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In episode 37 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Lindsay Siegel, Head of Impact at Company Ventures, on creating, investing, and building a community of entrepreneurs seeking to build with purpose. Lindsay leads Company Impact, with a mission to shift the culture of tech for a more equ

In episode 36 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Kianga Daverington, Managing Partner at Acre of America and ACRE DAOs, on using the application of distributed ledger technologies to scale impact investing. Kianga is the Managing Partner at Acre of America Partners LP, a Hudson Valley,

The future of food is upon us and it sets the stage for a fundamental shift in how we produce, manufacture, buy, and sell food in our world. Over the past year or so, I have interviewed some great guests in the space on the Disruptors for GOOD and Investing in Impact podcasts. Terms like…

The world of NFT’s and Web3 projects have erupted over the last few years, but I often find myself searching for value in most projects.

In episode 35 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Adrian Rodrigues, Co-Founder of Provenance Capital Group, on allocating capital into regenerative natural resources through blended capital structures. Adrian is a Co-Founder and a Managing Director of Provenance Capital Group where he h

Sustainable coats are made from sustainable materials that can be replenished over time. Sustainable coats are a great way to keep warm and stylish at the same time. They are made from sustainable materials such as bamboo, wool, and organic cotton. Sustainable coats are also a great way to support t

According to Guidestar there are approximately 1.8 million recognized 501(c)3 organizations based in the United States. The Stanford Social Innovation Review notes these organizations account for 5-10 percent of the United States’ economy and about 10 percent of U.S. employment. Since 1998, annual r

Over time, sneakers have become a pinnacle part of people’s style and in many ways, a part of people’s identity. Its growing influence can be attributed to the fusion of basketball, fashion, hip hop and youth culture that fathered what we now identify as the sneaker culture. This community of people

After over a year of lockdowns, I’m sure many of us have wondered how we can make a difference, cultivate social change, and use business as a force for liberation. We’ve definitely all wondered when we’d be able to travel again. And we knew that going forward travel had to be done better, positivel

Meet Fairbee, a sustainable lifestyle platform for conscious consumers. Founder Saja Chander wants to make a positive impact by making the buying behaviour of consumers who purchase fashion, cosmetics, accessories or jewellery online more sustainable. Fairbee, with a nod to The Netherlands most famo

In episode 34 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Sean Doherty, Chairman of the JDRF T1D Fund, on using a combination of venture capital and philanthropy to drive cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D) by catalyzing private investment. Sean Doherty led the concept-creation, design and capital

Camping is a cherished outdoor activity that allows us to reconnect with nature and escape the hustle of daily life.

In episode 33 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Michael Pellman Rowland, Impact Expert and Board Member at Baseline Wealth Management, on the future of food technology and how it helps mitigate the threats of climate change. Topics we discuss around the future of food technology: Cell

Sustainability has now become synonymous with fashion, but that doesn’t come as a surprise after the year and a half we have all had. Although sustainability was at the center of most fashion conversations pre-Covid, brands have realized that due to the impact of quarantine they needed to respond to

“I would’ve never guessed in a million years that I would have been in the tech industry…” This quote comes from Corey Kohn, the CEO of Dojo4, a member-owned tech co-op based in Boulder, CO.  Both Corey and the company she leads, Dojo4, remain “outsiders,” being an “anti-tech culture” tech agency. H

In episode 114 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Joe Waltman, Executive Director of GiveCrypto and Product Manager at Coinbase on using crypto and blockchain technologies to deliver funds directly in the hands of the impoverished and the unbanked. GiveCrypto is a nonprofit created by B

In episode 113 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with John Blood, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, on the company’s mission to eliminate harmful drinking around the globe. In this episode, John is also joined by Bill Novelli, fou

MODHER put meticulous thought into every part of its new Maya Crossbody bag, from the leather tanning to the thread, creating a truly groundbreaking sustainable handbag.

In episode 111 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Brandon Nicholson, Executive Director at The Hidden Genius Project, on using computer science, business, and technology to transform lives and communities for young people of color. An Oakland native, Founding Executive Director Brandon

“At Bodhi, one of our main objectives is to awaken something inside of you…” It was day one of the surf lessons on the beautiful Playa Chamán located in Uvita, Costa Rica. Already, what Travis Bays, Co-Founder of Bodhi Surf + Yoga, said to us was sticking with me… I first connected with another one…

In episode 31 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Andrée Simon, President and CEO of FINCA Impact Finance, on empowering low income women and men to take control of their financial future through an innovative global network of microfinance banks. Andrée Simon is the President and Chief

Xander Schultz speaks to Justin Kamine of KDC Earth about the importance of a circular economy, the state of our ongoing food waste issues, and the environmental consequences of continuing down this current path.

In episode 30 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Maya Winkelstein, CEO of Open Road Alliance on using a hybrid philanthropic  model to make over $50 million in grants and low-interest loans to organizations and companies across the impact sector. Maya Winkelstein is the CEO of Open Ro

This week, we had a chance to chat with investing experts about ethical retirement planning and the options employers and employees have to pursue ethical options.