Disruptors for GOOD explores social entrepreneurship and social enterprises around the world who have dedicated their lives to ethical fashion, impact investing, climate change, sustainable travel, and businesses that impact the world in a positive way. The founder of Causeartist, Grant Trahant, does one-on-one interviews with some of the most creative and impactful startups and brands around the world.
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Investing in Impact interviews impact investors, General Partners, and VC's from around the world on their individual journeys and to connect impact entrepreneurs with insight into funding, scalability, and insights to inspire more impact companies around the world.
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Grant Trahant interviews early stage founders and product creators for insight on features and strategies they use to scale. Topics include no-code, sass, bootstrapping, content creation, solo entrepreneurship, freelancing, and tons more.
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The Charity Charge Show is a podcast featuring nonprofit and social impact leaders from across the country discussing social good, fundraising, innovating, and much more!
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Where do .ORG emails come from? Jon Nevett, CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR)
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In episode 221 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jon Nevett, CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR), on running the .org domain registry, internet governance, and the .org Impact Awards. In this conversation, Jon Nevett shares his journey from a legal background to the technology sector, specifically focusing on…
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Dan Barker, President and CEO of Halcyon, an incubator and investor in early-stage, impact-driven startups from around the globe.
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 81 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Dan Barker, President and CEO of Halcyon, an incubator and inves…
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Cole Shephard, Partner at Legacy Group - Alternative Asset Manager Focused on High-Impact Investment Opportunities in Latin America
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 80 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Cole Shephard, founder of Legacy Group, on his mission to become…
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Venture Capital For Equitable Supply Chains - Ed Marcum // Managing Partner of the Working Capital Fund
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 79 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Ed Marcum, the Managing Partner of the Working Capital Fund, on …
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Gavin Smith PhD, Managing Director, Head of Equity Research and Sustainable Investing for PGIM Quantitative Solutions
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 78 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Gavin Smith PhD, Managing Director, Head of Equity Research and …
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A Vision for Public Good in Real Estate: Derwin Sisnett, Founder and CEO of Adaptive Commons
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In episode 220 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Derwin Sisnett, Founder and CEO of Adaptive Commons, on addressing the urgent need for affordable housing for essential workers by reimagining and rebuilding forgotten spaces into high-quality homes. About Derwin Sisnett Derwin Sisnett is the founder and CEO of A…
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Creating Positive Change Through the Joy of Travel - James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel
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In episode 219 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel, on the company's mission to create positive change through the joy of travel. For many conscious travelers, the journey now extends beyond personal enjoyment to include responsible and sustainable choices that benefit both …
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Ethical Disruption of the Criminal Justice System - Lawrence Williams III // Partner at The De-carceration Fund
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 77 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Lawrence Williams III, Partner at the De-Carceration Fund, on th…
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Building a Sustainable Luxury Brand // Vanessa Barboni Hallik - Founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow
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In episode 218 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, Founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow, on her journey from finance to fashion and the mission behind the sustainable luxury brand. About Another Tomorrow Born from Vanessa’s desire to create a more sustainable future, Another Tomorrow offers…
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$239 million Fund Investing in Transformative Climate Startups - Amy Duffuor // General Partner of Azolla Ventures
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 76 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Amy Duffuor, General Partner of Azolla Ventures, on combining ca…
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Transforming Public Systems for Outcomes - Caroline Whistler // CEO and Co-Founder of Third Sector
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In episode 217 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Caroline Whistler, CEO and Co-Founder of Third Sector, on the organization's mission to transform government funding for social impact. Founded in 2011, Third Sector is a national nonprofit organization that works with government agencies, community-based organiz…
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Suwha Hong, CEO of Indego Africa - Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Impact of Indego Africa
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In episode 216 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Suwha Hong, CEO of Indego Africa, on empowering female artisans with vocational skills, business acumen, and crucial access to global markets, transforming them into self-sufficient entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2007, Indego Africa has been at the forefro…
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Beyond Hydration - Jayce Newton // Director of Impact at Liquid IV
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In episode 215 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jayce Newton, the Director of Impact at Liquid IV. Jayce shared his inspiring journey and the mission-driven initiatives of Liquid IV aimed at expanding clean water access. With a strong commitment to making a tangible difference, Liquid I.V. is not just a compan…
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Meet the The Investment Bank for Conservation: Larry Selzer // CEO of the Conservation Fund
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 75 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Larry Selzer, the CEO of The Conservation Fund, on his journe…
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Hedvig Alexander // Co-Founder of Powered by People - Wholesale + Dropship made Sustainable + Backend Technology for Millions Global Artisans
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In episode 214 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Hedvig Alexander, Co-Founder of Powered by People, on bridging the gap between artisans and global buyers through modern technology and tools. Hedvig, the co-founder of Powered by People, shares her journey from being a Danish army captain to becoming an entrepreneur. She discusses how…
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Ash Bhardwaj // President and CEO of Onx Homes: Disrupting the Homebuilding Industry in a Sustainable Way
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In episode 213 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Ash Bhardwaj, President and CEO, of Onx Homes, on disrupting the homebuilding industry in a sustainable way. Key Takeaways from Interview The homebuilding industry is in dire need of disruption due to issues such as lack of durability, outdated construction methods, and inefficient sup…
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Building a Sustainable Family Office: Scott Saslow, Founder of One World Investments
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 74 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Scott Saslow, Founder of ONE WORLD Investments, on his journe…
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In episode 212 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Sanchali Pal, Founder & CEO at Commons, on helping people make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives. The app focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them make better choices when it comes to shopping. The app provides information on brands that are more sustain…
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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.
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- 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,…
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Samantha Rudolph // Co-Founder at Babyation - Revolutionizing Breastfeeding with Modern Technology
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In episode 211 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Samantha Rudolph, the visionary Co-founder of Babyation. Samantha shares her inspiring journey of building a modern breast pump that is revolutionizing the breastfeeding experience for mothers everywhere. In the revolving world of parenting technology, Babyation…
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Alix Lebec // Founder & CEO of LEBEC Innovative Finance & Philanthropy
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 72 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alix Lebec, Founder & CEO of LEBEC, on helping visionary foun…
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Navjot Sawhney // Founder of The Washing Machine Project: creating the world's first flat-packable, manual washing machine that empowers women and girls to reclaim lost hours, pursue education, and generate ...
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In episode 210 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Navjot Sawhney, Founder of The Washing Machine Project, on creating the world's first flat-packable, manual washing machine that empowers women and girls to reclaim lost hours, pursue education, and generate income. Imagine a world where laundry isn't a chore, but a chance. A chance fo…
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Kirsten Dueck // CEO of NESsT - Investing in Front-Line Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Futures
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 71 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Kirsten Dueck, CEO of NESsT, on breaking the cycle of poverty…
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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
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode, I speak with Brett Hagler, CEO and Co-founder, of New Story Homes, on using philanthropy and market-based soluti…
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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
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In episode 209 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, 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 …
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Zoila Jennings // Impact Investment Lead at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 70 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Zoila Jennings, Impact Investment Lead at the Robert Wood Joh…
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Alasdair Maclay // Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 69 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alasdair Maclay, Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact, on imp…
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“I Don’t Need Water, I Need a Job”: The Deux Mains Story of Entrepreneurial Resilience - Julie Colombino-Billingham // Founder of Deux Mains
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In episode 208 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains, on transforming lives in Haiti through business and employment. In the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, a country torn apart by natural disaster found a beacon of hope and renewal in Deux Mains. Founded by Julie …
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Hardika Shah // Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In this episode, I speak with Hardika Shah, Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital, on transforming lives and local economies, by…
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Hardika Shah // Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital
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In episode 207 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, 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 p…
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Robert Keith // Founder & Managing Principal of Beartooth
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Erin Sietstra // Head of Investments at Hopelab Ventures
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Michael Sheldrick // Co-Founder of Global Citizen
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In episode 206 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen, on dedicating his life to driving systemic policy changes to combat extreme poverty worldwide. As the Co-Founder of Global Citizen and an advocate for global social impact, Michael Sheldrick has dedicated his life to driving systemic pol…
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Hi everyone, this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to this weeks Investing in Impact Brief. This week showcases some signifi…
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Hi everyone, this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to the Investing in Impact Brief. This week showcases some significant ca…
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Causeartist Brief - Sprih, Moove, NVIDIA, Marco, Social Innovation Circle,
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What’s up everybody, this is Grant at Causeartist. Welcome to the Disruptors for Good Brief, where we dive into the top stories of the day related to impact startups transforming the sustainable and regenerative economy. Turning our attention to climate startups, Sprih has raised a $3 million funding round headed by Leo Capital. The company special…
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Anshul Magotra // Co-Founder and Partner of Social Innovation Circle
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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- What's up everybody this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to the Investing in Impact podcast, where we interview Impact Inve…
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Causeartist Brief - U.S. Department of Energy x Google, Regenerative Innovation Portfolio, Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein, Evidencity, Oregon Biochar Solutions
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Here are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies. Welcome to Causeartist. Social Entrepreneurs Interviews. Impact Investor Interviews. Impact Startup News. Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more s…
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Causeartist Brief - CarbonCapture Inc, Sugar Fit, Telo Trucks, IBM Sustainability Accelerator, Kuehnle AgroSystems
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Here are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies. Welcome to Causeartist. Social Entrepreneurs Interviews. Impact Investor Interviews. Impact Startup News. Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more s…
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Inna Braverman // Founder of Eco Wave Power
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In episode 205 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Inna Braverman, the founder of Eco Wave Power, about her journey in the renewable energy industry and the potential of wave power. Nearly 2.4 billion people, about 40% of the global population, live within 100 kilometers of a coast. Inna shares her inspiration for starting Eco Wave Pow…
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Causeartist Brief - March 12, 2024 - Empathy, Serenity Kids, Iron Health, MALK Organics, MDaaS
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Here are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies. Welcome to Causeartist. Social Entrepreneurs Interviews. Impact Investor Interviews. Impact Startup News. Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more s…
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Here are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies. Welcome to Causeartist. Social Entrepreneurs Interviews. Impact Investor Interviews. Impact Startup News. Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more s…
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Causeartist Daily Brief - Top 5 Stories - March 8, 2024
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Here are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies. Welcome to Causeartist. Social Entrepreneurs Interviews. Impact Investor Interviews. Impact Startup News. Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more s…
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Causeartist Daily Brief - Top 5 Stories - March 7 2024
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Here are the top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies. Welcome to Causeartist. Social Entrepreneurs Interviews. Impact Investor Interviews. Impact Startup News. Our mission is to empower and inspire social entrepreneurs, impact investors, impact professionals, and conscious consumers, who are dedicated to creating a more s…
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Nina Rauch // Social Impact Lead at Lemonade
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In episode 204 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Nina Rauch, Sr. Social Impact Lead at Lemonade, on leading social impact initiatives from startup to IPO. Nina discusses her journey into social impact, starting with the founding of Pink Week, an organization aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer among young people. She shares t…
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Causeartist Daily Brief - Top 5 Stories - March 5 2024
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Going forward, I am going to do my best to deliver briefs three times a week on the Top 5 stories impacting the sustainable and regenerative economies. Below are the sources from each of the stories mentioned in this episode. StormFisher Hydrogen Ziplines Education Zusa becomes a B-Corp Gap and Ambercycle 30 Nonprofit Leaders Who Will Impact the Wo…
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In episode 203 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Frank Heidinger, Founder of HALEVAI, on the environmental benefits of electric boating and the future goals of the company. Frank shares his journey from a career in production and hospitality to his passion for environmental conservation. He discusses his involvement with Parley for t…
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In episode 202 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Emma Bukowski, founder of Noserider, on journey of becoming a surfer and starting her sustainable swimsuit brand in Bali. Emma talks about the challenges she faced and the passion that drove her to create her own designs. Emma also discusses the importance of sustainability in her busi…
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Kendrick Nguyen // Co-founder & CEO of Republic
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In episode 201 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Kendrick Nguyen, co-founder of Republic, on building the financial infrastructure to create equal access to assets for everyone. Kendrick Nguyen is the Co-founder and CEO of Republic, a pioneering platform dedicated to democratizing investing and making it universally accessible. Under…
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In episode 200 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Ben Christensen, co-founder of Cambium, on transforming trees into sustainable materials and the inefficiencies in the lumber industry. The business focuses on salvaging wood from urban areas and processing it locally, creating a more sustainable supply chain. The company's carbon-smar…
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