Best Causeartist Podcasts (2025)

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10 Ocean Conservation Startups Fighting Marine Pollution 5:44

4d ago5:44

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The statistics on marine pollution are staggering: an estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans every single year, equivalent to dumping a garbage truck full of plastic into the sea every minute. This crisis impacts everything from coral reefs and endangered species to the seafood on our plates. For decades, the fight to save our…

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Meet WYDE, the Impact Exchange Turning Trading Fees Into Nonprofit Funding - Martin Simms & Aaron Rafferty // Founders of WYDE 48:15

10d ago48:15

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For decades, nonprofits have relied on the same narrow funding playbook. Donations spike at year end. Grant cycles are slow and unpredictable. Teams spend enormous time fundraising instead of delivering impact. Meanwhile, trillions of dollars move through global markets every day with no connection to social outcomes. In Episode 235 of the Disrupto…

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8 Startups Turning Agricultural Waste into Clean Energy 4:36

11d ago4:36

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The push to decarbonize the world’s energy systems now overlaps with a long standing problem: what to do with the massive amount of agricultural waste produced every year. Billions of tons of crop residues and animal waste are generated across the globe. Much of it is left to rot or is burned, which adds to air pollution and releases methane. The r…

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10 Battery Recycling and Storage Startups Changing the Grid 6:06

24d ago6:06

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The global move toward cleaner energy is gaining speed, yet two issues continue to shape its future. We need a dependable and sustainable supply of battery materials, and we need storage systems that can carry the grid through long periods of weak wind or sunlight. The surge in electric vehicles and utility scale renewables has put real pressure on…

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Impact Business Case Study - Ben & Jerry's 5:44

26d ago5:44

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Ben & Jerry’s is often celebrated as the blueprint for socially conscious capitalism, a company that set out to prove business could serve both profit and purpose. Founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the brand grew from a local scoop shop into a global symbol of activism wrapped in indulgence. Its mission, famo…

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Impact Startup Spotlight - Tanbii 4:25

26d ago4:25

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Climate action often feels heavy. The headlines focus on crisis, the solutions demand sacrifice, and the average person ends up believing their choices are too small to matter. Robert Luo has been working to break that cycle. As the CEO of Tanbii, he is building a platform that turns climate restoration into a daily habit through play. His team has…

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Financing Restoration: How Ecosystem Investment Partners Turns Environmental Law into Real Assets 25:47

27d ago25:47

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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 93 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I sit down with Nick Dilks, Co Founder and Managing Partner of Ecosystem I…

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Impact Business Case Study - Allbirds 6:07

30d ago6:07

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Allbirds is a sustainable footwear and apparel company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California (though with roots in New Zealand). Its mission centers on creating environmentally responsible apparel using natural materials, minimizing carbon footprint, and promoting sustainable consumer habits. From its early viral growth and…

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Impact Startups Spotlight - Tabs for a Cause 4:27

1M ago4:27

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The idea that doing good should be simple is not new. The problem is the world rarely makes it simple. That is where Tab for a Cause comes in. What started as a clever college experiment has grown into one of the most accessible digital giving tools on the internet. With nothing more than an internet connection and the habit of opening new browser …

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Impact Startup Spotlight - Waiākea Hawaiian Beverages 3:38

1M ago3:38

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In the crowded world of consumer packaged goods, few companies truly live their mission from the inside out. Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages, founded in 2012 in Hilo, Hawai‘i, stands apart as one that does. Co-founded by Ryan Emmons, his cousin Alex Preston, and friend Matt Meyer, the brand was built on a simple but revolutionary idea: great ta…

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Impact Startup Spotlight - Dignity Made 4:15

1M ago4:15

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At Causeartist, we love highlighting founders who turn lived experiences and community insights into solutions that change lives. Erik Olson, CEO of Dignity Made, has built a social enterprise tackling generational debt among coconut farmers in the Philippines. What began as a single conversation with a farmer has grown into a thriving business tha…

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Impact Startup Spotlight - How Oddbird Is Redefining Wine and Changing Our Relationship with Alcohol 3:53

1M ago3:53

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Oddbird is transforming the wine industry, proving that world-class wines can be just as sophisticated and celebratory without alcohol. Founded in Sweden in 2013 by a former social worker who witnessed the impact of alcoholism on families firsthand, Oddbird was born from a desire to challenge the role of alcohol in modern culture. Today, the brand …

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Rehana Nathoo on the Future of Impact Investing, Catalytic Capital, and ESG 40:05

1M ago40:05

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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. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to episode 92 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today you will hear from Rehana Nathoo, the Founder and CEO of Spe…

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Impact Startup Spotlight - Better & Better Is Redefining Oral Care With Vitamin-Infused Toothpaste 4:07

1M ago4:07

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When most people think about brushing their teeth, they rarely think about nutrition. For Vladimir Vukicevic, it became the foundation for a new way of thinking about health and habit. As the Co-founder and CEO of Better & Better, Vladimir is reimagining what daily wellness can look like, starting with something as simple and universal as toothpast…

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Carbon Direct has acquired Pachama to strengthen precision in carbon accounting and verification 4:27

1M ago4:27

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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. ---------------------------------------- Carbon Direct has acquired Pachama to bolster precision, transparency, and scientific rigor in carbon accounting and verific…

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Impact Startup Spotlight - Revolutionizing Beauty: The Slow Approach of Lola Arnao 3:58

1M ago3:58

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In an industry dominated by excess packaging and synthetic ingredients, Lola Arnao is carving out space for what the brand calls “slow beauty”, a movement focused on simplicity, sustainability, and self-care that’s good for both people and planet. Founded by a mother-daughter duo in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Lola Arnao creates concentrated, plast…

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Impact Startup Spotlight: The Startup Using AI to Conquer Food Waste in Dining Halls 4:08

1M ago4:08

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Every year, universities across the world throw away thousands of pounds of perfectly good food, from untouched entrees to overproduced menu items. For Raccoon Eyes AI, a startup born out of Georgia Tech, this isn’t just a statistic. It’s a challenge to be solved through data, design, and behavioral science. Founded by a group of engineering studen…

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Quick Brief: The All Aboard Coalition Fund - Bridging the $300 Million "Missing Middle" in Climate Tech Scale-Up 4:16

1M ago4:16

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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. ---------------------------------------- The All Aboard Coalition is a collaborative investment fund created by a group of established venture capital and private eq…

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Inside Mural Pay’s Mission to Redefine Global Payments and Financial Inclusion 34:56

2M ago34:56

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Mural Pay’s founder, Sinclair Toffa, joins Disruptors for GOOD to share how stablecoins and programmable payments can rewire cross-border money movement for businesses, creators, and marketplaces. From early inspiration in West Africa to on-the-ground deployments with global platforms, Sinclair explains why faster settlement, lower fees, and end-to…

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Inside Fast Forward’s AI for Humanity Report and the New Era of Nonprofit Innovation - Kevin Barenblat, Co-founder of Fast Forward 23:51

3M ago23:51

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On this episode of Disruptors for GOOD, I sits down with Kevin Barenblat, Co-founder of Fast Forward, to unpack how the nonprofit accelerator is helping mission driven teams use technology, and now AI, to scale impact. From the early days of tech nonprofits to a new wave of AI powered organizations, Kevin shares what he is seeing on the ground, wha…

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Aligning Nonprofit Mission with Venture Capital - Yigal Kerszenbaum, Managing Partner of JFFVentures 30:45

3M ago30:45

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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 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I sit down with Yigal Kerszenbaum, Managing Partner at JFFVentures, to e…

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Meet Trusty AI - The Future of Estate Planning, Powered by AI 36:03

4M ago36:03

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Trusty is building a simple, human way to pass down more than money. In this episode, Trusty co-founder and CEO Randy Frisch joins to share how a digital Letter of Wishes, paired with AI and secure sharing, can reduce confusion for families, bring advisors into the loop, and preserve the stories behind the things we love. Key takeaways Trusty creat…

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Meet Trusty: The AI Powered Letter of Wishes for Passing Down What Matters 35:23

4M ago35:23

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Trusty is building a simple, human way to pass down more than money. In this episode, Trusty co-founder and CEO Randy Frisch joins to share how a digital Letter of Wishes, paired with AI and secure sharing, can reduce confusion for families, bring advisors into the loop, and preserve the stories behind the things we love. Key takeaways Trusty creat…

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Building Exponential Solutions for Nature: A Conversation with Matthew Stotts, Co-Founder of Cerulean Ventures 56:34

4M ago56:34

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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. ---------------------------------------- The climate challenge has become the defining issue's of our era, unlocking trillions of dollars in climate finance and crea…

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Welcome to Modular Minds 0:47

4M ago0:47

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Modular Minds, presented by Ultrasafe, features candid conversations with AI startup founders, industry leaders, and public sector pioneers shaping the next chapter of artificial intelligence. From emerging startups rethinking how AI is built, to large enterprises deploying it at scale, Modular Minds explores how today’s most innovative thinkers ar…

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Funding Rounds: $1B+ for Clean Energy, Autism Care, and Public Safety Tech 4:03

4M ago4:03

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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. ---------------------------------------- Hey friends, Welcome back to Funding Rounds, where we break down the week’s most impactful startup and venture funding annou…

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Funding Rounds: Episode 5: $1B+ for Clean Energy, Autism Care, and Public Safety Tech 4:03

4M ago4:03

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Hey friends, Welcome back to Funding Rounds, where we break down the week’s most impactful startup and venture funding announcements—highlighting the mission, the money, and the impact behind it all. This week, over $1 billion was invested across public safety tech, clean energy, autism care, robotics, carbon removal, and more. Let’s get into it. F…

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Hope Hydration Is Rebuilding the Water Fountain for the 21st Century - Just Raised $20M in Series A Funding 31:17

5M ago31:17

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In this episode of Disruptors for GOOD, host Grant Trahant speaks with Jorge Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Hope Hydration, a startup on a mission to make free water universally accessible—powered by beautiful, connected hardware and backed by advertisers. Fresh off a $20 million Series A funding round, Jorge shares how Hope is transforming how …

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Funding Rounds: $650M+ for Space Labs, Medicaid Tech, and Climate Solutions 2:59

5M ago2:59

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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. ---------------------------------------- Varda Raises $187M Series C to Manufacture Medicine in Space 🚀 Funding: $187 million Goal: Bring zero-gravity biomanufacturi…

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Funding Rounds: $650M+ for Space Labs, Medicaid Tech, and Climate Solutions 2:59

5M ago2:59

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Varda Raises $187M Series C to Manufacture Medicine in Space 🚀 Funding: $187 million Goal: Bring zero-gravity biomanufacturing to commercial scale Impact: Creating life-saving therapies that can only be made in orbit 🔗 Learn more AWAKE Chocolate Lands $8M CAD to Fuel Functional Chocolate Growth 🍫 Funding: $8 million CAD Goal: Expand caffeinated cho…

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Funding Rounds: $1B+ in Funding Across Health, Climate, Housing & AI 4:38

5M ago4:38

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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. ---------------------------------------- Carbon to Sea Initiative Commits $4M to Ocean Carbon Removal R&D Funding: $4 million joint investment with MEOPAR Goal: Adva…

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Funding Rounds: $1B+ in Funding Across Health, Climate, Housing & AI 4:38

5M ago4:38

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Carbon to Sea Initiative Commits $4M to Ocean Carbon Removal R&D Funding: $4 million joint investment with MEOPAR Goal: Advance research on ocean-based carbon dioxide removal in Canada Impact: Unlocking ocean tech as a scalable solution for climate mitigation 🔗 Read more Trusty Raises $1M to Redefine Estate Planning with AI Funding: $1 million pre-…

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Causeartist Acquired - Announcement 2:07

6M ago2:07

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Hey friends, After 10 incredible years of building Causeartist solo, I’m excited to share something personal with you. Last year, some amazing partners who believe deeply in the mission and future of Causeartist reached out. I knew from the initial conversation it was the right fit. The Pay It Forward Company (PIF) has officially acquired Causearti…

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Causeartist Acquired - Announcement 2:07

6M ago2:07

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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. ---------------------------------------- Hey friends, After 10 incredible years of building Causeartist solo, I’m excited to share something personal with you. Last …

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Accelerating the Construction of Low-Carbon Infrastructure - Josh Kaufman, CEO and Co-Founder of Khasma Capital 33:49

6M ago33:49

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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. ---------------------------------------- Welcome back to Investing in Impact, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of visionary leaders building a more sust…

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Funding Rounds: $500M for Climate, AI, Accessibility, and the Creative Economy 5:45

6M ago5:45

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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. ---------------------------------------- Fiber Global Raises $20M to Scale Circular Building Materials Funding: $20 million Series A Goal: Expand production of susta…

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Funding Rounds: $500M for Climate, AI, Accessibility, and the Creative Economy 5:45

6M ago5:45

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Fiber Global Raises $20M to Scale Circular Building Materials Funding: $20 million Series A Goal: Expand production of sustainable materials that reduce construction waste Impact: Tackling industrial emissions and advancing the circular economy Read more → Lumion Secures $10M to Power the Future of Trade Schools Funding: $10 million seed round Goal…

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The Cleobella Story: Creating Jobs, Style, and Sustainability - Angela O’Brien, Founder and Creative Director of Cleobella 26:52

7M ago26:52

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In episode 230 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Angela O’Brien, founder and creative director of Cleobella, an ethical fashion brand rooted in global inspiration, artisan partnership, and sustainability. What began as a dream during a year-long adventure through Southeast Asia in 2006 has grown into a globall…

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Building Markets with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder & CEO of Acumen 46:34

8M ago46:34

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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 had the pleasure of speaking with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder & CEO of Acumen on her global journey tha…

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Disrupting Water Infrastructure: Pulling Clean Water from the Air - Brian Sheng / Co-founder and CEO of Aquaria 28:52

8M ago28:52

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In this episode of Disruptors for GOOD, I sit down with Brian Sheng, the co-founder and CEO of Aquaria, to explore how his company is reshaping the future of water access. At a time when nearly 30 million Americans are affected by water scarcity each year—and our infrastructure is failing to keep up—Aquaria offers a revolutionary solution: extracti…

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Building Markets: The Acumen Journey to Poverty Alleviation - Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder & CEO of Acumen 46:38

8M ago46:38

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In episode 228 of the Disruptors for GOOD Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder & CEO of Acumen on her global journey that led her from the world of international banking to the heart of social entrepreneurship—beginning in Rwanda, and now reaching 650+ million lives through Acumen’s work around the world. From …

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Investing in Impact Startups Across the Middle East and Africa - Medea Nocentini, Senior Partner at Global Ventures 40:59

8M ago40:59

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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. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 88 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I’m joined by Medea Nocentini, Senior Partner at Global Ven…

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(Crossover) $3B Raised, 500M Lives Impacted: Inside LeapFrog Investment's Bold Vision 51:35

8M ago51:35

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Welcome to another episode of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andy Kuper, Founder and CEO of LeapFrog Investments, a pioneering firm that has reshaped how global capital can drive profit with purpose. Dr. Andy Kuper, founder and CEO of LeapFrog Investments, has redefined how private capital can create meaningful change. Si…

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$3B Raised, 500M Lives Impacted: Inside LeapFrog Investment's Bold Vision 51:35

9M ago51:35

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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. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 87 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andy Kuper, Founder and CEO of LeapFrog I…

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Transforming Prenatal Wellness for Women and Men - Vida Delrahim and Ronit Menashe, Founders of WeNatal 39:48

9M ago39:48

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In episode 227, we’re diving into a powerful conversation about reproductive health and a movement that’s transforming the prenatal wellness space for both women and men. I’m joined by the incredible minds behind WeNatal, a supplement brand designed to shift the fertility narrative — from a woman-only issue to a couple’s shared journey. When it com…

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Howard Fischer - Co-Founder of Gratitude Railroad Impact Investment Firm 39:19

9M ago39:19

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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. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 86 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I'm joined by Howard Fischer, Co-Founder and Chief Evangeli…

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Howard Fischer - Co-Founder of Gratitude Railroad Impact Investment Firm 39:19

9M ago39:19

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Today, I'm joined by Howard Fischer, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of Gratitude Railroad, to discuss his journey from Wall Street to impact investing and how Gratitude Railroad is building a community-driven approach to fund entrepreneurs creating lasting social and environmental change. Prior to his work in impact investing, Howard spent over 30…

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Transforming Healthcare Data: Aaron Neiderhiser, CEO and Co-Founder, of Tuva Health 39:23

10M ago39:23

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In episode 226 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron Neiderhiser, CEO and Co-Founder, of Tuva Health, on transforming healthcare data with an innovative open-source model. By providing healthcare organizations with a robust and cost-effective solution, Tuva Health enables researchers, analysts, and engineers …

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Meet Parcel Health: Redefining Pharma Packaging for Sustainability - Founders Melinda Su-En Lee and Mallory Barrett 44:46

10M ago44:46

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In episode 225 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Melinda Lee and Mallory Barrett, founders of Parcel Health, on creating pharmaceutical packaging solutions that protect people and preserve the planet. Each Parcel Health package is crafted with compostable paper and protected with Parcel Coat™, ensuring that med…

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Impact Investing through Donor Advised Funds - Matt Eldridge, Executive Director of Realize Impact 25:49

11M ago25:49

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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. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 85 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I'm joined by Matt Eldridge, Executive Director of Realize …

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