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Welcome everyone to my podcast Awesome Vegans with Elysabeth Alfano. This podcast will feature in-depth interviews with plantbased celebs, politicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, influencers, environmentalists, doctors, chefs, animal activists and so much more! Get to know the individuals who are making the world a better place for themselves, those around them, our environment and our animals through their food choices, practices and businesses. I really do believe if we change what we eat, w ...
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Focused on investing in the food systems transformation towards sustainability, tune into The Plantbased Business Hour with Elysabeth Alfano to hear from venture capitalists, CEOs, investors, analysts, entrepreneurs, and start-ups who are launching new initiatives for sustainable and profitable foods. The world is set with a daunting task: make more food that is more nutritious and use fewer resources in a shorter amount of time while creating less planetary damage. What is the innovation th ...
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Welcome to the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change Podcast! Produced by VegTech™ Invest, Upside & Impact is hosted by VegTech™ Invest CEO Elysabeth Alfano. In each episode, Elysabeth will dive deep with a leader in the impact investing space to uncover the potential financial upside and long-term impact investing in sustainable sectors like alternative energy, transportation, building materials, food and so much more. Topics will range from protecting biodiversity, natural resources, clima ...
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Host Elysabeth Alfano dishes and drinks with celebs on The Celebrity Dinner Party. What funny stories and inspirational insights do celebs and influencers have to share from their road to success? Over food and drink the unscripted conversation flow, as Alfano sits down with some of the most prominent chefs, actors, directors, musicians, comedians, politicians and sports figures to find out! Live streaming and filmed in front of an audience and viwers that shares in the food and conversation ...
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Why Is The Department of Energy Investing in Food Innovation? With Mike Messersmith of Tender Food
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Why is the Department of Energy investing in food innovation? Mike Messersmith, CEO of Tender Food, shares how and why they got a grant from the Department of Energy. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more informa…
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Department of Defense Invests Heavily in Food Innovation. Why?
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In this episode of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change, VegTech Invest CEO and host Elysabeth Alfano discusses why the U.S. Department of Defense has been investing heavily in food innovation. 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 in…
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Why Is The Department of Energy Investing in Food Innovation? With Mike Messersmith of Tender Food
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Why is the Department of Energy investing in food innovation? Mike Messersmith, CEO of Tender Food, shares how and why they got a grant from the Department of Energy. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more informa…
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Do You or Your Clients Have Money Trauma? With Ali Motroni of Align Impact
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Client Experience Director, Ali Motroni, discusses money trauma and scarcity mindset and how to flip the switch for you and your clients. 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 in to learn up-to-date stats and ne…
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Food Innovation EATV ETF Q4 Results with Portfolio Manager, Dr. Sasha Goodman
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Portfolio Manager of EATV, Dr. Sasha Goodman discusses the EATV ETF’s Q4 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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Top Tips for Shareholder Engagement with Annie Sanders of Green Century Capital
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Director of Shareholder Advocacy at Green Century Capital Management, Annie Sanders, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest and host of the Upside & Impact Investing for Change Podcast, Elysabeth Alfano to discuss the top tips for effective and transformation shareholder engagement. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Inve…
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Health & Wealth in 2025: Tips and Predictions with Marguerita Cheng
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Marguerita Cheng, CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth Advisors, discusses investment and health opportunities for the coming year. 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 in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practic…
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Can the Tilt Collective Create a Shift Towards Plant-Rich Diets? With Sarah Lake
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New on the scene, the Tilt Collective is trying to encourage a shift to plant-based diets...is it too little, too late or the timing more than perfect? Sarah Lake, CEO, explains their initiatives for creating global change on this edition of Awesome Vegans. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysa…
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Can the Tilt Collective Create a Shift Towards Plant-Rich Diets? With Sarah Lake
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New on the scene, the Tilt Collective is trying to encourage a shift to plant-based diets...is it too little, too late or the timing more than perfect? Sarah Lake, CEO, explains their initiatives for creating global change on this edition of The Plantbased Business Hour with Elysabeth Alfano. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and…
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What is the Future of Impact Investing? With Cliff Feigenbaum of GreenMoney eJournal
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The Founder and Publisher of GreenMoney eJournal, Cliff Feigenbaum joins CEO of VegTech Invest and Host of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change, Elysabeth Alfano, to discuss the future of impact and sustainable investing. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the…
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Elysabeth wraps up 2024 and discusses the impending shift in food systems transformation beginning in 2025. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on …
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Elysabeth wraps up 2024 and discusses the impending shift in food systems transformation beginning in 2025. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on …
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Investing in Food System Transformation with Jason Ingle
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Jason W. Ingle, Founder and Managing Partner of Third Nature Investments, joins CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano to discuss the powerful lever for societal and environmental impact that is investing in food system transformation. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with…
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Kathleen Simpson and Brad Harrison: Scaling Impact at The Russell Family Foundation
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Kathleen Simpson and Brad Harrison: Scaling Impact at The Russell Family Foundation In this episode, hosts Chris Ito and Georges Dyer engage with Kathleen Simpson, CEO of The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF), and Brad Harrison of AlTi Tiedemann Global, TRFF's investment advisor, to explore the intersection of mission-driven investing, shareholder e…
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Why Europe Is Leading the World In Plant-based Options with Pascal Bieri of Planted
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Why is Europe leading the world in plant-based options? Pascal Bieri, Co-Founder of Planted, discusses the struggles and successes of the European market and the recent turn towards sustainable eating. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit El…
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Why Europe Is Leading the World In Plant-based Options with Pascal Bieri of Planted
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Why is Europe leading the world in plant-based options? Pascal Bieri, Co-Founder of Planted, discusses the struggles and successes of the European market and the recent turn towards sustainable eating. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit El…
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Can We Grow the Economy if Natural Capital is on the Decline? With Paul Gruenwald
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Global Chief Economist of the S&P Global Ratings, Paul Gruenwald, discusses what it will take to continue to grow the economy in the wake of faltering earth systems. Can it be done? Is there a gap on physical capital related to natural capital, and what does it all mean? Here is an economic viewpoint on the math of protecting biodiversity for the s…
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Investing in Food System Transformation with Jason Ingle
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Jason W. Ingle, Founder and Managing Partner of Third Nature Investments, joins CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano on The Plantbased Business Hour to discuss the powerful lever for societal and environmental impact that is investing in food system transformation. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach o…
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Investing in Food System Transformation with Jason Ingle
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Jason W. Ingle, Founder and Managing Partner of Third Nature Investments, joins CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano on The Plantbased Business Hour to discuss the powerful lever for societal and environmental impact that is investing in food system transformation. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach o…
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An OG Perspective on Responsible Investing: Trillium's Matt Patsky
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CEO of Trillium Asset Management, Matthew Patsky, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest to discuss his historical, current and future perspectives on sustainable investing. 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 in to …
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The Demand for Plant-based, Juicy Steak with Amos Golan of Chunk Foods
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Founder and CEO of Chunk Foods, Amos Golan, talks about the demand and success of thick, juicy, plant-based steaks and the global outlook for foodservice on today's Plant-based Business Hour with Elysabeth Alfano. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more informati…
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The Demand for Plant-based, Juicy Steak with Amos Golan of Chunk Foods
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Founder and CEO of Chunk Foods, Amos Golan, talks about the demand and success of thick, juicy, plant-based steaks and the global outlook for foodservice on today's Plantbased Business Hour with Elysabeth Alfano. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more informatio…
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Does Your Shareholder Vote Matter? Andrew Behar of As You Sow
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Does Your Shareholder Vote Matter? CEO of As You Sow, Andrew Behar, talks about the power of the shareholder vote against the power of global corporations on this episode of NYSE's Upside & Impact: Investing for Change with host Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Ely…
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In this week’s Plantbased Business Hour episode, Elysabeth discusses whether or not the 2024 presidential election will change U.S. food policy. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethA…
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In this week’s Plantbased Business Hour episode, Elysabeth discusses whether or not the 2024 presidential election will change U.S. food policy. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethA…
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What is Plant-Rich Meat and is it a Sell-Out?
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Caroline Cotto of Nectar Research and Tim Dale from Food Systems Innovation join me on The Plantbased Business Hour to discuss the results of a recent study around consumer perception of blended (or plant-rich) meat. Do they like it? Do they hate it? Is it a sell-out? Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach o…
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What is Plant-Rich Meat and is it a Sell-Out?
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Caroline Cotto of Nectar Research and Tim Dale from Food Systems Innovation join me on The Plantbased Business Hour to discuss the results of a recent study around consumer perception of blended (or plant-rich) meat. Do they like it? Do they hate it? Is it a sell-out? Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach o…
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Is 2025 the Year for Financing Food Fast? Ambassador Ertharin Cousin
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Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture and Executive Director of the Food Systems for the Future, Ertharin Cousin joins CEO of VegTech Invest to discuss the pivotal year of 2025 for food and other systems shifts. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as…
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Make It or Break It: Scaling Food Manufacturing with David Ziskind
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Founder of Mach Global Advisors, David Ziskind discusses the pros and cons of building out manufacturing or going with a contractor...and keeping it all sustainable. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more informat…
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Plant-based Innovation Q3 2024 Results with Dr. Sasha Goodman
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Portfolio Manager of EATV, Dr. Sasha Goodman discusses the EATV ETF’s Q3 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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Make It or Break It: Scaling Food Manufacturing with David Ziskind
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Founder of Mach Global Advisors, David Ziskind discusses the pros and cons of building out manufacturing or going with a contractor...and keeping it all sustainable. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more informat…
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Building A Resilient Food System Supply Chain With Jamie Valenti-Jordan
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Food Systems Supply Chain Expert Jamie Valenti-Jordan discusses bringing resiliency to the diversified protein supply chain. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect w…
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What Is the State of the American Farmer? Deputy Under Secretary, USDA, Sanah Baig
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What is the state of the American Farmer? Is food insecurity in the US on the rise? What initiatives are upcoming to address feeding more people with fewer resources? What does the USDA science data tell us? Deputy Under Secretary of the USDA, Sanah Baig, is here for the big knowledge drop just months before the Farm Bill drop. VegTech Invest’s Ups…
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Building A Resilient Food System Supply Chain With Jamie Valenti-Jordan
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Food Systems Supply Chain Expert Jamie Valenti-Jordan discusses bringing resiliency to the diversified protein supply chain. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect w…
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After a busy week away, Elysabeth Alfano returns to recap Climate Week in NYC for 2024. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on Linked in here: http…
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After a busy week away, Elysabeth Alfano returns to recap Climate Week in NYC for 2024. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on Linked in here: http…
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How Successful is Plant-based Chicken in the US? With Jeff Gendelman of Daring Foods
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2021 was supposed to be the year of plant-based chicken: nuggets, strips, patties were all the rage. CEO and Founder of Daring Chicken, Jeff Gendelman, takes us through the highs and lows of the plant-based chicken trajectory and the chances for success of the category. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach…
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How Successful is Plant-based Chicken in the US? With Jeff Gendelman of Daring Foods
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2021 was supposed to be the year of plant-based chicken: nuggets, strips, patties were all the rage. CEO and Founder of Daring Chicken, Jeff Gendelman, takes us through the highs and lows of the plant-based chicken trajectory and the chances for success of the category. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach…
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