Ideas, energized.
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOur biweekly podcast features provocative discussions and thoughtful exploration of innovations in science, technology, the environment, and everything in between. Our guests include thought-leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, activists, and experts in the global innovation economy.
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Mental Health in a Post-Covid World
December 07, 2021 00:51 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBIn this podcast, you will hear from Dr. Paul Goering, former VP of Allina Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Services; Kelechi Ubozoh, a mental health consultant, author and advocate; and Dr. Kelly Koerner, CEO of Jaspr Health and Larta Institute alumni company. The following podcast contains sensitive topics that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.
The Emerging Hydrogen Economy: A Key Missing Piece to our Climate Change Puzzle Part 2: Trends Global Markets, Cost Targets and Infrastructure
November 19, 2021 06:43 - 5 MBIn Part 2, Dr. Brouwer examines hydrogen and fuel cell global markets/trends, discusses whether existing infrastructure could be used for hydrogen storage and provides policy recommendations for how hydrogen and fuel cell solutions can achieve widespread adoption.
The Emerging Hydrogen Economy: A Key Missing Piece to our Climate Change Puzzle, Part 1: Trends, Technology Gaps, and Solutions
October 14, 2021 09:54 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBIdeas, Energized Podcast Series Presented by Larta Institute Hosted by David Berokoff, Director, Energy Practice, Larta Institute In Episode 1, Part 1 Dr. Jack Brouwer, Professor at UC Irvine & Energy System Dynamics Expert joins David Berokoff to discuss existing net-zero carbon technologies, the history of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, the transition from reliance on fossil fuel-derived hydrogen to more sustainable hydrogen production targets. Themes: energy, carbon technologi...
Indoor Ag: What Can Be Contained, Can Be Sustained
September 02, 2021 19:19 - 44 minutes - 62 MBIdeas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North America Hosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 8 of the Deeper Dive features Nicola Kerslake, Founder, Contain, Inc. Nicola Kerslake, Founder of Contain Inc., joins Rodger to discuss the innovations and solutions that indoor ag can provide for our food supply chain and farming footprint. She will dive into how Contain was founded and its mission, how indoor ag can support traditional farming, a...
How Innovative Data Solutions Are Increasing Efficiency and Combating Climate Change in Agriculture
July 27, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBIdeas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North America Hosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 7 of the Deeper Dive features Anastasia Volkova, CEO, Regrow In this episode, Anastasia Volkova, CEO of Regrow, joins Rodger to discuss scaling data collection -- remote sensing, modeling, and soil sampling - and how collaboratively harnessing these tools could increase scale, quality, and accuracy, helping to create resilient and sustainable agric...
Using Data to Unlock Climate Action
July 27, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBIdeas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North America Hosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 7 of the Deeper Dive features Anastasia Volkova, CEO, Regrow In this episode, Anastasia Volkova, CEO of Regrow joins Rodger to discuss how harnessing data can help address climate change. Themes: Harnessing the power of data. How new technologies are helping combat climate change
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Farming Carbon
June 28, 2021 19:01 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBIdeas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 6 of Deeper Dive features Kari Hernandez, VP of Carbon Operations at Indigo Ag In this episode Kari Hernandez, VP of Carbon Operations at Indigo Ag joins Rodger to discuss the challenges and opportunities for farmers looking to get into carbon credits. They discuss the role of innovation and how data collection and digital solutions can help. Theme...
Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Innovators
May 26, 2021 16:09 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIdeas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 5 of Deeper Dive features Danny Royer, CSO of Grower's Insight. In this episode Rodger speaks with Danny Royer of Grower’s Insight to discuss how we can better bridge the gap between farmers and innovators. Themes: Ag-tech adoption, market fit, farmer engagement, bridging the gap between farmers and innovators *** Deeper Dive is a monthly limited ...
Deeper Dive: How Do We Get Farmers to Take Action on Climate Change?
April 30, 2021 17:24 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MBIdeas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 4 of Deeper Dive features Mitchell Hora, Farmer, Founder/CEO Continuum Ag, Co-Host of Field Work Podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @Continuum_Ag Climate change can be a sensitive and polarizing topic for farmers. In this episode Rodger talks with Mitchell Hora founder of Continuum Ag who has first-hand experience working with farmers on adapting to m...
Deeper Dive: Keeping Nutrients on the Field: Nutrient Optimization and Reducing Runoff
March 25, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 113 MBIdeas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 3 of Deeper Dive features Dan Poston, Director of Agronomy, Pivot Bio and Jim Elser, Director, Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance Nutrient management is a challenge in agriculture; when handled correctly, it can provide great benefit, but when mismanaged, it can result in serious consequences. Jim Elser, Director of the Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance and Dan Pos...
Deeper Dive: Carbon to Nutrition: How Sustainable Nutrient Densification can Harmonize the Ag Supply Chain
February 24, 2021 23:09 - 33 minutes - 61.5 MBIdeas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 2 of Deeper Dive features Han Chen, CEO of ZeaKal (www.zeakal.com), a plant traits innovator developing technologies that have been proven to increase carbon capture, improve nutrient use efficiency, elevate protein, and promote higher levels of healthier oils across several crops. To make agriculture more responsive to the needs of the future, we must produce...
Deeper Dive: How Industry Leaders Are Supporting and Driving Innovation in Agriculture
February 01, 2021 18:19 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIdeas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North America Hosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Featured Guests: Kerry McNamara, CEO, OCP North America Sara Boettiger, Head of Global Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability, Bayer Deeper Dive is a monthly limited series that will focus on the innovators and issues that are redefining global agriculture. Larta Institute has assisted and transformed over 10,000 early-stage innovations, working with entrepreneurs...
What We Learned at the 12th Annual Ag Innovation Showcase
October 13, 2020 19:12 - 46 minutes - 85.5 MBFINAL EPISODE of our special 10-part Ag Showcase Series: Join our guests, Rohit Shukla and Naveen Sikka, as we revisit the 12th Annual Ag Innovation Showcase. We'll take a look back at some of the best moments our first fully-virtual event had to offer, particularly relating to the 3 major themes: developing climate-smart agriculture, building nutrient-dense food systems and addressing concerns on the health of farms and farmers. About our guests: Rohit ShuklaRohit is chief executive offic...
Sustainable Beef: Solutions for a Better Future
October 05, 2020 23:14 - 39 minutes - 71.6 MBEPISODE 9 of our special 10-part Ag Showcase Series: This episode features Kristine MacRae and Deborah Wilson from the Sustainable Beef: Exploring Solutions That Enhance Trust panel discussion that was featured at the 2020 Ag Innovation Showcase last month. This conversation takes a deeper dive into the discussion on the innovations and challenges associated with sustainable beef. About our guests: Kristine MacRae - CEO and Founder of WestSky Technology Kristine is CEO for Rae Foundry, a ...
Raising the Next Generation of STEM Leaders feat. City of STEM and Biocom Institute
September 29, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 119 MBJoin our guest host Ben Dickow (Executive Director of the Columbia Memorial Space Center and City of STEM Festival director) in conversation with Karmin Noar (Executive Director of Biocom Institute) and Rohit Shukla (Founder and CEO of Larta Institute) as they discuss how the Greater LA Region has contributed to the empowerment of STEM education, what diversity means to them, and how we can raise the next generation of STEM leaders as part of the legacy of Los Angeles. *** City of STEM off...
Critical Components of Regenerative Agriculture with Renée Vassilos
August 25, 2020 18:05 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBEPISODE 8 of our special 10-part Ag Showcase Series: Renée Vassilos is The Nature Conservancy’s Director of Agriculture Innovation. She manages TNC’s investments in innovative companies that will help scale regenerative agriculture production practices. Join our discussion on the critical components of regenerative agriculture: farm profitability and practices that support soil regeneration, including cover crops, no-till, increased rotations, and reintroduction of agroforestry. We're hon...
Canada's Ag Innovation Pipeline
August 21, 2020 17:30 - 24 minutes - 44 MBThis is episode 7 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's Ag Innovation Showcase, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. Join us next week for more exciting discussions and introductions to the industry’s most exciting new ag technologies! ABOUT OUR GUESTS from the CONSULATE GENERAL OF CANADA In this episode, join Rodger and Michael as they talk with Christina Connelly and Eva...
The Technology of Soil Health and Sustainability with Yassine Cherkaoui of OCP North America
August 18, 2020 17:34 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBThis is episode 6 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT OCP North America OCP North America is a subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions. With over a century of expertise in the market of phosphate and derivatives, the Group offers an extensive range of pr...
AI: Agricultural Intelligence with Dr. Kaiyu Guan
August 14, 2020 04:18 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBThis is episode 5 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT ASPIRING UNIVERSE Aspiring Universe won the 2020 OCP Innovation Challenge powered by Larta Institute, which included a custom-built commercialization program and a $25,000 cash prize. Aspiring Universe provides 360° in-depth intelligence for every farm...
Superior Protein: Meet the World's First Commercial Grasshopper Farm, with Dror Tamir, Hargol
August 11, 2020 04:28 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBThis is episode 4 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT HARGOL Hargol FoodTech is the world’s first commercial grasshopper farm. Hargol is the first company in the world to commercially develop and raise edible locusts through unique and innovative methods and technologies. Grasshoppers are nature’s most eff...
The Whey of the Future: Combating Climate Change by Repurposing Food Waste with Robert Luo, Mi Terro
August 06, 2020 01:58 - 26.9 MBThis is episode 3 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's Ag Innovation Showcase, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT MI TERROMi Terro is the world's only biotechnology company that rescues food waste and re-engineers it into sustainable fibers and biopolymers to replace plastic in the fashion, medical, and packaging industries. Food waste creates 3.3 billion tons of ...
Creating a Sustainable and Nutritious Future with Jack Bobo, Futurity
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 36.7 MBThis is episode 2 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's Ag Innovation Showcase, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT JACK BOBOJack Bobo is the CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company that works with food and agriculture organizations to better understand emerging food trends and consumer attitudes and behaviors so they can position themselves to thrive in an ever mor...
The Future of Sustainable Agriculture with Rohit Shukla, Larta Institute
July 29, 2020 21:10 - 51.7 MBWelcome to the Ideas Energized podcast, powered by Larta Institute. Larta is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization whose mission is to help entrepreneurs bring their early-stage innovations in agriculture, energy, science, and technology to global markets. Learn more about Larta This episode is part of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's Ag Innovation Showcase, which will be held virtually for the first tim...
Ep. 14 - Building a Future that is Female | Anne Moses
February 01, 2019 00:59 - 56.7 MBTo kick off 2019 and Season 2 of Ideas, Energized, Larta's Senior Advisor Isabel Casillas Guzman hosts a conversation with Anne Moses, CEO of Ignite National, an organization that prepares young women to run for office. The challenges women face in leadership have been around since the beginning of time, and we've only begun to scratch the surface of the ways to create parity within our government. Ignite is leading the way in these efforts. For more information about Ignite, visit ignitena...
Ep. 13 - Fighting Fire with Finance
November 27, 2018 20:43 - 73 MBJoin host Rohit Shukla as he discusses the power of impact investing with Blue Forest Conservation Co-Founder and Partner, Leigh Madeira. Blue Forest Conservation — a Larta USDA 2017-2018 CAP1 company and current CATP company— seeks to prove that private capital can fuel public good, through the intersection of private investors, utilities, and public institutions. Blue Forest Conservation’s Forest Resilience Bond is making history. The $4 million fund was fronted by primary investors SAA I...
Ep. 12 - What's Up With Solar?
October 16, 2018 16:56 - 48.9 MBSolar is one of the most abundant renewable energy resources in the world. So, why is it not more widely used? What are the biggest challenges and issues facing solar energy today? We sat down with an activist and a Larta expert to unpack this topic and discuss what's next for solar power. GET INVOLVED Sunstock Solar Festival is a non-profit, 100% solar-powered event that aims to strengthen the environmental movement and the local community through music, art, and direct action. They are a...
Ep. 11 - Healing the World through Innovation
October 10, 2018 00:03 - 74.6 MBWhat lies at the convergence of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the sciences of human health? Join Dr. Steve Kay as he discusses the newest initiative at USC Keck School of Medicine that combines the study of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Humanities into a mission-based community, along with Larta Institute, to develop innovations that heal the world. About MESH The USC MESH (Medicine, Engineering, Science and Humanities) Academy at the Keck School of Medicine of USC (“USC MESH”) is ...
Ep. 10 - Highlights from the 10th Annual Ag Innovation Showcase
September 27, 2018 16:47 - 82.7 MBThe 10th Annual Ag Innovation Showcase celebrated the world's best innovations and conversations in agriculture and agtech. Listen as Larta's CEO and Co-Creator of AIS, Rohit Shukla, takes us through some of the most inspiring moments from this year's event, including the opening keynote with Dr Mehmood Khan of PepsiCo., Director Chris Chinn of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, roundtable discussions featuring a full food value chain of representatives, and more! As we look back on 20...
Ep. 9 - 10 Reasons to Attend the 10th Annual Ag Innovation Showcase
August 27, 2018 18:15 - 50.6 MBJoin Claire Kinlaw, director of the Ag Innovation Showcase, as she hosts a lightening round discussion with Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta Institute, and Sam Fiorello, COO of The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. They'll discuss 10 reasons to attend this year's 10th anniversary celebration of the Ag Innovation Showcase, including the emphasis on entrepreneurs, celebration of the vast food value chain and its consumer-led renaissance, and, of course, the power of innovation. Tick...
Ep. 8 - Ag Showcase Alumni Spotlight
August 15, 2018 19:34 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBJoin Claire Kinlaw and Rohit Shukla as they host a discussion with two of Ag Innovation Showcase's most esteemed alumni: Tom Laurita, CEO of New Leaf Symbiotics, and Han Chen, CEO of ZeaKal. They'll divulge their greatest triumphs, toughest obstacles, and glimpses into the future of Agriculture startups. This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and consumers alike. Tickets to Ag Showcase 2018 are available at www.agshowcase.com. ABOUT AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE Ag Innovation Showcase features t...
Ep. 7 - Convergence
July 13, 2018 16:15 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBAt Larta Institute, our mission is simple: support endeavors that feed, fuel, and heal the world. As globalized problems become more complex, it is necessary to seek convergent solutions that are inter-sectional across multiple disciplines of science and technology.
Ep. 6 - Litterati
April 22, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBHow can you do your part on Earth Day? We tackle that question on our special Earth Day podcast with Litterati, an app for users to identify, collect, and Geo-tag the world’s litter.
Ep. 5 - Inclusive Innovation
April 09, 2018 22:17 - 26 minutes - 36 MBThe conversation surrounding diversity within innovation and startups, specifically relating to women and minorities, has traditionally centered on modifying hiring practices, advocating for a more diverse body of workers within a specific company.
Ep. 4 - How To Be A Competitive Startup
February 22, 2018 22:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBMeet Mango Materials: a woman-founded, woman-led startup launched under IP protection from Stanford University.
Ep. 3 - Media & Mistrust of Science
January 05, 2018 05:00 - 7 minutes - 11 MBMaking a case for science and the scientific method, Rohit Shukla urges us to make the distinction between opinion and fact.
Ep. 2 - Funding for Innovation
December 15, 2017 18:58 - 7 minutes - 9.73 MBWhen US science agencies face mistrust and cutbacks, federal grant recipients are put in the hot seat. It’s never before been so crucial for science entrepreneurs to tell their stories as innovators and problem-solvers.
Ep. 1 - Climate Change & Politics
November 28, 2017 23:55 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBRohit Shukla, founder and CEO of Larta Institute, guides us through the recent history of climate change with a focus on California’s efforts and the solutions brought forth by federally funded American innovation.