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First chat of 2025 for this monthly sub-series of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow with Tove Kinooka and JJWalsh. A 30-min chat about sustainable Japan topics that focus on a better balance between the needs of people and planet with profits.30-min Short-Takes on Sustainable Japan events, products, services, trends, news, strategies & people to inspire us all. Tove Kinooka is the Director & Co-founder of Enteleco & Global Perspectives JJWalsh is the Founder of Inbound Ambassador & Seek Sustainable Japan | Co-Founder of GetHiroshimaTove LINKSLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tove-kinooka-35a39323/https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/https://www.globalperspectives.biz/JJ LINKSLINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjwalsh-inbound-ambassador/https://inboundambassador.com/https://gethiroshima.com/https://seeksustainablejapan.com/

Meet Santhoshi Sushma Buddhiraju, CEO and cofounder of Autocracy Machinery, a heavy machinery manufacturing company located in southern India. The idea for her company began with a simple question: Why is India, the world's largest consumer, so reliant on imported machinery? Answering that question entailed bold risks, fearless leadership, and personal sacrifice.Santhoshi had a strong foundation to start a business, even one that was extremely male-dominated. She got a world class education at IIT Madras, created a food delivery start-up on the side, received a prestigious internship at Georgia Tech in the United States, and ultimately built her corporate career at HSBC. But solving local problems in her home country of India captured her imagination and fueled her resolve.While most entrepreneurs were shutting down their businesses during COVID, Santhoshi was launching her start-up with a vision to transform India's infrastructure and economy through local manufacturing expertise. According to Santhoshi, India imported $43 billion in machinery in the last financial year alone. “That's huge,” she says, “and imagine being the biggest population of the world, the biggest consumer of goods. And then we realized why are we not manufacturing our stuff and very basic stuff? You have more manpower than anybody can imagine and imagine what magic you can do,” she declares.Santhoshi identified and capitalized on an enormous opportunity. She explains: “Our cities are developing, our ecosystem is developing, and our population is rising. What India is trying to do is build a better utility network – water pipelines, gas, electricity, digital networks, cable, optical fiber networks, all of this to every household. And it all requires machinery. There's a need. There's an opportunity. Why don't we manufacture the machines, machines which we are importing at $150K?” And so she did, manufacturing machinery that was cheaper, faster, and responsive to local needs, first in the utility industry and now in many others.Hear how Santhoshi is breaking down barriers, listening to her customers, relying on her team, and encouraging entrepreneurs to do the same.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SHORT TAKES with Ryan Kramer & AJ Gottfried...on these two great matchups:Houston @ Kansas CityWashinton @ Detroit

Meet Sumit Sinhal, founder and director of Kin's Health, a growing healthcare company located in West Bengal, India, at the foot of the Himalayas. While most entrepreneurs would see obstacles in delivering care to this remote region, Sinhal's passion, innovation, leadership, and strategic vision are creating opportunities — for both patients and doctors. India is infamously known as the diabetic capital of the world with over 80 million people suffering from the disease and an equal number who don't even know they have it. In 2011, Sinhal's company set out to change that statistic with early detection care and has since expanded to provide cutting-edge healthcare, including telemedicine and wearable devices, to underserved and hard-to-reach communities.While working in remote regions has its advantages (less competition, for example), recruiting skilled staff can be a challenge. As a leader, Sunhal realizes the importance of creating a shared vision that extends beyond the founder.“One of the most important stakeholders that you have is that of employees, especially in a service industry, that of healthcare. It is very important to have exceptionally trained employees to make sure that they understand the vision of the company. What is it that you intend to do? What is the passion behind doing everything that you do?” Sunhal says.While Sunhal and his team are meeting the needs of underserved patients, they're also empowering doctors to become entrepreneurs themselves. “We want to become the business partners for doctors, help them become docpreneurs , be a digitally savvy business, and provide the best of care that patients could possibly receive” he explains.Hear how Sunahl is creating impact, embracing technology, and using innovative solutions to build his business and provide a model of care in other underserved regions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tove & JJ wrap up their favorite sustainable short-takes of the year and give suggestions for great organizations to support, great blogs to read and shopping mindfulness as we enter the holiday season. Enjoy! TELL mental-emotional supportBest of Sustainable Japan eventsFabric Regenerative Biz eventBCCJ Gender Equity eventHiroko Yoda BlogImport Concepts LocalizationSustainable PRIDE valueUseful Gift Japan traditionConsider Gift End of LifeRecycled Wool JapanSustainable Shop ToursJapan DenimJapanese IndigoHAKKO Fermented GoodsVenture Cafe YokohamaPowerful Questions eventEnd-of-Year MindfulnessLINKSTELL mental-emotional support helpful https://telljp.com/counseling/Japan Travel Awards 2024: https://japantravelawards.com/jta-2024-enSustainable Japan Times 2024 Awards: https://sustainable.japantimes.com/sjaward-company2024Fabric Regenerative Business Report: https://fbrc.co/en/homeHiroko Yoda - Japan Happiness Blog: https://blog.hirokoyoda.com/BCCJ (British Chamber of Commerce Japan) https://bccjapan.com/Art of Powerful Connections event: https://www.dccj.org/events/workshop-the-art-of-powerful-questions-----------Tove & Joy are both focused on sustainable issues in work across Japan doing consulting, training, educating, advising & developing sustainable strategy for business, events, organizations and tourism.Tove Kinooka is cofounder of Global Perspectives & Enteleco Consulting: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/JJWalsh is founder of Inbound Ambassador & cofounder of GetHiroshima: https://seeksustainablejapan.com/about/

An audience member asked, “How many items in each category is healthy? Excessive but okay? Way too much?” To arrive at an answer, we need to consider the category, the context, and the limits of your space, money, time, and energy. In episode #236 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, contemplates the question “How many is too many?” and discusses other short topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw236The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.Support the show

Tove & Joy are both focused on sustainable issues in work across Japan doing consulting, training, educating, advising & developing sustainable strategy for business, events, organizations and tourism.Tove Kinooka is cofounder of Global Perspectives & Enteleco Consulting: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/JJWalsh is founder of Inbound Ambassador & cofounder of GetHiroshima: https://seeksustainablejapan.com/about/LINKS* Dr.Donna Weeks talks about Japan's new government and PM Ishiba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvIO2IhjayM* Tove Kinooka Featured (YEA) by the Japan Times Sustainable Mag: https://sustainable.japantimes.com/lr/115 @thejapantimes * BCCJ Women at Work in Japan Focus: Unlocking Japan's Potential with Gender Focused Investment https://bccjapan.com/events/unlocking-japans-potential-with-gender-focused-investment/ * Climate FRESK: https://climatefresk.org/world/* Ichigo Bloom Climate Fresk: https://ichigobloom.jp/bloom/climatefresk/* REI - Refugees Empowerment International: https://rei-npo.org/en/* Mikan Bags: https://www.mikanbags.com/shop* BikuDesigns: https://www.bikudesigns.com/* Organic farmers I am grateful for: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh/grateful-for-educator-community-building-farmers-in-japan-db0a188e688eMusic thanks to talented original songwriter-singer in Ishikawa, Casey Bean: caseybean.bandcamp.com

Helping lawmakers and regulators understand the trucking industry is vital on important topics ranging from electric trucks to independent contractor misclassification. David Heller with the Truckload Carriers Association recently spoke to HDT's Deborah Lockridge about the group's annual Call on Washington. Here are the highlights in this Short Takes version of HDT Talks Trucking.

Our monthly short-takes episode for November 2024 with sustainability focused consultants Tove & Joy 00:00 Welcome00:30 No Snow Mt.Fuji02:00 Climate Change Gov03:00 Fabric KK B Corp06:25 WE EXIST docu-series08:40 Gender-Focused Investing11:00 Allies for Diversity13:20 BentonHomestead on CNBC14:40 CapGemini IT event16:00 Tomoko Koyama Meterologist17:41 Yuko Nakahata SustainaSeed19:24 Same-Sex Marriage Legal20:00 Sustainable Miyajima Tour Project21:55 Wild Deer & Tourism23:09 Musubi-Kiln Sustainable Biz24:15 Good English Copy Value24:45 Vegan Osaka 25:50 Toothpaste Packaging28:28 Organic Fertilizer Experiment30:00 Enjoy Autumn colors, fruit, veggies== Upcoming Events & Talk Links === Nov 9 to 30 REI Refugee Empowerment International Walkathon Event: https://rei-npo.org/en/event/stride-of-hope-walking-challenge/= Dec 5 BCCJ Event on Gender Focused Investments: https://bccjapan.com/events/unlocking-japans-potential-with-gender-focused-investment/= CapGemini IT company event: https://www.capgemini.com/about-us/= Sustainaseed: https://en.sustainaseed.net/= Musubi Kiln: https://musubikiln.com/= Benton Homestead get a mention on CNBC @bentonhomestead @CNBC https://bentonhomestead.com/pressWatch the CNBC episode here: https://youtu.be/1F637H2yUlo?si=xvKT48MHI2DNZdtU= Order your vegan cheeses and meat alternatives at VEGAN OSAKAhttps://www.veganosaka.com/en/collections/vegan-cheesesWatch the video version of this talk here on YouTube

Catch all “Short Takes” on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/faithandfriction Is what's happening right now across the globe setting the stage for a world war that ushers in a New World Order? Annaly takes a deep dive into the recent attack on Israel, prophetic markers and some interesting prophecies about New York City spoken decades ago. Let us know your thoughts, what you're studying, or questions you have! Season Three update coming soon!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/faithandfriction/support

Tove Kinooka and JJWalsh are both sustainability focused consultants, educators, advisors and advocates for sustainable business and strategies in Japan. Tove is based in the Tokyo area around the capital and Joy is based in Hiroshima city. Join us for the next live talk on Oct 28th at 8:30 Japan time: https://www.youtube.com/live/Fg2f4paE9f4?si=BoVYcQHsbqTrhhUlSept 2024 topics: Tove's One Young World Conference in Montreal & Montreal's Amazing Fruit & Vegetable Markets | Joy's talk with Dr. Donna Weeks & Japan's Top-3 for the Prime Minister Job- how Sustainable are their policies? | Joy's talk with Emi Kaiwa about sustainable tourism development | Tove's work on resilience at the workplace at the Conrad hotel Tokyo | Joy's work at the Ogasawara islands nature reserve article on Dolphin identification 00:00 Welcome to September Short-Takes00:28 One Young World 202406:47 Japan's Top-3 for PM07:40 Shijiro Koizumi10:05 Carbon Tax 12:00 Shigeru Ishiba13:40 Sanae Takaichi16:19 Montreal Marche Market19:58 Ogasawara island article22:09 Building Resilience at Conrad hotel27:00 After-hour freedoms from work29:00 Emi Kaiwa of GSTCTove & Joy are both focused on sustainable issues in our work across Japan doing consulting, training, advising & development for business, organizations and tourism.Tove Kinooka: Enteleco Consulting: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/Joy Jarman-Walsh (jjwalsh): Inbound Ambassador: https://linktr.ee/jjwalsh== BGM thanks to the talented Casey Bean - support his music on BandCamp ==

Great to catch up after the summer break with fellow sustainability-focused consultant Tove Kinooka on our monthly series Sustainable Japan short-takes. It was a lively discussion of connections across topics that help us find better ways to balance the needs of people and planet with profits. Read about this podcast on MEDIUM | See the video of this podcast on YouTubeBGM thanks to Casey Bean- support his musical journey on BandCamp

Welcome to the third episode of Short Takes, a three-part miniseries from the American Planning Association. Short Takes, hosted by Sophia Burns, brings listeners into the field with planners pursuing inventive new approaches to everyday issues: community engagement, land use and zoning, and career advancement. In this episode, we share how three planners helped community members navigate change with deep listening, secret shopping, and sometimes leading by following. Listen as they share how putting themselves in stakeholders' shoes ultimately made them a more informed and effective collaborator. Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/improvise-innovate-and-involve-3-planners-reveal-the-importance-of-flipping-your-perspective/

This week we're ditching the usual deep dives and trying a new format. The Quick Dip is where we embrace shallow takes, and in this episode we're talking about everything from the Olympics and bankruptcy to the creepy world of personalized pricing. First we tackle the Olympic exploitation issue, questioning the disparity in pay and prize money for athletes across the globe. Then we discuss the rising bankruptcy trend, wondering if we're becoming numb to the stigma or if it's truly just changing. And finally, we explore the spooky world of surveillance pricing, wondering if we've lost our privacy in the pursuit of convenience. Get ready to be surprised, provoked, and possibly slightly horrified Links: Why are Olympians so Broke?Download our free Financial Technology ToolkitBankruptcies up 16% YoYImpact to credit score and likelihood for bankruptcy in states with legalized bettingFTC files special report regarding surveillance pricing Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

Welcome to the second episode of Short Takes, a three-part miniseries from the American Planning Association. Short Takes, hosted by Sophia Burns, brings listeners into the field with planners pursuing inventive new approaches to everyday issues: community engagement, land use and zoning, and career advancement. In this episode, we dive into the journeys of two planners who have transformed career challenges into opportunities for growth. They share their strategies for coping with imposter syndrome, advocating for themselves, and advancing their careers. Listen as they recount handling negative comments with grace, confidently navigating tough conversations, and successfully negotiating for what they truly deserve. Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/aspire-advocate-and-advance-2-planners-talk-frankly-about-career-challenges-and-moving-up/

JUNE topics: Refugees | Same-Sex Couples Equality | Koike vs Renho Tokyo Gov | Big Garbage Reuse by Gov on Mercari app | Compost Toilets & Sustainable Travel | Peace Ed & Gaza from Hiroshima | Mountain Ecosystem Tokyo Event | BCCJ event Exploring Japan Corporate DiversityLINKS:==Renho vs Koike for Tokyo Gov== https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202...== Refugees== https://rei-npo.org/en/ | https://www.unhcr.org/global-trends | https://www.unhcr.org/events/world-re...== Same Sex Couples Equality Event == https://bccjapan.com/news/robert-walt...== Event at FABRIC in JULY to promote sustainability in the mountains ==https://mountain-ecosystem-legacy-act...==Joy's Ogasawara Island Sustainable Travel Video== • 小笠原諸島 母島バイオトイレプロジェクト／Ogasawara Island... == Japan Gov using MERCARI to #reuse Dai-Gomi Big Item Waste ==

Welcome to the first episode of Short Takes, a three-part miniseries from the American Planning Association. Short Takes, hosted by Sophia Burns, brings listeners into the field with planners pursuing inventive new approaches to everyday issues: community engagement, land use and zoning, and career advancement. This episode retraces three planners' steps as they implement and evaluate novel approaches to community engagement. Tune in to hear how block parties, compensation policies, and "Frenchified" zoning puns are winning planners more face time with the communities they serve. Episode URL: https://www.planning.org/podcast/creativity-compensation-and-culture-3-planners-share-community-engagement-innovations/

Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Rachel Hellman tells us about her recent story: Can a Team of Devotees Keep the 'White River Valley Herald' Going? And then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for "Short Takes", with summer reading recommendations.

Double the fun in one episode of our April and May live talks in the Sustainable Japan short-takes series with consultants Tove Kinooka and Joy Jarman-Walsh.April 2024 Episode: 00:30 Bring Your Own Bottle01:00 Refill with MyMizu01:45 Singaport Hilton tap water sign02:40 What is MyMizu?03:15 Is Plastic Recycled?04:05 Plastic Waste Export Crisis06:20 Our Waste Our Problem07:10 Ask for refills 08:30 Hotel Greenwashing10:00 No waste communication12:50 Show how you're a better visitor?13:50 Japan Times sustainable news14:33 Freshen Up Old Shoes16:00 DIY materials 16:30 2nd Hand Stores18:00 Minka Summit Event 20:30 Tokyo Rainbow Pride Event21:50 Rakuten D&I24:30 Same Sex Partner Visa Issues26:10 Earth Day holiday kids adventure28:00 Picking up trash & no cans29:00 Hiroshima Flower Festival30:00 Spartan Obstacle Adventure RacingLINKS+ Japan Times - Bottled water has more microplastics than previously thought (2024:

Tove & Joy talk about the latest sustainability focused projects, news and entrepreneurship around Japan for March of 2024 that are on our radar.Tove Kinooka is co-founder of sustainability focused consultancy and training business in Tokyo: ENTELECO: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/https://jp.linkedin.com/in/tove-kinooka-35a39323Joy Jarman-Walsh @jjwalsh is founder of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast & InboundAmbassador sustainability focused Japan travel consulting, writing, and guiding. https://seeksustainablejapan.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjwalsh-inbound-ambassador

Meet Mir Shahrukh Islam, cofounder and CEO of Bondstein Technologies Ltd. in Bangladesh. He created his IoT, or internet of things, company at a time when very few in Bangladesh even knew the term. Today, that future-focused, risk-taking spirit still defines and inspires his entrepreneurial journey.Taking bold risks is part of almost every entrepreneur's DNA. Shahrukh demonstrated that trait from the get-go when he chose his company name, Bondstein, a mashup of James Bond and Einstein. “Daring and smart” is how he strives to approach business challenges. The company he created generates actionable intelligence by connecting assets to the internet for SMBs and enterprises, including tracking vehicles, solving customers' operational efficiencies, and reducing costs.While risk taking conveys confidence to many, Shahrukh admits that doubts always remain. “Whenever I am taking a big decision, doubts always come. Will it work? Will it not work? Will I be able to convince my partners? Will I be able to convince my customers? Will I be able to convince my suppliers? But you never know until you take that decision, until you take that leap of faith. So it's always important to just trust the process, take that leap of faith,” he advisesGetting feedback — positive and negative — is essential for Shahrukh's growth as a leader. “I constantly challenge myself with people who are more capable than me to deliver. I always meet with individuals who have achieved something that I aspire to achieve someday,” he says.According to Shahrukh, taking a break to recharge is how he stays motivated through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. He says, “Whenever I am very much cluttered or very much tired, I always take a break, go on a drive, talk with random people on the roadside, and try to understand different philosophies.”Hear how Shahrukh is navigating the entrepreneurial journey and finding success and happiness along the way.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Raj Prakash, cofounder of Zifo, a science informatics company in India. While growing revenues is on almost every entrepreneur's mind, Prakash believes building a thriving culture should be too. Hear how creating a great place to work is helping his company achieve great results.Zifo is one of the largest global pure play science informatics companies, with over 1,800 employees. And it counts many of the largest global bio-pharma companies among its customers. The company focuses on technology for collecting and analyzing data that has been instrumental in the development of medications and vaccines for global viruses and illnesses. But that's more of the quantitative story. For Raj Prakash, thinking about the qualitative experience of his employees is essential to success. “We are a science-first, people-first company,” he explains.Prakash has a broader definition of what it means to grow. “It's just not revenue,” he says. “ It is about opportunity to people, opportunity to explore self. It's doing something impactful. It's a people-driven mechanism that encourages persistence and tenacity to get results.“There is a culture of playing to win. Every action is measured in terms of intent and intensity of action, not just on result. It's fun, it is tough, but winning it together, or playing it together, even losing it together, it's fun. We want to be a place which is highly valued as a great place to work.”And it seems to be working. Zifo has been listed as one of the great places to work for seven consecutive years. Hear how Prakash is building a thriving culture while growing a company that leads to scientific breakthroughs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Grace Macharia, a speech and language therapist and founder of SLT Support in Nairobi, Kenya. She created a social enterprise with a mission to support not only her patients, but also the profession of speech therapy in Kenya as a whole. “In 2011 there were about five speech therapists in Kenya, and all of them were trained out of the country. Can you imagine only five speech therapists for a population of 21 million?!” she recounts. When Macharia eventually found her true career calling in speech therapy, she realized that she couldn't deliver the kind of impact she wanted without the help of others. So, she created a business, got the training she needed to formalize her business structure and organization, and began lobbying policy makers to give the profession the recognition and support it deserved.Not everyone is born an entrepreneur. Grace Macharia certainly didn't think of herself that way. But she had the persistence of an entrepreneur and a deep concern for her patients, many of whom needed more than just speech therapy services. Today her company treats patients, trains new therapists, and offers a multidisciplinary, holistic approach to care that is yielding better outcomes. And she's created an association of speech and language therapists in Kenya to support each other and lobby for reform.Of course, Macharia is still pushing for more. Speech therapy, she says, “is a profession that still needs a lot of attention. A lot of the people who need our services actually don't get it. When we have access to all this in every county, not just in Nairobi, not in just the cities in Kenya, but in every county, and not just in Kenya, East Africa, that would be a success and a dream come true.”Hear how Macharia got the entrepreneurial training she needed to run a business and promote her profession so that other therapists and patients succeed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we are starting a journey into the heart of innovation with the inaugural episode of our special season, recorded live at the Global Produce & Floral Show. Throughout this season, join us for 2-4 interviews in each episode, featuring discussions with experts from groundbreaking companies and pioneers in cutting-edge technology within the produce and floral industry. These dynamic conversations offer quick glimpses into the innovative solutions addressing the industry's most pressing challenges. Whether you're a seasoned professional in the field or simply curious about the latest advancements, this season has something for everyone. In this episode, we kick off with the Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, sharing insights into the accelerator program's purpose and impact. Following that, we explore Julian Godding's perspective as the Lead Data Scientist at Gardin, a pioneering company in the Fresh Field Catalyst Program. Lastly, we speak with Brandon Contino, CEO, and Co-Founder of Four Growers, as he shares his unique insights into the main pain points for growers.Key TakeawaysWhat the accelerator program entails.The benefits of participation.The purpose of the accelerator program.What Gardin is working on in terms of crop growth.Julian's experience in the Fresh Field Catalyst Program.What Four Growers has set out to do in the industry.The major pain points of growers.Guest ResourcesJulian Godding: LinkedInBrandon Contino: LinkedInIFPA innovator Vonnie Estes on opening up the produce industryGlobal Produce & Floral ShowShow LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

Join us today as we uncover the groundbreaking Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator Program, a platform propelling 12 revolutionary companies toward commercialization within the next 1-2 years. In this episode, our insightful guests share their journeys and their insights into the agricultural markets, and shed light on the invaluable advantages of participating in this accelerator program.Listen in as we talk to James Ethington, CEO of Arable, who believes in the power of digitizing the analog world to revolutionize agriculture, ensuring sustainability, reducing environmental impact, and improving lives. Guillaume Wegria, Co-Founder & CEO of Fyteko, takes climate-smart agriculture to new heights by developing innovative biomolecules, while Kristine White, CEO of Spornado, introduces a game-changing crop disease early alert system, revolutionizing the way we approach sustainability. Key TakeawaysWhat Spornado is setting out to change.Why early crop disease spotting is important.How Spornado works.The motivation behind these initiatives.What Fyteko is working on.How the market is different in the USA versus Europe.The advantages of being a part of the program.The problems Arable hopes to change.Arable's competitive advantage. Guest ResourcesJames Ethington: LinkedIn | ArableGuillaume Wegria: LinkedIn | FytekoKristine White: LinkedIn | SpornadoGlobal Produce & Floral ShowShow LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

Today we are taking a deep dive into the realm of technology in fresh produce and the remarkable advancements shaping the industry. In our first conversation, Gene Wisakowsky, CEO of Agniuity, Inc, reveals how their revolutionary horticulture lighting system is not just illuminating crops, but doing so with exceptional energy efficiency, setting a new standard in the field. Stay tuned to explore the path forward, lit by a full spectrum of possibilities.Next, we venture into the world of vertical farming with Benjamin Weir, Director of Sales, and Emily Gee, Marketing Director of AeroFarms. Discover how AeroFarms is redefining the landscape of food production, offering a glimpse into the cutting-edge technologies transforming agriculture. Buckle up for a journey through AgTech and innovation, where each conversation paints a vivid picture of the future of fresh produce and the role technology plays in reshaping our approach to growing and consuming food. Key TakeawaysHow Agniuity has taken horticulture lighting to the next level.How Gene discovered this way of enhancing crop growth.The ROI of using this innovative lighting system.What Gene learned that will change the way they go to market.Where AeroFarms is currently.What microgreens are.What is important to the consumer.How technology and AI will impact the industry moving forward.Guest ResourcesGene Wisakowsky: LinkedInBenjamin Weir: LinkedIn | AeroFarmsEmily Gee: LinkedInGlobal Produce & Floral ShowShow LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

Take a look into the ever-evolving fresh produce industry in this episode featuring Andrew Kennedy, Co-Founder of New Era Partners, and Jeff Butler, General Manager of Silo Capital. Andrew shares his unique journey transitioning from the FDA to the private sector, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities of traceability in the food industry. From there, we delve into the world of Silo Capital with Jeff Butler, exploring the innovative platform's role in empowering buyers, growers, and shippers. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of Silo's operations, its potential shift toward funding or software, and Jeff's journey from Amazon to the produce sector. You'll learn about the intricacies of sales in Silo and the profound significance Jeff places on face-to-face interactions. This episode spotlights companies revolutionizing the fresh produce landscape, providing you with a wealth of knowledge about the latest innovations and solutions in the industry.Key TakeawaysAndrew's unique perspective on working with data.How the industry has shifted in its use of data.How people are reacting to having data that is shared.The benefits Andrew can see in the future from using this data.The challenges of working with traceability.Whether Jeff sees Silo becoming more of a funding or a software company moving forward.How sales work in Silo.How Jeff transitioned from Amazon to produce.Why Jeff believes face-to-face interactions are so important.Guest ResourcesAndrew Kennedy: LinkedInJeff Butler: LinkedInGlobal Produce & Floral ShowShow LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

We're diving into the cutting-edge world of AgTech with a double feature in today's episode with two industry pioneers who are shaping the future. First up is Walt Duflock, VP of Innovation at Western Growers, a true trailblazer in the AgTech startup scene. Following Walt, we're honored to hear from Melissa Ackerman, CEO of Planet Harvest, on a mission to revolutionize the produce supply chain and make a positive impact on the environment, health, and society. Listen in as we unravel the innovative landscape Walt is helping to craft and learn about the profound impact of technology on agriculture. From there, you will be inspired as Melissa shares the vision and passion behind her mission-driven company, highlighting the incredible value fresh fruits and vegetables offer to our healthcare structure. Key TakeawaysHow technology is going to impact the agriculture industry.The importance of being innovative and ahead of the game.The benefit of collecting data and using it.Why simplicity and forward thinking are the keys to AgTech innovation.How technology fits into the new labor force in agriculture.The importance of being flexible and optimistic in what we can do. Why fresh produce should have a place in our healthcare structure.Guest ResourcesWalt Duflock: LinkedInMelissa Ackerman: LinkedInGlobal Produce & Floral ShowShow LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

Unlock the secrets of innovation and success in the produce industry with today's power-packed lineup! Join us as we dive into the world of cutting-edge technology and data solutions with Greg Gatzke and Thuan Ngo from ZAG Technical Services, Inc. Discover how their accelerated business growth strategies are reshaping the technological landscape and propelling the industry into the future.Next up, we're joined by Amy Tranzillo and Ethan Meyers from AgroFresh, a trailblazing company providing integrated technologies for growers, packers, and retailers. Explore the innovative solutions that are driving success across the entire supply chain. Wrapping up this episode is Chris Jones, Principal at RSM. As a top advisor to middle-market leaders globally, RSM plays a crucial role in shaping the future of business. Listen in to learn how RSM navigates the complex landscape of providing valuable guidance, managing data responsibly, and ensuring the utmost importance of data security.Key TakeawaysWhy data needs to be managed.How data can be used responsibly.How ZAG is making technology more accessible.The importance of security in data usage.How does someone gather data?How FreshCloud works.The value in having quality inspection of produce.The benefit of taking small steps towards change.Guest ResourcesGreg Gatzke: LinkedInThuan Ngo: LinkedInAmy Tranzillo: LinkedInEthan Meyers: LinkedInChris Jones: LinkedInGlobal Produce & Floral ShowShow LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

Meet Sakshi Kapahi, head of Omam Consultants, an HR consultancy in India, and a mother on a mission to balance home and work life for herself and her employees. Hear about Kapahi's journey — the hurdles and highlights — as she grew both her family and the business her father started over 40 years ago.In India, a country where only 14 percent of entrepreneurs are women, Sakshi Kapahi has had to grapple with all the familiar obstacles that working mothers face … and then some. “You always get these questions, right? Oh, you must be working for your husband. Or you must be building this for your father or your husband. They assume there has to be a male member that will come through later,” she recounts. Having enough time for kids and business, what she calls “her two babies,” is a constant struggle. Kapahi says that building both a personal and professional support system is critical to juggling priorities and managing feelings of guilt. “One thing I'm still working on is you have to be kind to yourself as a woman, which is what we don't do. There's always guilt that I missed something for the team, in the office, at home. Everyone keeps saying ‘be kind to yourself,' but nobody tells you how,” she says. Finding a female mentor with kids was incredibly helpful for Kapahi, and she strives to provide that kind of support for her employees as well, 70 percent of whom are women.Hear how Kapahi is tackling motherhood and entrepreneurship while growing a company that does the same for other women.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon, who is running for Mayor of Burlington. Then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for "Short Takes" on books to read.  

In the second hour, Kevin is joined by his regular Friday guest: National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. This week from Seven Days, political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his recent story, Pipe Dream? It's Decision Time on Burlington's Long-Simmering Proposal to Heat Buildings With Wood-Fired Steam. Then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for "Short Takes," her book recommendations for this month.  

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Burlington lawyer and former United States Attorney for the District of Vermont Jerome O'Neill. They discuss the legal details surrounding the most recent indictment of former president Trump. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Kevin starts a new segment: “Short Takes'' on books for the summer and fall with publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek. 

August is notorious for Slo news. That includes stupid articles and features parading as news.

Bruce Johnson returns to the podcast to discuss triple-net-lease, or "NNN" properties.   What makes them such attractive investments? Why are they great cost seg candidates? What makes retail pharmacies and quick-serve restaurants particularly asset-rich? Will Bruce be persuaded to invest in a Dunkin' Donuts franchise?    All these questions and more will be answered in a tight 15 minutes.

Meet Gaurav Khemani, CEO of Prestige Ice Creams based in Kolkata. Faced with COVID-19 shutdowns, a cyclone, supply chain pains, and more, Khemani believes personal and professional discipline will help make his entrepreneurial dreams come true. Hear about his journey from a career at big retail companies to leading a small business that he hopes will soon become a billion-dollar company. Gaurav Khemani begins each day at 4 a.m., reading, writing, working out, and generally taking care of himself before heading into the office at 7 a.m. Those three hours are a strict routine and one of the keys to Khemani's success as an entrepreneur. That discipline and commitment also extend to how he runs his business.After studying and working outside of India for 14 years, Khemani got the entrepreneurial itch at 35. So, he returned home, bought his father-in-law's ice cream company, and quickly learned the differences and difficulties of running a small to medium-size business. “In a lot of cases it's about day-to-day survival as well as cash flow management, whereas in larger businesses, a lot of these things you take for granted,” he says. “And typically, with an MBA you specialize in either finance or marketing, etc. Whereas when you're running a medium-size business, you're managing the entire business. And that's a different mindset altogether.”On top of all the typical difficulties of running a business, Khemani also had to deal with the COVID-19 shutdown and one of the biggest cyclones in West Bengal that left him with a massive inventory of ice cream on the brink of melting. Khemani calls that time “a blessing in disguise,” giving him time to slow down, step back, and reassess his strategy. Khemani believes the secret to transforming his million-dollar ice cream company into a billion-dollar one comes down to discipline and execution. “We all talk about strategy, marketing, and the sexiness that comes with that,” he explains. But what's most important to succeed, he says, is “the day-to-day operations, making sure the machines are running properly, the deliveries are getting done on time, good customer service, and product innovation.” Hear how Khemani plans to get Indians to eat more ice cream and his strategies for achieving sweet success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our new Short Takes series provides brief but thoughtful topic overviews — perfect for those times you just need a high-level view.   This month Bruce Johnson talks about: What makes multifamily facilities such great cost seg candidates How the IRA is changing the game for MF owners/developers Why MF remains a huge vertical amid current affordability challenges And lots more, in just 15 minutes.  

Meet Delia Stirling, commercial director of Brown's Food Co. in Nairobi. She and her team are on a mission to spark consumer demand for foods made from indigenous Kenyan crops. Hear how their efforts are also helping small family farms and educating consumers about the environmental, economic, and taste benefits of eating locally grown food.Delia Stirling has always been a foodie and entrepreneur. As a little girl, she sold ice cream at craft fairs, using a sleeping bag for insulation. And her family was the same, taking two cows and a little extra milk to make cheese, and then growing that company to become the largest cheese processor in the region. When Stirling returned from studying and selling real estate in the United States, she took over her parents' company and was hungry to make a difference. Creativity has been key to the company's growth, and Stirling says, “It's my superpower, and believing in the weird things I'm doing.” That creativity impacts everything from identifying ingredients and creating delicious, nutritious foods to solving challenges all along the value chain — from farmers to consumers. One of her key learning points was seeing her company as part of that value chain, rather than separate from it. This resulted in new ways of thinking. She explains, “As a food processor, we've started to look at ourselves differently, as a catalyst to not only be able to influence what the consumer's eating, and then be able to influence what the farmers are growing.”Stirling encourages entrepreneurs to believe in themselves and their ideas. “Sometimes you'll self-doubt that you think you're a little crazy. But those gut instincts and those ideas are really important. It's always good to get advice, but it's also getting it and putting it in context of what you know in your background,” she advises. Hear how Stirling is making an impact on farmers, consumers, and climate change — one crop and bite at a time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Nita Bhagat, a hotelier turned owner of Village Imaging, a radiology practice in Botswana. Hear how her father's struggle with cancer led her business in yet another new direction, one that now helps everyone in her country to get better, closer, faster health care.Nita Bhagat and her cardiologist husband came to Botswana from Zimbabwe in 2003 as economic refugees. With her life and career uprooted, she worked as a receptionist in her husband's medical clinic. Bhagat got an immediate education in Botswana's health care system, which uniquely provides free care to all citizens. She learned that since there were no MRI machines in the country, the government was forced to send (and pay for) patients to go to South Africa to get the care they needed. Bhagat seized the opportunity and opened the first MRI scanning facility in her new home.Entrepreneurs often create new business opportunities when faced with a personal need or crisis. For Bhagat it was her father's cancer diagnosis. Doing her research, she discovered a disturbing fact about Botswana's rising cancer rates. Although its population is quite small, only 2.3 million, she explains, “Around 35 to 40 percent of the population have HIV. So, their immune responses are already low. Cancer hits when your immune responses are low. Eighteen percent of the population have cervical cancer, 17 percent have breast cancer, and 21 percent of men have other cancers.” Although Bhagat's father could afford the best treatment in Botswana, it wasn't necessarily available with only one radiation oncology center in the entire country. “Every time he was having treatment, he kept saying to me, ‘Why aren't you doing this?'” she remembers. Bhagat eventually took her father's advice to open a radiation oncology center based in the community, not a hospital, so patients can get back home sooner and feel better psychologically. Hear how Bhagat's caring heart and business mind are driving her business in new directions to meet the needs of Botswanans and her vision to bring life-saving treatments to neighboring countries in Africa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Divya Yachamaneni, CEO of Nandi Community Water Services, a for-profit social enterprise bringing safe drinking water to rural communities across India. Hear how this mission-led company made a strategic pivot to get the ‘urban rich' to help subsidize and ultimately scale its impact.Coming from an urban environment, Yachamaneni had no idea how widespread and severe the problem of contaminated water really is. Visiting rural communities made the issue crystal clear. In one village she recalls “They were drawing water from almost a sewage canal, putting it in the sun for odor, filtering it with a cloth for dust, and once the odor was gone, they started to drink it.”Today, Nandi Water sets up a water purification systems in such communities and sells the purified water back to families for a nominal charge, about $2.50 per month. The model relies on community ownership from day one so the village can ultimately run the water center themselves.Even with their success, scaling on a national level proved difficult without increasing costs. That's when Yachamaneni explored a new strategy: selling bottled water to urban consumers to subsidize their work. While she was met with intense resistance by those who thought the plan veered from the mission, she ultimately prevailed. And the tagline on each bottle reinforces the strategy: “one hundred percent of the profits will go to supporting those people in rural India who don't have water to drink.”Listen to how Yachamaneni's entrepreneurial persistence and Nandi's strategic pivot have paid off, creating more opportunities for safe drinking water in rural communities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we discuss the topic of age on Family Karma, the new main character Rich, Mia's messiness on Potomac, throwing a drink, hypocrites, WWHL thoughts, White Lotus S1, celeb docs and books, Spirited and Leva's new show. Thanks for listening! Love ya, baby, bye!

A red cap, a trip to upstate New York, starving for culture  and a tour of old work sites -  four different stories in one podcast. 

Today on the Full Stack Journey podcast, host Scott Lowe tries something new with an audio version of his Technology Short Takes blog series. Scott takes three career-focused articles, shares a brief summary of the article, and then discusses the article in a little bit of depth.

Today on the Full Stack Journey podcast, host Scott Lowe tries something new with an audio version of his Technology Short Takes blog series. Scott takes three career-focused articles, shares a brief summary of the article, and then discusses the article in a little bit of depth. The post Full Stack Journey 071: Technology Short Takes Audio Edition appeared first on Packet Pushers.

Today on the Full Stack Journey podcast, host Scott Lowe tries something new with an audio version of his Technology Short Takes blog series. Scott takes three career-focused articles, shares a brief summary of the article, and then discusses the article in a little bit of depth.

Today on the Full Stack Journey podcast, host Scott Lowe tries something new with an audio version of his Technology Short Takes blog series. Scott takes three career-focused articles, shares a brief summary of the article, and then discusses the article in a little bit of depth. The post Full Stack Journey 071: Technology Short Takes Audio Edition appeared first on Packet Pushers.

I have a few things going on at home. So this episode is a quick update about the direction of the podcasts and future episodes. This is the 50th short take episode! Check it out!  Social Media/Plugs New Friend Survey https://forms.gle/gb3scAKDhJBWcmtK6 Gratitude GroupMe  https://groupme.com/join_group/84134832/ocrZ2dPz If you have a question for the podcast, call 571-336-6560 or leave a question via this Google Form. Five Minute Journal by Intelligent Change Affiliate Code: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=4621464.017186 Tappy Card "Electronic Business Card" Affiliate Code:  https://tappycard.com?ref:philip-wilkerson Please leave a rating/review of the podcast https://lovethepodcast.com/positivephilter Intro and outro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here:  https://www.instagram.com/beats.byyoks/ https://soundcloud.com/dj-bigyoks Please follow Positive Philter: Positive Philter Facebook Page Positive Philter Twitter Positive Philter Instagram  If you would like to support the podcast, please consider donating to the Positive Philter Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/positivephilter FeedSpot selected positive Philter as the Top 20 Positive Thinking Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/positive_thinking_podcasts/

In this short show, Steve asks Taylor how we can enhance the emotional impact in scenes. Please let us know if you like more of these ‘short take' kinds of shows. The post TSST02: Taylor and Steve Short Takes Episode Two appeared first on The Taylor Stevens Show.

Ashley Coffin brings us an Oscars short take for Drive My Car! Join us as we cover these Oscar contenders in a real fast hurry in preperation for The 2022 Oscars on March 27th.Check out our Networkhttps://www.strandedpanda.com/