Greenfluence

In this episode Maya and Shri sit down with Tom McQuillen the principal of ReGen Ventures. Tom is very passionate about helping startups and the planet and ReGen is all about partnering with founders who are "daring to build companies that will restore our planet." It’s a really insightful episode and Tom has some fantastic stories to share that I hope will encourage you.

In this episode we have a new host joining us, Shri, our Greenfluence publications and partnerships lead! Shri is an amazing person who is passionate about sustainability and it’s awesome to have her hosting the podcast for the first time! ‘ Our guest for this episode is Kiya Taylor who is very involved and experienced in clean tech, renewable energy and fostering communities. It’s such a privileg...

Hey Greenfluencers! In this episode, our host, Vis, sits down with Sanaya Khisty, the Chief Strategy Officer at Beyond Zero Emissions ('BZE'). BZE is an independent Australian think tank. Their solutions are helping to accelerate Australia towards a prosperous zero-emissions economy. Sanaya shares her journey into the sustainability space which will be especially insightful for people who want to...

5 years ago, not many people knew what ESG was, now it’s become a household phrase. In this episode, Vis sits down with Eric Lee, Vice-President at Aligned Climate Capital, and discusses the emergence of the sustainability industry. Eric shares his thoughts on green bonds, Aligned’s decision to invest in ChargeNet, and how his original aspirations to become a doctor, led to a career in sustainabil...

Read our Natural Capital article but want to learn more? Then this episode is for you! Grab a drink, sit back, and join us as we chat with Alex and Rory, the Co-Founders of Cecil Earth. They’ll share their experience going from Boston Consulting Group and transitioning into the start-up sphere and emphasise resilience and problem-solving as essential skills for both roles. Timestamps (00:00) Intro...

Welcome back to Greenfluence, and welcome to season 2! To kick start this season, Maya and Vis sat down with Camille Socquet-Clerc, a digital marketing professional on a mission to bring impact investing to all Australians. Join us as Camille shares what it was like to grow up in the French Alps, as well as entering the impact investing space coming from a digital marketing background, and how thi...

The wait is over! Presenting part 2 of our interview with Deen Rad. In this episode, Deen goes into further detail about his role at the New South Wales Treasury in the Office of Social Impact Investment and shares some golden nuggets that could help you find an impactful career. This has been season 1 with Greenfluence. We hope you’ve enjoyed gaining deeper insights into the world of sustainabili...

And for the final guest of the season, introducing Deen Rad! A Macquarie University Alumni, Deen is on a mission to ensure that his career combines passion, purpose, and profit, and aims to use his knowledge and skills in finance to change the world for the better. The first episode of our 2-part interview chronicles his past experience. Going into depth with how his extracurricular activities sha...

As we head closer to the end of season 1, we can say that the the finish line is definitely within sight! This week we speak with Professor Tom Smith, the Head of the Department of Applied Finance at Macquarie University, as well as a member of the Centre for Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Finance. In this episode, we gain a deeper understanding of the work undertaken by the Centre for...

We bring you a special conversation with the Principal Commercial of Fortescue Future Industries! If you haven't heard, they are the Australian leader in Green Hydrogen innovation. Tamahra Kierath discusses her career change from commercial law into mining, as well as why green hydrogen is the way of the future energy industry!  Dive deeper into understanding the commercialisation of green hy...

Not many of us have the time or technical background to interpret scientific data about climate change. That’s where data visualisation comes in! In this episode, Harim Jung, a climate change data visualisation expert, chats with us about it. She also shares with us why ‘grit’ is her favourite work and her insights on the future of nuclear energy! Timestamps: [2:09] The Power of Grit [5:01] Sustai...

In today's episode we speak to Laure Legros, Program Manager at Work for Climate and Country Lead & Facilitator at Climate Fresk. Laure talked to us about her journey in getting into the climate change space, barriers in the sustainability space, renewable energy and importantly how individuals can create climate action within their companies! Be sure to listen and get ready to feel empowered!...

We speak to Shane Nichols, the CEO of Good Return . You will learn about the  power of microfinance loans in making a macro impact and eradicating poverty [14:00]. Shane also discusses a vision for an inclusive financial system   [22:00] and how to invest with the purpose of making an impact [34:00]. Meet Shane Nichols Good Return is a non-profit which works...

Learn about what responsible investing, donuts and Oxford University have in common in this interview with our good friend and Greenfluencer, Tom Bunting. Tom speaks to us about finding a fulfilling career in sustainability, introduces the concept of responsible investing and tells us why donuts are so important to the growth of our planet! While studying at Macquarie University, Tom worked in a n...

From meeting in an Applied Finance class over at Summer school, entering the corporate world, to what sparked our interest in building Greenfluence - this is our story. Get an insight from Maya Valentin and Vis Vythilingam (Greenfluence Co-founders) on what you’ll learn from the podcast, our thoughts on sustainable finance and some exciting plans for this community. Listen and become an influencer...

We are two Gen Z’s with a passion for learning about all aspects of sustainability, responsible investing and climate change so we can are equipped to create a better future. As professionals with corporate careers, we find intersects on how our applied finance, consulting and legal backgrounds can be applied to pursue planet positive outcomes. We want you to be a Greenfluencer! Learn more about w...