Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises
286 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsDisruptors 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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Turning Annoying Booking and Ticketing Fees Into a Force for Good - Joshua Ross // Co-founder of Humanitix
March 06, 2023 12:59 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBIn Episode 167 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Joshua Ross, Co-founder of Humanitix, on turning annoying booking and ticketing fees into a force for good. Humanitix is a non-profit organization that has been transforming the way ticketing works since their launch in 2016. By using their technology and services, events both big and small can run a modern event, all while, in parallel, raise money for educational causes. Their mission is to make a difference with ev...
The Solar Electric Vehicle Revolution is Coming - Steve Fambro // Co-CEO of Aptera Motors
February 28, 2023 15:39 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBIn Episode 166 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Steve Fambro, Co-CEO of Aptera, on creating the most efficient solar electric vehicle on the planet. Steve Fambro is a venture partner and COO at Ocean Holding, an environmental-focused developer of clean energy solutions. He's also the founder of Famgro – pioneering indoor farming technology that ditches pesticide/herbicide usage in favor of creating super efficient food production systems requiring only $8m to launc...
The Quest to Walk a Marathon, One Mile at a Time, Stepping Into the Shoes of Impoverished Women Around the World - Mallory Brown // Filmmaker, Humanitarian, and Speaker
February 24, 2023 14:24 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MBIn Episode 165 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with Mallory Brown, on her mission walking a marathon, one mile at a time, in 26 different countries, as steps into the shoes of impoverished women and shows how the empowerment of women is key to pulling families out of poverty. Mallory Brown is an amazing filmmaker, humanitarian and global speaker who has traveled to over 60 countries in her mission of creating a more compassionate and connected world. Through her films,...
Building a $100M Brand That Gives Back to Causes Around the World - Steven Izen // Founder of Lokai
February 16, 2023 16:48 - 21 minutes - 29 MBIn Episode 164 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Steven Izen, founder of Lokai, on building a $100M brand that gives back to causes around the world. Lokai bracelets were created with the intention of reminding people to stay balanced. The bracelet is composed of two elements: a white bead filled with water from Mt. Everest, the highest point on Earth, and a black bead containing mud from the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. These bracelets serve as a physical r...
Empowering Women in West Africa Through Fair Trade Skincare - Rahama Wright // Founder of Shea Yeleen
February 14, 2023 15:23 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, we speak with Rahama Wright, Founder of Shea Yeleen, on empowering women in West Africa and the United States through the production, sale, and use of shea butter products. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review the show. It's a huge help. Thanks! Rahama is creating living-wage jobs for women-owned shea butter cooperatives in Ghana. Having grown up personally aware of inequalities in the world, Rahama developed an int...
Re-Skilling America and Making High Paying Tech Jobs Accessible to All Individuals and Communities - Ruben Harris // Founder and CEO of Career Karma
February 06, 2023 15:54 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Ruben Harris, Founder and CEO of Career Karma, on using Software Development Bootcamps to re-skill America and make high paying tech jobs accessible to all individuals and communities. Over the past couple of years, Ruben has worked with academics, organizers, politicians, and union leaders at Hustle, Honor and AltSchool focused on improving their personalized outreach, healthcare and education. Ruben began his techn...
Finding Ethical and Sustainable Manufacturers and Suppliers - Kimberly Shenk // Co-founder and CEO of Novi
January 31, 2023 15:41 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Kimberly Shenk, Co-founder and CEO of Novi, on connecting brands, manufacturers, and suppliers to help launch sustainable products faster. Technology is fundamentally changing the way we live, work, connect with each other and with the outside world. Current breakthroughs are challenging every sector in every country, with a speed and depth previously unseen. Now, more than ever, the emergence of new technologies has ...
Bringing Accessibility to Impact Investing - Josh Hile // Founder and CEO of Citizen Mint
January 24, 2023 15:39 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBIn Episode 163 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with Josh Hile, Founder and CEO of Citizen Mint, on connecting investors with private market opportunities that have the potential to make real positive impact on society and our planet. Citizen Mint is a startup company dedicated to making impact investments accessible to everyone. By leveraging technology and an extensive network of contacts, Citizen Mint seeks to bridge the gap between private market investors and those...
Creating Sustainable Aerospace for Startups and Beyond - Sascha Deri // Founder and CEO of bluShift Aerospace
January 17, 2023 14:39 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBIn Episode 162 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with Sascha Deri, Founder and CEO of bluShift Aerospace, on empowering humanity’s access to explore and develop our economy to Space while safeguarding life on our home planet. In 1999 Sascha co-founded the altE Store, a national renewable energy product distribution and light manufacturing company, where as CEO he is responsible for setting the company’s market and product development strategy for the $29M/year organizati...
The Amazing Story and Journey of the Ethical Fashion Brand Parker Clay - Founder & CEO at Parker Clay // Ian Bentley
January 09, 2023 15:07 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBIn Episode 161 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with Ian Bentley, Founder & CEO of Parker Clay, on building a powerhouse ethical fashion brand and becoming one of the largest employers of women in Ethiopia. Ian is the Co-Founder and CEO of Parker Clay, TEDx Speaker, and Social Entrepreneur. Parker Clay is a powerhouse in ethical fashion, delivering sustainable style with no compromise. Boasting its own vertically integrated supply chain and loyal customers who provide ...
Meet the Food Entrepreneur in the Middle of a Military Conflict Zone to Address Peacekeeping Through Business - Hasan Siber // Co-founder and CEO of Colive
December 30, 2022 09:06 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Hasan Siber, Co-founder and CEO of Colive, on becoming a food entrepreneur in the middle of a conflict zone to address peacekeeping through business. Colive was born out of a passion for quality and equality. Hasan and Alex met in their first days at a university in the UK and discovered they were both from the same island but on different sides of a border. Their friendship grew with time for more than a decade. W...
Ending Extreme Poverty With The Anti-Poverty Version of the Dollar - Jeff Milewski and Jasper Driessens // Co-founders of Glo
December 27, 2022 10:20 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBIn Episode 160 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with Jeff Milewski and Jasper Driessens, Co-founders of Global Income Coin(Glo), on using blockchain to end extreme poverty through a fully backed stablecoin. Glo is a nonprofit that thinks and operates like a startup. Glo has raised a $2 million seed donation from a personal donation by Sid Sijbrandij (co-founder and CEO of GitLab Inc.). Their operational costs and employee salaries run on philanthropic donations. With ...
Inventing a New Category of Food From Animal Cells - George Peppou // Founder and CEO of Vow
December 19, 2022 11:20 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIn Episode 159 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with George Peppou, Founder and CEO of Vow, on inventing a new category of food from animal cells and disrupting food production around the world. Prior to founding Vow in 2019, George founded GrowLab in 2017, an Australian accelerator for agrifood tech startups. From 2015 - 2017, he was a design innovation practitioner at the UTS Design Innovation Research Center where he led the development and delivery of design innovat...
Using the Power of Nature to Recycle the World's Most Used Plastics - Eleonore Eisath // Co-founder of beworm
December 06, 2022 16:14 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBIn Episode 158 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Eleonore Eisath, co-founder of beworm, on using the power of nature to recycle the world's most used plastics. After graduating from the Wirtschaftsoberschule H. Kunter Bozen with an emphasis on business, management and marketing, Eleonore Eisath completed her Bachelor in Industrial Design at the Università IUAV di Venezia. In 2019 she rounded out her knowledge with a Master’s deg...
Rodney Williams // Co-Founder of SoLo Funds
November 29, 2022 12:59 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Rodney Williams, Co-founder of SoLo Funds, on building a non-predatory FinTech startup for underserved communities in America. Rodney has been recognized with numerous awards, including Ad Age’s 40 Under 40 in 2012; the Ernst & Young EDGE Award in 2013; Cannes Gold Lion award in 2015; Tech Entrepreneur of the Year by Black Enterprise, 2016; NAACP Inspiring Innovation list 2017; 25 Inspiring Entrepreneurs Under 40 by En...
The Clean Future of the $1T Shipping Industry - Danielle Doggett // Founder and CEO of Veer
November 22, 2022 07:53 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBIn Episode 157 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Danielle Doggett, Founder and CEO of Veer, on the clean future of the $1T shipping industry. Danielle has dedicated her life to the sea, she was named by the Royal Institute of Naval Architects as one of the most influential women of the past century. Her mission is to be the clean shipping generation leader. Danielle accepted a gold medal from the governments of Canada and Costa R...
The Black Soldier Fly and Addressing the World’s Growing Protein Demand with Insects is the Future - Michael Badeski // Co-founder of INSEACT
November 15, 2022 10:14 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBIn Episode 156 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Michael Badeski, COO of INSEACT, on the black soldier fly and the mission to provide sustainable and healthy food sources for the world through innovative technologies. Almost all seafood is farmed, and almost all farmed seafood uses wild-caught fish as the protein component of feed. INSEACT changes this by replacing fish protein with insect protein. INSEACT grows black soldier f...
Walden Mutual Bank Raises $24M From Community Investors to Create a Sustainable Food Focused Digital Bank - Charley Cummings // President and CEO of Walden Mutual
November 08, 2022 07:04 - 38 minutes - 53 MBIn Episode 155 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with Charley Cummings, President and CEO of Walden Mutual Bank, on creating a sustainable food focused digital bank and helping people grow their savings while supporting local farms and food businesses daring to do things differently. Charley started Walden Mutual to help people grow their savings while supporting local farms and food businesses daring to do things differently. After 8 years as founder and CEO of Walden L...
Becoming a Tree When You Die - Matthew Kochmann // Founder and CEO of Transcend
November 02, 2022 13:02 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBIn Episode 154 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with Matthew Kochmann, founder and CEO of Transcend, on the green burial movement and helping people and pets become trees when they die. What is a Green Burial? A green burial, also known as a natural burial or eco-friendly burial, is a type of burial that involves minimal impact on the environment. This typically involves using only natural materials to bury the body and avoid using any toxic chemicals or processes. Th...
Disrupting the World of Shipping Through Circular and 100% Bio-Degradable Pallets - Michiel Vos // Founder CocoPallet
October 27, 2022 09:19 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBIn Episode 153 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Michiel Vos, founder CocoPallet, on developing a bio-based export pallet that is strong, circular and affordable to replace wooden pallets. CocoPallet founder Michiel Vos started out his quest to stop wasting precious wood by developing a bio-based export pallet that is strong, circular and affordable to replace wooden pallets. This could prevent millions of trees being cut each ye...
Igor Beuker // Global Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, and Impact Investor
October 12, 2022 06:06 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBIn Episode 152 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Igor Beuker, global speaker, serial entrepreneur, and impact investor, on his journey in working with Causeartist's, Misfits, and Cause Athletes around the world. Igor is a serial entrepreneur with 5 exits and angel investor in 24 social enterprises, an award-winning marketing strategist for brands like Amazon, L’Oréal, Nike and Unilever, and a seer for Fortune 500s, organizations, and governments. Purpose-driven lead...
DeepTech and the Future of Nature and Regenerative Agriculture - Eric Archambeau // Co-Founder & Partner at Astanor Ventures
October 05, 2022 07:12 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBIn this episode I speak with Eric Archambeau, Co-Founder & Partner, at Astanor Ventures on investing in DeepTech to power the future of nature and regenerative agriculture. A global food enthusiast and not-for-profit activist, Astanor’s co-founder Eric has been supporting healthy food education and regenerative agriculture training for over a decade. The former Silicon Valley technology entrepreneur turned venture capitalist (App Annie, Betfair, Freenow, Onfido , Spotify, Xing) wa...
The Mission to Build a Super App for Millions of Small-Scale Farmers and Investors - Fahad Ifaz // Co-founder and CEO of iFarmer
August 25, 2022 12:41 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBIn Episode 151 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Fahad Ifaz, Co-founder and CEO of iFarmer, on his mission to democratize agricultural finance and supply chains to millions of small-scale farmers. Fahad is an entrepreneur with a vision to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions for people in emerging economies. A big believer of businesses and entrepreneurs as driving force for human development. Fahad believes a...
Bonus: Working with Artisans and Creating Jobs Across Multiple Continents - Jake Orak // Founder of Ethnotek
August 15, 2022 12:19 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Jake Orak, founder of Ethnotek on his decade long journey in social entrepreneurship and creating jobs across multiple continents. Ethnotek's mission is to keep culture alive by creating high-quality laptop and travel bags that feature ethically sourced handmade textiles. Your purchase sustains employment for the art of hand printing, weaving, and embroidery with partnering artisan villages in Ghana, Guatemala, India...
The Regenerative Finance Industry and the Massive Potential to Change the Way We Look at Money and Environmental Assets - Gregory Landua // Co-founder and CEO of Regen Network
August 10, 2022 08:36 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn Episode 150 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Gregory Landua, Co-founder and CEO of Regen Network, on the regenerative finance industry and the massive potential to change the way we look at money and environmental assets. Gregory is co-founder and co-Chief Regeneration Officer of Regen Network. Regen Network is land ecological commons management platform and the backbone for a new approach to ecosystem service markets based on verified ecological state. Gregory...
Using Science, Psychology, and Text Messaging to Scale Mental Wellbeing to Millions - Johnny Crowder // Founder of Cope Notes
August 06, 2022 06:20 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Johnny Crowder, founder of Cope Notes on how using science, psychology, and text messaging can scale mental wellbeing to millions around the world. As a suicide/abuse survivor, Johnny Crowder spent his formative years searching for resources to help him cope with his mental health conditions, ranging from OCD and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia. His firsthand experience with mental illness, university-level educatio...
Helping Businesses of Any Size Make Big Impacts With a Diversity of Giving Projects - Masami Sato // Founder & CEO of B1G1
August 01, 2022 07:23 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBIn Episode 149 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Masami Sato, Founder & CEO of B1G1, on helping businesses of any size make big impacts with a diversity of giving projects. Masami was born in Japan but her desire to expand her horizons took her on a global journey. She became deeply concerned about the inequalities and other challenges that existed in the world. Since then, she has endeavored to create real WIN-WIN connections acr...
The Future of Water Investments and Water Technologies - Tom Ferguson // Managing Partner at Burnt Island Ventures
July 29, 2022 06:20 - 1 hour - 89 MBIn this episode, I speak with Tom Ferguson, Managing Partner at Burnt Island Ventures, on the future of water investments and water technologies. Tom brings a decade of experience in water and startups to lead BIV. His start in water came as the lead author on the first CDP Water Disclosure Report in 2010, and he joined Imagine H2O in 2015 to build out the organization’s programming portfolio, which now encompasses 3 global programs vetting 500+ startups per year. Companies select...
Redesigning the Future of Plastic Through Biodegradable Plastic Technologies - Tommy Tjiptadjaja // Co-Founder and CEO of Greenhope
July 19, 2022 06:57 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIn Episode 148 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Tommy Tjiptadjaja, Co-Founder and CEO of Greenhope, on redesigning the future of plastic through biodegradable plastic technologies. Plastic is one of the best modern human inventions, bringing unparalleled benefits to humankind, democratizing items at a mass scale, drastically reducing transport cost and fuel consumption, prolonging and preserving food from farm to tables, extendin...
Planting 1 Billion Trees by 2030 Through a Lifestyle Brand - Derrick Emsley // Co-Founder and CEO of tentree & veritree
July 13, 2022 05:45 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBIn Episode 147 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Derrick Emsley, co-founder of tentree and veritree, on the mission to plant 1 billion trees through a lifestyle brand and building tech to verify global restoration projects. From a young age, Derrick Emsley has been actively involved with environmental stewardship. At 16, he and his brother founded a tree planting company that sold carbon credits to businesses, a venture that saw over $1 million dollars in contracts, a...
The Mission to Become the Most Sustainable Footwear Company in the World - Kyle Parsons // Founder and CEO of Indosole
July 04, 2022 10:59 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBIn Episode 146 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I catch up with Kyle Parsons, the Founder and CEO of Indosole, a leader in social impact and on a quest to become the most sustainable footwear company in the world. Use code: Causeartist for 10% off your purchase at Indosole. If you would like to hear the original story of Indosole check out episode 11 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast. It's no secret that we have a tire waste problem. Every year, 1.5 billion tires are discard...
Classic Episode: Creating a Profitable and Ethical Business Rooted in Respect for the Earth, the Farmer, and the Consumer - Dean Cycon // Founder of Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company
June 24, 2022 14:42 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, we speak with Dean Cycon, founder of Dean's Beans, on how to create a profitable and ethical business rooted in respect for the earth, the farmer, and the consumer. Dean Cycon founded in Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company in 1993 after working as an environmental and indigenous rights lawyer. He set out to prove that a for-profit business could create meaningful change through ethical business practices rooted in respect for the ...
Classic Episode: Facing Addiction, Becoming Sober, and Building a Million Dollar Impact Company - Wes Hurt // Founder of Clean Cause
June 18, 2022 08:22 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Wes Hurt, founder of Clean Cause, on facing addiction, becoming sober, and building a company that gives 50% of profits every month to support individuals in recovery. Wes started by selling CLEAN Cause bottled water out of his truck to local convenience & grocery stores in Austin, Texas. He soon realized how much addiction truly was impacting the lives of Americans when he heard the many stories of addiction from his...
Classic Episode - Natural Alternatives to Leather and Plastics - Sophia Wang // Co-Founder of MycoWorks
June 13, 2022 10:24 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Sophia Wang, Co-Founder of MycoWorks, on disrupting the fashion industry by creating a biomaterials company that has developed natural alternatives to leather and plastics using mushroom mycelium technology. In 2013, with artist and inventor Phil Ross, Sophia co-founded MycoWorks, a biomaterials company that has developed natural alternatives to engineered wood, leather and plastics using mushroom mycelium technology. ...
Classic Episode - Lecrae // Multiple Grammy Award Winning Artist and NYT Best-Selling Author
June 03, 2022 13:48 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Lecrae, the multiple grammy award winning artist and New York Times best-selling author on using music, writing, activism, and venture capital to inspire local communities. The multiple Grammy award winner a New York Times best-selling author Lecrae has evolved from primarily being an artist into an entrepreneur, speaker, activist, thought leader, and philanthropist. Lecrae now influences millions with his socially co...
Regenerative Leadership and Deep Nature Immersion - Giles Hutchins // Author, Adviser, and Speaker
May 31, 2022 07:51 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBIn episode 145 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Giles Hutchins, on regenerative leadership and using nature to enhance executive consciousness. Giles is a pioneering practitioner, keynote speaker and executive coach at the fore-front of this necessary revolution. He applies advanced consciousness raising techniques, deep-dive nature immersions, embodiment work, ancient wisdom tradition insights, and cutting edge research on leade...
Classic Episode - Olowo-n’djo Tchala // Founder and CEO of Alaffia
May 27, 2022 06:54 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Olowo-n’djo Tchala, Founder and CEO of Alaffia on cultivating beauty, equality, and empowerment in West Africa and around the globe through personal care products. Olowo-n’djo Tchala, founder and CEO of Alaffia, was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo. Growing up and working to support his family, he witnessed firsthand the injustices and inequalities many of the women in his village faced daily. After movin...
The Future of Responsibly Made Denim and Ethical Manufacturing - Adam Taubenfligel // Co-founder of Triarchy
May 24, 2022 06:36 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIn episode 144 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Adam Taubenfligel, Co-founder of Triarchy on the future of responsibly made denim and ethical manufacturing. Adam is an author and co-founder, Creative Director and Sustainability Steward for the fully sustainable fashion brand, Triarchy. In his day job, Adam is innovating fabric technology, traceability and reusability that minimize waste and maintain authenticity, relentlessly reducing waste at every possible junct...
Creating Zero Waste Products for Students on College Campuses - Greg "G.L." Genco, Founder and CEO // Generation Conscious
May 20, 2022 06:42 - 22 minutes - 31 MBIn episode 143 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Greg "G.L." Genco, Founder and CEO at Generation Conscious, on creating zero waste products for students on college campuses. G.L. grew up near a waste transfer station in Jamaica, Queens, NYC before moving to Long Island with his Trinidadian-Italian family. Seeing the health impacts of the waste station on his community motivated him to found Generation Conscious in order to tackle climate injustice, eliminate plastic...
XPRIZE Carbon Removal Milestone Award Winner on the Future of Renewable Energy - Hans De Neve // Founder and CEO of Carbyon
May 16, 2022 07:31 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBIn episode 142 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Hans De Neve, Founder and CEO of Carbyon, on winning the XPRIZE Carbon Removal Milestone Award and the future of renewable energy through direct air capture. After finishing his PhD at IMEC, Hans became a researcher within the Alcatel Research & Innovation division – currently part of the Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs organization. Subsequently he's worked for several product units of Alcatel-Lucent where he continued to lo...
The First Streaming Service Dedicated to Climate Action, Biodiversity, and Sustainability - Ellen Windemuth // CEO of WaterBear Network
May 09, 2022 09:20 - 38 minutes - 53 MBIn episode 141 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Ellen Windemuth, CEO of the WaterBear Network, on starting the first streaming service dedicated to climate action, biodiversity, and sustainability. Ellen Windemuth is CEO of WaterBear Network, overseeing the strategy and direction of the new free streaming platform dedicated to the future of our planet. Prior to WaterBear, she was owner and CEO. of Off the Fence, having founded th...
Unlocking Future Potential Worldwide, One Job at A Time - Geoff Hucker // Founder and CEO of Work For Impact
May 02, 2022 11:57 - 25 minutes - 35 MBIn episode 140 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Geoff Hucker, Founder and CEO of Work for Impact, on how remote work and freelancing has unlocked potential worldwide, one job at a time. Geoff is an expert in the nonprofit, social enterprise sector with 18+ years of experience, Geoff is a passionate advocate for socially responsible, purpose-built businesses. Having established, directed, and scaled a successful charity – Beyond The Orphanage – he understands and has...
How Clean Cooking Can Offset More Carbon Emissions Than The Global Airline Industry - Ben Jeffreys // CEO of ATEC* International
April 25, 2022 06:53 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBIn episode 139 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Ben Jeffreys, CEO of ATEC*, on how clean cooking can offset more carbon emissions than the global airline industry. As ATEC’s CEO and strategic leader Ben has an unwavering commitment to unlocking the potential in others. Ben brings over 14 years experience in managing teams across social enterprise, international development and corporate sectors. Before his role at ATEC* Ben work...
Scaling a Nonprofit Like a Silicon Valley Startup - Matt Hill // One Tree Planted
April 20, 2022 08:24 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBIn episode 138 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Matt Hill, founder of the global reforestation organization One Tree Planted on scaling a nonprofit like a Silicon Valley startup. Listen to episode 54 to get Matt's origin story and the mission of One Tree Planted. Since 2014, the organization has planted over 40 million trees. They have more than doubled the number of trees planted each year, and are working with partners across 43+ countries in North America, Latin...
The Paradigm Shift That is Impact Investing - Alessa Berg // Founder and CEO of Top Tier Impact
April 19, 2022 06:53 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, I speak with Alessa Berg, Founder and CEO of Top Tier Impact, on the future of carbon credits, ESG, web3 and its place in the paradigm shift of impact investing. Alessa is an entrepreneur, investor and advisor to funds and companies. Her thought leadership sits at the intersection of positive impact and emerging technologies. Alessa was born in Switzerland and is fluent in 6 languages. During high school, she started focusing on neuroscience while working as a win...
Providing High-Quality, Affordable Internet That Helps Move Communities Forward - Chet Kanojia // Co-founder and CEO of Starry
April 13, 2022 07:08 - 34 minutes - 48 MBIn episode 137 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with with Chaitanya “Chet” Kanojia, co-founder and CEO of Starry Inc, on providing high-quality, affordable internet that helps move communities forward. Chaitanya “Chet” Kanojia is co-founder and CEO of Starry Inc., a wideband hybrid fiber wireless technology company focused on building competitive, affordable, high-quality broadband across the United States. Prior to Starry, Chet was founder and CEO of Aereo, Inc., the gr...
New Causeartist Podcast // Introduction to Heather McDougall // Host of Changemaker Rehab
April 08, 2022 06:12 - 15 minutes - 22 MBIn this short episode I sit down with Heather McDougall to talk about her journey and the new Causeartist Podcast - Changemaker Rehab. You can subscribe and listen to Heather and Changemaker Rehab on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and wherever you listen to your shows. Heather is an honors law school grad and social entrepreneur, a yogini, and a global citizen. She is the Co-founder of Bogobrush and has spoken about sustainability and innovation for groups including TEDx, Yellow Confere...
How Digitization and Sustainability are Converging - Simon Schillebeeckx // Co-founder of Handprint and Global Mangrove Trust
April 05, 2022 06:17 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBIn episode 136 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Simon Schillebeeckx, Co-founder of Handprint and Global Mangrove Trust, on the convergence of digitization and sustainability. Simon is an academic entrepreneur devoting his time to better understanding how digitization and sustainability are converging. The new business models that grow out of this collision are not only the topic of his research but also inspired his entrepreneuri...
The Future of Regenerative Business - Rafael Aldon // Impact Investor and Co-founder of regenr8
April 01, 2022 06:48 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBIn this episode I speak with Rafael Aldon, Impact Investor and Co-founder of regenr8, on his journey into impact investing and the future of regenerative business. Rafael will be co-hosting upcoming episodes on the Investing in Impact podcast feed and the Disruptors for GOOD podcast feed. Rafael is a founder-focused Venture Capital professional with extensive experience in investment and startup growth strategies, including investments with advisory and Board positions in FinTech,...
Making Sustainable Farming Economically Superior With the Tesla of Tractors - Carlo Mondavi // Co-founder of Monarch Tractor
March 28, 2022 07:44 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBIn episode 135 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Carlo Mondavi, Co-founder of Monarch Tractor, on making sustainable farming economically superior and cleaner with fully electric and autonomous tractors. Carlo Mondavi is a 4th generation farmer & winegrower and grandson of the legendary Robert Mondavi. In addition to making wine, Carlo is co-founder & chief farming officer of Monarch Tractor founded in 2017. He is currently an active sustainable farmer and leads the d...