The Curious Capitalist

Glen McDermott, the Executive Director of the Conscious Business Collaborative in Connecticut, speaks with Professor Tensie Whelan on this special episode of The Curious Capitalist podcast.Tensie is the distinguished professor of Practice of Business and Society and the Founding Director of the Center for Sustainable BusinessNotes and Links to the research mentioned in the podcast:Return on Sustainability Investment: Stern Research with tools and caseshttps://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/research/return-sustainability-investment-rosi Our Sustainable Market Share Index: Trends in consumer purchasing of sustainableproductshttps://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/research/csb-sustainable-market-share-index Our environmental sustainability messaging: Recommendations with Edelmanhttps://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/research/research-initiatives/best-practice-guide-effective-sustainability-communicationsTo find out more about The Conscious Business Collaborative in Connecticut, visit: www.consciousbusinesscollaborative.orgThis podcast was created and produced by Red Rock Branding.https://redrockbranding.com/

Jack Nork and Elinor Slomba from the Conscious Business Collaborative in Connecticut speak with Natasha Gambrell, a second-generation tribal councilor from the East Pequot Tribal Nation, on this special episode of The Curious Capitalist podcast.Join us as we take a dive into what we can learn about leadership from this indigenous community. To find out more about the Eastern Pequot Tribe, visit: https://www.easternpequottribalnation.org/To visit the Eastern Pequot Tribe Facebook page, visit: https://www.facebook.com/EasternPequotTribalNation To Check out the Interactive Map Natasha spoke about, visit: https://native-land.ca To find out more about The Conscious Business Collaborative, visit: www.consciousbusinesscollaborative.org

Join Elinor Slomba (Associate Executive Director of the Conscious Business Collaborative) and our very special guest Randi McCray on this episode of the Curious Capitalist podcast.Randi is a highly skilled DEIB consultant and subject matter expert who supports individuals, organizations, and communities to enact social justice principles within their organizations, businesses, and community projects. She is currently the Associate Director of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging at the Yale University School of Public Health and we are delighted to announce that she is also the newest member of the Board here at the Conscious Business Collaborative.Meet Randi by visiting her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randimccray/www.consciousbusinesscollaborative.org

Join us for another episode of The Curious Capitalist where Conscious Collaborative Board Member, Soledad Matteozzi speaks with Founder and CEO, Helle Bank Jørgensen from Competent Boards. We explore Helle's incredible, pioneering career to date, focusing on her involvement with ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance). Competent Boards is a local operation providing education, certification, and strategic advisory services for board members and business leaders. To find out more you can read Helle's book: 'Stewards of the Future - A Guide for Competent Boards' which is available on Amazon and through her website.Conscious Business Collaborative: www.consciousbusinesscollaborative.orgCompetent Boards: www.competentboards.comConnect with Helle on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hellebankConnect with Soledad on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/soledadmatteozzi

Join us for another episode of The Curious Capitalist where we meet Wallingford based CEO Diane Smith and find out more about her impactful work with Capital for Change in Connecticut.Diane Smith LinkedInCapital for ChangeConscious Business CollaborativeTo find out more about how Capital for Change can help you or your business, give them a call at 860 233 5165.

Join us for this fascinating episode of The Curious Capitalist where we meet Provost, Dr Randy Gibb from the Grand Canyon University and find out more about their journey and their emphasis on 'Business for Good'.Hosting the episode is Amanda Cosme-Reddie the VP of Community Operations for Conscious Capitalism Arizona who is also a GCU Alumni.Dr Randy Gibb LinkedInAmanda Cosme-Reddie LinkedInConscious Business CollaborativeConscious Capitalism ArizonaRed Rock Branding

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist podcast, we are talking about the name change from Conscious Capitalism Connecticut to the Conscious Business Collaborative (CBC) and speak about the forthcoming Conscious Leader Network.I am joined by CBC Chair and Author, Gavin Watson, Executive Director and Founder of Red Rock Branding, Glen McDermott, Associate Executive Director Elinor Slomba, and our special guest is Karin Patriquin from Patriquin Architects based in New Haven, Connecticut.Visit the Conscious Business Collaborative WebsiteVisit Karin Patriquin's Company website - Patriquin ArchitectsGavin Watson's LinkedIn pageBuy Gavin's Book "Altruistic Business" hereGlen McDermott's LinkedIn pageElinor Slomba's LinkedIn pageRed Rock Branding

Young Mentors Episode 2Meet 16 year old, Sena Wazer, one of our Young Mentors as she talks passionately about her work as a climate justice activist and Sunrise Connecticut.www.sunrisemovement.orgwww.connecticut.consciouscapitalism.org

Young Mentors Episode 1Meet Ariana Ivan, one of our Young Mentors as she talks about growing up in Romania, traveling the world, and her passion to save the world's forests.www.108forests.comwww.connecticut.consciouscapitalism.org

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist podcast, I am joined by Conscious Capitalism Connecticut Chair, Gavin Watson as we speak to our special guest Dan Delventhal from Mow Green.Dan Delventhal and his team are changing the face of lawn care with their carbon neutral company, focused on sustainable lawn care technologies and services. Mow Green claim 'Clean & Serene, No Gasoline' Let's find out more with this latest episode of The Curious Capitalist podcast.Mow Green WebsiteDan Delventhal's LinkedIn pageConscious Capitalism Connecticut WebsiteGavin Watson's LinkedIn pageMean Green Mowers Website

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist podcast, I am joined by Conscious Capitalism Connecticut member David Reitz as we speak to our special guest Fritz Troller from Therm Solutions.If you want to find out more about decarbonizing the built-up environment and refrigeration carbon credits, this is a podcast you will not want to miss.Therm Solutions WebsiteFritz Troller's LinkedIn pageConscious Capitalism Connecticut WebsiteDavid Reitz LinkedIn pageProject Drawdown

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist podcast, I am joined by Conscious Capitalist Laura Hall. Laura is a Conscious Business leader with a background in the fashion industry. She is also active in climate justice through her work with the Rainforest Partnership. For this podcast, we decided to focus on the future of the planet and children. She is the author of The ABC's of Conscious Capitalism for Kids and we are going to dive in and find out more about her motivation and this wonderful resource.Laura Hall LinkedIn pageBuy Laura's Book The ABC's of Conscious Capitalism for KidsWHYZ Partners WebsiteThe Rainforest PartnershipConscious Capitalism Connecticut Website

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist podcast, I am joined by Conscious Capitalism Connecticut Chair Gavin Watson as we speak to our guest Ryan Dings from Climate Haven. Ryan is the Founding CEO of New Haven Based Climate Haven. Climate Haven is a rich, climate tech community serving entrepreneurs in the New Haven area. He is also a partner of the Connecticut Innovations Climate Tech Fund, so he works with entrepreneurs and also invests in some of the best of them, helping to build amazing climate tech companies.Climate Haven WebsiteConnecticut Climate Tech FundRyan Dings LinkedIn pageConscious Capitalism Connecticut WebsiteGavin Watson LinkedIn page

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist, I am joined by Conscious Capitalism Connecticut Board Member Soledad Matteozzi as we welcome our very special guest Nell Derick Debevoise Nell is the CEO and Co-Founder of Purposeful Growth. She is also a published author and is known as the 'Inspiring Cowgirl Queen'. We are intrigued to find out more, so let's dive into the latest episode of The Curious Capitalist!Check out Nell's book HEREPurposeFused WebsiteNell's Linked InThinking Beyond Business WebsiteSoledad's Linked InConscious Capitalism Connecticut Website

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist, I am joined by Conscious Capitalism Connecticut Chair Gavin Watson and Executive Director, Glen McDermott as we welcome our very special guest Toby Corey. Toby has had quite an incredible career to date and now finds himself as the Chief Operating Officer of Cruzfoam. Cruzfoam is a start up company backed by many people and companies including Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher to name just two.Cruzfoam are lazer focused on working towards ending the plastic pollution epidemic, so let's find out more about Toby's life, work, and mission!Cruzfoam WebsiteToby Corey LinkedInConscious Capitalism Connecticut WebsiteGavin Watson LinkedInGlen McDermott LinkedIn

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist, I am joined by Conscious Capitalism Board Member David Reitz, who is also the US advisor to Matelexas we speak to CEO Melissa Spiesman from Food Rescue US who is dedicated to eliminating hunger and food waste and keeping food out of landfills and reducing greenhouse gasses.Food Rescue US WebsiteConscious Capitalism Connecticut Website

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist, Glen McDermott the Executive Director of Conscious Capitalism Connecticut and CEO of Red Rock Branding speaks to Swedish businessman Konrad Bergström.Join us as we learn more about Konrad's impressive work history and his current project X Shore electric boats. Come and learn more about The Power of Silence.Konrad Bergström LinkedInKonrad Bergström Websitewww.xshore.comwww.connecticut.consciouscapitalism.org

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist, we speak with Tom Quinn, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Nuovo Pasta, plus a published author.Join us as we learn more about Tom's work, life, and his book of life lessons 'Delivering Greatness'.Tom Quinn LinkedInTom Quinn Websitewww.nuovopasta.comwww.connecticut.consciouscapitalism.org

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist, we speak with Greg Sotzing, UConn Professor, Chief Scientific Officer, and Co-Founder of 3BC and Co-Founder of PcTRx.Join us as we dive into the world of the cannabis industry and the huge positive impact it could have on the global emergency that is climate change.E-Mail: g.sotzing@uconn.eduGreg Sotzing LinkedInwww.three-bc.comwww.connecticut.consciouscapitalism.org

On this episode of The Curious Capitalist, we speak with Onyeka Obiocha, Executive Director of CTNext as he talks about his journey and passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.CT Next focuses on four key areas to help people thrive, develop and grow their business goals. They are workforce development, access to capital, entrepreneur support services, and how to ecosystem build.www.ctnext.comwww.connecticut.consciouscapitalism.org