Planet Profits Podcast

In this episode of Planet Profits Podcast , we delve into the inspiring (and very Philly) story of Kendall Bedford, who utilized a world class education at Friends Central, Princeton, and the Wharton School at Penn, to become a venture capital investor at Sustain VC. Discover how her passion for sustainability (and her compassion for giraffes) led her to impact investing. Kendall shares insights i...

The one in which we talk to Devi about her organization's work supporting a just, green, and thriving economy in the Philadelphia area.

Gabe Rissman, Co-Founder and President of YourStake, shares his journey into sustainable investing and the mission of his company. Takeaways YourStake helps investors assess the alignment of their portfolios with their values -- not those of a rating agency --through a behavioral values questionnaire and diagnostic tools. The most common values investors look for are fossil fuel exposure, gender e...

Summary In this episode of the Planet Profits Podcast, Joe Pelusi interviews Professor Allen Webb, an English professor and climate activist. Professor Webb shares his background and how he got involved in climate activism. He discusses the importance of teaching climate change in English classes and the connection between the climate crisis and the humanities. Professor Webb also talks about his...

In this episode of "Planet Profits Podcast", Joe interviews Lacey Huebel, the head of responsible investment for North America at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Dimensional is an asset manager that has been around since the early 80s and focuses on developing well-diversified strategies that are more likely to outperform over longer time periods. They have a close relationship with financial...

Key Topics Covered: Composting and the Climate Crisis : Colleen explained how composting directly contributes to solving the climate crisis. We delved into the science of composting and how it reduces greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, by diverting organic waste from landfills. This discussion also touched on the broader environmental benefits of composting, including soil health and...

In which we learn how start-up company Pomelo is making migration better, easier and less expensive by enabling people to send credit to their friends and family.

Summary Sam and Sarah Adams of Vert Asset Management join our host to discuss beer, sustainable real estate investing and the importance of shareholder advocacy in achieving positive impact. They explain the difference between REITs and real estate funds, as well as the transition from a mutual fund to an ETF. The Adams highlight the financial performance of sustainable real estate investments and...

In which we learn about alternative assets, including the use of private equity ... for good.

More impact than composting, becoming a vegetarian, and giving up flying combined! More returns than index funds! Probably. Insert disclaimer about reasonableness, adulthood, and the fundamental unknowability of the future here.

In which we are introduced to the Philadelphia chapter of Green Drinks, an informal collective of people who like to hang out together and talk about how to fix the climate crisis.