Best Georges Dyer Podcasts (2024)

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How To Benchmark Your Investing Impact with Georges Dyer of IEN 52:50

3d ago52:50

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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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The Societal Impact of Corporate Externalized Costs with Rick Alexander 57:39

26m ago57:39

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The Shareholder Commons CEO, Rick Alexander, joins VegTech Invest CEO, Elysabeth Alfano, on the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast to discuss the societal impact of corporate externalized costs and what investors can do to encourage companies to internalize these costs. Sources/Articles referenced: FAO: https://openknowledge.fao.org/serv…

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50. Maarten Albers on the Nitrogen Crisis in the Netherlands 44:03

8d ago44:03

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Our guest is Maarten Albers, a journalist who reports on agriculture and food for the Volkskrant, one of the Netherlands’ leading newspapers. In today's episode, we draw our attention to the 'nitrogen crisis' in the Netherlands - a major environmental story that has reshaped politics in the Netherlands and societal views on environmental regulation…

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What is Stakeholder Engagement & Is It Important for Food Systems Shift? With Dr. Sasha Goodman 51:41

22d ago51:41

51:41

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 26:00

1M ago26:00

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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 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

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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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49. Gwynne Dyer on Intervention Earth: climate mitigation, CDR & SRM 46:39

2M ago46:39

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Our guest is Gwynne Dyer, an author, columnist, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs. In this episode, we discuss the key messages from his new book Intervention Earth: Life-Saving Ideas from the World’s Climate Engineers, based on extensive interviews with the world’s top climate scientists. We discuss his insights from these intervie…

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Can We Impact Energy Consumption with Food Systems Shift? With Rob Du Boff and Rob Barnett 52:35

2M ago52:35

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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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Breck O'Neill 1:16:17

2M ago1:16:17

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Brian calls Breck O'Neill the "Forrest Gump" of the river community. They chat about Breck's adventure through the river running world, with some skiing and Hollywood sprinkled in. Enjoy Breck O'Neill!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.By Breck O'Neill, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner

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Will Attenborough and Leila Mimmack: Celebrity Activism Meets Climate Finance 43:12

3M ago43:12

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Will Attenborough and Leila Mimmack: Celebrity Activism Meets Climate Finance In this episode, hosts Georges Dyer and Chris Ito are joined by British actors Will Attenborough and Leila Mimmack to share their journey from the world of acting to leading impactful climate campaigns, leveraging their public platforms to drive change in sustainability a…

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Sustainable Investing in Tumultuous Times with Bill Davis from Stance Capital 49:26

3M ago49:26

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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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48. Jonathan Blake and Nils Gilman on planetary governance 51:07

3M ago51:07

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Jonathan Blake is Associate Director at the Berggruen Institute, where he leads the Planetary Program. Nils Gilman is Senior Vice President at the Berggruen Institute and Deputy Editor of Noema magazine. In this episode, we discuss the ideas in their recently published book, Children of a Modest Star: Planetary Thinking for an Age of Crises. We gra…

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Heather Beatty: Avoided Emissions and Public Markets Climate Solutions 39:16

3M ago39:16

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Heather Beatty: Avoided Emissions and Public Markets Climate Solutions Join hosts Chris Ito and Georges Dyer as they sit down with Heather Beatty, the CEO of ScopeFour Capital, for an insightful discussion on climate solutions in public equity markets. Heather Beatty shares her journey in sustainable investing, her vision for ScopeFour Capital and …

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Plant-based Innovation Q1 2024 Results with Dr. Sasha Goodman 33:51

3M ago33:51

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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 53:51

3M ago53:51

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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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47. Shuchi Talati on ethics and governance of solar geoengineering 51:31

4M ago51:31

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Today’s guest is Dr. Shuchi Talati, a climate technology and governance expert and the founder of The Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering. In this episode, we discuss ethics and governance of solar geoengineering, the formal cancellation of Harvard’s SCoPEx experiment, and the UN Environment Assembly deliberations on Solar Radiat…

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Is There an Investment Opportunity in Food Systems Transformation? With Jen Bartashus of Bloomberg Intelligence 36:28

4M ago36:28

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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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Jeff Gitterman: Pragmatism over Polarization in Long-Term Investing 48:13

5M ago48:13

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Jeff Gitterman: Pragmatism over Polarization in Long-Term Investing Sustainable investing veteran, Jeff Gitterman, joins hosts Chris and Georges to discuss bridging divides in ESG investing and climate change debates. Gitterman advocates pragmatism - finding common ground between proponents and skeptics. Key highlights include investment opportunit…

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Will Investors Embrace Food Systems Transformation? With Mahesh Roy of IIGCC 52:38

5M ago52:38

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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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Richard Bangs Returns 1:19:34

4M ago1:19:34

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Richard Bangs is back! He joins Brian to share stories of first descents of rivers around the world and promote his new book, The Art of Living Dangerously. Enjoy Richard Bangs!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.By Gavin Boughner, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Richard Bangs, Brian Dierker

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46. Ulrike Lohmann on clouds, aerosols and solar radiation modification 45:20

5M ago45:20

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Today’s guest is Ulrike Lohmann, Professor of Experimental Atmospheric Physics in the Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science at ETH Zurich. Lohmann is also the Principal Investigator of the CLOUDLAB project, a multi-year project to investigate aerosol-cloud interactions in wintertime stratus clouds over the Alps. In this episode, we discuss …

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Presidio Student Insights: A Winning Pitch from the Next Generation of Sustainable Investors 38:17

5M ago38:17

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Presidio Student Insights: A Winning Pitch from the Next Generation of Sustainable Investors In this episode, hosts Chris Ito and Georges Dyer engage in a captivating conversation with a trio of students from Presidio Graduate School, who were members of the team that emerged victorious in the IEN's 2023 Student Corporate Engagement Challenge in th…

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What Is The Investment Case for the New Energy Economy? Tony Fusco of Blue Horizon Capital 1:03:46

5M ago1:03:46

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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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Kelsey Pfendler 1:09:04

5M ago1:09:04

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Kelsey Pfendler is about to row a boat from California to Hawaii. She sits down with Brian to talk about the race, her team, and the incredible amount of prep work for such an adventure. Enjoy Kelsey Pfendler!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.By Kelsey Pfendler, Brian Dierker, Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight

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The Investment Thesis Behind Food Systems Transformation: Lombard Odier’s Thomas Hohne-Sparborth 52:30

6M ago52:30

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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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45. Benjamin Sovacool and Chad Baum on global trends in public perceptions of climate technologies 53:54

6M ago53:54

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Benjamin Sovacool and Dr. Chad Baum, about their newly published, high-impact paper, “Public Perceptions and Support of Climate Intervention Technologies across the Global North and Global South”. Join us as we discuss the key findings of their work, and how these findings can and should influence policy and gover…

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Laurie Dyer 45:06

6M ago45:06

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Laurie Dyer can't get enough of the Grand Canyon. She sits down with Brian to chat about how she came to work for the National Park Service, the state of the park, and her ultramarathon hobby. Enjoy Laurie Dyer!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

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44. George Monbiot on environmentalism and climate activism 48:28

6M ago48:28

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George Monbiot is a renowned British author, The Guardian Columnist and environmental activist. George is the author of more than a dozen books, the most recent of which is Regenesis: Feeding the World without Devouring the Planet, and he was awarded the Orwell Prize for Journalism in 2022. In this episode, we discuss topics of his insightful and p…

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Beyond Meat: Examining the Stock Surge and Sink After the Earnings Call 28:51

6M ago28:51

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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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43. Janos Pasztor on global climate policy and geoengineering 51:04

7M ago51:04

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This episode’s guest is Janos Pasztor. He has four decades of work experience in the areas of energy, environment, climate change, and sustainable development, including roles as Executive Director of the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) and UN Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Change. In this episode, we explore the political len…

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Dave Ganci (with George Bain) 1:25:54

8M ago1:25:54

1:25:54

Dave Ganci sits down with Brian Dierker and George Bain to chat about his life and desert survival. They explore how he got started in outdoor adventuring, including his time on a tuna boat and climbing in the Grand Canyon. Enjoy Dave Ganci!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

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42. David Stainforth on climate models and uncertainty 42:14

8M ago42:14

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David Stainforth is a Professorial Research Fellow at the London School of Economics. David has had a long career studying the climate problem and the challenges of making predictions of future climate change. His research spans the philosophy of climate science, climate economics, climate modelling, and decision-making under deep uncertainty. In t…

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The Mindset for A Sustainable Future with Roger Spitz of Techistential 1:17:16

9M ago1:17:16

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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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Mark Jensen 46:07

8M ago46:07

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Mark Jensen is a long time river runner and businessman out of Salt Lake City. He sits down with Brian to chat about their early guiding days, brine shrimping on the Great Salt Lake, and much more. Enjoy Mark Jensen!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.…

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41. David Keith on Climate Systems Engineering 43:01

9M ago43:01

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David Keith is a Professor in the Department of Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago and the Founding Faculty Director of the Climate Systems Engineering initiative. Keith previously led the development of Harvard’s Solar Geoengineering Research Program. In this episode, we discuss Keith’s Climate Systems Engineering initiatives, carbo…

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COP28: Financing Food Fast 23:11

9M ago23:11

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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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Ian Fuller: Unlocking Diversity for Alpha and Impact Investing 39:05

9M ago39:05

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Ian Fuller: Unlocking Diversity for Alpha and Impact Investing This episode features Ian Fuller, CEO and Co-Founder of Westfuller Advisors, a minority and women-owned investment advisory firm and Outsourced CIO dedicated to impact investing. Georges and Chris talk with Ian about his personal journey from New York’s Lower East Side to Wall Street as…

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Sustainable Investing with Peter Krull of Earth Equity Advisors 38:16

9M ago38:16

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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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Cecily Maniaci 27:53

9M ago27:53

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Cecily is an entrepeneur and restaurateur in Flagstaff, Arizona. She sits down with Brian to chat about Arizona and the nature of small businesses. Enjoy Cecily!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.By Cecily Maniaci, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler

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40. Jennifer Allan on global climate governance and the COP28 agenda 52:29

10M ago52:29

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Jennifer Allan is a Strategic Adviser and Team Leader with Earth Negotiations Bulletin, and Lecturer at Cardiff University. Jen has attended roughly 40 UN conferences where states negotiate the rules of global climate governance. Her work explores how global rules are made and remade, and currently focuses on the politics of ecosystem services and …

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Investing in Women with Kristin Hull of Nia Impact Capital 1:16:49

10M ago1:16:49

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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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What Has Happened To Beyond Meat and Oatly Stocks with Dr. Sasha Goodman 1:01:04

11M ago1:01:04

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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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39. Greg Nemet on how solar became cheap (with Energy vs Climate) 56:34

11M ago56:34

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Today’s episode is brought to you in collaboration with our friends at the Energy vs Climate podcast. Energy vs Climate breaks down the trade-offs and hard truths of the energy transition in Alberta, Canada, and beyond with energy experts David Keith, Sara Hastings-Simon and Ed Whittingham. In this episode, they speak with Greg Nemet, a Professor a…

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 6 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, comedian Sam Serrano and comedian and actor Josh Pugh 51:56

11M ago51:56

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Welcome to Episode Six (and the final episode in this series) of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a disability. Hosted by comedian Pete Selwood with regular panellists Lauren…

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Bloomberg Intelligence's Jen Bartashus on Investing in Food Systems Transformation 46:17

11M ago46:17

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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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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 4 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, Comedian Aaron Simmonds and Paralympian Jack Hunter-Spivey ... 44:01

12M ago44:01

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Welcome to Episode Four of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a disability. Hosted by comedian Pete Selwood with regular panelists Laurence Clark and Don Biswas, guests across …

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Values Investing in Public Markets with Jason Howell 51:24

12M ago51:24

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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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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 3 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, Comedian, actor and film star Jack Carroll and comedian ... 39:37

12M ago39:37

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Welcome to Episode Three of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a disability. Hosted by comedian Pete Selwood with regular panelists Laurence Clark and Don Biswas, guests across…

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Emily Omana Smith 1:15:16

12M ago1:15:16

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Emily Omana Smith is a biologist working in the Grand Canyon. She joins Brian in the studio for a fishy conversation about Humpback Chub, trout and carp, and much, much more. Enjoy Emily Omana Smith!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.By Emily Omana Smith, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 2 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston and comedian and ... 31:41

12M ago31:41

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Welcome to Episode Two of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a disability. Hosted by comedian Pete Selwood with regular panelists Laurence Clark and Don Biswas, guests across t…

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