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Impact at Scale
by Hosted by Zal Dastur and Produced by Michael Waitze Media
Creating Impact and Profit Through Social Innovation - Conversations with the global leaders in Impact Investing and Social Innovation
Episodes
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Underwear, Waste, and the $500B Fashion Problem - Luke Henning - Cofounder Circ - EP 128
In this episode of Impact at Scale, Zal Dastur speaks with Luke Henning, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Circ, a company on a mission to eliminate textile waste through cutting-edge recycling technologies. Luke shares Circ’s journey from bio-based chemicals to becoming a global leader in...
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Hard Truths About Building Climate Tech in Asia - Michael Gryseels Managing Partner Antares Ventures - EP 127
In this episode of Impact at Scale, Zal Dastur speaks with Michael Gryseels, founder of Antares Ventures, a deep tech investment fund. Michael shares how a thesis-driven strategy helps identify and solve major challenges in Asia’s energy, healthcare, and water sectors. From transformers to...
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Bottling a Star: Rewriting the Rules of Fusion - Al Simpson - COO OpenStar - EP 126
In this episode, Zal Dastur speaks with Al Simpson, COO of OpenStar, about the race to bring fusion energy to life. They discuss why the company’s differentiated levitated dipole approach might be the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for. They explore the difference between fusion and fission, why...
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EP 125 - Amy Carter-James - CEO Raaise - #1 Mistake Founders Make Raising Climate Capital
In this episode, Zal Dastur speaks with Amy Carter-James, CEO of Raaise, a platform designed to help pro-planet startups raise capital with confidence and clarity. Amy shares her journey from running an eco-resort in Africa to impact entrepreneurship and offers a candid look at the challenges...
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EP 124 - Anthony DeOrsey - Cleantech Group - Unlocking Limitless Power: The Promise of the Energy Transition
In this episode of the Impact at Scale podcast, Zal Dastur sits down with Anthony DeOrsey, Research Manager at CleanTech Group, to explore the future of sustainable innovation. They delve into the CleanTech Forum Asia and the group's mission to promote cutting-edge technologies, while emphasizing...
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EP 123 - Jonathan Foley - Executive Director Project Drawdown - What If Climate Solutions Could Also Make You Healthier, Richer, and Happier?
We already have the solutions to climate change — we're just not using them. Dr. Jonathan Foley, Executive Director of Project Drawdown, joins us to share why climate solutions are also humanity solutions: they improve jobs, health, and quality of life. We unpack how food waste, deforestation…
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EP 122 - Nadya Hutagalung - Sustainability Advocate - Journey From MTV VJ to Sustainability Superstar
In this engaging conversation, Zal Dastur speaks with Nadya Hutagalung, a renowned sustainability advocate and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program. We explore Nadya's multifaceted work, the importance of inner resilience in driving sustainable change, and the tools...
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EP 121 - Safia Qureshi - CEO CLUBZERØ - Systems Thinking in Waste Management
Impact at Scale sits down with Safia Qureshi, founder and CEO of CLUBZERØ. CLUBZERØ is a ‘Packaging as a Service’ platform that provides customers and consumers with a sustainable and scalable option beyond single-use. Safia discusses the importance of creating a zero-waste infrastructure at a…
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EP 120 - Tamsin Raine - CEO Ocean Culture Life - Finding Purpose in Ocean Advocacy
In this conversation, Tamsin Raine, CEO and co-founder of Ocean Culture Life, shares her journey from a career in advertising to advocating for ocean conservation. She discusses the importance of ocean literacy, the role of storytelling in engaging communities, and the need for collective action…
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EP 119 - Adrien Desbaillets - CEO Salad Stop - Shifting Food Towards Sustainability
In this episode of the Impact at Scale podcast, Zal Dastur speaks with Adrien Desbaillets, CEO and co-founder of SaladStop, about the evolution of the food industry towards sustainability and health. Adrian shares insights on how SaladStop started as a response to the demand for healthier food...
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EP 118 - Ryan Schermerhorn - Partner Marshall, Gerstein & Borun - Fast Track To US Greentech Patents
In this episode, Zal Dastur interviews Ryan Shermahorn, a patent attorney and partner at Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, to explore the critical intersection of climate change, clean technology, and intellectual property. They dive into the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program, which accelerates…
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EP 117 - Martijn Lopes Cardozo - Partner Regeneration VC - Insider's Look at Climate VC
In this episode of Impact at Scale, Zal Dastur speaks with Martijn Lopes Cardozo, a partner at Regeneration VC, to uncover how climate venture capital is shaping a sustainable future. They dive into the principles of the circular economy, revealing that only 7% of materials are recycled—a stark...
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EP 116 - Katharina Van Bronswijk - 25% Of The Population Can Change Norms
How do extreme weather events and the ongoing climate crisis impact emotional well-being? In this week's conversation, Impact at Scale talks to climate psychologist Katharina Van Bronswijk about the intersection of climate change and mental health. Katharina emphasizes the importance of…
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EP 115 - Jeremy Bentham - Co-Chair World Energy Council - Smart Business, Smart Policy and Smart Politics
In this week's episode of Impact at Scale with Zal Dastur, we are doing a deep dive into energy with my guest, Jeremy Bentham, the Co-Chair of the World Energy Council. Jeremy discusses the critical themes surrounding the energy transition, including the role of the World Energy Council, the need...
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EP 115 - Joel Tasche - Founder Cleanhub - Waste Always Finds The Cheapest Disposal
Impact at Scale with Zal Dastur discussed all things waste management with Joel Tasche, the founder and co-CEO of Cleanhub. Cleanhub brings waste management services to areas with inefficient systems, aiming to keep plastic out of the environment and create local jobs. Joel shares his company's...
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EP 113 - Steve Willis - Author Fairhaven Novel - Optimism Is Hope In The Face Of Adversity.
Impact at Scale interviews Steve Willis, author of Fairhaven: A Novel of Climate Optimism. They discuss the intersection of technology and climate change, the need for optimism and action in the face of the climate crisis, and the importance of shifting societal values around status and...
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EP 112 - Mihir Pershad - CEO Umami Bioworks - We Want To Be The AWS Of Cell-Cultivated Food
Impact at Scale had a conversation with Mihir Pershad, CEO of Umami Bioworks. Umami is utilizing stem cell biology, machine learning, and automation to craft the future of sustainable seafood Mihir discusses the company's mission to revolutionize the seafood industry through sustainable…
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EP 111 - Esther Chang - Executive Director United Nations Global Compact Singapore - We Need Courageous Leadership, Bold Actions and Radical Collaboration
Impact at Scale, connected with Esther Chang, Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore, which is the Singapore chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative Esther discusses the work of the UN GCNS and the...
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EP 110 - Alina Truhina - CEO and Managing Partner Radical Fund - Climate Change Presents An Opportunity For Reimagining Industries In A Sustainable Way
Impact at Scale had an insightful conversation with Alina Truhina, CEO and Managing Partner of The Radical Fund. The Radical Fund is an early-stage VC fund enabling an inclusive climate transition for a resilient Southeast Asia. Alina discusses the importance of climate innovation and investing…
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EP 109 - Brian Sheng - Cofounder and CEO Aquaria - 220 Times More Water In The Air Than Humans Consume
Brian Sheng, co-founder and CEO of Aquaria, a renewable source of water that taps into the humidity in the air to produce clean, drinkable water. Aquaria's atmospheric water generators (AWGs) act as a backup or alternative water supply that can be installed on-site in hours. Brian discusses the...
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EP 108 - Fred Jordan - Co-CEO FinalSpark - We Are Trying To Create The First Living Processors
Impact at Scale had an enlightening conversation with Fred Jordan, co-founder and co-CEO of FinalSpark. FinalSpark wants to revolutionize computing by moving AI from digital processors to bioprocessors built from living neurons, thus saving vast amounts of energy. Fred discusses the development…
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EP 107 - Lauren Eatwell - Head of Windwings at BAR Technologies - Shipping Has To Change, Action Has To Be Taken
Impact at Scale chatted with Lauren Eatwell, Head of Windwings at BAR Technologies. BAR Technologies was founded on the technology from the prestigious America's Cup Yacht Race and now focuses on maritime innovation and technology, particularly in the area of sustainability. TIME Magazine also...
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EP 106 - Lester Leong - Cofounder of Gush - Urban Fabric is 70% Of Our CO2 Emission
Impact At Scale had an insightful conversation with Lester Leong, CEO and co-founder of Gush. Gush develops a range of advanced material solutions for the built environment, all of which focus on sustainability and wellness. Gush has developed 16 SKUs, including paints and films, that aim to...
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EP 105 - Pranav Rastogi - Head of Communications GrowAsia - Spending My Time Doing What I Want To Do
Impact at Scale connected with Pranav Rastogi, the Head of Communications for Grow Asia. Grow Asia was established by the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to convene, facilitate, and help scale action-focused partnerships and broker...
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EP 104 - Nora Sophie Griefahn - CoFounder Cradle to Cradle - There Should Be No Waste
Impact at Scale had a conversation with Nora Sophie Griefahn, co-founder and executive director of Cradle to Cradle. This C2C NGO is dedicated to education and networking on the topic of Cradle to Cradle. The NGO works with businesses, science, education, politics, and civil society. Nora…
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EP 103 - Mairu Gupta - CEO and Founder Antkind Collective - Climate Needs New Narratives
Impact at Scale interviews Mairu Gupta, the CEO and founder of Antkind Collective. Antkind is a digital marketing & growth-hacking company focused on climate startups and conscious brands. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of narratives and marketing strategies for sustainability...
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EP 102 - Tulika Raj - CEO and CoFounder SungreenH2 - It Is About Energy Security
In our final installment of speaking to companies in the APAC Cleantech 25, Impact at Scale sat down with Tulika Raj, CEO and co-founder of SunGreenH2. SunGreenH2 is transforming green hydrogen with proprietary technology to produce high-performance, low-cost electrolyzers components using…
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EP 101 - Richard Youngman - CEO Cleantech Group - The Greatest Economic Opportunity Of Our Lifetime.
This week, I am releasing The Impact at Scale Podcast with Zal Dastur early because I wanted this episode with Richard Youngman, CEO of Cleantech Group, to be out before the CleanTech Asia Forum taking place this week in Singapore. In our conversation, Richard and I discuss his organization's…
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EP 100 - Charlie McGill - CEO ElectraLith - Lithium Will See 25 Times Growth Between Now and 2050
Impact at Scale had an engaging conversation with Charlie McGill, the CEO of ElectraLith, a company specializing in sustainable lithium extraction. ElectraLith's membrane technology offers a cleaner and more cost-efficient method of lithium extraction, reducing the environmental footprint. This…
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EP 99 - Sharona Shnayder - Founder Tuesdays for Trash - Anyone Can Be Part of The Solution
Impact at Scale had the privilege of speaking with the remarkable Sharona Shnayder, founder of Tuesdays for Trash and recipient of the National Geographic Young Explorer Award. Sharona shared her inspiring journey and the remarkable expansion of her grassroots environmental movement. Tuesdays for...
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EP 98 - Hannah Jones - CEO The Earthshot Prize - The World Cup for Environmental Solutions
This episode of Impact at Scale features Hannah Jones, CEO of The Earthshot Prize, fresh off the heels of the recent awards ceremony in Singapore. Founded by Prince William, the Earthshot Prize draws inspiration from President John F. Kennedy's moonshot challenge, aiming to tackle seemingly...
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EP 97 - Dale Rickert and Jan Willem Bolderdijk - We Need a Cultural Change in Our Economic Models
Impact at Scale got to have an insightful conversation with Dale Rickert, Global Head of Product, GREENTECH FESTIVAL and Jan Willem Bolderdijk, Professor of Sustainability & Marketing at the University of Amsterdam. This was a wide-ranging conversation that covered many different topics. We...
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EP 96 – Vikas Garg – Founder abillion – How Do You Inspire People Through Collective Action?
Impact at Scale had the opportunity to meet and discuss all things food with Vikas Garg, founder of abillion. abillion serves as a social media platform, consumer review platform, and marketplace focused on sustainability. Vikas discusses the platform's mission to inspire a billion people to make...
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EP 95 - Mathew Howe - Founder Grobrix - This is About Employee Wellness More than Food
Impact at Scale sat down for a coffee with Matthew Howe, Founder of Grobrix. Grobrix offers an innovative urban farming service for businesses. Grobrix is a Lego-inspired, modular growing system that seamlessly integrates into any office environment. The company takes care of everything, from...
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EP 94 – Helena Wasserman – Founder of Unstoppable – Beyond Unicorns: How New VCs are Redefining Sustainable Growth
I had an insightful conversation with Helena Wasserman, CEO of Unstoppable, on the Impact at Scale Podcast. We delved into her journey from the tech world to the climate space and discussed Unstoppable's mission to support climate founders. She felt hopeful about the talent joining the climate...
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EP 93 – Ben Horton – Dir Earth Observatory Singapore – It Is What We Do Now That Determines the Future of the Earth
In this episode of Impact at Scale, Zal Dastur, your host, dives deep into the sobering reality of climate change with Ben Horton, Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore. We confront the stark truth of science's struggle to communicate the urgency of the crisis to policymakers and the...
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EP 92 - Erik Haug - Founder Light CoCreative - Fixing the Foundations of Humanity
In our latest episode, Impact at Scale delves into a transformative conversation with Erik Haug, the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Light CoCreative. This global innovation and impact collective is on a mission—dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions that address the fundamental needs…
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EP 91 – Sebastian Mueller – Cofounder of Ming Labs – Change is a Threat When Done To Me; Change is an Opportunity When Done By Me
Impact at Scale sits down with Sebastian Mueller, co-founder of Ming Labs, a design and tech consultancy passionate about empowering businesses to drive positive change for the planet. Sebastian believes businesses are a powerful force for good and seeks to help companies understand how to…
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EP 90 – Milena Nikolova – Partner and Board Member of AeraVC – The Immense Economic Opportunity of Climate
Impact at Scale had an energetic and lively chat with Milena Nikolova, a Partner and Board Member of AeraVC an early-growth VC focusing on investing in the next generation of start-ups that will transform the world. Milena shared with us how a trip to the hottest place on the planet in the name…
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EP 89 - Jonah Goldman - Founder North Cascade Venture - Solve Problems that are Solvable
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work closely with Bill Gates for over a decade? Or what the future of energy looks like? In this week's episode of The Impact at Scale Podcast, we go deep with Jonah Goldman, the ex-Managing Director at Breakthrough Energy, One of Bill Gates's investment...
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Ep 88 - Steve Hoy & Grant McDowell - Co-Founders of Enosi - Clean Energy + Lower Cost + Consistency of Supply is the goal
Impact at Scale had a great conversation with Steve Hoy and Grant McDowell the founders of Enosi. Enosi is an energy traceability solution enabling households and businesses to buy energy directly from solar and wind farms. Technology that will become more important as consumers start to demand...
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EP 87 - Simon Schillebeeckx - Co-Founder of Global Mangrove Trust and Handprint - Make it easy for anyone to do, then you can change the world
Impact at Scale had a chat with Simon JD Schillebeeckx the Co-Founder of Global Mangrove Trust and Handprint. Both of these organizations work towards preserving the natural ecosystems around the world. Simon is in a unique position of being both an academic at Singapore Management University and...
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EP 86 - Dr Darian McBain - CEO Outsourced Chief Sustainability Officer Asia - Lack of Experienced Sustainability Talent
The Impact At Scale Podcast had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Darian McBain, CEO of Outsourced Chief Sustainability Officer Asia and a Visiting Professor in Practice with LSE. Darian has a wide range of experience covering sustainability in companies as diverse as healthcare, agriculture and...
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EP 85 - Sonia Weymuller - Co-Founder and General Partner VentureSouq - As Long As We Are Walking In The Same Direction, That Is All I Care About
The Impact at Scale Podcast had a lively and exciting conversation with Sonia Weymuller Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq. VentureSouq is a Dubai-based venture capital fund with a global portfolio. They manage thematic funds, with a current focus on FinTech and ClimateTech. Sonia got...
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EP 84 - Jeremy Lee - CEO & Founder at SimplyGood - 1 Year of Cleaning Supplies in an Envelope
Impact at Scale got to discuss the world of sustainable cleaning products with Jeremy Lee, CEO & Founder of SimplyGood. SimplyGood is a cleaning product supplier that has developed an innovative new way to package a traditional product. Jeremy started the company during covid when cleanliness and...
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EP 83 - Konstantin Popovic - Founder of Impact3P - Create Win-Win-Win Senarios
Impact at Scale got the chance to sit down with Konstantin Popovic the founder of Impact3P a consultancy that helps businesses turn their sustainability journey into a competitive advantage by aligning people, planet, and profit. KP believes that all companies need to be sustainable businesses…
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EP 82 - Barak Ekshtein - Founder of TONTOTON - We Cannot Do It Alone, We Need To Go All Together
Impact at scale caught up with Barak Ekshtein the Founder of TONTOTON. TOTOTON is a plastic credit solution for non-recycled plastic. Choosing to focus on the hard-to-recycle plastic that typically gets left behind in the current recycling system. So far they have collected and treated more than...
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EP 81 - Nishchay Chadha - CEO ACE Green Recycling - Recycling Makes the Local Ecosystem for Materials Self Contained
The Impact At Scale Podcast enjoyed talking about the recycling industry with Nishchay Chadha the CEO of ACE Green Recycling. ACE is a green battery recycling technology company that has sustainable solutions for both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries and is developing clean technology…
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EP80 - Renat Heuberger - CEO & Co-Founder South Pole - You can be Profitable when Protecting the Environemnt
Impact at Scale got the chance to talk to Renat Heuberger the CEO and Co-Founder of South Pole. South Pole develops and implements comprehensive emission reduction projects and strategies that turn climate action into long-term business opportunities for companies, governments and organisations...
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EP 79 - George Wade - Co-Founder of Zevero - Decarbonisation First as Opposed to Counting Credits
Impact at scale spoke with George Wade the Co-Founder of Zevero which was conceptualized when the founders struggled to get accurate data for their emissions and thought about building a tool they could use for themselves. So that was the genesis of Zevero, a platform that helps businesses…
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