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EP 29 ESG: Mapping Metrics to Investor Values

February 25, 2022 05:36 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

On Day 4 of the VoizDAO Sustainable Finance Summit we interviewed Naomi Haber Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy at Broadridge, Zach Stein the Co-Founder of Carbon Collective, and Lucy Auden the Sr. Program Manager of the Investment Lead Group at the University of Cambridge!

EP 28 The Realities of Financing Non-Profits

February 25, 2022 05:34 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

On Day 3 of the VoizDAO Sustainable Finance Summit we interviewed Anna Hennessy and Samika Kulkarni, co-presidents of 180 Degrees Consulting at Cornell University!

EP 28 The Realities of Financing Non-Profits ft. Anna Hennessy and Samika Kulkarni (180 Degrees Consulting at Cornell University)

February 25, 2022 05:34 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

On Day 3 of the Voiz Academy Sustainable Finance Summit we interviewed Anna Hennessy and Samika Kulkarni, co-presidents of 180 Degrees Consulting at Cornell University!

EP 27 How Can Local Investing Create Impact?

February 25, 2022 05:32 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

On Day 3 of the VoizDAO Sustainable Finance Summit we interviewed Michael Shuman, an Economist, Author, and Leading Visionary on Community Economics. Watch to learn how local investing can create impact!

EP 27 How Can Local Investing Create Impact? ft. Michael Shuman

February 25, 2022 05:32 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

On Day 3 of the Voiz Academy Sustainable Finance Summit we interviewed Michael Shuman, an Economist, Author, and Leading Visionary on Community Economics. Watch to learn how local investing can create impact! Yagmur Gungor (NYU) and Andrew Shapiro (Cornell University) moderate the panel, exploring pressing questions about where the finance industry is taking the planets future.

EP 26 Can Stakeholder Capitalism Achieve Sustainability?

February 22, 2022 22:05 - 59 minutes - 31.1 MB

On Day 2 of the VoizDAO Sustainable Finance Summit, we interviewed Erika Karp, the Founder and CEO at Cornerstone Capital!

EP 26 Can Stakeholder Capitalism Achieve Sustainability? ft. Erika Karp (Cornerstone Capital)

February 22, 2022 22:05 - 59 minutes - 31.1 MB

On Day 2 of the Voiz Academy Sustainable Finance Summit, we interviewed Erika Karp, the Founder and CEO at Cornerstone Capital!

EP 25 ESG: A New Operating System for Financial Markets?

February 17, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 16.1 MB

On Day 2 of the VoizDAO Sustainable Finance Summit, we interviewed Elree Winnett Seeling, the Head of ESG for Markets and Securities Services at Citi!

EP 25 ESG: A New Operating System for Financial Markets? ft. Elree Winnett Seeling (Citi)

February 17, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 16.1 MB

On Day 2 of the Voiz Academy Sustainable Finance Summit, we interviewed Elree Winnett Seeling, the Head of ESG for Markets and Securities Services at Citi! Ben Hillier (University of Cambridge) and Alice Kettlewell (University of Cambridge) moderate the panel, exploring pressing questions about where the finance industry is taking the planets future.

EP 24 Kickoff of the Sustainable Finance Summit with Diego Espinosa

February 16, 2022 21:30 - 29 minutes - 17.6 MB

On Day 1 of the Voiz Academy Sustainable Finance Summit, Voiz co-founder Diego Espinosa presented on sustainable finance as an introduction to the summit!

EP 23 Interview with Monika Firl and Ryan Zinn

February 01, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 33.9 MB

On day 5 of the Sustainable Food Summit we spoke with Ryan Zinn from Dr. Bronner's and Monika Firl from Cooperative Coffees. They discussed sustainable practices in chocolate and coffee businesses, and tools we can use to determine if products are actually sustainable.

EP 23 Caffeine and Chocolate: How the planet can love them as much as we do ft Monika Firl (Cooperative Coffees) and Ryan Zinn (Dr. Bronner's )

February 01, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 33.9 MB

On day 5 of the Voiz Academy x UCL Animal Rights Society Sustainable Food Summit we spoke with Ryan Zinn from Dr. Bronner's and Monika Firl from Cooperative Coffees. Moderated by Summer Wyatt-Buchan and Alexandra Nikolin. Could you live without coffee or chocolate?... we didn't think so. Join us as we explore the sustainability of two luxury products that we know we cannot live without: chocolate and coffee. We know that these industries have a lot of issues and could be doing a lot mor...

EP 22 Interview with Henry Rowlands

January 29, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

On day 3 of the of the Sustainable Food Summit we had a conversation with Henry Rowlands from The Detox Project and Sustainable Pulse on how corporations are taking over our food supplies. We discussed the increasing pros of chemicals within plant based and animal based products, and what this means for consumers.

EP 22 Corporations have contaminated our food supply. How can we help? Ft. Henry Rowlands (The Detox Project)

January 29, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

On day 3 of the of the Sustainable Food Summit we had a conversation with Henry Rowlands from The Detox Project and Sustainable Pulse on how corporations are taking over our food supplies. We discussed the increasing pros of chemicals within plant based and animal based products, and what this means for consumers. Toxic chemicals are in our food system. They kill weeds, they kill bees, what do they do to us? Join Voiz Academy, UCL Animal Rights Society and Henry Rowlands of the The Detox P...

EP 21 Student Entrepreneurs: lets talk about sustainable food products! ft. Isabel Maternowski, Anna Gossard and Cori Ana Strell.

January 26, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

On day 1 of the Sustainable Food Summit we interviewed Isabel Maternowski, who's family opened a vegan meat line called Nutcase Vegan, Anna Gossard, who's family incorporates sustainable practices in their farming, and Cori Ana Strell, a student who started her own sustainable company called Wexbees. Listen to learn about how sustainability looks different to everyone, and hear about these student's experiences! Hey Boomers don’t worry genz are gonna fix it! Listen for an engaging discuss...

EP 21 Interview with Student Entrepreneurs

January 26, 2022 23:01 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

On day 1 of the Sustainable Food Summit we interviewed Isabel Maternowski, who's family opened a vegan meat line called Nutcase Vegan, Anna Gossard, who's family incorporates sustainable practices in their farming, and Cori Ana Strell, a student who started her own sustainable company called Wexbees. Listen to learn about how sustainability looks different to everyone, and hear about these student's experiences!

EP 20 Regenerative Agriculture and Ranching. Is it the future? ft. John Roulac (Kiss The Ground; Nutiva) and Seth Itzkan (Soil4Climate)

December 04, 2021 18:16 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

We are at a critical moment in human history and there could be a way to eat food that heals the planet. We call this “The regenerative diet”.  The finale of the Voiz Academy x UCL Animal Rights Society Sustainable Food Summit discusses the need for the move to regenerative agriculture. We delve into how veganism can have negative impacts on soil health. The discussion will include the specifics behind John Roulac and Seth Itzkans motivations and reasonings for their line of work and go int...

EP20 Interview with John Roulac and Seth Itzkan

December 04, 2021 18:16 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

We are at a critical moment in human history and there could be a way to eat food that heals the planet. We call this “The regenerative diet”.  The finale of the food summit discusses the need for the move to regenerative agriculture. We delve into how veganism can have negative impacts on soil health. The discussion will include the specifics behind John Roulac and Seth Itzkans motivations and reasonings for their line of work and go into depth about regenerative agriculture and Kiss the G...

EP 20 Interview with John Roulac and Seth Itzkan

December 04, 2021 18:16 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

We are at a critical moment in human history and there could be a way to eat food that heals the planet. We call this “The regenerative diet”.  The finale of the food summit discusses the need for the move to regenerative agriculture. We delve into how veganism can have negative impacts on soil health. The discussion will include the specifics behind John Roulac and Seth Itzkans motivations and reasonings for their line of work and go into depth about regenerative agriculture and Kiss the G...

EP 19 Sustainable Food - The Oceans' Perspective. Ft Melissa Cronin (Mobula Conservation Project and Save Our Seas Foundation)

December 04, 2021 17:12 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

For a full transcript click here: https://web.descript.com/c03167f4-afb... In partnership with the UCL Animal Rights Society, the fourth day of our Food Summit features Melissa Cronin of The Save our Seas Foundation, who educates us on the importance of ocean conservation. The oceans have often been overlooked so this conversation brings to light some of the important issues provided by this important ecosystem and whether vegan seafood has potential. Speaker: Melissa Cronin is a Ph.D. Can...

EP 19 Interview with Melissa Cronin

December 04, 2021 17:12 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

For a full transcript click here: https://web.descript.com/c03167f4-afb... In partnership with the UCL Animal Rights Society, the fourth day of our Food Summit features Melissa Cronin of The Save our Seas Foundation, who educates us on the importance of ocean conservation. The oceans have often been overlooked so this conversation brings to light some of the important issues provided by this important ecosystem and whether vegan seafood has potential. Speaker: Melissa Cronin is a Ph.D. Can...

EP19 Interview with Melissa Cronin

December 04, 2021 17:12 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

For a full transcript click here: https://web.descript.com/c03167f4-afb... In partnership with the UCL Animal Rights Society, the fourth day of our Food Summit features Melissa Cronin of The Save our Seas Foundation, who educates us on the importance of ocean conservation. The oceans have often been overlooked so this conversation brings to light some of the important issues provided by this important ecosystem and whether vegan seafood has potential. Speaker: Melissa Cronin is a Ph.D. Can...

EP 18 Can we have food justice without social justice? ft. Isaias Hernandez (QueerBrownVegan)

November 30, 2021 14:10 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MB

In partnership with the UCL Animal Rights Society, the second day of the Voiz Academy Food Summit has the goal of empowering and educating our community to make lasting change through our eating habits. We learn how green capitalism can damage our planet just as much as traditionally-thought harmful practices, and how compassion is truly important for fixing our current climate crisis.   For a full transcript click here: https://web.descript.com/4aaaad54-4e31-4dc8-b3e6-c97d76fb47ad/b38aa ...

EP 18 Interview with Isaias Hernandez - QueerBrownVegan

November 30, 2021 14:10 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MB

For a full transcript click here: https://web.descript.com/4aaaad54-4e31-4dc8-b3e6-c97d76fb47ad/b38aa   In partnership with the UCL Animal Rights Collective, the second day of our Food Summit has the goal of empowering and educating our community to make lasting change through our eating habits. We learn how green capitalism can damage our planet just as much as traditionally-thought harmful practices, and how compassion is truly important for fixing our current climate crisis.   Voiz is a...

EP18 Interview with Isaias Hernandez - QueerBrownVegan

November 30, 2021 14:10 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MB

For a full transcript click here: https://web.descript.com/4aaaad54-4e31-4dc8-b3e6-c97d76fb47ad/b38aa   In partnership with the UCL Animal Rights Collective, the second day of our Food Summit has the goal of empowering and educating our community to make lasting change through our eating habits. We learn how green capitalism can damage our planet just as much as traditionally-thought harmful practices, and how compassion is truly important for fixing our current climate crisis.   Voiz is a...

EP 17 Interview with Ben Van Leeuwen - Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

October 11, 2021 18:10 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MB

During this episode of Voiz's speaker series, we have a conversation with the founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to learn more about how his business works, from sustainability, to entrepreneurship, to minimum wage. According to Ben Van Leeuwen, what is the best way to encourage more organic companies to form? How has their growth changed views on sustainability, and how has it been affected by the pandemic? How does Van Leeuwen support social causes that are important to the company? This sp...

EP 17 Sweet Success: Unveiling the Scoop on Organic Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Impact ft. Ben Van Leeuwen (Van Leeuwen Ice Cream)

October 11, 2021 18:10 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MB

During this episode of Voiz Academy's speaker series, we have a conversation with the founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to learn more about how his business works, from sustainability, to entrepreneurship, to minimum wage. According to Ben Van Leeuwen, what is the best way to encourage more organic companies to form? How has their growth changed views on sustainability, and how has it been affected by the pandemic? How does Van Leeuwen support social causes that are important to the company? ...

EP17 Interview with Ben Van Leeuwen - Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

October 11, 2021 18:10 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MB

During this episode of Voiz's speaker series, we have a conversation with the founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to learn more about how his business works, from sustainability, to entrepreneurship, to minimum wage. According to Ben Van Leeuwen, what is the best way to encourage more organic companies to form? How has their growth changed views on sustainability, and how has it been affected by the pandemic? How does Van Leeuwen support social causes that are important to the company? This sp...

EP 16 Threads of Change: Exploring Eileen Fisher's Sustainable Journey and the Path to a Circular Economy ft Shona Quinn (Eileen Fisher)

September 27, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

During this section of Voiz’s Sustainable Apparel Summit in partnership with Ross Business School at University of Michigan, we get to learn of the journey that Eileen Fisher has taken through sustainability. Moderated by Hailey LeSavage, MorningBrew reporter, we focus in on Head of Social Concisouness Shona Quinn’s outlook on the circular economy, B Corporations, and how other companies can better join the fight for susatinable living. Connect with Shona Quinn and Eileen Fisher here: htt...

EP 16 Interview with Shona Quinn - Eileen Fisher

September 27, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

During this section of Voiz’s Sustainable Apparel Summit in partnership with Ross Business School at University of Michigan, we get to learn of the journey that Eileen Fisher has taken through sustainability. Moderated by Hailey LeSavage, MorningBrew reporter, we focus in on Head of Social Concisouness Shona Quinn’s outlook on the circular economy, B Corporations, and how other companies can better join the fight for susatinable living. Connect with Shona Quinn and Eileen Fisher here: htt...

EP16 Interview with Shona Quinn - Eileen Fisher

September 27, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

During this section of Voiz’s Sustainable Apparel Summit in partnership with Ross Business School at University of Michigan, we get to learn of the journey that Eileen Fisher has taken through sustainability. Moderated by Hailey LeSavage, MorningBrew reporter, we focus in on Head of Social Concisouness Shona Quinn’s outlook on the circular economy, B Corporations, and how other companies can better join the fight for susatinable living. Connect with Shona Quinn and Eileen Fisher here: htt...

EP 15 Interview with Dirk-Jan Ourdshoorn - ForestWise

September 13, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

The Voiz Sustainability Analysts learn from the founder of forestwise about deforestation in in this episode of our speaker series. He tells us of the trials that they have overcome working in Borneo, and how using alternative ingredients can make a big difference in the health of our earth. How are the passed down ways of harvesting in Borneo affecting the climate? Forestwise provides ethical and sustainable nut butters, coconut oil, and sugar that can be then used in popular products such ...

EP15 Interview with Dirk-Jan Ourdshoorn - ForestWise

September 13, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

The Voiz Sustainability Analysts learn from the founder of forestwise about deforestation in in this episode of our speaker series. He tells us of the trials that they have overcome working in Borneo, and how using alternative ingredients can make a big difference in the health of our earth. How are the passed down ways of harvesting in Borneo affecting the climate? Forestwise provides ethical and sustainable nut butters, coconut oil, and sugar that can be then used in popular products such ...

EP 15 Rooted Resilience: Nurturing Sustainability with Forestwise's Founder Dirk-Jan Ourdshoorn

September 13, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

The Voiz Sustainability Analysts learn from the founder of Forestwise about deforestation in in this episode of our speaker series. He tells us of the trials that they have overcome working in Borneo, and how using alternative ingredients can make a big difference in the health of our earth. How are the passed down ways of harvesting in Borneo affecting the climate? Forestwise provides ethical and sustainable nut butters, coconut oil, and sugar that can be then used in popular products such ...

EP 14 Unmasking Toxins: Exploring Transparency and Advocacy in the Agricultural Industry with Henry Rowlands (The Detox Project)

September 06, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Today the Voiz Academy Sustainability Analysts meet with the executive director of the Detox Project, Henry Rowlands, in partnership with UCL Climate Action Society. He tells us of his history advocating for organic products, and more transparency in the agricultural industry. Do certifications actually work? Who has more power to change how the industry harms us, the consumers or the governments that oversee the industry? Connect with Henry, the Detox Project, and UCL Climate Action Societ...

EP 14 Interview With Henry Rowlands - The Detox Project

September 06, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Today the Voiz Sustainability Analysts meet with the executive director of the Detox Project, Henry Rowlands, in partnership with Climate Action Society. He tells us of his history advocating for organic products, and more transparency in the agricultural industry. Do certifications actually work? Who has more power to change how the industry harms us, the consumers or the governments that oversee the industry? Connect with Henry, the Detox Project, and Climate Action Society here: https:/...

EP14 Interview With Henry Rowlands - The Detox Project

September 06, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Today the Voiz Sustainability Analysts meet with the executive director of the Detox Project, Henry Rowlands, in partnership with Climate Action Society. He tells us of his history advocating for organic products, and more transparency in the agricultural industry. Do certifications actually work? Who has more power to change how the industry harms us, the consumers or the governments that oversee the industry? Connect with Henry, the Detox Project, and Climate Action Society here: https:/...

EP 13 Sustainable Sips: Unveiling the Green Path of Guayaki Yerba Mate with Gretchen Grani

August 30, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MB

We sat down with the lead of sustainability at Guayaki Yerba Mate to learn more about the sustainability behind the iconic yellow cans. Gretchen Grani tells us about her journey through her career in corporate sustainability, working with indigenous farmers, and advice she has for Gen Z. Is there a way to balance working in the corporate sector and managing true sustainability and justice? Connect with Gretchen and Guayaki here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchengrani/ https://guayaki.com/

EP13 Interview with Gretchen Grani - Yerba Mate

August 30, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MB

We sat down with the lead of sustainability at Guayaki Yerba Mate to learn more about the sustainability behind the iconic yellow cans. Gretchen Grani tells us about her journey through her career in corporate sustainability, working with indigenous farmers, and advice she has for Gen Z. Is there a way to balance working in the corporate sector and managing true sustainability and justice? Connect with Gretchen and Guayaki here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchengrani/ https://guayaki.c...

EP 13 Interview with Gretchen Grani - Yerba Mate

August 30, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MB

We sat down with the lead of sustainability at Guayaki Yerba Mate to learn more about the sustainability behind the iconic yellow cans. Gretchen Grani tells us about her journey through her career in corporate sustainability, working with indigenous farmers, and advice she has for Gen Z. Is there a way to balance working in the corporate sector and managing true sustainability and justice? Connect with Gretchen and Guayaki here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchengrani/ https://guayaki.c...

EP 12 Step Towards Sustainability: Exploring the Journey to a Circular Economy with Thousand Fell Founders Stuart Ahlum and Chloe Songer

August 23, 2021 23:22 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

University of Michigan Ross Professor Andy Hoffman hosts this keynote event of the Ross business Sustainable Apparel Summit with the founders of sustainable shoe company Thousand Fell, Stuart Ahlum and Chloe Songer. They discuss the origins of their business, difficulties they’ve overcame, and how they envision a circular economy.   Connect with Chloe and Stuart here: https://www.thousandfell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-ah... https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-mar...

EP12 Interview with Stuart Ahlum and Chloe Songer - ThousandFell

August 23, 2021 23:22 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

University of Michigan Ross Professor Andy Hoffman hosts this keynote event of the Ross business Sustainable Apparel Summit with the founders of sustainable shoe company Thousand Fell, Stuart Ahlum and Chloe Songer. They discuss the origins of their business, difficulties they’ve overcame, and how they envision a circular economy.   Connect with Chloe and Stuart here: https://www.thousandfell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-ah... https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-mar...

EP 12 Interview with Stuart Ahlum and Chloe Songer - ThousandFell

August 23, 2021 23:22 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

University of Michigan Ross Professor Andy Hoffman hosts this keynote event of the Ross business Sustainable Apparel Summit with the founders of sustainable shoe company Thousand Fell, Stuart Ahlum and Chloe Songer. They discuss the origins of their business, difficulties they’ve overcame, and how they envision a circular economy.   Connect with Chloe and Stuart here: https://www.thousandfell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-ah... https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-mar...

EP11 Interview with Denise Hearn - The Myth of Capitalism

August 16, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In this episode of the speaker series, the Voiz students (Carrie Kim, Iman Ismail) are joined by Denise Hearn, co-author of the book “The Myth of Capitalism” and senior fellow of the American Economic Liberties Project. Together, we discuss the way that monopolies developed in America, the impacts they have, and different perspectives that we can view these monopolies from. Is capitalism something that can be reformed or something that needs to be torn down? How can we categorize our societi...

EP 11 Unmasking Monopolies: Debunking Capitalism's Myth with Denise Hearn

August 16, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In this episode of the speaker series, the Voiz students (Carrie Kim, Iman Ismail) are joined by Denise Hearn, co-author of the book “The Myth of Capitalism” and senior fellow of the American Economic Liberties Project. Together, we discuss the way that monopolies developed in America, the impacts they have, and different perspectives that we can view these monopolies from. Is capitalism something that can be reformed or something that needs to be torn down? How can we categorize our societi...

EP 11 Interview with Denise Hearn - The Myth of Capitalism

August 16, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In this episode of the speaker series, the Voiz students (Carrie Kim, Iman Ismail) are joined by Denise Hearn, co-author of the book “The Myth of Capitalism” and senior fellow of the American Economic Liberties Project. Together, we discuss the way that monopolies developed in America, the impacts they have, and different perspectives that we can view these monopolies from. Is capitalism something that can be reformed or something that needs to be torn down? How can we categorize our societi...

EP 10 Interview with Josh Dorfman-Simbly Furniture

August 09, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Josh Dorfman joins the Voiz students (Jackie Plein, Riana Clark) to talk about his journey as a green entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Simbly Furniture, a sustainable, american-made furniture line. He talks to us about his views on sustainable design, his advice to entrepreneurial hopefuls, and his take on the difference between his generation and that of Voiz. Can a company truly put sustainability first? What would a world look like where other companies followed his model? Read our Reviews...

EP10 Interview with Josh Dorfman-Simbly Furniture

August 09, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Josh Dorfman joins the Voiz students (Jackie Plein, Riana Clark) to talk about his journey as a green entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Simbly Furniture, a sustainable, american-made furniture line. He talks to us about his views on sustainable design, his advice to entrepreneurial hopefuls, and his take on the difference between his generation and that of Voiz. Can a company truly put sustainability first? What would a world look like where other companies followed his model? Read our Reviews...

EP 10 Designing a Sustainable Future: Exploring Green Entrepreneurship with Josh Dorfman (Simbly Furniture)

August 09, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Josh Dorfman joins the Voiz Academy students (Jackie Plein, Riana Clark) to talk about his journey as a green entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Simbly Furniture, a sustainable, american-made furniture line. He talks to us about his views on sustainable design, his advice to entrepreneurial hopefuls, and his take on the difference between his generation and that of Voiz Academy. Can a company truly put sustainability first? What would a world look like where other companies followed his model?

EP 9 Decoding Sustainable Investments: Unveiling the Truth with Jackie Cook (Morning Star)

August 05, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

This speaker series episode had Rhodes Scholar Jackie Cook join the Voiz Sustainability Analysts (Ben Hillier, Zee Ayoub) to discuss the state of sustainable investing in the asset management industry. Is it real, or is it greenwashing? And what should we expect of the industry when it comes to backing stakeholders on their sustainability initiatives? Cook is the Director of Investment Stewardship Research at Morningstar Finance and gives us an inside look at balancing the risk and opportuni...

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