsibility for Patamar's in…

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Sarah Nolet /// Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tenacious Ventures - Backing Early-Stage Agtech Companies to Tackle Climate Change 35:28

1y ago35:28

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In Episode 56 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Tenacious Ventures, on backing early-stage Agtech companies to tackle climate change. Sarah is the co-founder of Tenacious Ventures, a specialized agrifood tech venture firm that operates with a high-support, high conviction approach. Throu…

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Building the world's largest event for the planet, attended by 40,000 people, including 1,200 impact investors! - Kevin Tayebaly, Co-Founder of ChangeNow 37:47

1y ago37:47

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In Episode 55 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Kevin Tayebaly, Co-Founder of ChangeNow, on building one of the largest impact events in the world, attended by 40,000 people, including 1,200 impact investors! About Kevin After spending his early career in strategy consulting, Kevin founded his first social venture in Mumbai, India i…

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Reducing Risk in Impact Investing - Milti Chryssavgis // CEO & Founder of Drashta Impact 32:13

1y ago32:13

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In Episode 54 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Milti Chryssavgis, CEO & Founder of Drashta Impact, on reducing risk in Impact Investing to catalyze more capital into impact ventures. Milti started his career in investment management, building a multi-manager portfolio of systematic trading strategies and developing a risk parity ap…

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58. Frontier of Immunology w/ Vijay Kuchroo - Professor @ Harvard 43:43

1y ago43:43

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Vijay Kuchroo is the Samuel L. Wasserstrom Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, Senior Scientist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Co-Director of the Center for Infection and Immunity, at the Brigham Research Institutes, Boston. He is also an associate member of the Broad Institute, and a participant in a Klarman Cell Observatory pr…

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57. Future of Microfluidics w/ David Weitz - Professor @ Harvard / Core Faculty @ Wyss Institute 43:43

1y ago43:43

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David Weitz is the Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics & Applied Physics and professor of Systems Biology at Harvard University. Weitz is best known for his work in the areas of diffusing-wave spectroscopy, microrheology, microfluidics, rheology, fluid mechanics, interface and colloid science, colloid chemistry, biophysics, complex fluids, soft conde…

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Scott Onder // Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of Mercy Corps Ventures 28:48

1y ago28:48

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In Episode 53 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Scott Onder, Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of Mercy Corps Ventures, on investing in and promoting venture-led solutions to enhance the resilience of underserved communities and individuals. Scott Onder is the Chief Investment Officer at Mercy Corps, where he oversees the agen…

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56. Future of Gene Editing w/ David Liu - Professor @ Harvard / Vice Chairman @ Broad Institute 43:43

1y ago43:43

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David Liu is the Richard Merkin Professor and director of the Merkin Institute of Transformative Technologies in Healthcare, vice-chair of the faculty at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the Thomas Dudley Cabot Professor of the Natural Sciences at Harvard University, and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator. Liu’s research i…

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55. Future of Nanotechnology w/ Chad Mirkin - Professor @ Northwestern 43:43

1y ago43:43

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Chad Mirkin is the Director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology and the George B. Rathmann Prof. of Chemistry, Prof. of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Prof. of Biomedical Engineering, Prof. of Materials Science & Engineering, and Prof. of Medicine at Northwestern University. He is a chemist and a world-renowned nanoscience exper…

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54. Foundations of Biotech w/ Harvey Lodish - Professor @ MIT / Founding Member @ Whitehead Institute 43:43

1y ago43:43

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Harvey Lodish is a Founding Member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. He is a Professor of Biology and a Professor of Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He serves as a Member of the National Academy of Sciences and is an Associate (Foreign) Member of the European Molecular Biology Organizatio…

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Building the Tech Infrastructure for Values-Based Investing - Conor Murray // CEO and Co-founder of OpenInvest 21:23

1y ago21:23

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In Episode 52 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Conor Murray, CEO and Cofounder of OpenInvest, on getting acquired by J.P. Morgan and building the technology infrastructure for values-based Investing. Conor Murray is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of OpenInvest, where he guides values-based innovation and integration in part…

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Empowering Early-Stage and Aspiring Ocean Entrepreneurs From Diverse Backgrounds - Daniel Kleinman // Seaworthy Collective 40:55

1y ago40:55

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In Episode 51 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Daniel Kleinman, Founder and CEO of Seaworthy Collective, on empowering early-stage and aspiring Ocean entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Seaworthy Collective (501c3) is a startup incubator and community based in Miami, focused on BlueTech (oce…

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Investing in Women and Climate to Create Long-Term Jobs and Prosperity - Ladé Araba // Executive Director of AlphaMundi Foundation 30:34

1+ y ago30:34

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In episode 50 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Ladé Araba, Executive Director of AlphaMundi Foundation(AMF), on investing in women and climate to create long-term jobs and prosperity. Ladé Araba is a senior Development Finance Executive and Board Member with over 20 years of experience. Prior to becoming the Executive Director of th…

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Princess Aghayere & John Gough // ICA Fund 13:34

1+ y ago13:34

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In episode 49 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Princess Aghayere & John Gough of ICA Fund, on working to close the gender and racial wealth gap in the Bay Area through investing in local entrepreneurs. ICA Fund is a nonprofit organization that works to close the gender and racial wealth gap in the Bay Area by providing coaching, con…

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53. Future of Immunology w/ Jeff Bluestone - Professor Emeritus @ UCSF / Co-Founder & CEO @ Sonoma Biotherapeutics 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

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Jeff Bluestone is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sonoma Biotherapeutics and the A.W. and Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Diabetes Center of The University of California, San Francisco. Bluestone is a highly accomplished scientific researcher and international leader in the field of immunotherapy and has p…

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52. AI & Patient Centricity in Pharma w/ Frank Nestle - Global Head of Research & CSO @ Sanofi 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

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Frank Nestle is global head of research and chief scientific officer at Sanofi, with responsibility for its main therapeutic research areas of immunology and inflammation, oncology, neurology, rare diseases, hematology, and genomic medicine. Before joining Sanofi in 2016, Nestle was a professor and chair of cutaneous medicine and immunotherapy at K…

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51. Future of SynBio w/ Jay Keasling - Professor @ Berkeley 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

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Jay Keasling is the Philomathia Professor of Alternative Energy at the University of California, Berkeley in the Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, senior faculty scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI). Dr. Keasling’s research focu…

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50. Pioneering Bioorthogonal Chemistry w/ Carolyn Bertozzi - Professor @ Stanford & 2022 Nobel Laureate 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

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Carolyn Bertozzi is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Chemical & Systems Biology (by courtesy) at Stanford University, the Baker Family Director at Sarafan ChEM-H, and an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. She completed her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Harvard University in 1988 and h…

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49. Engineering Precision Medicine w/ Joel Dudley - Partner @ Innovation Endeavors / Former CSO @ Tempus 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

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Joel Dudley is a Partner @ Innovation Endeavors and an experienced leader, medical professional, researcher, and entrepreneur. Joel previously served as the Chief Scientific Officer at Tempus, a company focused on bringing the power of data and artificial intelligence to healthcare. Before joining Tempus, Joel was an Associate Professor of Genetics…

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48. Future of Precision Health w/ Carlos Bustamante - Professor @ Stanford / Co-Founder & CEO @ Galatea 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

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Carlos Bustamante, over the past 15 years, has led a multidisciplinary team working on problems at the interface of computational and biological sciences. Much of his research has focused on genomics technology and its application in medicine, agriculture, and evolutionary biology. His first academic appointment was at Cornell University's College …

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Chirag Gupta // Managing Partner at 8X Ventures 31:38

2y ago31:38

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In episode 48 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Chirag Gupta, Managing Partner at 8X Ventures, on investing in Deep Tech and its potential to impact the world for billions of people. Chirag has 15+ years experience in venture capital, startup mentoring, strategy design, strategy execution, organisation design, investment banking and …

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Impact Investing, Taiwan, and the Future of Sustainability in the Region - Lawrence Yen // Founding Partner at MIH Impact Venture Capital 58:55

2y ago58:55

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In episode 47 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Lawrence Yen, Founding Partner at MIH Impact Venture Capital, on impact investing, Taiwan, and the future of sustainability in the region. Lawrence is based out of Taipei and Shanghai, currently work with a group of family offices from Taiwan. They setup an impact investment arm startin…

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The Future of Water Investments and Water Technologies - Tom Ferguson // Managing Partner at Burnt Island Ventures 1:04:37

2y ago1:04:37

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In episode 46 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Tom Ferguson, Managing Partner at Burnt Island Ventures, on the future of water investments and water technologies. Tom brings a decade of experience in water and startups to lead BIV. His start in water came as the lead author on the first CDP Water Disclosure Report in 2010, and he jo…

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Investing in Deep Tech to Power the Future of Nature and Regenerative Agriculture - Eric Archambeau // Co-Founder & Partner at Astanor Ventures 46:33

2y ago46:33

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In episode 45 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Eric Archambeau, Co-Founder & Partner, at Astanor Ventures on investing in DeepTech to power the future of nature and regenerative agriculture. A global food enthusiast and not-for-profit activist, Astanor’s co-founder Eric has been supporting healthy food education and regenerative agr…

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47. Taking Agency of Your Care (& Your Company) w/ Lee Cooper - Senior Director of Venture Investments @ Leaps by Bayer 43:43

2y ago43:43

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Lee Cooper is Senior Director of Venture Investments @ Leaps by Bayer, where he aims to contribute to new biotechnologies that enable patients and communities to live healthier lives. Lee is on the faculty of Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering and teaches “The Ecosystem for Bio-Innovation.” Prior to joining Leaps, Lee was Entrepreneur-in-Resi…

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