Latest Purposedrivencompanies Podcast Episodes
Ep #73: Udderly Sustainable Cheesemaking with Lynn Giacomini Stray, Co-Owner of Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese
Rebooting Capitalism - March 21, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutesI hear regularly from multi-generational businesses that feel a shift toward a more sustainable model after being in business for so long is an uphill task, but not this week’s guest: Lynn Giacomini Stray. Women business owners are leading the charge in integrating sustainability into their orga...
Ep #72: Sustainable Supply Chains with Lisa Dolan
Rebooting Capitalism - February 22, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutesCOVID made many things painfully clear about our world, and one of the biggest ones was the sensitivity and precariousness of our world’s supply chain. This week's guest, Lisa Dolan, is the Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy at ALOM, a supply chain management company that works with some of...
Ep #71: New Laws in 2024 with Jonathan Storper, Attorney at Hanson Bridgett
Rebooting Capitalism - February 08, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutesAre you aware of the new business laws that came into effect this year? Do you know how these laws will impact your organization? Sit back and listen in to learn about the new Anti-Green-Washing Law, and the Corporate Transparency Act. There are also laws regarding the minimum wage, smoking pot ...
Ep #70: Sustainability & ESG in Accounting with Okorie Ramsey
Rebooting Capitalism - January 16, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutesIn some minds, accounting and sustainability don’t go together. But the truth is, they need to. In order for our economy to stay strong for the future, accounting needs to have a greater focus on sustainability, and my conversation this week dives into exactly what that is going to look like. ...
Ep #69: Top 5 ESG Trends to Focus On in 2024
Rebooting Capitalism - December 28, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutesHow can you shift your business to become more ESG focused? How and what should you be doing in 2024 to move your organization’s sustainability journey further, and why undertake this work at all? I'm answering these questions and more in this episode. Tune in this week to discover five E...
Ep #68: Keeping Pets and the Planet Happy with Jiminy's CEO Anne Carlson
Rebooting Capitalism - November 16, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutesInsect agriculture is transforming the pet industry, fighting climate change, and keeping our furry friends happier and healthier while also looking after the planet. Using insect proteins addresses the overall health of our pets while reducing their carbon pawprint, and Anne Carlson, the founde...
Ep #67: Combating Forced Labor with Adam Thatcher
Rebooting Capitalism - October 26, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutesForced labor is a worldwide problem that we cannot ignore. It’s a dark and opaque crime, and my guest this week is playing a huge role in bringing the practice of forced labor to light. Adam Thatcher is the cofounder and CEO of Grace Farms Food and has pioneered a way to give back with a new phi...
Ep #66: SF Business Times – Business of Climate and Sustainability
Rebooting Capitalism - October 12, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutesTune in for a panel discussion that I had the pleasure of moderating and participating in that was generously shared by the San Francisco Business Times: Business of Climate and Sustainability on the Bay Area. The panelists include Antoinette Mayer, Vice President of Corporate Citizenship at Blu...
Ep #65: Purpose Activation with Jamie Horst of Traditional Medicinals
Rebooting Capitalism - September 28, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutesWhat can your company do to start harnessing the power of purpose? Whether you’re an aspiring purpose-driven leader, herbal enthusiast, or you’re simply curious about the power of purpose in business, this episode is for you. My guest this week is Jamie Horst, the Chief Purpose Officer at Tra...
Ep #64: New ISSB Standards S1 & S2
Rebooting Capitalism - September 14, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutesWith the new ISSB Standards, we now have a common language for disclosing the impacts of industry-specific sustainability issues and climate-related risks and opportunities in a capital markets world. Sustainability accounting standards are a real gamechanger, and I’m sharing everything you need...
Ep #63: As You Sow with CEO Andrew Behar
Rebooting Capitalism - August 24, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesAndrew Behar is the CEO of As You Sow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy. As You Sow helps companies gage their social and environmental impact, improve their culture, and generally do better in the way...
Ep #62: Pioneering Proof-as-a-Service with Pelin Thorogood of Radicle Science
Rebooting Capitalism - August 10, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutesConsumers are looking at products with a more discerning eye than ever before and have no problem calling out companies and their claims. Companies need to ensure every claim they make about their product can be backed up. That's where Radicle Science comes in. They pioneered a proof-as-a-servic...
Ep #61: ReGrained SuperGrain+ with CEO Daniel Kurzrock
Rebooting Capitalism - July 27, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutesI’m joined by Daniel Kurzrock, the cofounder and CEO of ReGrained, a company that is solving food waste by taking spent beer grain and transforming it into a nutritious flour-like powder that can be incorporated into any carb-based product. Daniel learned how to make beer as a freshman in colleg...
Ep #60: From Bottle to Bar with BRIXY CEO Trey Vilcoq
Rebooting Capitalism - July 13, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutesMore and more consumers are searching for plastic-free options that support the longevity of our planet. So today, we have Trey Velcoq on the show. Trey is the CEO of BRIXY, a maker of long-lasting hair and bath bars that actually work. I’m a personal fan of their shampoo and conditioner bars an...
Ep #59: B Corp Certification 101
Rebooting Capitalism - June 29, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourI’m discussing one of my favorite topics: B Corporation Certification, commonly referred to as a B Corp. Discover the benefits of becoming B Corp certified, both tangible and intangible. I’m discussing the process of how to get certified, the types of challenges you might face along the way, how...
Ep #58: Composting at the Oakland Zoo with Adrienne Mrsny
Rebooting Capitalism - June 08, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutesYou’re probably familiar with composting in your home or office, but today, we’re digging into composting on a much larger scale. I’m speaking with Adrienne Mrsny, the Conservation Manager at the Conservation Society of California, also known as the Oakland Zoo. Discover the role the Oakla...
Ep #57: Sustainable Tableware from a Mompreneur with Pallavi Pande
Rebooting Capitalism - May 11, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutesWhat does it really mean to be a mompreneur? Pallavi Pande is a mom of two, a passionate entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Dtocs. She remembers eating on banana leaves while growing up in India and, even as a child, she loved how this connected her to the planet. Today, she’s brought that...
Ep #56: ESG, Accounting, and Starting a Practice
Rebooting Capitalism - April 27, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutesAccounting firms have really been struggling to find new talent recently. Students are learning about conscious capitalism, and we’ve found at our firm that they’re eager to work with a company that operates with stakeholder values, not shareholder values. While I’m not sure the accounting indus...
Ep #55: The Impact Leader Growth Mindset with Andy Scott
Rebooting Capitalism - March 30, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutesImpact and purpose-driven entrepreneurs have some unique challenges that they go through on their journeys. Whether it’s stress, imposter syndrome, wondering if they’re making a big enough impact, or whether they are being taken seriously by the general business world, there’s a lot to consider....
Ep #54: Air Protein: Creating Meat from Thin Air with Dr. Lisa Dyson of Kiverdi
Rebooting Capitalism - March 16, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutesTo make a steak, it takes approximately two years. You have to grow a cow, feed it, and generally keep it alive before the meat can even reach you. But what if I told you that you could have nutrient-dense protein in just a matter of days? Well, it’s possible. This week’s guest is literally crea...
Ep #53: Women are the Key to Solving Climate Change with Lara Dickinson of OSC2
Rebooting Capitalism - February 28, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutesThere is a lot of data out there that states women-owned and founded businesses run better, and research shows that empowering women and promoting gender equality can positively impact climate change. Joining me to discuss this topic is Lara Dickinson, the executive director and co-founder...
Ep #52: The Benefits of Fairtrade Certification with Carlos Urmeneta of Fairtrade America
Rebooting Capitalism - February 14, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutesPeople often don’t stop to think about where their food comes from or who has handled it. Who actually picks it and who is the human behind it? This is where Fairtrade comes in. Carlos Urmeneta is the Director of Commercial Partnerships at Fairtrade America, the most recognized ethical la...
Ep #51: Sustainability in the Textile Industry with Graham Stewart of Fibre52
Rebooting Capitalism - January 24, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutesThis week, I'm joined by Graham Stewart, the Executive Vice-President of Fibre52, a revolutionary company in the fabric industry. Their patent-pending prepare for dye (PFD) and dye technology is cost-effective, low-impact, and eco-conscious and retains cotton’s natural properties resulting in a ...
Ep #50: Upcycling Your Food Waste with Marina Duchesneau from the Upcycled Food Association
Rebooting Capitalism - January 10, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutesTune in this week to hear more about food waste and how it is a humanitarian concern and driver of climate change. Marina Duchesneau, Global Business Development Manager for the Upcycled Food Association, and I are digging into the upcycled food movement, what upcycled food is, and how your busi...
Ep #49: Making the Switch to Recycled Plastic with Phil Shuttlewood from Social Plastic
Rebooting Capitalism - December 27, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutesThis week I’m joined by Phil Shuttlewood from Plastic Bank. Plastic Bank is a social, economic, and environmental enterprise designed to build and support ethical recycling ecosystems in underdeveloped communities. He joins me to share more about their work in areas with high levels of pollution...
Ep #48: ESG & Sustainability Trends with Julien Gervereau of Sensiba San Filippo
Rebooting Capitalism - December 13, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutesJulien Gervereau is the Director of Sustainability here at Sensiba San Filippo and he works with me in our work to help businesses shift from shareholder to stakeholder-driven companies and make business a force for good. He joins me to talk all things ESG and sustainability this week. In this e...
Ep #47: The Truth About Eco Bitcoin Mining with William Szamosszegi of Sazmining Inc.
Rebooting Capitalism - November 08, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutesThere has been some bad press around bitcoin mining lately, but this week’s guest is shifting the narrative. William Szamosszegi is the CEO and founder of Sazmining Inc, a cryptocurrency mining developer and consulting firm whose platform makes it easy for anybody to start participating in bitco...
Ep #46: Finding Investors for Your Mission with Bahruz Mammadov of BERKM
Rebooting Capitalism - October 25, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutesMany rebooters are thinking of starting their own purpose-driven companies but don’t know where or how to start. Finding investors can be incredibly difficult, but this week’s guest is here to share his tips. Bahruz Mammadov is the CEO and Co-founder of BERKM, a materials company that uses clay-...
Ep #45: How to Use Your Brand for Advocacy with Brad Flowers of Bullhorn Creative
Rebooting Capitalism - October 11, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutesMany companies over the last three years have struggled with the dilemma of using their brand for advocacy and the fear of getting cancelled. This week, I sat down with Brad Flowers, the Co-Founder and Partner at Bullhorn Creative, a certified B-Corp B2B branding agency, to talk about it. He sha...
Ep #44: Becoming a Climate-Neutral Certified Company with Jamie Richards of Eva NYC
Rebooting Capitalism - September 13, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutesMaybe you’ve seen the Climate-Neutral logo on products, or heard about climate commitments from larger companies, but do you know what that all really means? This week I’m joined by Jamie Richards, the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Leader at Eva NYC. We're discussing w...
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