Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

In Episode 146 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I catch up with Kyle Parsons , the Founder and CEO of Indosole , a leader in social impact and on a quest to become the most sustainable footwear company in the world. Use code: Causeartist for 10% off your purchase at Indosole. If you would like to hear the original story of Indosole check out episode 11 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast. It's no...

In this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, we speak with Dean Cycon, founder of Dean's Beans , on how to create a profitable and ethical business rooted in respect for the earth, the farmer, and the consumer. Dean Cycon founded in Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company in 1993 after working as an environmental and indigenous rights lawyer. He set out to prove that a for-profit business could...

In this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Wes Hurt, founder of Clean Cause , on facing addiction, becoming sober, and building a company that gives 50% of profits every month to support individuals in recovery. Wes started by selling CLEAN Cause bottled water out of his truck to local convenience & grocery stores in Austin, Texas. He soon realized how much addiction trul...

In this episode of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Sophia Wang , Co-Founder of MycoWorks , on disrupting the fashion industry by creating a biomaterials company that has developed natural alternatives to leather and plastics using mushroom mycelium technology. In 2013, with artist and inventor Phil Ross, Sophia co-founded MycoWorks, a biomaterials company that has developed natural al...

In this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Lecrae , the multiple grammy award winning artist and New York Times best-selling author on using music, writing, activism, and venture capital to inspire local communities. The multiple Grammy award winner a New York Times best-selling author Lecrae has evolved from primarily being an artist into an entrepreneur, speaker, activist,...

In episode 145 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon , speaks with Giles Hutchins , on regenerative leadership and using nature to enhance executive consciousness. Giles is a pioneering practitioner, keynote speaker and executive coach at the fore-front of this necessary revolution. He applies advanced consciousness raising techniques, deep-dive nature immersions...

In this episode of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Olowo-n’djo Tchala , Founder and CEO of Alaffia on cultivating beauty, equality, and empowerment in West Africa and around the globe through personal care products. Olowo-n’djo Tchala, founder and CEO of Alaffia, was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo. Growing up and working to support his family, he witnessed firsthand th...

In episode 144 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Adam Taubenfligel , Co-founder of Triarchy on the future of responsibly made denim and ethical manufacturing.   Adam is an author and co-founder, Creative Director and Sustainability Steward for the fully sustainable fashion brand, Triarchy. In his day job, Adam is innovating fabric technology, traceability and reusability that minimi...

In episode 143 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Greg "G.L." Genco , Founder and CEO at Generation Conscious , on creating zero waste products for students on college campuses. G.L. grew up near a waste transfer station in Jamaica, Queens, NYC before moving to Long Island with his Trinidadian-Italian family. Seeing the health impacts of the waste station on his community motivated h...

In episode 142 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Hans De Neve , Founder and CEO of Carbyon , on winning the XPRIZE Carbon Removal Milestone Award and the future of renewable energy through direct air capture. After finishing his PhD at IMEC, Hans became a researcher within the Alcatel Research & Innovation division – currently part of the Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs organization. S...

In episode 141 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon , speaks with Ellen Windemuth , CEO of the  WaterBear Network , on starting the first streaming service dedicated to climate action, biodiversity, and sustainability. Ellen Windemuth is CEO of WaterBear Network, overseeing the strategy and direction of the new free streaming platform dedicated to the future of...

In episode 140 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Geoff Hucker , Founder and CEO of Work for Impact , on how remote work and freelancing has unlocked potential worldwide, one job at a time. Geoff is an expert in the nonprofit, social enterprise sector with 18+ years of experience, Geoff is a passionate advocate for socially responsible, purpose-built businesses. Having established, d...

In episode 139 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon , speaks with Ben Jeffreys , CEO of ATEC* , on how clean cooking can offset more carbon emissions than the global airline industry. As ATEC’s CEO and strategic leader Ben has an unwavering commitment to unlocking the potential in others. Ben brings over 14 years experience in managing teams across social enterp...

In episode 138 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Matt Hill, founder of the global reforestation organization One Tree Planted on scaling a nonprofit like a Silicon Valley startup. Listen to episode 54 to get Matt's origin story and the mission of One Tree Planted. Since 2014, the organization has planted over 40 million trees. They have more than doubled the number of trees planted...

In this episode, I speak with Alessa Berg , Founder and CEO of Top Tier Impact , on the future of carbon credits, ESG, web3 and its place in the paradigm shift of impact investing. Alessa is an entrepreneur, investor and advisor to funds and companies. Her thought leadership sits at the intersection of positive impact and emerging technologies. Alessa was born in Switzerland and is fluent in 6 lan...

In episode 137 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with with Chaitanya “Chet” Kanojia , co-founder and CEO of Starry Inc , on providing high-quality, affordable internet that helps move communities forward. Chaitanya “Chet” Kanojia is co-founder and CEO of Starry Inc., a wideband hybrid fiber wireless technology company focused on building competitive, affordable, high-quality broadband acr...

In this short episode I sit down with Heather McDougall to talk about her journey and the new Causeartist Podcast - Changemaker Rehab. You can subscribe and listen to Heather and Changemaker Rehab on Apple Podcast , Spotify , and wherever you listen to your shows. Heather is an honors law school grad and social entrepreneur, a yogini, and a global citizen. She is the Co-founder of Bogobrush and ha...

In episode 136 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon , speaks with Simon Schillebeeckx , Co-founder of Handprint and Global Mangrove Trust , on the convergence of digitization and sustainability. Simon is an academic entrepreneur devoting his time to better understanding how digitization and sustainability are converging. The new business models that grow out of...

In this episode I speak with Rafael Aldon , Impact Investor and Co-founder of regenr8 , on his journey into impact investing and the future of regenerative business. Rafael will be co-hosting upcoming episodes on the Investing in Impact podcast feed and the Disruptors for GOOD podcast feed. Rafael is a founder-focused Venture Capital professional with extensive experience in investment and startup...

In episode 135 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Carlo Mondavi, Co-founder of Monarch Tractor , on making sustainable farming economically superior and cleaner with fully electric and autonomous tractors. Carlo Mondavi is a 4th generation farmer & winegrower and grandson of the legendary Robert Mondavi. In addition to making wine, Carlo is co-founder & chief farming officer o...

In episode 134 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Anieke Lamers , Co-founder of Peekabond on building a digital playground for global families to stay closer connected through childhood development. Anieke is an ex-VC turned social entrepreneur on a mission to make every child in the world feel special and connected to roots & loved ones. With Peekabond, she helps global families...

In this episode, I speak with Will Peterffy, ESG Director at Interactive Brokers, on his life's journey of ecological discover and building the next generation mobile trading platform for socially conscious investors. Will is on a mission to arm millennials to gen Zs with tools to invest in the future and make “impact” in the world. From giving back to planting trees all based on personal values a...

In episode 133 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Christie Lagally , Founder & CEO of Rebellyous Foods , on using her aerospace and engineering background to scale access and affordability to delicious plant-based chicken. Christie Lagally is the founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods, a food production technology company working to make plant-based meat price-competitive with tradit...

In episode 132 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Rachel Klausner , founder of Millie , on bootstrapping and scaling a social impact tech company aimed at growing modern giving. Rachel is the Founder and CEO of Millie, a charitable giving platform that makes giving back easy and impactful. Rachel’s passion for fundraising started when she spent a year after high school living and volu...

In episode 131 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast I speak with Gregory Vetter , CEO of Tessemae's on taking huge risks to start a clean label food company and pioneer clean label manufacturing. Gregory Vetter is the CEO of Tessemae’s, flavor-forward, organic fresh food company, considered to be a lead innovator and disruptor in the clean food movement. Gregory, the oldest of the Vetter brothers, h...