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In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with May Al-Karooni CEO and Founder of Globechain Globechain is the largest ESG reuse marketplace that connects enterprises to nonprofits and SMEs to reuse unneeded items and assets in retail and construction. They generate valuable ESG data on the impact, which makes it all possible. May’s passion is to prove that a business with its foundation structured on the principle of being commercial with a conscience can grow to become a global company, generating revenue, doing good, and offering infinite possibilities to those who use it. She also has previously worked within the investment banking and asset management industry, fundraising monies for venture capital, property, and hedge funds for the last 10 years totaling over £120 million in funds raised. Some of the highlights from this episode: Why ESG data is a powerful metric for companies to differentiate themselves and save money How we can bootstrap our way to success and take risks as entrepreneurs to secure funding How circular economies work and how we can create and support them The challenges of growing a network for a nonprofit Make sure to stay until the end to hear May’s book recommendation and something forward-looking that she’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- May's LinkedIn Globechain -Episode’s Recommended Read- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Richard Savoie founding CEO of Adiona Adiona is an AI-powered Optimization SaaS (OSaaS) that allows logistics, supply chain, and mobile workforce organizations to reduce costs, time, and environmental impacts while simplifying operations. Richard is a patent-holding executive and engineer that is currently reinventing urban mobility, logistics, and transport planning. He has also co-founded two high-tech spin-outs, an award-winning Not For Profit, and a 6000+ member social network just for "Engineers Looking For Stuff" (ELFS). Some of the highlights from this episode: The relationship between commute time and job tenure, and how understanding it can improve employee retention Richard’s effective resources and methodologies for learning and exploring with enterprise clients to solve their problems. How it's possible to turn a problem into a scalable solution that can make a significant impact Key insights into the future of innovation in supply chain and how Adiona approaches it How having a clear North Star goal can help you stay focused and committed to your vision Make sure to stay until the end to hear Richard’s book recommendation and something forward-looking that he's optimistic about right now! -Relevant Links- Richard's LinkedIn Adiona -Episode’s Recommended Read- This is Marketing by Seth Godin Spin Selling by Neil Rackham [Six Sigma Principles](https://www.simplilearn.com/what-is-six-sigma-a-complete-overview-article#:~:text=Six Sigma is a set,3.4 defects per million opportunities.) Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Welcome to the latest episode of The Potential Path. In this solo episode, I delve into the power of acceptance and its importance in shaping our energy and steering the future. As change-makers, we often encounter aspects of the world that we wish to improve. However, embracing acceptance of what is, while still recognizing areas for growth, allows us to channel our energy more effectively toward creating a better future. 🌍 Join me as I discuss the significance of gratitude, finding joy in the present moment, and fostering a mindset that empowers us to make a meaningful impact. I'd love to hear your thoughts and engage in dialogue on this topic. Share your experiences, challenges, or differing perspectives in the comments below! -Relevant Links- Longpath by Ari Wallach Principles by Ray Dalio Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Simon JD Schillebeeck Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Handprint Handprint is a unique platform that enables businesses to grow sustainably by integrating regeneration into their daily operations. With their innovative regeneration-as-a-Service approach, They help companies automate and streamline their sustainability efforts, ensuring that they can have a positive impact on the planet while also boosting their bottom line. In addition to founding Handprint, Simon is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and sustainability. He co-founded the Global Mangrove Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to large-scale mangrove restoration and preservation. Simon's commitment to sustainability also extends to his role as Assistant Professor of Strategic Management at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business of SMU, where he educates undergraduate and graduate students on business model design, sustainable operations, and ESG principles. Some of the highlights from this episode: How we can broaden our understanding of climate tech to include nature tech How to balance client feedback and long-term vision in tech product development How we can understand and positively impact the interconnection of biospheres as guardians How we can benefit from nature's ability to rapidly restore itself How we can approach this challenge by being patient and persistent in developing capabilities and understanding the product development process Make sure to stay until the end to hear Simon’s podcast, article recommendations, and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- Simon's LinkedIn Handprint.tech -Episode’s Recommended Read- Resilience by Richard Dawkins Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of The Potential Path, Eli spoke again with Michael Morrissey Founder of Bookflow and Co-founder & CVO of NextLabs Michael is an award-winning Architect and Urband Designer with two decades of experience as a Senior Design & Development Advisor for major developers on innovative, high-density projects in Toronto and New York. Bookflow.io is a web3 community that innovates on ideas at the intersection of Science, Technology & Spirituality. He hosts weekly meetings with authors to co-evolve the discourse on future-forward themes such as The Future of Work, Innovating the Future, Augmented Humanity & Ai, The Metaverse & Web3, and Consciousness No. Nextlabs is a cloud-based workshop space to collaborate on emerging next-gen trends in exponential technologies such as AI, VR, XR, AR, Blockchain & Web3. Some of the highlights from this episode: How we can expand our self-definition and identify ourselves as part of a greater whole How we can exercise curiosity about other people and their experiences to expand our self-definition and identify ourselves as part of a greater whole How we can foster diversity to drive innovation and find out about other worlds through the aperture of others How we can transcend our narrow self-definitions and steer the future by exercising personal "trim-tab" moment How we can create communities of innovators and changemakers to challenge ourselves to imagine a more holistic future outside of our current space and beliefs -Relevant Links- Michael's LinkedIn -Episode’s Recommended Read- Longpath by Ari Wallach The Work of Bryon Katie The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and William Strauss The Network State by Balaji Srinivasan Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Jon Salazar CEO of Gazelle Wind Power Limited Gazelle Wind Power aims to accelerate the transition to clean energy by becoming the leading provider of floating offshore platforms worldwide. Jon’s passion for renewable energy and inherent ability to identify and position innovative technologies into successful market opportunities is the driving force behind the company He also has a highly successful track record in management consulting, R+D+i, and entrepreneurship in Europe and the Middle East and has a master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM). Some of the highlights from this episode: The challenges of deploying floating offshore wind technology at scale How Gazelle Wind Power is working to make renewable energy more accessible and affordable for everyone How floating offshore wind could become a major source of clean energy Why designing for worst-case scenarios is crucial in the engineering part of this technology Make sure to stay until the end to hear Jon’s book recommendation and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- Jon's LinkedIn Gazelle Wind Power Limited -Episode’s Recommended Read- Release Your Breaks by Jim W. Newman -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of The Potential Path, Eli spoke with Michael Morrissey Founder of Bookflow and Co-founder & CVO of NextLabs Michael is an award-winning Architect and Urband Designer with two decades of experience as a Senior Design & Development Advisor for major developers on innovative, high-density projects in Toronto and New York.Bookflow.io is a web3 community that innovates on ideas at the intersection of Science, Technology & Spirituality. He hosts weekly meetings with authors to co-evolve the discourse on future-forward themes such as The Future of Work, Innovating the Future, Augmented Humanity & Ai, The Metaverse & Web3, and Consciousness No.Nextlabs is a cloud-based workshop space to collaborate on emerging next-gen trends in exponential technologies such as AI, VR, XR, AR, Blockchain & Web3. Some of the highlights from this episode: How we can embrace change in a rapidly evolving world: recognize that nothing stays the same, be flexible, and continuously learn How we can focus on the desired future and include the planet to create solutions for human and planetary flourishing, How we can develop the skill to hold opposing ideas and recognize their potential for steering the future in the right direction How we can make a positive impact on the world by doing inner work, practicing transgenerational empathy, and embracing wholeness We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- Michael's LinkedIn -Episode’s Recommended Read- Longpath by Ari Wallach The Big Nine by Amy Webb Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Jasper Driessens co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Glo Dollar Glo is a new stablecoin created by the nonprofit entity Glo Foundation. It strives to give every person living in extreme poverty a dollar per day of income. This would effectively eradicate extreme poverty. Jasper is a highly respected expert in the field of digital marketing and business strategy, with over a decade of experience in helping businesses of all sizes achieve their goals. And with a background also in computer science and Ai, Jasper is positioned well to lead Glo Dollar’s growth. Some of the highlights from this episode: Explaining crypto benefits while increasing credibility and trust How we can redirect the fruits of capitalism to do good through the "profits for good" model How DAO’s & Stable Coins can be used to create a more altruistic and ethical world Using crypto to prevent climate change and create meaningful results for the world Make sure to stay until the end to hear Jasper’s book recommendation, and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- Jasper's LinkedIn Glo Dollar -Episode’s Recommended Read- Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of The Potential Path, I spoke with Paul Dunn, co-founder of B1G1 (who basically named this show) Paul has shown thousands of businesses how to make a difference in the world by integrating effective giving in what they do in brand new ways. His training programs are used by an estimated 226,000 companies around the world and he continues to push the boundaries. B1G1 is a social enterprise and a B Corp that runs a business membership program that specifically helps businesses achieve more social impact by embedding giving activities into everyday business operations and creating unique giving stories. Some of Paul Dunn's accomplishments Paul is a 4-time TEDx speaker He was honored as a Social Innovation Fellow in his new home of Singapore; something he shares with film star and philanthropists Jet Li and Walmart Chairman, Rob Walton. He was recently featured in Forbes Magazine alongside Sir Richard Branson in a global piece on ‘disrupters’ in business. He was one of the first 10 people in Hewlett-Packard in Australia. He then created one of Australia’s first computer companies and then The Results Corporation where he helped develop and grow 23,000 small and medium-scale business enterprises. Some of the highlights from this episode: How we can shift our perspective to see the wonderment and potential in the world around us. How we can shift our perspective to see potential beyond problems and turn them into invitations to improve and create unexpected beauty. How we can shift our perspective to see the potential in ourselves by seeing the potential in the outside world, which can positively impact those around us. How we can realize our potential to affect the outside world and create positive change, simply by shifting our perspective and focusing on the wonderment and potential around us. -Relevant Links- Paul's LinkedIn Buy 1 Give 1 Wonderment with Paul Dunn Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Dimitry Gerhsenson CEO and co-founder of Enduring Planet Enduring Planet’s mission is to ensure every climate business has the capital they need to fight climate change -- from inception to IPO. And they’re accomplishing it by helping climate entrepreneurs access non-dilutive capital quickly. Prior to Enduring Planet, Dimitry built Meta’s Energy Access program, a $15M+ investing initiative that enabled energy access for 3M people and unlocked nearly $500M in additional capital in underserved markets like Kenya and India. Outside of Enduring Planet, Dimitry sits on the board of Ecosafi, a Lowercarbon-backed climate startup enabling clean cooking in emerging markets. Some of the highlights from this episode: Needed skills for startup success, recognizing our limitations, and filling needs with other people How anyone can have a positive impact on climate change, no matter their job Understanding capital as a lever to solve climate change The importance of humility and recognizing one's limitations in building a successful business The importance of optimizing all aspects of entrepreneurship, including fundraising Make sure to stay until the end to hear Dimitry’s book recommendation, and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- Dimitry's LinkedIn Enduring Planet -Episode’s Recommended Read- A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Welcome to the latest episode of The Potential Path. This week I introduce a book I found last year that has been extremely valuable for me in thinking about the impact that I want to have on the world around me. Ever since I read Longpath by Ari Wallach, not many days have passed without me talking about it with someone. The subtitle of the book is: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs. An Antidote for Short-Termism If that gets you curious, then listen to my thoughts on this (at 1.5x speed or more I do recommend), and please do share your thoughts or feedback. If you find this valuable, please share this with someone else. My challenges for us in the week ahead based on this episode: As we notice the responses, the reactions, and the decisions that we're faced with making let's practice asking a couple of different questions: How might my initial automatic response at this moment be informed by short-term pressures or just the way I was taught to think? And if I “Dolly Zoom” out, give myself more context, without losing focus on the issue, what changes in my perspective and thinking appear? -Relevant Links- Longpath by Ari Wallach Floating in Darkness by Ron Garan Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Charles Nduka CEO of Emteq Labs Emteq Labs is the next-gen emotion analytics platform for the objective measurement of human responses in real time. Ideal for academic and clinical research, as well as content validation for creators and developers. Charles is a leading facial musculature expert with over 20 years of surgical experience, including 10 years as a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon (Queen Victoria Hospital). Charles has an extensive background in research and development including clinical trials, has over 100 scientific publications, and is the Medical Advisory Board chair for the charity Facial Palsy UK. Make sure to stay until the end to hear Charles’ book recommendation and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! Some of the highlights from this episode: The technologies and innovative applications Emteq Labs is working on Helping people with facial paralysis through innovative feedback methods Improving healthcare by use of digital phenotypes for better diagnosis and treatment Revolutionizing mental health assessments by replacing subjective self-reporting with objective measures How understanding the drivers of mental health can prevent suffering and avoid side effects -Relevant Links- Charles's LinkedIn Emteq Labs -Episode’s Recommended Read- The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Building a Product with Purpose? Get instant insights on impact potential with this 5-Minute Scorecard -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with AJ Tennant consultant and creator at AJ Tennant Communications AJ enjoyed a 15-year career as a storyteller, copywriter, and communications manager. He pitched campaigns in advertising agencies, wrote speeches for slick politicians, and coached nervous doctors to talk to the media. He also taught ethics in schools for over seven years. After completing a Regenerative Leadership Incubator in 2020, AJ established Better Conversations – a regular, free, workshop for people across the world to discuss empathy, humor, arguments, and friendships. Now AJ delivers workshops on the art and science of human connection. Some of the highlights from this episode: How we can connect better with others: Focus on mindfulness, be present, nonjudgmental, and curious Wow to tell your story by focusing on others, and highlighting unique qualities. Learn how to empower and change lives Practical tips and techniques to enhance your human connection skills How we can incorporate playfulness into our interactions to create joy and lightness How we can use AI to enhance human connection by providing useful responses, without replacing meaningful human interaction Make sure to stay until the end to hear AJ’s book recommendation, and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- AJ's LinkedIn AJ’s website -Episode’s Recommended Read- War for Kindness by Jamil Zaki -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Building a software product? Find Your Product Development Bottlenecks in 8-minutes *This episode is brought to you by NetNada, NetNada's platform integrates directly into accounting software, making it easy to measure a business's carbon footprint in seconds without any in-house expertise or big consultancy fees. Enterprise customers are increasingly demanding supply chain sustainability, and with NetNada's accurate and automated measurement, smaller businesses can confidently report on their green credentials and win more clients. As a special offer for listeners of this show, if you mention the podcast during NetNada's demo call you’ll get a full month free on a yearly license, a $250 discount. Plus, NetNada's yearly license is just $3000, a cost-saving alternative to hiring a consultant for the same outcome.  *This episode is also brought to you by Healthy Minds App, Their mission is to translate science into tools to cultivate and measure well-being, with a vision of a kinder, wiser, and more compassionate world. In 2021, it was named one of the best meditation apps by the New York Times Wirecutter. With a combination of podcast-style lessons and both seated and active meditations, you'll learn what science says about the brain while developing skills for a healthy mind. And for those looking to cultivate greater well-being in the workplace, check out the Healthy Minds @Work program, which offers professional development tools to help employees train their minds, develop healthier relationships, and bring more meaning to work. I definitely recommend you download the Healthy Minds app today and start your journey towards greater well-being.

Welcome to another episode of The Potential Path! In today's episode, I dive into the Albert Einstein quote I mentioned in the previous episode. I came across it six or seven years ago and the quote is, "The most important decision any of us can ever make is whether to believe the universe is a hostile or a friendly place." Ever since then it has been shaping my worldview, and informing many of my choices and I wanted to share with you why I feel it is so important. I hope my thoughts are in some way valuable to you. Thanks for tuning in and PLEASE do share your feedback or thoughts! -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Building a software product? Find Your Product Development Bottlenecks in 8-minutes

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Kirrily Graham Founder of Dovetail For 18 years Kirrily was involved with the Christina Noble Children's Foundation as a volunteer, fundraiser, director, and in leadership roles Kirrily brings her combined experience of working in hospitality, business development, training, and development as well as her work in the charity sector to her work now with Dovetail as we bring together the charity and business worlds. Dovetail is all about building capacity in the amazing grass root charities that exist in Australia through empowering partnerships with small to medium size businesses that love to have a positive social impact. Some of the highlights from this episode: How Kirrily’s journey led her to understand how charities usually operate, and to see common challenges and weaknesses How charities can learn from and be supported by entrepreneurs How Dovetail is facilitating powerful and impactful partnerships between charities and small businesses How small businesses can gain customer loyalty (and grow) by demonstrating social responsibility The role social enterprises are playing in upgrading the way we solve problems sustainably Make sure to stay until the end to hear her book recommendation, and something forward-looking that she’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- Kirrily's LinkedIn Dovetail -Episode’s Recommended Read- Uncharitable by Dan Pallota -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Building a software product?Find Your Product Development Bottlenecks in 8-minutes *This episode is brought to you by NetNada, NetNada's platform integrates directly into accounting software, making it easy to measure a business's carbon footprint in seconds without any in-house expertise or big consultancy fees. Enterprise customers are increasingly demanding supply chain sustainability, and with NetNada's accurate and automated measurement, smaller businesses can confidently report on their green credentials and win more clients. As a special offer for listeners of this show, if you mention the podcast during NetNada's demo call you’ll get a full month free on a yearly license, a $250 discount. Plus, NetNada's yearly license is just $3000, a cost-saving alternative to hiring a consultant for the same outcome.  *This episode is also brought to you by Healthy Minds, Their mission is to translate science into tools to cultivate and measure well-being, with a vision of a kinder, wiser, and more compassionate world. In 2021, it was named one of the best meditation apps by the New York Times Wirecutter. With a combination of podcast-style lessons and both seated and active meditations, you'll learn what science says about the brain while developing skills for a healthy mind. And for those looking to cultivate greater well-being in the workplace, check out the Healthy Minds @Work program, which offers professional development tools to help employees train their minds, develop healthier relationships, and bring more meaning to work.

Albert Einstein said that the most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe. I believe he may be right. But what does it mean? And how can what we believe about the world be a decision? And why would it be the MOST important decision we make? After many years of deep reflection on this idea, I propose the following: We live in a time when change is needed. While we need many changemakers, only a small percentage of humans committing their energy to change is required to reach a tipping point toward futures we desire. Those changemakers need to sustain energy toward the solutions they are working on. Sustaining that energy requires some belief that it is possible to reach that tipping point. That belief or optimism can only be maintained if we SEE references or evidence that progress is being made, that good things are happening, that we are collectively steering things in the right direction. PLENTY of references or evidence is available at all times that would by default cause us to see the world as hostile, fucked, or a lost cause. Therefore the way we DECIDE how to see the world is to intentionally look for solid evidence that would give us hope and optimism. This does not mean ignoring the magnitude of the problems. It means starting them straight in the face, understanding them, noticing how they make us feel… AND then also looking for that evidence of progress to see if perhaps it exists. Welcome to The Potential Path, a show-within-a-show (for now) where we will attempt to implement this exercise as a habit. To see if we can shift our perspective from seeing the problem to seeing the potential. In the words of Ryan Holiday in his book, The Obstacle is the Way, “We can see disaster rationally. Or rather, like Rockefeller, we can see opportunity in every disaster, and transform that negative situation into an education, a skill set, or… a chance to move forward.” In this show, I'll talk about concepts, ideas, books, and any other ideas that come into my life that have the potential to help you in your quest to shape a desired future. We will have conversations with guests who have valuable perspectives on what is happening in the world now, in the future, or perhaps even valuable insights from understanding the past. If you have already committed yourself to help steer humanity in a healthy direction, or if you are considering making a commitment to affecting more positive impact, then this show is here to lift your energy, give you hope, and help you see that it’s possible to decide that the universe is a friendly place working for us. So join me as we CHOOSE The Potential Path and discover how our perception of the world can shape our potential for success. -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Building a software product? Find Your Product Development Bottlenecks in 8-minutes

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Josef Werker CEO and co-founder of Humble Josef is most driven when innovation and technology create real impact. Prior to Humble, Josef was the managing director of Penbrothers for 5 years, another impactful local startup building remote teams for businesses all over the world. Humble is a startup in Manila that's working towards creating a community where circular living is the norm. They help businesses sell their excess products sustainably and with high-value recovery. They also won the IdeaSpace Accelerator Program in January 2021 and have seen fast growth in their first 2 years. Some of the highlights from this episode: Some of the challenges of building a sustainable business and how education plays a big role in changing consumer behavior How we can encourage sustainable shopping behavior by focusing on quality deals and education How Humble is improving the reverse logistics of returns to help solve sustainability issues How we can build amazing teams by hiring to fill our weaknesses and trusting our subject matter experts to deliver How Josef invested in his team from a very early stage by hiring a transformational coach Make sure to stay until the end to hear Josef’s learning sources and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- Josef's LinkedIn Humble -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Building a software product? Find Your Product Development Bottlenecks in 8-minutes

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Duncan van Bergen Co-founder of Calyx Global Duncan worked on creating ways to use nature to absorb carbon emissions and find new solutions for customers in the shift towards a net-zero future. He also led the Nature-Based Solutions program in Shell's New Energies division. Calyx Global is committed to ensuring that the growth of carbon markets leads to more impact – in the fight against climate change, in the quest to maintain a healthy planet, and as a means to contribute to positive societal outcomes for individuals and communities around the world. Some of the highlights from this episode: Duncan’s journey that led him to a deep understanding of the carbon credits market Some of the challenges that have evolved related to carbon credit quality and why we need an independent service to provide more visibility How the demand growth of the voluntary carbon market can create opportunities for meaningful climate action How to hire the right people for the roles you need to fill in a startup while still moving quickly How to borrow the networks of people in your network to find and enlist the expertise and experience you need Make sure to stay until the end to hear Duncan’s book recommendation, and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- Duncan’s LinkedIn Calyx Global -Episode’s Recommended Read- Ministry For The Future by Kim Stanley Robinson -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Building a software product? Find Your Product Development Bottlenecks in 8-minutes

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with James Hatchman Co-founder & CEO at Voice of Health James believes everyone deserves the opportunity to learn the tools needed to self-manage their mental health. He believes in normalizing mental health and innovating toward a new paradigm of mental well-being that inspires, empowers, and helps as many people as possible. Voice of Health is a preventative mental health organization that has developed a social platform in the form of a mobile app that provides a safe place where you can connect and talk one-on-one with trained Active Listeners who empathize and understand you. Utilise well-being tools and develop strategies to self-manage your own mental well-being. Some of the highlights from this episode: How the most prominent lived experience of James' youth led him to create a startup in the mental health space Understanding empathy and active listening The power of changing our perspective or lens on the world Learnings from developing a sustainable business model and raising capital in the mental health tech space How critical it is to create a positive experience because of how human negativity bias can turn people away from solutions Make sure to stay until the end to hear James’ book recommendation, and something forward-looking that he's optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- James' LinkedIn Voice of Health -Episode’s Recommended Read- Human Universe by Brian Cox -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Building a software product? Find Your Product Development Bottlenecks in 8-minutes*This episode is brought to you by NetNada, NetNada's platform integrates directly into accounting software, making it easy to measure a business's carbon footprint in seconds without any in-house expertise or big consultancy fees. Enterprise customers are increasingly demanding supply chain sustainability, and with NetNada's accurate and automated measurement, smaller businesses can confidently report on their green credentials and win more clients. As a special offer for listeners of this show, if you mention the podcast during NetNada's demo call you’ll get a full month free on a yearly license, a $250 discount. Plus, NetNada's yearly license is just $3000, a cost-saving alternative to hiring a consultant for the same outcome.  *This episode is also brought to you by Healthy Minds App, Their mission is to translate science into tools to cultivate and measure well-being, with a vision of a kinder, wiser, and more compassionate world. In 2021, it was named one of the best meditation apps by the New York Times Wirecutter. With a combination of podcast-style lessons and both seated and active meditations, you'll learn what science says about the brain while developing skills for a healthy mind. And for those looking to cultivate greater well-being in the workplace, check out the Healthy Minds @Work program, which offers professional development tools to help employees train their minds, develop healthier relationships, and bring more meaning to work.

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Rajamanohar (Raj) Somasundaram CEO and co-founder of Aquaconnect Raj, an IITK Alumnus has been recognized at the World Economic Forum as one of the 'Young Global Leaders-2012' and became a ‘TED Fellow in 2009’ for his exceptional leadership and contribution to emerging markets in “Mobile4Good” initiatives. He was also featured as part of the '40 UNDER 40 Ecosapiens' list by The New Indian Express for promoting sustainable aquaculture practices in India. Aquaconnect is a full-stack aquaculture technology platform. Around 5 million rural farmers in coastal communities depend on shrimp & fish aquaculture, where traditional farming practices prevent them from achieving production efficiency and disease prediction. Some of the highlights from this episode: How technology can be leveraged to optimize the food value chain, especially in regions with fragmented landholdings By adopting technology on farms, we can improve the sustainability of protein production, especially in aquaculture How Aquaconnect enables farmers with advisory, inputs, market linkages, and finance The need to integrate solutions with the entire value chain How bringing transparency to the agro value chain leads to better data-driven decisions How Aquaconnect is reducing capital costs by 45% for farmers Make sure to stay until the end to hear Raj’s book recommendation, and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now! We hope you love this episode! If you do, please take time to share this with someone you think would be inspired by it! -Relevant Links- Raj's LinkedIn and Website Aquaconnect -Episode’s Recommended Read- Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Incognito by David Eagleman Lean Startup by Eric Reis Phantoms in the brain by Sandra Blakeslee and V. S. Ramachandran Surrounded by idiots by Thomas Erikson The Idiot Brain by Dean Burnett -Connect with Eli- LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Building a software product? Take our 5-Minute Product Development Efficiency Scorecard