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Rinaldo Brutoco, Founding President, World Business Academy & Founding President & CEO of H2 Clipper, Co-Founder & Board, JUST Capital, and served with many non-profits including the Gorbachev Foundation, National Peace Academy, and the Chopra Foundation.

Rinaldo Brutoco has dedicated his life to harnessing the awesome potential of business to create positive change in the world. As a pioneer in impact entrepreneurship, Rinaldo has spent more than thirty years building successful businesses ahead of the curve, and today, his eyes are on the green hydrogen space as a potential game-changer for the future of clean energy.In this second part of our two-part conversation with Rinaldo – the founding president of nonprofit think (and do!) tank the World Business Academy (WBA) and founder and CEO of green hydrogen transportation firm H2 Clipper (H2C) – we dive into the creation of the WBA, Rinaldo's business case for the inevitability of a clean energy future, and how his H2 Clipper is reimagining a very old technology in a very new way to accelerate the green hydrogen revolution. Listen to Rinaldo's first episode if you haven't already: Rinaldo Brutoco of World Business Academy on Consumer Law, Merchant Banks, and the Impact of Pay TVEpisode Highlights:00:00 Rinaldo Brutoco on why hydrogen is here to stay 00:44 Conor Gaughan introduces Rinaldo, World Business Academy, and H2 Clipper04:35 Incubating the WBA, building a governing body, creating true impact 10:29 Business as a steward, shifting the consciousness, combatting climate change20:04 Launching H2 Clipper, green hydrogen, industries buying-in32:28 Economic impact, tech innovation, regulating renewables40:09 Finding motivation, the Optimist Daily, where to learn more46:50 Leaving a legacy and end credits If you liked this episode, listen next to Zach Jones of C-Zero on Hydrogen 3.0, Decarbonizing Natural Gas, and The Innovation EconomyMore on Rinaldo Brutoco, World Business Academy, and H2 Clipper:linkedin.com/company/world-business-academy linkedin.com/company/h2clipper linkedin.com/in/rinaldo-brutoco-b052a2 optimistdaily.com Connect with Conor Gaughan on linkedin.com/in/ckgone and threads.net/@ckgoneHave questions, or a great idea for a potential guest? Email us at CiC@consensus-digital.com If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify – it really makes a difference! Consensus in Conversation is a podcast by Consensus Digital Media produced in association with Reasonable Volume.

How can business solve humanity's most significant challenges? Why is business the best vehicle to solve them? For the last 35 years, Rinaldo Brutoco has devoted himself to asking – and answering – these crucial questions. The founding president of nonprofit think (and do!) tank the World Business Academy (WBA) and founder and CEO of green hydrogen transportation firm H2 Clipper (H2C), Rinaldo is a trailblazer in both the theory and practice of sustainable business solutions. Rinaldo graduated from Santa Clara University with degrees in economics and philosophy and later received a J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 1971. His career has had many remarkable turns – pioneer in consumer law, Inc. 500 CEO, author, lecturer, and co-founder of the world's first paid cable TV company. Behind all these turns was an unshakeable conviction that business could – must – be a force for good, driving Rinaldo to found the WBA in 1987 to explore the role of business in addressing serious moral, environmental, and social issues around the world. The think tank has since been responsible for initiatives like the Optimist Daily newsletter, Safe Energy Project, Global Citizen's Club, and the New Business Paradigms podcast. As of 2011, Rinaldo has been practicing what he has preached with the launch of H2C, a firm pioneering a low cost, effective, end-to-end transport and distribution system for green hydrogen. Its revolutionary approach tackles the biggest obstacle to the widespread adoption of hydrogen while also producing a scalable, carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels that's powered by Rinaldo's patented generative AI manufacturing technology. Hear Rinaldo talk about his unique path to clean energy visionary, the importance of teaching entrepreneurship as a noble profession, and why paid cable was a source of good for the world. Episode Highlights:00:00 Rinaldo Brutoco on the rise of pay TV00:49 Conor Gaughan introduces Rinaldo, WBA, and H2 Clipper04:38 Entrepreneurial interests, UCLA law, Nader's Raiders17:09 Businesses for good, meditation, third party perspectives 25:16 Launching paid cable, having a vision, pitching investors34:55 Modern entertainment, generative A.I, merchant banking46:53 Creating impact, shareholder motivation, finding inspiration51:50 Where to learn more and end credits If you liked this episode, listen next to Ben Bressler of Natural Habitat Adventures on Nature, Travel, and Pursuing Your PassionMore on Rinaldo Brutoco, World Business Academy, and H2 Clipper:linkedin.com/company/world-business-academy linkedin.com/company/h2clipper linkedin.com/in/rinaldo-brutoco-b052a2 optimistdaily.com Connect with Conor Gaughan on linkedin.com/in/ckgone and threads.net/@ckgoneHave questions, or a great idea for a potential guest? Email us at CiC@consensus-digital.com If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify – it really makes a difference! Consensus in Conversation is a podcast by Consensus Digital Media produced in...

A conversation with Rinaldo Brutoco of H2Clipper where we talk about transporting hydrogen and why hydrogen costs so much in California at the pump.

In this episode, H2Tech sat down with Rinaldo Brutoco, CEO and CTO of H2C. The conversation covers the H2C's H2 delivery technologies, including the pipeline-in-the-sky, pipe-within-a-pipe and hydrogen depot. Rinaldo also discusses avoiding stranded assets during the energy transition.

During this episode, the 3-door Ford Bronco Wildtrack  Sasquatch is reviewed;  how fatal accident claims in a particular geographic location impacts car insurance rates, and building the hydrogen highway with a hydrogen-powered dirigible: the H2 Clipper. 

The Winning ESG Companies articles include: “11 Best ESG Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Al Gore”; “Top 12 ESG Companies in 2022”; “IBD's 100 Best ESG Companies For 2022”; “Investing in green energy here are the top 5 stock picks”; “Capital Keeps Flowing Into Green Bonds Despite Inflation Challenges”; and much more this episode… Podcast: The Winning ESG Companies Transcript & Links, Episode 93, November 4, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 93 published on November 4, 2022, titled “The Winning ESG Companies” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief so that I can get as many companies covered as possible in the time allowed. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles where you'll find much more great company information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) The Winning ESG Companies Now the content of this first article will likely interest most of you. It's titled 11 Best ESG Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Al Gore and found on yahoo.com. It's by Vardah Gill. Al Gore is a former U.S. Vice President, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and well-known for his environmental advocacy and investment management skills. He co-founded Generation Investment Management. Here's some of what Mr. Gill has to say. Incidentally, quoted dividend yields are as of October 28. “For this list, we selected stocks from Generation Investment Management's 13 F portfolio as of Q2 2022… Moreover, these companies pay dividends to shareholders. The stocks are ranked according to their stake values in the hedge fund's portfolio. 11. Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) Generation Investment Management's (G-I-M's) Stake Value: $76,630,000 Microchip Technology Incorporated is an Arizona-based manufacturing company that specializes in microcontrollers, mixed-signal, and other related circuits… It currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.301 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.94%. 10. The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE:COO) GIM's Stake Value: $394,222,000 The Cooper Companies currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.015 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.02%. 9. Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) GIM's Stake Value: $408,039,000 Carlisle Companies Incorporated is an Arizona-based manufacturing company that specializes in a wide range of products including optical fibers and defense electronics… it pays a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.24%. 8. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO) GIM's Stake Value: $486,718,000 Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American supplier of scientific instruments, reagents, and other software products… It currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share with a dividend yield of 0.24%. 7. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) GIM's Stake Value: $552,560,000 Intel Corporation is an American multinational semiconductor company that also specializes in cloud computing and data centers…. It currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.365 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.19%. 6. Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) GIM's Stake Value: $555,224,000 Applied Materials is a California-based manufacturing company that supplies services and software for the manufacturing of semiconductor chips… The stock has a dividend yield of 1.19%. 5. Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) GIM's Stake Value: $649,049,000 Analog Devices is an American semiconductor manufacturing company that specializes in data conversion, signal processing, and power management technology… (It has) a quarterly dividend of $0.76 per share and… a dividend yield of 2.13%. 4. Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) GIM's Stake Value: $789,414,000 Becton, Dickinson and Company is a New Jersey-based multinational medical device company… It pays a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.49%. 3. The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) GIM's Stake Value: $800,177,000 The Charles Schwab Corporation is a Texas-based financial services company that offers investment and commercial banking services to its consumers… The stock has a dividend yield of 1.11%. 2. Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) GIM's Stake Value: $836,163,000 Baxter International is an American multinational healthcare company that specializes in kidney diseases and other chronic conditions… It currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.09%. 1. Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX) GIM's Stake Value: $850,637,000 Equifax, a Georgia-based credit bureau company… Last year… announced that it will achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040… It currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.94%.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2) The Winning ESG Companies This next article is also fascinating. You'll see in a moment. It's titled Top 12 ESG Companies in 2022 on yahoo.com. By Fahad Saleem. Here are some quotes from Mr. Saleem… “For this article we used the latest datasets of Just Capital a not-for-profit founded in 2013 by popular individuals like billionaire Paul Tudor Jones, Deepak Chopra, Rinaldo Brutoco, Arianna Huffington, Paul Scialla, Alan Fleischmann, among others. Just Capital ranks the largest US companies based on their performance related to issues concerning environment, workers, customers, communities and shareholders… We focused more on the environmental aspect of the ESG matrix of these companies… 12. Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:EXC) Exelon Corporation is an Illinois-based utilities services company that owns nuclear, fossil, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar generating facilities… claims to be the largest producer of zero-carbon electricity in the U.S. 11. PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) … in January last year announced that it plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain by 2040. 10. Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) In September last year, Cisco Systems Inc announced plans to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. 9. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) In 2019, it became the first US telecom company to issue a green bond. The offering raised about $1 billion in net proceeds. Verizon Communications has announced plans to generate renewable energy equivalent to 50% of its annual electricity consumption by 2025.  8. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) The company says it's building a digital version of our planet on which it'll apply its AI and Omniverse technologies to predict weather changes and their effects over a span of several decades. NVIDIA Corporation GPUs will also be used to power the Department of Energy's supercomputer called ‘Kestrel' which is dedicated to advanced energy solutions. 7. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) … has an ambitious goal to become carbon neutral by 2030. 6. PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) Payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc announced last year that it plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. 5. Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) … has set a goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 4. Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) … announced in September 2021 that it achieved net-zero residual emissions across its full value chain and met its 100% renewable energy goal for its operations. 3. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) … plans to become carbon neutral by 2030… By 2050, Microsoft plans to remove the ‘historical emissions' it created since its founding. 2. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Earlier this year, Intel Corporation announced plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global operations by 2040. 1. Alphabet Inc. Class A (NASDAQ:GOOGL) … is the top ESG company in 2022, thanks to the billions of dollars' worth of ESG-related investments and ambitious goals it has set for the betterment of the environment. In its 2022 ESG report, the parent of Google said that it issued a whopping $5.75 billion in sustainability bonds, easily surpassing all peers in the industry.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3) The Winning ESG Companies Now to the first of our two company ranking lists. The reviewing article is titled IBD's 100 Best ESG Companies For 2022. It appears on investors.com and is by Kathleen Doler. Now some quotes from Ms. Doler. “Topping the list this year is Worthington Industries (WOR). J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) took second place. And rounding out the top three is data analytics provider Verisk Analytics (VRSK). All 100 companies on our 2022 list ranked in the top 15% of Dow Jones ESG scores and had an IBD Composite Rating of 81 or better (on a scale of 1 to 99), as of Aug. 31… Technology behemoths Texas Instruments (TXN) and Apple (AAPL) finished fourth and fifth respectively.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4) The Winning ESG Companies The second company ranking also has an intriguing background. It's called The Humankind 100 and this list is found on their site humankind.co. Here are some quotes from their site. “The Humankind 100 list is compiled annually by the research team at Humankind Investments, an investment manager whose mission is to invest in the manner that is best for humanity. You can learn more about the Humankind Value methodology by visiting our research or articles pages… Humankind 100 companies tend to contribute positively to humanity, for example by providing access to food, clean water, healthcare, or free digital services.” End quotes. Incidentally, though Humankind purports a unique methodology, they arrive at pretty much the same companies as most other 'best company ESG' lists. Nonetheless, they have an interesting concept that will appeal to many ethical and sustainable investors. Their top five companies are Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer Inc. (PFE), AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ). ------------------------------------------------------------- 5) The Winning ESG Companies Now back to a favorite sector with this article. It's titled Investing in green energy here are the top 5 stock picks on londonlovesbusiness.com. It's by LLB Finance Reporter. Here are some brief quotes with their picks. “With the green energy industry continually expanding, Maxim Manturov, Head of Investment Advice at Freedom Finance Europe, explores which companies are promising investment choices within the sector… (He chooses) Tesla (TSLA) Plug Power (PLUG) Enphase Energy (ENPH) Sunrun (RUN) First Solar (FSLR).” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Capital Keeps Flowing Into Green Bonds Despite Inflation Challenges Finally, we have this article titled Capital Keeps Flowing Into Green Bonds Despite Inflation Challenges by Ben Hernandez on etftrends.com. Here's some of what Mr. Hernandez says. “One option for fixed income investors looking for ESG bond exposure who also want the yield that corporate bonds can offer is the Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB). Additionally, the fund doesn't command a high premium with its low expense ratio of 0.12% and a 30-day SEC yield of 5.51%, as of October 17. (This bond fund) seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg MSCI US Corporate SRI Select Index, which excludes bonds with maturities of one year or less and with less than $750 million outstanding, and it is screened for certain ESG criteria by the index provider, which is independent of Vanguard… The fund has a discerning screener. This adds an air of purity for VCEB's holdings, avoiding any greenwashing with a keen focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. (It's) highlights: Provides debt issues screened for certain ESG criteria. Specifically excludes bonds of companies that the index sponsor determines are involved in and/or derive threshold amounts of revenue from certain activities or business segments related to adult entertainment, alcohol, gambling, tobacco, nuclear weapons, controversial weapons, conventional weapons, civilian firearms, nuclear power, genetically modified organisms, or thermal coal, oil, or gas. Excludes bonds of companies that, as determined by the index sponsor, do not meet certain standards defined by the index sponsor's ESG controversies assessment framework, as well as firms that fail to have at least one woman on their boards.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- One Other Honorable Mention Title: Top 5 Renewable Energy Stocks For Q4 2022 on forbes.com. By Q.ai. Canadian article Title: 10 Best ESG ETFs in Canada for Ethical Investing in (2022) - on savvynewcanadians.com. By Enoch Omololu. India article Title: Best ESG Funds in India: How Are They Different from Other Mutual Funds? On indmoney.com. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “The Winning ESG Companies.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope in these deeply troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on November 18th. Bye for now. © 2022 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

As humanity, we're standing at a crossroads. The only institution that's powerful enough and able to deal with the pace of change is business. And yet is business really conscious of the urgent needs of the global whole today? Regarding critical need for change, how can we transform businesses so they'll take the lead for the good of all? What can we do as individuals to transform the way we work? Learn from two globally leading change-makers. Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever and author of NetPositive, one of the most visible Conscious Leaders in the world, has successfully turned an organization of over 100,000 people towards purpose and contribution. Entrepreneur, global strategist and founder of the World Business Academy, Rinaldo Brutoco, offers an eye-opening overview of what we'll be facing during the coming years, and what we can do to address the challenges ahead of us – both as an individuals and as organizations. Hosted by Bend & Stretch founder, Maryama Marong, and Peter Matthies of the Conscious Business Institute, the interviews in this episode with Paul Polman and Rinaldo Brutoco are hand-picked excerpts, with permission from the Conscious Business Institute Master Program, to catalyze this pivotal discussion. Joining the previous 2022 VoiceAmerica Specials by Synergy Circles of the Evolutionary Leaders (a project of the Source of Synergy Foundation), we follow Humanity's Moment of Choice: Choosing Earth, Choosing Peace, Choosing to Serve, and Voices for a Thriving Future with Conscious Leadership Also, enjoy Paul Polman, Rinaldo Brutoco and Peter Matthies' previous appearances on The Convergence in the past Show List -- Conscious Business for a Flourishing World, 12/13/ 2019 and 1/17/2020.

We're taking a bit of a break this week, but we're re-running some of our best content in our absence. Today we share our interview with Lalla and Rinaldo Brutoco, founders and impact investors of The Optimist Daily. They joined us to discuss what inspired them to start the publication, their vision for its future, and how solutions news can catalyze a change in global consciousness. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Today we have some special guests on the pod. We’re joined Lalla and Rinaldo Brutoco, founders and impact investors of The Optimist Daily, to discuss what inspired them to start the publication, their vision for its future, and how solutions news can catalyze a change in global consciousness. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Recorded on May 13, 2021 It’s been ten months since we dropped an episode, and the world looks very different than the last time we sat down with Rinaldo S. Brutoco, Founding President & CEO of the World Business Academy to hear his take on the politics, society, and the economy.  Many of our long-time listeners have expressed their sadness over our break, and so we are bringing you all this special edition of New Business Paradigms!    On this episode of New Business Paradigms, we focus exclusively on the changing economy as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Rinaldo and the Academy’s Executive Director, Kristy Jansen discuss the real economy, interrogate inflation fears and examine the adjusted April jobs report, which is actually not bad when you dig into the numbers. Also in consideration: the labor shortage affecting the hospitality industry; the value of women’s labor, and why this moment is not serving women very well; some policy changes needed to get America back to work. Hint, think about a living wage for all! Be sure to let us know you are listening!  Email: info@worldbusiness.org!  Support us at www.worldbusiness.org/donate. (Credits: Produced and edited by Benjamin Schwartz and Kristy Jansen.  Theme Music by Alejandro Del Pozo)

What is Conscious Enterprise and Social Change? Gino Pastori-Ng writes, “Tranforming the global, exploitation-based economy into an equitable and life-affirming system for collective well-being is the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced. We can map every current societal problem to our economic model, which treats life itself as a commodity.” Rinaldo Brutoco and David Gershon, co-authors of Our Moment of Choice, join Dr. Julie to talk about the core principles of social change and re-inventing business and the planet for the good of the whole.

In this episode of Solutions News, Rinaldo Brutoco interviews Gregg Hart, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the County of Santa Barbara, about the local Government’s response to the pandemic and the economic shocks that have hit the region. He also asks how we have gotten where we are now in this failed response to the novel coronavirus, and makes some suggestions for how to rise above the moment and look into a different future. We also feature Didyaknows, and end the show by spotlighting on a few major issues that we successfully addressed with collective action in the past. Tune in to listen to the show! (produced by Kristy Jansen)

Recorded July 18, 2020 On the final episode of New Business Paradigms, Academy Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen and President Rinaldo Brutoco discuss: What Congressman John Lewis stood for, and why his passing represents the end of an era.The danger of Trump acting like a proto-dictator by sending unmarked federal troops to arrest protestors in Portland, Oregon and the administration’s shocking lack of urgency about the rising number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States.The recent hacking of twitter and Russian hacking of elections and companies making COVID-19 vaccines.Predictions about what we might see between now and the election in November related to the rise of gold, a stock market that will go sideways or down, the US Jewish community beginning to criticize Netanyahu, trouble in the UK, and the rise of the European Union as a more cohesive unit. Listen now to learn more! Love what you hear? Be sure to let us know if you have been in our listening audience by emailing us at info@worldbusness.org. While we are suspending this podcast, we’re always looking for ways to engage with our audience and will continue creating informative, essential content through our other channels… If there’s a topic you’d like us to discuss, please let us know, and as always, donations help us keep the world informed and inspiring business to move towards a more inclusive, just and sustainable business culture! Donate at worldbusiness.org/donate.  Edited and produced by Benjamin Schwartz and Kristy Jansen Theme music by Alejandro Del Pozo  

Recorded July 11, 2020 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Academy Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen and President Rinaldo Brutoco discuss: How to make the post office cash-flow positive in three not-so-massive steps.Global signposts focusing on Israeli annexation plans, recent explosions that caused major setbacks to the Iranian nuclear program, future failed states in Africa due to COVID-19, China’s leap backward with the new Hong Kong security law, a new crop-picking program in Britain, and Putin’s latest act in his quest to become “king” in Russia.The reason that the American stock market just had its two best quarters in the last decade. Listen now to learn more! Love what you hear? Be sure to let us know if you are listening by emailing us at info@worldbusness.org. We’re always looking for ways to improve our show… If there’s a topic you’d like us to discuss, please let us know, and as always, donations help us keep the show running at the highest quality possible! Donate at worldbusiness.org/donate.  Edited and produced by Benjamin Schwartz and Kristy Jansen Theme music by Alejandro Del Pozo

Recorded on July 4, 2020 In this episode of New Business Paradigms, Producer Benjamin Schwartz and President Rinaldo Brutoco discuss the positive actions the business community has gotten behind lately via the recent announcement from the Business Roundtable on the urgency of police reform and the widespread boycott of advertising on Facebook. Rinaldo contrasts these positive examples of businesses being responsive to the shifting mores in society to the old-school story of Bayer paying billions to settle Roundup lawsuits. The show concludes with some economic indicators, global signposts, and a discussion on the danger of a president who is being held hostage by a foreign leader. Listen now to learn more! Love what you hear? Be sure to let us know if you are listening by emailing us at info@worldbusness.org. We’re always looking for ways to improve our show… If there’s a topic you’d like us to discuss, please let us know, and as always, donations help us keep the show running at the highest quality possible! Donate at worldbusiness.org/donate.  Edited and produced by Benjamin Schwartz Theme music by Alejandro Del Pozo

Recorded on June 27, 2020 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Academy Chief of Staff, Kristy Jansen, and Academy President, Rinaldo Brutoco discuss how an effective federal government ideally would offer economic support to help states get back on their feet. Rinaldo touches off his discussion of how we might dig ourselves out of this economic collapse by comparing his perspective to one recently expressed by Paul Krugman.  Rinaldo notes that he agrees with Krugman about the absolute necessity of getting the pandemic under control before we can heal this economy but disagrees with Krugman over direct stimulus to individuals.  While Krugman argues it’s too expensive to keep funding additional unemployment insurance payments or to do ongoing direct payments to all adults, Rinaldo argues that we can’t afford NOT to keep American households solvent.  More direct payments, a transition to single-payer health insurance, and more investment in regular people are key for minimizing this downturn.  We reject these approaches at our peril. In addition, we address economic indicators, focusing on when gold might reach its true price – answer some listeners' questions – and spend a bit of time on Global Signposts. The show concludes with a discussion about the state of the Affordable Care Act and Rinaldo lambasts Governor Newsom for a failed reopening in California. Be sure to let us know you are listening!  Email: info@worldbusiness.org!  Support us at www.worldbusiness.org/donate. (Credits: Produced and edited by Benjamin Schwartz and Kristy Jansen.  Theme Music by Alejandro Del Pozo)

On this episode of Solutions News, Rinaldo Brutoco interviews Tom Reed, the Executive Director of Unity Shoppe - one of the oldest and most successful public charities in Santa Barbara. Unity Shoppe’s unique and powerful business model, which is all about honoring the dignity of individuals and families in our community who’ve fallen on hard times, has been recognized by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bridges and more recently Brad Paisley, who’s been working to replicate its model in Nashville, TN. Taking a page out of Unity Shoppe’s book, we open the show with a story exploring solutions to poverty and unemployment in the current economy and end with a brief history of Roosevelt’s New Deal. (Produced by Kristy Jansen) for more see: https://solutionsnews.org

Recorded June 20, 2020 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen and Academy President and Founder, Rinaldo Brutoco, discuss the state of the economy, and Rinaldo’s long-term predictions about increasing gold prices, even in the midst of “a depression wrapped in a pandemic, which is all compounded by the effects climate change.” When, “Oops,” and “He was just joking,” are the standard response of a federal administration to try to explain away overtly racist actions, historical ignorance, dog-whistle terminology, procedural blunders, and the blatant hollowing out of competence in government, the upcoming election has taken on new meaning. The combination of racism, anti-Semitism, cronyism, greed, and a complete lack of morals or compassion surrounding the president has made it clear that the 2020 election is about more than the president for the next four years, it is about the soul of the United States and the future of this nation. Rinaldo discusses the judicial wins this week and explains why a semi-competent third branch of government is essential, though it currently barely enough to keep law and order in a country so close to devolving into chaos. The show ends with remarks on a California decision to end for-profit prisons and the continuation of the new Global Signposts segment. Be sure to let us know you are listening!  Email: info@worldbusiness.org!  Support us at www.worldbusiness.org/donate. (Credits: Produced and edited by Benjamin Schwartz and Kristy Jansen.  Theme Music by Alejandro Del Pozo)

Join me with my guest Rinaldo Brutoco, co-founder and CEO of the World Business Academy. For 33 years the Academy has been one of the world’s pre-eminent business think tanks and action incubators as it has focused on the role business can and should play in solving humanity’s largest challenges. Rinaldo is the also the co-founder of JUST Capital and is one of the world’s most intelligent and respected voices on the future of humankind and how that future is influenced by the activities of business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded on June 14, 2020 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen and Academy President and founder, Rinaldo Brutoco, discuss the fast-paced nature of the news that has resulted in New Business Paradigms shifting from once a month, to bi-weekly, and most recently to every week during the COVID-19 crisis.  The show begins with predictions of how certain industries – such as the airline industry – must get leaner to survive following the end of the government bailout in August. In addition to jobs being cut for workers who cannot work remotely, it is also worth considering that the next wave of jobs to be cut will be white-collar jobs; management is not necessary when workers are either being furloughed or working from home. Rinaldo and Kristy discuss the increase of infections that is part of the first wave of the pandemic and what it means that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has begun making bulletin advisories, even if they are done in a quiet, almost secretive manner. In the second half of the show, Rinaldo quickly breezes through economic indicators before focusing on failures in mainstream journalism.  This concerning trend transitions into a new segment on NBP, called Global Signposts, in which Rinaldo offers short snippets of some of the most important stories happening across the globe. Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/upshot/dentists-coronavirus-economic-indicator.html   (Credits: Produced and Edited by Kristy Jansen & Benjamin Schwartz, Theme Music by Alejandro Del Pozo)

Recorded on June 6, 2020 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, World Business Academy Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen and Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco discuss how proud they are of the peaceful protests occurring around the United States as well as their incredulity that the POTUS would continue to fan the flames of violence so callously.  Rinaldo makes the important point that these protests may finally have taught Mr. Trump that he is not above the law.  The show then turns towards economic indicators, beginning with the incomplete unemployment numbers and the shifting to the imbalance between the stock market and the real economy. On the second half of the podcast, the conversation shifts to address recent fluctuations in gold as major economies are moving in bulk, and the decision multiple countries are making to invest in a blockchain-based currency.  The end of the show is surprisingly positive, given the uncertain times; Rinaldo mentions his letter to the graduates as a jumping-off point to urge the class of 2020 to create the world they want to see, rather than accepting the flawed world as it is. Articles Plastics, Benjamin: https://worldbusiness.org/perspectives-plastics-benjamin-a-letter-to-the-class-of-2020/

Recorded on May 30, 2020 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, World Business Academy President and President Rinaldo Brutoco is joined again by Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen to discuss the roadmap to get America healthy and functioning again.  The conversation kicks off with an analysis of critical shortcomings of the current health care industry that make it imperative that the country transition to Universal Healthcare.  Both Rinaldo and Kristy lambast the lack of leadership in the present administration, Rinaldo even going as far to make the claim that while a new administration might be able to repair the damage over the course of many years, another four years of the Trump Administration would devastate America’s position in the world forever and inflict even more havoc on the tattered fabric of American society. In the latter half of the show, Rinaldo explains his theory that the United States cannot truly go back to any old sense of normal, or even create a new normal, without addressing its two Original Sins (slavery and the genocide of Native Americans).  Also, in this segment, Rinaldo muses on the world that the Class of 2020 is graduating into and analyzes the most important policy move in European Union history. (Credits: Produced and Edited by Kristy Jansen & Benjamin Schwartz, Theme Music by Alejandro Del Pozo)

Recorded May 23, 2020 On this Episode of New Business Paradigms, Podcast Producer Benjamin Schwartz and Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco discuss options for healing an economy despite an incorporate federal administration and an increased number of infections as states reopen too early.  Rinaldo makes it clear, that between a failing economy and the COVID-19 pandemic, the strain from climate change will be even less manageable than in prior years. The second half of the show covers the COVID-19/economic situations in individual states, starting with the success that California has had at stopping the spread of the virus as well as while considering just what will be needed in the state’s budget.  Rinaldo finishes with an update on the UC System; they have achieved a pledge (made in September 2019) to remove all fossil fuel-investments from its $126-billion investment portfolio. (Credits: Produced and Edited by Kristy Jansen & Benjamin Schwartz, Theme Music by Alejandro Del Pozo)

Guest: Kathy Odell, Topics: Economic Independence, Micro-lending, & Allowance by Rinaldo Brutoco & Kristy Jansen

Recorded on May 16, 2020 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Academy Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen and Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco discuss the ways in which the failing airline and hotel industries are a facet of the changes that are part of the new reality we are living in.  Rinaldo considers prominent retailers that have gone bankrupt in the past two weeks as untenable levels of debt have become crippling in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic (think JC Penny and Neiman Marcus) and extends his arguments to the broader entertainment industries.  He uses examples of some bars or restaurants making packaged deals with nearby movie theaters or example. The larger point this episode considers is that much of the economy as we know it is collapsing and more than ever, previously radical ideas like basic income and universal healthcare are sounding more and more like mainstream solutions to help real people remain solvent as the gig economy plummets and debt everywhere is rising at astounding levels.  The latter half of the show focuses on economic indicators, the artificially high price of oil, and reasons not to invest in hotels, as well as solutions to homelessness in the United States.  Who’d have thought the two could be connected?!? (Credits: Produced and Edited by Kristy Jansen & Benjamin Schwartz, Theme Music by Alejandro Del Pozo)

On this "best of" episode of Solutions News, we cover the ways the corporate world is beginning to make the shift towards more just and sustainable practices and more equality with a focus on certified “B-corporations” and the non-profit, JUST Capital, which is working to help large publicly traded companies succeed with truly “just” business practices. To shake up the show’s format a bit, our producer Kristy Jansen takes on the role of Host, and Rinaldo - who’s a sought after expert on how business can be a force for good sits in the interview hot seat! The solution that some are calling for is a new ethos that supports companies that build sustainability into the workforce and the local community, and which provide environmental stewardship while penalizing those that continue as bad actors. This solution is gaining new power in corporate board rooms at the largest public companies in America, as well as among smaller private businesses. What’s at stake is basically the sustainability of the American economy - and perhaps the very foundation of our political system as well. Original Broadcast date: September 13, 2019 (Produced by Kristy Jansen)

Recorded on May 9, 2020 “We are going to keep doing this until we either fix it or the system collapses.” – Rinaldo S. Brutoco On this episode of New Business Paradigms Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen focus on underlying economic problems that were bandaged, but left untreated after the Great Recession in 2008, and are now being exposed anew by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The disconnect between the buoyant stock market and the historic and outrageous unemployment numbers reveals the ongoing erosion of Main street, while K- Street and Wall Street continue to profit.  Rinaldo explains that concentrated wealth that is locked up in the stock market could be part of the solution if the government implements a one mil transaction tax, immediately connecting the stock market with the real economy.  This is one of the multiple ideas Rinaldo considered in a piece he wrote in 2008 about his theory on “Trickle Up Economics” that seems more prescient now than ever. (Credits: Produced and Edited by Kristy Jansen & Benjamin Schwartz, Theme Music by Alejandro Del Pozo) Saving the U.S. economy with “trickle-up” economics by Rinaldo S. Brutoco Heather Cox Richardson’s Letters from an American Newsletter: May 8, 2020

Recorded on May 2, 2020 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, World Business Academy and Founder Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen discuss the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic devastation in the United States.  Despite rising infection rates, ongoing shortages of adequate testing and personal protective gear, and consistent failure of coordinated response at a federal level, some states and smaller jurisdictions are pushing to reopen economic activity in misguided effort to get back to “business as usual”.  The fear is that by putting the economic cart before the public health horse, the end result will be even more devastation.  Other topics addressed include an ongoing discussion of real estate in this time of Coronavirus.  Tune in to hear more!  To support this podcast, go to www.worldbusiness.org/donate.

This episode of Solutions News features a "Best of" show from our archives. Rinaldo Brutoco interviews Joe Simonetta, and they dig into Joe's latest book - 7 Words to Change the World: The Simple Truth and The Death of Sacred Cows. Other topics we address on this show: PG&E's Bankruptcy, a coal plant that transitioned to solar, working from home, and other great solutions! This episode first played on January 18, 2019. (Produced by Kristy Jansen)

Recorded April 25, 2020 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen, and Academy President and Founder Rinaldo Brutoco pick apart a couple of laughable moments from the past week: the President’s questionable suggestion that injecting disinfectants into humans might cure them of COVID-19 and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggesting it’s a good idea to allow the states to go bankrupt.  Digging into other unbelievable ideas, Rinaldo also explains why another Trump White House policy proposal – defunding the U.S. postal service – is similarly disastrous.  This move would destroy yet another essential legacy of America’s communication infrastructure, and hides some sinister intent that might surprise our listeners.  The show concludes with a discussion of economic indicators - including oil prices plummeting to below zero, potential real estate investments, and frightening unemployment numbers.

Recorded on April 18, 2020 On the episode of New Business Paradigms, World Business Academy president and founder Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen discuss the state of the US economy in the shadow of the Coronavirus pandemic... Links referred to on the show:  Worldometer - https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ Gold ETFs:    1. State St. Gold Mini Shares - https://www.ssga.com/us/en/individual/etfs/funds/spdr-gold-minisharessm-trust-gldm 2. Granite Shares Gold Trust - https://www.graniteshares.com/bar/6 Memo to Governor Newsom re Antibody Testing: https://worldbusiness.org/proposed-covid-19-economic-solution/ Perspectives Column - New Federalism Series - Part 1: https://worldbusiness.org/perspectives-a-new-federalism-awaits-us-in-a-post-covid-19-america/  

Recorded April 11, 2020 On this Holiday episode of New Business Paradigms, World Business Academy President and Founder Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen discuss the state of the U.S. economy, as well as addressing questions from interested listeners (keep them coming!).  Rinaldo begins by challenging a New York Times article that discusses the stock market’s recent rise – questioning the claim that institutional optimism boosts the market artificially.  Whatever lifted the markets last week, it’s still a frightening roller coaster that most regular investors would be smart to avoid.  Without a view of where the bottom of the stock market decline might end, Rinaldo wouldn’t recommend going back into the market.  Currently, there’s no end in sight.  Getting further into the ideas around an “immunity card” program, Rinaldo also riffs on how the Federal government’s botched leadership will have lasting consequences.  Among other things, it’s leading State Governors to adopt stronger leadership roles, which may have implications for mitigating climate change as well.   We end the show touching on the state of the Agriculture industry.

Recorded on April 4, 2020 On this weekly edition of New Business Paradigms, World Business Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen discuss the rapidly growing economic impacts of the public health shutdowns.  The show addresses questions that the team have been fielding about how to stay a smart investor in this volatile economic climate.  We also discuss the Small Business Administration loan program that launched last week as a part of the CARES act, review economic indicators and consider what a new federalism might look like. Rinaldo riffs on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s remarkable presence in the past few weeks, taking a powerful leadership role in the midst of the coronavirus epicenter.  Governor Cuomo may become a leader of a state-based coordinated centralized purchasing program in the absence of federal leadership. 

Recorded on March 28, 2020 In this episode of New Business Paradigms, World Busines Academy President and Founder Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen discuss why the United States Government would be better off creating a long-term strategy to get COVID-19 under control than prematurely restarting the economy.  Flattening the curve by slowing the number of people getting sick is essential, and the best way to get Americans back to work starts with better testing. The United States has tested fewer people per capita than nearly every other developed country, despite having knowledge that could have been deployed strategically from the start, but tragically were not.  The business community is developing more tests, that offer faster results to determine if a person has the coronavirus, but that isn’t the most important testing priority.  Rinaldo explains the difference between DNA/RNA testing and blood testing (for antibodies of people who already had the virus) and advocates for mass antibody testing.  In combination with his proposal for a National Health Identification Card, the economy would be up and running in a comparatively short time.  The second half of the show focuses on the economic implications of the “new federalism” that is developing due to a lack of strategic leadership from the Trump Administration.   Links:  Everyone is tested in San Miguel County Icahn School of Medicine Test  

In this episode of Solutions News, as we all call in to the show from our respective home or yurt based offices, Rinaldo Brutoco and Kristy Jansen talk with Jon Aimonetti, Executive Director of Fairview Gardens – an urban farm collective in Goleta, CA. They discuss chronic diseases based on unhealthy ultra-processed food, which have been the leading causes of death in the United States for the past several decades, and are still linked to American’s unhealthy bodies. The solution is to reimagine our food culture, reinvest in local, organic farms and gardens, and reorient our food systems to prioritize foods low on the processed food pyramid. In addition, we explore some key skills to master in the kitchen, which might make us all question the assumption that fast and cheap rules out healthy and good. We also enjoy didyaknows! (Produced by Kristy Jansen).

Recorded on February 11, 2020 Join us for the World Business Academy's podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversation with Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen. On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Rinaldo and Kristy discuss worrisome signs of a lagging economy that is ill-prepared to lift itself back up when it inevitably stumbles.  The GOP’s so-called “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” gave away as much as possible to the top 1% and Wall Street corporations to the detriment of many homeowners, main street business owners and others who depend on a weekly paycheck and other social benefits to survive.  The show then turns towards other economic indicators.  Due in part to the new coronavirus, now officially named covid-19, global markets are becomingly increasingly volatile, and this is just the beginning. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their savings in an unpredictable and chaotic economic climate.  Podcast links: ·       Listen to past podcast episodes ·       Sign up for our newsletter which includes reminders of upcoming podcasts ·       Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes

The words "private enterprise" and "social change" haven't always gone hand in hand. From tobacco companies, to big banks, to the military industrial complex -- the examples of harm done in an attempt to make money are numerous. Numerous, but waning. In this week's episode we will discover how companies with values and a mission actually do better financially. We'll talk about how organizations (for-profit and non-for-profit) do better when they have a thriving revenue model to support their activities, and how significant change is possible when the money-driven companies get on board with beneficial products and policies to keep up with the marketplace. After all, it's not just producers that make positive change through business in our world: consumers, voting with dollars, keep good companies accountable and have the power to convince baddies to do better. Please enjoy this conversation with one of the most skilled and insightful leaders in conscious business, Rinaldo Brutoco. 5:07 -- What's the highest expression of business? 20:48 -- How to get businesses to be of greater service to society? 31:32 -- What's the best possible future of business?

On this episode of Solutions News, host Rinaldo Brutoco and producer Kristy Jansen talk agroforestry with expert Dave Sansone, an agroforestry and permaculture researcher and consultant on the Island of Hawaii. Sansone practices a climate-friendly, “no-till, no work” farming strategies in Hawaii that allows for the best outcome with the least effort. The episode spotlighted Hawaii in the conversation of agroforestry and "bio-tilling". Specifically, the three discussed the use of regenerative agriculture to grow food, feed, and fiber. Farmers are discovering that a systemic focus on soil health will award them better outcomes with less inputs. This is because regenerative agriculture aims to boost microbial activity, carbon retention, and water infiltration in the soil so plants can more efficiently obtain what they need. The best way to achieve this? Do less, not more. The soil is an integral part of the entire ecosystem, and it is a complex system in itself. Agroforestry is defined as sustainable agriculture which grows trees alongside other crops and animals to benefit all parties, including people and the greater environment. According to the U.S. Forest Service, strategic agroforestry can increase crop yields by 56 percent. Agroforestry is a type of regenerative agriculture that increases the productivity of the land by restoring organic materials to the soil, thus resulting in the previously mentioned benefits such as carbon retention. This unique solution provides more than a quick fix to a complex and pressing issue. Agroforestry produces a diverse crop yield, a healthy ecosystem, and a resilient habitat that can more easily adapt to a changing planet. To learn more about agroforestry and other topics from last week’s episode of Solutions News, please visit www.solutionsnews.org/dave-sansone.

This VoiceAmerica Special preludes the forthcoming new magazine imprint CONSCIOUS BUSINESS. In this broadcast, and a second in January, the Guest Editors of CONSCIOUS BUSINESS, Steve Farrell of Humanity's Team (HT) and Peter Matthies of The Conscious Business Institute interview major thought and business leaders regarding Conscious Business. Framed by THE CONSCIOUS BUSINESS DECLARATION and, following from content of THE CONSCIOUS BUSINESS WORLD SUMMIT of March 2019 hosted by HT, The Conscious Business Synergy Circle of The Evolutionary Leaders, and UNITY EARTH (a partner of this VoiceAmerica Series), major contexts, directions, and visions re: Conscious Business are discussed with thought and business leaders Dr. David Sloan Wilson (Prosocial World), Paul Polman (former CEO of Unilever) and Rinaldo Brutoco (associated with JUST Capital, among other ventures). Matthies and Farrell are joined by Evolutionary Leaders International Director Deborah Moldow for discussion and comment.

Recorded December 9, 2019 On the final episode of New Business Paradigms of 2019, Academy Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen and Academy President Rinaldo Brutoco discuss why the economy went sideways after a week of nonstop positive economic news. Rinaldo makes the comment that the fundamentals of the economy are wrong – much like air leaking from a tire that tears a bigger and bigger hole over time. We mourn for Paul Volcker who passed on December 8th, 2019, and discuss his contributions to monetary theory as the “father of the modern proactive Fed.” The U.S. has seen a lot, from civil wars to world wars to depressions… and over that time has solidified its place as a global leader. Environmental regulation has weakened, our democracy is under threat, and the Federal Reserve is also now being challenged by President Donald Trump’s constant attacks and ridicule. With all this, will the U.S. continue being the dominant influence in the global economy and monetary field? Are we now slipping in that role due to newly protectionist sentiments and lack coherent of leadership?  Throughout his life, Volcker thought that America ought to have a leading role to play in influencing the world, but the current state of affairs seems likely to disappoint. You can read more on Volcker’s final warning here. Other topics include: how the US is killing the World Trade Organization (WTO) through calculated inaction; current economic indicators, with a focus on why the future is bleak for oil companies; and a discussion on political instability across the world.  We wind down with a few positive notes - a study about the power of giving cash to the poor, why we should repeal the Jones Act, and the unofficial U.S. delegation (led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi) for the COP25 summit in Madrid.

Recorded on November 25, 2019 FDR’s Economic Bill of Rights & Heaven on Earth… Can we fix capitalism without first tearing it down? On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen and Academy President and Founder, Rinaldo Brutoco, discuss why capitalism must be reformed in order to avoid a future of chaos and violence. The show begins with a conversation about Bernie Sanders provoked by a listener question (Thanks John!) and expands into a broader discussion about the candidate field, including the billionaires and other new additions to the Democratic presidential primary. The show then pivots to the topic of reforming capitalism, centering around articles written by the co-CEO of Salesforce, Marc Benioff, on the excess and greed in the current economic system.  Rinaldo compares the problems outlined by Benioff to Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Economic Bill of Rights and the World Business Academy’s idea, Heaven on Earth.  The show concludes with the realization that if we treat each other like Ohana, the Hawaiian word for family, the world would be a much better place than it currently is. Articles: Marc Benioff: We Need a New Capitalism (NY Times from October 14, 2019) Tech’s woke CEO takes the stage (Politico from November 20, 2019 How America’s Elites Lost Their Grip (Time Magazine from November 21, 2019)

Recorded November 20, 2019 What happens when you put up barriers of entry in a “free” market?     On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen and Academy President and Founder, Rinaldo Brutoco, discuss the lack of economic mobility in the modern United States before a quick riff on impeachment.  After the first public impeachment hearings, Rinaldo’s take away is simple – the process has put the chaos of the Trump White House (i.e. the emperor has been caught with no clothes) into clear focus and makes it evident that Trump is involved in every part of his organization. The second half of the show is an examination of how the economic “walls are closing in on us”, starting with the death of retail and the increasing number of farm bankruptcies.  Rinaldo likens this to trouble oil wildcatters in the Permian Basin are having, suggesting that the lack of adaptation and too little focus on fundamentals are the reason why both are failing.  In the last segment of the show, Rinaldo uses an article of the Atlantic as a jumping-off point to address monopolies in the US; compared to the rest of the world, a failure of US trust-busting has led to an economy with inflated prices and not enough competition. Articles: The U.S. Only Pretends to Have Free Markets (The Atlantic on October 29, 2019)

Recorded on October 30, 2019 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, World Business Academy President, Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen discuss some of the latest economic reporting on Elizabeth Warren’s plans to re-make American capitalism.  The Economist and the Week both featured Senator Warren on their covers during the last week, and while both publications trend towards economically conservative values, Rinaldo was surprised by how much they seem to agree with Warren’s position that capitalism needs to be fundamentally reformed to work for all Americans. Other topics discussed on the show include the latest indicators - a recent rate drop by the Fed, a small upturn in the stock market, a continuing rally of gold prices, the latest economic growth numbers, and more.  Tune in and learn!   

Recorded on October 5, 2019 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Academy President and Founder Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen talk oil.  Rinaldo riffs on why, following the bombing of oil refineries in Saudi Arabia, the global oil markets appeared unfazed by the loss of 5% of the world’s refined oil.  In combination with the fact that we are using less oil on a per capita basis and renewables are overtaking fossil fuels – especially when considering carbon pricing – oil prices have stayed around $53 per barrel rather than jumping to $105 per barrel (as some anticipated).  Rinaldo and Kristy then discuss other economic indicators – consumer confidence, jobs numbers, and gold - before moving on to global economics related to tariffs, the African Free Trade Agreement, and the future of flood insurance. The podcast concludes with a discussion of what government services Rinaldo wants to have in his ideal neighborhood.  California has been leading the passage of progressive legislation recently, including notably, a bill legalizing public banking for municipalities across the state.  He and Kristy argue that while the state does have a much higher tax rate than other states like Texas or Nevada, the environmental, economic, and community benefits that accrue make California a desirable place to live. 

Recorded on Sep 23, 2019 On this Episode of New Business Paradigms, Rinaldo Brutoco (World Business Academy President and Founder) and Kristy Jansen (Chief of Staff) discuss just what the “repo” (repurchasing) market is, and just what led the Fed to begin injecting billions of dollars into it to stabilize the market last week.  It turns out that the perfect storm was brewing, in part because the Chair of the Fed continues to bow to political pressure – Rinaldo describes Fed Chair Jay Powell as having “the spine of a worm” – and thanks to the lack of predictive power of the current Fed leadership. Rinaldo ties this market disruption to the volatility of oil markets and US jobs numbers that are constantly being revised downwards.  All are recessive indicators, though the jobs numbers are a sign of government manipulation of the facts.  The show ends with a discussion of big environmental news in California.  The UC system has decided to divest from all fossil fuels and California is suing the federal government (California v Chao) to keep its ability to set strict tailpipe emissions standards. Link to referenced Al Gore article

On this episode of Solutions News, we cover the ways the corporate world is beginning to make the shift towards more just and sustainable practices and more equality with a focus on certified “B-corporations” and the non-profit, Just Capital, which is working to help large publicly traded companies succeed with truly “just” business practices. To shake up the show’s format a bit, our producer Kristy Jansen takes on the role of Host, and Rinaldo - who’s a sought after expert on how business can be a force for good sits in the interview hot seat! The solution that some are calling for is a new ethos that supports companies which build sustainability into the workforce and the local community, and which provide environmental stewardship while penalizing those that continue as bad actors. This solution is gaining new power in corporate board rooms at the largest public companies in America, as well as among smaller private businesses. What’s at stake is basically the sustainability of the American economy - and perhaps the very foundation of our political system as well. (Produced by Kristy Jansen) For full description go to https://solutionsnews.org/9-13-19-rinaldo-brutoco

Recorded on September 1, 2019 Welcome to our new format of New Business Paradigms: 30 minutes on the intersection of politics, society, and the economy.  On this episode, Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen, and the World Business Academy’s President and Founder, Rinaldo Brutoco, discuss recent events and how to interpret the latest from the “Trade Wars”, shooting sprees, and other chilling headlines.  Rinaldo speaks passionately on how the recent spate of mass shootings belie a deeper culture of violence in America that is slowly choking the economy.  He asks what’s happening in our world when our children are learning to “drop and cover” in case of a shooter in first-grade classrooms? Rinaldo also discusses the danger of the fires in the Amazon, Indonesia, the Arctic, and even in Europe.  While some are caused by humans and others are spontaneous, all are destroying the lungs of the planet and making the world a little less livable for humanity.  The show concludes as Rinaldo highlights the sorry state of the European economy – even with standouts like Portugal – and gives some more detailed advice about where to invest.  The answer: gold ETCs.  Listen to find out more specifics!  

Recorded on August 10, 2019 On this new, shorter version of New Business Paradigms, Assistant Producer Benjamin Schwartz and the World Business Academy’s President and Founder, Rinaldo Brutoco, discuss the ways that the trade war has completely knocked the US economy off any normal yo-yo rhythm it usually follows. Currency values, revised jobs number, monetary policy, oil prices, and other indicators all continue to suggest tough times are ahead of us, so make sure to keep your investments safe (and invest in gold)! Unfortunately, the bad signs are not limited to the United States; Germany and Italy are leading the plunge as Europe slides into recession and political decisions related to Brexit continue to tank the British economy. Rinaldo finishes the podcast with an explanation of exactly why the Chinese are not currency manipulators and underscores the importance of keeping optimism in your life.

Recorded on July 30, 2019 On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Rinaldo Brutoco (World Business Academy President and Founder) and Kristy Jansen (World Business Academy Chief of Staff) discuss US economic indicators, share news out of the UK, offer updates on gold, oil, currency, and trade, and give a final riff on how income inequality ought to be declared a National Emergency.  Rinaldo ponders the downward adjustment of US economic growth, the questionable spin of some of the data points contained in the latest GDP report, and wonders aloud if someone is fiddling the numbers.   We also debate how our sensationalized media culture is allowing Trump to control the narrative, rhetorically invent and then magically fix his own problems, using racism, slander, and outright deceit to keep the attention of the American people fixed on his shenanigans. Meanwhile, Speaker Pelosi describes herself as a weaver.  But will she be caught in her own web while the rest of the country stays enthralled by the hit reality TV show “the American President”?  Throughout the hour, one theme emerges; our politics and economy need a major overhaul in a very short period of time.  Rinaldo discusses opinions from top investors - Ray Dalio, Warren Buffet, and Paul Tudor Jones – calling on leaders to urgently address the underlying problems with rampant consumer capitalism and the consensus that there is a high probability that a future where nothing changes might actually lead to violence.

On this episode of New Business Paradigms, World Business Academy Founder & President Rinaldo Brutoco and Chief of Staff Kristy Jansen speak on a litany of topics, all following the common theme that both political and economic factors are increasing the opportunity for a financial crisis.  Through a discussion of climate related weather patterns, outrageously high prescription drug prices, increased tariffs, and relaxed financial regulations, they paint a picture of an economy that no longer has the safeguards it had after the 2008 Recession or a fast responding government.  Instead, there now is an inept administration in place who is not capable of fighting through a recession and is most certainly driving us closer to that point. The second part of the show goes international, with comments on the European Parliament elections, the Indian election and recent events in the Middle East.  The show concludes with a discussion of 5-G technology and Rinaldo makes a passionate call to action. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit think tank. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business, and society.  Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their savings in an unpredictable and chaotic economic climate.

In the wake of the Muller Report, political calculations are missing the point. The chaos, incompetence, and criminality that plague the current White House are trashing our economy and will have a lasting negative effect on American society and beyond. On this episode of New Business Paradigms, recorded on April 22, 2019, Rinaldo discusses the state of the economy based on key economic indicators, explains the importance of the census to American politics, how tariffs are hurting consumers far more than helping US manufacturers, and dives into 5G - and how the current approach to building out this new infrastructure in the US will only leave us further behind.   We also ask our listeners to write in letting us know if they would like us to do more shows each month. Please let us know your preferences!

Join us for the World Business Academy's monthly podcast featuring Academy President Rinaldo S. Brutoco in conversation with Chief of Staff, Kristy Jansen. On this episode, recorded on March 23, 2019, Rinaldo and Kristy discuss major domestic and international news including the implications of an inverted yield curve, the US Fed lowering economic growth expectations and continuing European economic dysfunction. We also turn a spotlight on the US and global auto manufacturers and their continuing and expanding investment in the electrification of transportation. Other topics: Brexit, India, EU's new role in safeguarding competition and privacy thru massive fines and oversight on global tech companies, and infrastructure investment needs in Midwest flood control.  Finishing up: a look at gold in India. The World Business Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit charity. Our monthly podcast covers the latest macro-economic trends as well as in-depth analysis of politics, business and society.  Our views and analysis are given without any motivation other than helping to ensure our listeners know how to protect their savings in an unpredictable and chaotic economic climate.  Podcast links:  Listen to past podcast episodes Sign up for our newsletter which includes reminders of upcoming podcasts Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes

Recorded on February 23, 2019 On this episode of New Business Paradigms Rinaldo and Kristy focus on improving literacy in finance, politics, and climate change.  The American economy appears to be booming, but it isn’t supported by numbers of classic economic indicators and more importantly, consumers are beginning to feel consequences of tightening markets and an inequal economy.  Rinaldo explains this apparent paradox by analyzing Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder letter and the concept of a stock buyback.  Then the show shifts focus towards a conversation about political ‘isms’ and so called “social programs” in the United States.  This transitions to a concluding discussion about the importance of the Green New Deal and repercussions from the increasing rate of climate change.   Amazon’s departure from New York in search of a new location for a second headquarters is also mentioned briefly.

On this episode of Solutions News, Rinaldo Brutoco discusses the upside opportunity with PG&E Declaring Bankruptcy, describes a shuttered coal plant in Holyoke, MA that converted to a solar + storage facility under pressure from community activists, and runs through some great "Didya knows". He also interviews Joe Simonetta about his book: 7 Words to Change the World. Producer: Kristy Jansen

Lately, global free trade has been under attack both rhetorically and politically, and some may ask why we should care. Every day we hear more and more about tariff policies and the trade war building between the United States and China. Meanwhile, the President pushes away other allies like the European Union, Canada, and Japan. Economists continue to forecast a looming global recession and the interconnectedness of the world economy is a reality that's hard to deny. On this episode of New Business Paradigms, Kristy Jansen and Rinaldo Brutoco discuss the history of trade, and what makes free trade in the globalized world. We discuss multi-lateral trade agreements, notably Brexit and NAFTA, and highlight some key economic indicators – in particular, currency fluctuations in the developing world, global capital flows, and the danger posed by current US economic policies. At the end of show, Rinaldo dishes advice on how to weather the impending economic storm, spends some time on reliable investment practices, and guides us on how to stay optimistic. Please email us with any comments or questions at info@worldbusiness.org.

Who wins in a trade war? The short answer is no one. As the United States takes an increasingly narrow and punitive view of economics, we find ourselves on the edge of economic recession. Not unlike the Smoot-Hawley era during the Great Depression, tariffs are creating a rift with the international community and threatening the existing global order. On this episode of New Business Paradigms, featuring Kristy Jansen and Rinaldo Brutoco, we dive into the US trade war, protectionist policies, and their impacts on the global economy. Rinaldo helps explain how the United States influenced the creation of a favorable economic system in the post World War II era and the changes occurring as the US begins to back out of the globalized world. Specifically, the episode focuses on the changing status of currency and the evolving role of cryptocurrency. The show begins and ends with talk about climate change; the danger of record heat waves and trying to slow the global coral die-off. Please email us with any comments or questions at info@worldbusiness.org.  

Will a change in consciousness help us end our dependence on fossil fuels? Yes, according to well-known author and speaker Deepak Chopra and investor and entrepreneur Rinaldo Brutico, the guests of this week’s episode of Climate One. The two have joined forces to create Just Capital, an organization dedicated to helping executives of financial institutions and members of the public sector make sustainability a number one priority. “Our collective consciousness is what creates a change in behavior,” Chopra says. “There was a time when everybody was smoking in public spaces, but collective consciousness chose to change that. There was a time when you could drive and drink at the same time, but collective consciousness changed that. And that's the only solution.” Deepak Chopra, MD, Founder, The Chopra Foundation; Author Rinaldo Brutoco, President, Chopra Foundation; Founding President, World Business Academy; Author, Freedom from Mid-East Oil Greg Dalton, Host and Founder, Climate One – Moderator This program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on September 15, 2014.

With problems such as the energy crunch, climate change, and dependence on foreign oil, the question reemerges as to whether we need nuclear power — either from new plants, or from relicensing our aging reactors. Rinaldo Brutoco, Founding President of the World Business Academy, discusses the hazards and finances of the nuclear industry from the perspective of a lawyer, business leader, and concerned citizen. Series: "Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 27697]

Fame Wizard® was founded with the hope of supplying the post-Napster generation of musicians with the tools and resources that many record labels have long since abandoned. A nuts-and-bolts coaching and formal training on everything from copyrights to planning tours to licensing to getting radio airplay, to learning how to be discovered. Today's guest are Fame Wizard's Tony Bongiovi and  Rinaldo S. Brutoco, J.D., Co-Founder and Chairman, a leading international executive. He combines theory and practice to assist executives and organizations in adapting to change with "breakthrough" ideas. Mr. Brutoco formed The ShangriLa Consulting Group where he consults on business, economics, technology, finance and future studies.  Tony Bongioviis a multi-platinum selling record producer who began his recording and engineering career at Motown studios under the tutelage of Barry Gordy at the tender age of 17. Over the years he has produced records for Jimi Hendrix, Aerosmith, Talking Heads, Black Sabbath, The Ramones and Gloria Gaynor among others.  Tony developed the career of his second-cousin Jon Bon Jovi.  Tony's designed and built the world famous award winning Power Station Studios where Bruce Springsteen recorded "Born in the USA" and Madonna recorded "Like A Virgin."  Power station artists include The Rolling Stones, Sting, Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand and Paul McCartney.  More information: www.famewizard.com