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In this podcast, you will hear from Dr. Paul Goering, former VP of Allina Health's Mental Health and Addictions Services; Kelechi Ubozoh, a mental health consultant, author and advocate; and Dr. Kelly Koerner, CEO of Jaspr Health and Larta Institute alumni company. The following podcast contains sensitive topics that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.  

In Part 2, Dr. Brouwer examines hydrogen and fuel cell global markets/trends, discusses whether existing infrastructure could be used for hydrogen storage and provides policy recommendations for how hydrogen and fuel cell solutions can achieve widespread adoption.

Ideas, Energized Podcast SeriesPresented by Larta Institute Hosted by David Berokoff, Director, Energy Practice, Larta InstituteIn Episode 1, Part 1 Dr. Jack Brouwer, Professor at UC Irvine & Energy System Dynamics Expert joins David Berokoff to discuss existing net-zero carbon technologies, the history of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, the transition from reliance on fossil fuel-derived hydrogen to more sustainable hydrogen production targets. Themes: energy, carbon technologies, fuel cell technologies, fossil fuels, climate change

Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North America Hosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 8 of the Deeper Dive features Nicola Kerslake, Founder, Contain, Inc. Nicola Kerslake, Founder of Contain Inc., joins Rodger to discuss the innovations and solutions that indoor ag can provide for our food supply chain and farming footprint. She will dive into how Contain was founded and its mission, how indoor ag can support traditional farming, and share the variety of unique spaces that be utilized for indoor farming. Themes: indoor agtech, investment trends, supply chain & farming footprint solutions, robotics, Subthemes: AI, opportunities and insight for innovators

Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North America Hosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 7 of the Deeper Dive features Anastasia Volkova, CEO, Regrow In this episode, Anastasia Volkova, CEO of Regrow, joins Rodger to discuss scaling data collection -- remote sensing, modeling, and soil sampling - and how collaboratively harnessing these tools could increase scale, quality, and accuracy, helping to create resilient and sustainable agriculture across the supply chain. Learn more about how these tools are used to impact climate change through increasing input efficiency. Themes: Harnessing the power of data. How new technologies are helping combat climate change

Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 6 of Deeper Dive features Kari Hernandez, VP of Carbon Operations at Indigo Ag  In this episode Kari Hernandez, VP of Carbon Operations at Indigo Ag joins Rodger to discuss the challenges and opportunities for farmers looking to get into carbon credits. They discuss the role of innovation and how data collection and digital solutions can help. Themes: carbon sequestration, farmer engagement Sub Themes: ag-tech adoption   *** Deeper Dive is a monthly limited series that will focus on the innovators and issues that are redefining global agriculture. Larta Institute has assisted and transformed over 6,000 early-stage innovations, working with entrepreneurs to help them achieve measurable goals and access specialized expertise through a unique network of industry experts and award-winning commercialization programs.  Larta also hosts the annual Ag Innovation Showcase, bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders  to  address today's most pressing agriculture issues, and to develop tomorrow's solutions. Learn more by visiting Larta.org or Agshowcase.com, and don't forget to subscribe to Ideas, Energized for updates and new episodes.

Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 5 of Deeper Dive features Danny Royer, CSO of Grower's Insight. In this episode Rodger speaks with Danny Royer of Grower’s Insight to discuss how we can better bridge the gap between farmers and innovators. Themes: Ag-tech adoption, market fit, farmer engagement, bridging the gap between farmers and innovators *** Deeper Dive is a monthly limited series that will focus on the innovators and issues that are redefining global agriculture. Larta Institute has assisted and transformed over 6,000 early-stage innovations, working with entrepreneurs to help them achieve measurable goals and access specialized expertise through a unique network of industry experts and award-winning commercialization programs.  Larta also hosts the annual Ag Innovation Showcase, bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders  to  address today’s most pressing agriculture issues, and to develop tomorrow’s solutions. Learn more by visiting Larta.org or Agshowcase.com, and don’t forget to subscribe to Ideas, Energized for updates and new episodes.

Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta Institute and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 4 of Deeper Dive features Mitchell Hora, Farmer, Founder/CEO Continuum Ag, Co-Host of Field Work Podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @Continuum_Ag Climate change can be a sensitive and polarizing topic for farmers. In this episode Rodger talks with Mitchell Hora founder of Continuum Ag who has first-hand experience working with farmers on adapting to more sustainable agricultural practices. Through his work Mitchell understands the benefits and challenge that sustainable agriculture presents to farmers. Themes: Climate change, disruptive farming practices, farmer engagement, environmental impact, role of innovation, social impact *** Deeper Dive is a monthly limited series that will focus on the innovators and issues that are redefining global agriculture. Larta Institute has assisted and transformed over 6,000 early-stage innovations, working with entrepreneurs to help them achieve measurable goals and access specialized expertise through a unique network of industry experts and award-winning commercialization programs.  Larta also hosts the annual Ag Innovation Showcase, bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders  to  address today’s most pressing agriculture issues, and to develop tomorrow’s solutions. Learn more by visiting Larta.org or Agshowcase.com, and don’t forget to subscribe to Ideas, Energized for updates and new episodes.

Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 3 of Deeper Dive features Dan Poston, Director of Agronomy, Pivot Bio and Jim Elser, Director, Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance Nutrient management is a challenge in agriculture; when handled correctly, it can provide great benefit, but when mismanaged, it can result in serious consequences. Jim Elser, Director of the Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance and Dan Poston, Director of Agronomy at Pivot Bio join host Rodger Wasson to discuss how innovation can play a key role in improved nutrient optimization and how nutrient efficiency and management can reduce the nutrient runoff. Themes: Sustainable agriculture, nutrient density, carbon capture, supply chain, social impact, rural development ***Deeper Dive is a monthly limited series that will focus on the innovators and issues that are redefining global agriculture. Larta Institute has assisted and transformed over 10,000 early-stage innovations, working with entrepreneurs to help them achieve measurable goals and access specialized expertise through a unique network of industry experts and award-winning commercialization programs.  Larta also hosts the annual Ag Innovation Showcase, bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders  to  address today’s most pressing agriculture issues, and to develop tomorrow’s solutions. Learn more by visiting Larta.org or Agshowcase.com, and don’t forget to subscribe to Ideas, Energized for updates and new episodes.

Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North AmericaHosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Episode 2 of Deeper Dive features Han Chen, CEO of ZeaKal (www.zeakal.com), a plant traits innovator developing technologies that have been proven to increase carbon capture, improve nutrient use efficiency, elevate protein, and promote higher levels of healthier oils across several crops. To make  agriculture more responsive to the  needs of the future, we must produce more affordable, nutritious food in a sustainable way. Han Chen will discuss how agriculture can sustain productivity while enhancing nutrient density and nutrient use efficiency through improved photosynthesis. Themes: Sustainable agriculture, nutrient density, carbon capture, supply chain, social impact, rural development Deeper Dive is a monthly limited series that will focus on the innovators and issues that are redefining global agriculture. Larta Institute has assisted and transformed over 10,000 early-stage innovations, working with entrepreneurs to help them achieve measurable goals and access specialized expertise through a unique network of industry experts and award-winning commercialization programs.  Larta also hosts the annual Ag Innovation Showcase, bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders  to  address today’s most pressing agriculture issues, and to develop tomorrow’s solutions. Learn more by visiting Larta.org or Agshowcase.com, and don’t forget to subscribe to Ideas, Energized for updates and new episodes.

Ideas, Energized: Deeper Dive Series Presented by Larta and OCP North America Hosted by Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk Featured Guests: Kerry McNamara, CEO, OCP North America Sara Boettiger, Head of Global Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability, Bayer Deeper Dive is a monthly limited series that will focus on the innovators and issues that are redefining global agriculture. Larta Institute has assisted and transformed over 10,000 early-stage innovations, working with entrepreneurs to help them achieve measurable goals and access specialized expertise through a unique network of industry experts and award-winning commercialization programs.  Larta also hosts the annual Ag Innovation Showcase, bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders  to  address today’s most pressing agriculture issues, and to develop tomorrow’s solutions. Learn more by visiting Larta.org or Agshowcase.com, and don’t forget to subscribe to Ideas, Energized for updates and new episodes.

FINAL EPISODE of our special 10-part Ag Showcase Series: Join our guests, Rohit Shukla and Naveen Sikka, as we revisit the 12th Annual Ag Innovation Showcase. We'll take a look back at some of the best moments our first fully-virtual event had to offer, particularly relating to the 3 major themes: developing climate-smart agriculture, building nutrient-dense food systems and addressing concerns on the health of farms and farmers. About our guests: Rohit ShuklaRohit is chief executive officer and founder of Larta Institute, the creators of the Ag Innovation Showcase, and an internationally-recognized technology accelerator founded in 1993 with the mission to transform ideas into enterprises that feed, fuel and heal the world. To date, Larta has assisted more than 10,000 companies in commercializing innovations in science and technology, particularly in agriculture and the life sciences. Learn more at www.larta.org. Naveen SikkaNaveen is the founder and CEO of TerViva, a Series-D agriculture technology company that is building the world’s most sustainable supply chain of plant protein and vegetable oil. Under his leadership, TerViva has unlocked pongamia’s potential as a climate-friendly, nutritional powerhouse for feeding the world’s rising population. TerViva is a Larta portfolio company and AIS alum. Formed in 2010, TerViva is an agricultural technology company that produces pongamia trees with abundant protein- and oil-rich seeds similar to soybeans. They provide patented high-yielding trees to growers and offer proprietary bean processing to create sustainable food ingredients. TerViva uses pongamia to restore degraded farmland to productive use. They are dedicated to helping growers feed people while taking care of the planet. https://www.terviva.com/ About our hosts: We're honored to have as special co-hosts Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk and Michael Reid Dimock of Flipping the Table, veteran agriculture podcasters. The series will highlight conversations that will connect you to key innovators and thought leaders in food and agriculture. This series was made possible through the sponsorship of OCP North America, the US subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions.

EPISODE 9 of our special 10-part Ag Showcase Series: This episode features Kristine MacRae and Deborah Wilson from the Sustainable Beef: Exploring Solutions That Enhance Trust panel discussion that was featured at the 2020 Ag Innovation Showcase last month. This conversation takes a deeper dive into the discussion on the innovations and challenges associated with sustainable beef. About our guests: Kristine MacRae - CEO and Founder of WestSky Technology Kristine is CEO for Rae Foundry, a product design and bus dev consultancy in health care and AgTech focused on leveraging artificial intelligence, streamlined user experience, and secure data integration for precision solutions. She recently co-launched West Sky Technology to work with beef cattle ranchers to leverage technology to improve herd value, animal welfare, and land use, and to connect rural farms directly to consumers. Kristine brings more than 20 years’ experience launching new and innovative products for start-ups and Fortune 500 firms in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, agriculture, satellite TV, and state and local governments. West Sky Technology focuses on making life easier for ranchers by improving animal welfare and ranch management to reduce losses, increase revenues, and improve herd value to enhance ranching as a way of life. Building the beneficial agriculture system of the future, direct to new markets, by engaging eco-minded beef consumers with sustainable cattle ranchers. https://westskytech.com/ Deborah Wilson - Chief Industry Engagement Officer at TrustBIX Deborah is a well-known advocate for both traceability and sustainability. TrustBIX has helped Canada become the first country in the world to deliver Certified Sustainable Beef through the supply chain and is recognized as a leader in Blockchain technology in the Canadian Cattle industry. Working with different parts of the supply chain, as a value-added traceability provider and a trusted third party for data management, TrustBIX is becoming the information backbone of Canada’s beef industry.  The company has built a system that unlocks the value of data for everyone – from producers to processors to retailers. TrustBIX is building trust in the entire supply chain, which is vital in Canada and to the rest of the world.  BIXS is recognized as the Canadian Beef Advantage. https://www.trustbix.com/ We're honored to have as special co-hosts Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk and Michael Reid Dimock of Flipping the Table, veteran agriculture podcasters. The series will highlight conversations that will connect you to key innovators and thought leaders in food and agriculture.

Join our guest host Ben Dickow (Executive Director of the Columbia Memorial Space Center and City of STEM Festival director) in conversation with Karmin Noar (Executive Director of Biocom Institute) and Rohit Shukla (Founder and CEO of Larta Institute) as they discuss how the Greater LA Region has contributed to the empowerment of STEM education, what diversity means to them, and how we can raise the next generation of STEM leaders as part of the legacy of Los Angeles. *** City of STEM officially kicks off with a virtual event streaming LIVE on Youtube on Saturday, October 10. Dozens of STEM partners across Southern California - from science rock bands, museums, universities to special guest engineers - have come together to produce over 18 hours of streaming content across multiple channels from 10am – 5pm. This includes exciting live and recorded demonstrations, compelling updates from real scientists and engineers, along with special guests including Jason Latimer, the talent behind the recently released YouTube series “Impossible Science. “ City of STEM, LA’s largest science program, usually runs the entire month of April with over 150 events occurring across Greater LA. Due to the pandemic, the live events, which usually see tens of thousands of attendees, had to be postponed. Now, we are going online! If you’re a fan of STEM, this is the ultimate event for you. Get updates on the new space race with real rocket scientists and NASA engineers! Learn how to grow a STEM kid! See the latest local science being leveraged to combat COVID! Learn more at cityofstem.org *** Biocom Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2008 by Biocom, the largest and most experienced advocate for California’s life science sector. Their mission is to develop and promote a skilled and diverse pipeline of talent to accelerate the growth of the California’s life science ecosystem. They collaborate with the life science industry, government, non-profits, the K-12 and community college systems, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders to meet and anticipate the workforce needs of the life science community, and to promote the advancement of life science talent throughout the world. Learn more at biocominstitute.org *** Ideas, Energized™ is a powered by Larta Institute, a Los Angeles based non-profit organization whose mission is to help entrepreneurs bring their early-stage science and technology innovations to global markets. Learn more at larta.org

EPISODE 8 of our special 10-part Ag Showcase Series: Renée Vassilos is The Nature Conservancy’s Director of Agriculture Innovation. She manages TNC’s investments in innovative companies that will help scale regenerative agriculture production practices. Join our discussion on the critical components of regenerative agriculture: farm profitability and practices that support soil regeneration, including cover crops, no-till, increased rotations, and reintroduction of agroforestry. We're honored to have as special co-hosts Rodger Wasson of Farm to Table Talk and Michael Reid Dimock of Flipping the Table, veteran agriculture podcasters. The series will highlight conversations that will connect you to key innovators and thought leaders in food and agriculture who you'll be hearing more from at this year's Showcase.

This is episode 7 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's Ag Innovation Showcase, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. Join us next week for more exciting discussions and introductions to the industry’s most exciting new ag technologies! ABOUT OUR GUESTS from the CONSULATE GENERAL OF CANADA In this episode, join Rodger and Michael as they talk with Christina Connelly and Evan Cohen, Trade Commissioners from Consulate General of Canada. They will talk about the 2020 Canadian Technology Accelerator program and its focus on agtech. They'll also be joined by Bill Greuel, CEO of Protein Industries Canada Supercluster . All episodes of Ideas, Energized can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and Stitcher. You can also listen by clicking the link above. *** Our hosts for this special series are Michael Reid Dimock and Rodger Wasson. Michael is the host of the podcast Flipping the Table, featuring honest conversations about food, farming, and the future. Rodger is the Host of Farm to Table Talk, which brings listeners ideas, insights, and journeys from farm to table. This series was made possible through the sponsorship of OCP North America, the US subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions.

This is episode 6 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT OCP North America OCP North America is a subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions. With over a century of expertise in the market of phosphate and derivatives, the Group offers an extensive range of products to enrich soils and increase agricultural yields across five continents. Leveraging its presence in the US and Canada, OCP North America engages with growers and the complex web of companies that serve their needs, to assure that we are providing farmers with the right products, at the right time, and at the right price so they can be productive, innovative and profitable while contributing to more sustainable and environmentally responsible food systems. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocpna/about/ *** Our hosts for this special series are Michael Reid Dimock and Rodger Wasson. Michael is the host of the podcast Flipping the Table, featuring honest conversations about food, farming, and the future. Rodger is the Host of Farm to Table Talk, which brings listeners ideas, insights, and journeys from farm to table. This series was made possible through the sponsorship of OCP North America, the US subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions.

This is episode 5 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT ASPIRING UNIVERSE Aspiring Universe won the 2020 OCP Innovation Challenge powered by Larta Institute, which included a custom-built commercialization program and a $25,000 cash prize. Aspiring Universe provides 360° in-depth intelligence for every farmland across the globe. A spin-off of a world-class research lab from the University of Illinois, Aspiring Universe generates unprecedented field-scale intelligence for businesses in the broader agricultural industry. Aspiring Universe carries an ambitious mission to de-risk and sustain modern agriculture for humanity. *** Our hosts for this special series are Michael Reid Dimock and Rodger Wasson. Michael is the host of the podcast Flipping the Table, featuring honest conversations about food, farming, and the future. Rodger is the Host of Farm to Table Talk, which brings listeners ideas, insights, and journeys from farm to table. This series was made possible through the sponsorship of OCP North America, the US subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions.

This is episode 4 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT HARGOL Hargol FoodTech is the world’s first commercial grasshopper farm. Hargol is the first company in the world to commercially develop and raise edible locusts through unique and innovative methods and technologies. Grasshoppers are nature’s most efficient protein source – Healthier for humans and more sustainable to grow. The company offer a line of foods, beverages and supplement under its Biblical Protein brand. Website: http://www.hargol.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HargolFoodTech Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYSi6kNjr2Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HargolFoodTech/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steak-tzartzar *** Our hosts for this special series are Michael Reid Dimock and Rodger Wasson. Michael is the host of the podcast Flipping the Table, featuring honest conversations about food, farming, and the future. Rodger is the Host of Farm to Table Talk, which brings listeners ideas, insights, and journeys from farm to table. This series was made possible through the sponsorship of OCP North America, the US subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions.

This is episode 3 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's Ag Innovation Showcase, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT MI TERROMi Terro is the world's only biotechnology company that rescues food waste and re-engineers it into sustainable fibers and biopolymers to replace plastic in the fashion, medical, and packaging industries. Food waste creates 3.3 billion tons of greenhouse gases, which equals 37 million cars driving on the road at the same time. 128 million tons of milk are thrown away every year globally. At the same time, fashion and packaging companies are searching for high-quality, affordable, and sustainable alternatives to replace plastic. Through our patent-pending technology, we created the world's first sustainable apparel line made from excess milk. We are also inventing the world's first biodegradable, non-toxic, durable, and edible food packaging film made from cheese whey waste. www.miterro.com@mi_terro1 ***Our hosts for this special series are Michael Reid Dimock and Rodger Wasson. Michael is the host of the podcast Flipping the Table, featuring honest conversations about food, farming, and the future. Rodger is the Host of Farm to Table Talk, which brings listeners ideas, insights, and journeys from farm to table. This series was made possible through the sponsorship of OCP North America, the US subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions.

This is episode 2 of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's Ag Innovation Showcase, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. ABOUT JACK BOBOJack Bobo is the CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company that works with food and agriculture organizations to better understand emerging food trends and consumer attitudes and behaviors so they can position themselves to thrive in an ever more complex world.  He is a globally recognized thought leader having delivered more than 300 speeches in 50 countries on the future of food and consumer psychology.  Jack previously served as the Chief Communications Officer at Intrexon Corporation, the senior advisor for global food policy at the U.S. Department of State, and as an attorney at Crowell & Moring LLP.  He received a J.D., an M.S. in Environmental Science, a B.A. in psychology and chemistry, and a B.S. in biology from Indiana University. Learn more about consumer psychology and food at  www.futurityfood.com Our hosts for this special series are Michael Reid Dimock and Rodger Wasson. Michael is the host of the podcast Flipping the Table, featuring honest conversations about food, farming, and the future. Rodger is the Host of Farm to Table Talk, which brings listeners ideas, insights, and journeys from farm to table. This series was made possible through the sponsorship of OCP North America, the US subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions.

Welcome to the Ideas Energized podcast, powered by Larta Institute. Larta is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization whose mission is to help entrepreneurs bring their early-stage innovations in agriculture, energy, science, and technology to global markets. Learn more about Larta This episode is part of a special series that will preview the topics and people that will drive the important discussions at this year's Ag Innovation Showcase, which will be held virtually for the first time, this August 27th and 28th. Learn more and register here Our hosts for this special series are Michael Reid Dimock and Rodger Wasson. Michael is the host of the podcast Flipping the Table, featuring honest conversations about food, farming and the future. Rodger is the Host of Farm to Table Talk, which brings listeners ideas, insights, and journeys from farm to table. This series was made possible through the sponsorship of OCP North America, the US subsidiary of the OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and soil fertility solutions.  

To kick off 2019 and Season 2 of Ideas, Energized, Larta's Senior Advisor Isabel Casillas Guzman hosts a conversation with Anne Moses, CEO of Ignite National, an organization that prepares young women to run for office. The challenges women face in leadership have been around since the beginning of time, and we've only begun to scratch the surface of the ways to create parity within our government. Ignite is leading the way in these efforts. For more information about Ignite, visit ignitenational.org Subscribe to Ideas Energized now for regular Season 2 updates which will cover more thoughtful exploration of innovations in entrepreneurship, science, technology, and everything in between. Ideas Energized is produced by Larta Institute, a Los Angeles based non-profit organization whose mission is to work with entrepreneurs to bring their innovations to market and transform their ideas into solutions that feed, fuel and heal the world. To learn more about us, visit larta.org.

Join host Rohit Shukla as he discusses the power of impact investing with Blue Forest Conservation Co-Founder and Partner, Leigh Madeira. Blue Forest Conservation — a Larta USDA 2017-2018 CAP1 company and current CATP company— seeks to prove that private capital can fuel public good, through the intersection of private investors, utilities, and public institutions. Blue Forest Conservation’s Forest Resilience Bond is making history. The $4 million fund was fronted by primary investors SAA Insurance Group — part of AAA — and investment firm Calvert Impact Capital, with plans for Yuba Water Agency and a grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) to repay the bonds through annual payments. These stakeholders are investing in the health of forests, removing debris and sediment, and funding work that directly lowers the risk of both wildfires and drought in California. www.blueforestconservation.com To help those affected by the California wildfires: www.calfund.org www.redcross.org

Solar is one of the most abundant renewable energy resources in the world. So, why is it not more widely used? What are the biggest challenges and issues facing solar energy today? We sat down with an activist and a Larta expert to unpack this topic and discuss what's next for solar power. GET INVOLVED Sunstock Solar Festival is a non-profit, 100% solar-powered event that aims to strengthen the environmental movement and the local community through music, art, and direct action. They are a zero-waste event, using silent and non-polluting solar generators and encouraging an ethos of positive change. Sunstock forwards all its profits toward rooftop solar projects for charity, through their partner GRID Alternatives. Over the last few years, they've raised money for Homeboy Industries, Kids Cancer Connection, and A Safe Place for Youth to have solar panels installed on their headquarters. Sunstock 2018 will be Saturday, October 20th from 3-11pm, block-party style on Grammercy Pl. and Hollywood Blvd. It is free and open to all ages. More information can be found at www.sunstocksolarfestival.com. ABOUT IDEAS, ENERGIZED. Check out our new site, ideasenergized.com, and subscribe for more thoughtful exploration of innovations in science, technology, the environment, and everything in between. Ideas, Energized.™ is a publication of Larta Institute.

What lies at the convergence of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the sciences of human health? Join Dr. Steve Kay as he discusses the newest initiative at USC Keck School of Medicine that combines the study of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Humanities into a mission-based community, along with Larta Institute, to develop innovations that heal the world. About MESH The USC MESH (Medicine, Engineering, Science and Humanities) Academy at the Keck School of Medicine of USC (“USC MESH”) is a joint initiative supported by the Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the USC Office of the Provost. USC MESH collaborates across the broader USC community to strengthen the culture of innovation at USC by facilitating the convergence of disciplines that can meet an unmet need that impacts human health and disease. The mission of the MESH Academy at USC is to empower the convergence of research in medicine, engineering, sciences, and humanities through educational programs, support for innovation and entrepreneurship, and corporate relations to address challenges in human health and disease. keck.usc.edu/mesh-academy

The 10th Annual Ag Innovation Showcase celebrated the world's best innovations and conversations in agriculture and agtech. Listen as Larta's CEO and Co-Creator of AIS, Rohit Shukla, takes us through some of the most inspiring moments from this year's event, including the opening keynote with Dr Mehmood Khan of PepsiCo., Director Chris Chinn of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, roundtable discussions featuring a full food value chain of representatives, and more! As we look back on 2018, we draw inspiration for what's to come in the world of food. For more information and updates on the 2019 Ag Innovation Showcase, visit www.agshowcase.com. Our 2018 presenting companies featured innovations across the entire food value chain. More information can be found at https://www.agshowcase.com/archive/2018/agenda/ ***

Join Claire Kinlaw, director of the Ag Innovation Showcase, as she hosts a lightening round discussion with Rohit Shukla, CEO of Larta Institute, and Sam Fiorello, COO of The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. They'll discuss 10 reasons to attend this year's 10th anniversary celebration of the Ag Innovation Showcase, including the emphasis on entrepreneurs, celebration of the vast food value chain and its consumer-led renaissance, and, of course, the power of innovation. Tickets to Ag Showcase 2018 are available in limited quantity at www.agshowcase.com. ABOUT AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE Ag Innovation Showcase features the best and boldest new innovations in Agriculture and Technology from all over the globe. These innovations are disrupting the food supply chain beginning with farm inputs and continuing through to consumers to create a sustainable food system that will produce nutrition to feed the planet. The 10th year event, September 10-12 at the Danforth Plant Science Center in St Louis, will curate discussions looking forward to emerging industry trends, present high-impact 'agrifood' innovations from around the world celebrating alumni from previous years and introducing new companies. ABOUT LARTA INSTITUTE and IDEAS ENERGIZED At Larta Institute, our mission is simple: support endeavors that feed, fuel, and heal the world. In addition to engaging our network model in order to assist the commercialization of new technology ideas, our media network, Ideas Energized, seeks to initiate broader conversations surrounding science, technology, the environment, and everything in between. Ideas Energized is produced by Larta Institute's External Engagement Department

Join Claire Kinlaw and Rohit Shukla as they host a discussion with two of Ag Innovation Showcase's most esteemed alumni: Tom Laurita, CEO of New Leaf Symbiotics, and Han Chen, CEO of ZeaKal. They'll divulge their greatest triumphs, toughest obstacles, and glimpses into the future of Agriculture startups. This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and consumers alike. Tickets to Ag Showcase 2018 are available at www.agshowcase.com. ABOUT AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE Ag Innovation Showcase features the best and boldest new innovations in Agriculture and Technology from all over the globe. These innovations are disrupting the food supply chain beginning with farm inputs and continuing through to consumers to create a sustainable food system that will produce nutrition to feed the planet. The 10th year event, September 10-12 at the Danforth Plant Science Center in St Louis, will curate discussions looking forward to emerging industry trends, present high-impact 'agrifood' innovations from around the world celebrating alumni from previous years and introducing new companies. ABOUT LARTA INSTITUTE and IDEAS ENERGIZED At Larta Institute, our mission is simple: support endeavors that feed, fuel, and heal the world. In addition to engaging our network model in order to assist the commercialization of new technology ideas, our media network, Ideas Energized, seeks to initiate broader conversations surrounding science, technology, the environment, and everything in between. Ideas Energized is produced by Larta Institute's External Engagement Department

At Larta Institute, our mission is simple: support endeavors that feed, fuel, and heal the world. As globalized problems become more complex, it is necessary to seek convergent solutions that are inter-sectional across multiple disciplines of science and technology.

How can you do your part on Earth Day? We tackle that question on our special Earth Day podcast with Litterati, an app for users to identify, collect, and Geo-tag the world’s litter.

The conversation surrounding diversity within innovation and startups, specifically relating to women and minorities, has traditionally centered on modifying hiring practices, advocating for a more diverse body of workers within a specific company.

Meet Mango Materials: a woman-founded, woman-led startup launched under IP protection from Stanford University.

Making a case for science and the scientific method, Rohit Shukla urges us to make the distinction between opinion and fact.

When US science agencies face mistrust and cutbacks, federal grant recipients are put in the hot seat. It’s never before been so crucial for science entrepreneurs to tell their stories as innovators and problem-solvers.

Rohit Shukla, founder and CEO of Larta Institute, guides us through the recent history of climate change with a focus on California’s efforts and the solutions brought forth by federally funded American innovation.