Episodes
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In this third episode of Forest Builders, we are listening to Matt Leggett, the founder of Terratai - a venture builder for nature
If your Linkedin feed looks like mine, everyone is an impact investor these days…But you will see that Matt’s story is quite different!
In this episode, Matt tells us how he became an impact investor after years working in conservation NGOs such as WWF and Wildlife Conservation Society, and how this bridge from the NGO sector to the private sector gives him the fresh outlook that’s needed to support the growth of Nature Based Solutions in South East Asia.
How should one translate the rules of operating a VC when looking at Nature Based Business?
Is it realistic to expect a Nature Based Solution to grow at the same speed as another AI startup?
Will there be a Nature-Based Unicorn?
If recently you have been wondering how can we connect all this green money that we keep hearing about in press releases to green projects, this episode is for you.
About Forest Builders - Forest Builders is a podcast bringing to you the stories of people who dedicate their work to the preservation of our forests, in their very own way. From guerilla activists to venture capitalists, from law makers to community volunteers, our guests come in all kind of shapes but they share one common thing – they found their way to action.
I am Khanh-Linh, and I am the host of this podcast. I hope that their stories inspire you as much as they inspired me!
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In this second episode of Forest Builders, we are listening to Etelle Higonnet, the founder of Coffee Watch.
Etelle has been an activist against deforestation for decades, working with Climate Defiance, Mighty Earth, and Greenpeace among others, while in the earlier years of her career she focused on Human Rights advocacy. Her impactful work has been recognized most notably as she received the médaille of chevalier de l'ordre national du Mérite in France.
In this episode, we will understand why she moved her focus from fighting for human rights to fighting deforestation, and what keeps her smiling even after decades of witnessing wrongdoings. Let's discover what is in the toolbox of a seasoned advocate who believes that changing industries as established as cocoa and coffee is not only necessary – it is possible.
If you don't like listening to angry environmental activists - this episode is just right for you because Etelle is everything but. She's laughing, she's smiling, and well she still found a way to bring a change. If you are ready to meet an activist like no other – let’s go!
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In this first episode, we are listening to Aviram Rozin, the founder of Sadhana Forest.
Sadhana Forest is an ecological community project that started in Auroville (Tamil Nadu, India). Its mission is to transform eroded lands into forests and support the local rural villages.
Aviram and his family started Sadhana Forests in 2003, in a barren land in Auroville. Almost 20 years later, the original place where they started is lush and green, and Sadhana Forest is expanding beyond with 4 other locations in India, but also in other countries : Haiti, Kenya, Namibia. Since the beginning, more than fifteen thousands volunteers have joined to contribute to grow Sadhana Forest and build one of the largest volunteering communities in the world.
Discover Sadhana Forest here - they welcome volunteers all year long in their different locations.
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