Thomas Crampton — Executive Chair of Crampton-Blackie — joins us to unpack how the right story, told at the right time, can unlock funding and fuel growth for climate and food innovators. We explore why storytelling is one of the most valuable tools for startups — not just for raising capital, but for scaling impact, attracting partners, and shaping the future of sustainable innovation.

Connie Bowen, Founding Partner of Farmhand Ventures — a VC fund building a better future of work in agriculture — joins Eva Goulbourne to unpack the agricultural labor crisis. They explore why there’s no sustainable food future without investing in farmworkers — and how innovation, technology, and funding must center people to build a more just and resilient food system.

Marion Nestle, the most respected nutritionist in America today, renowned author, and pioneer of the first food studies academic program, joins host Eva Goulbourne to expose the powerful forces shaping what we eat—from corporate influence on food policy to the urgent need for government regulation that prioritizes health over profit. She explains why the same diet that supports our well-being also benefits the planet—and how collective action is key to transforming the food system.

Renée Vassilos, Director of Agriculture Innovation at The Nature Conservancy, joins host Eva Goulbourne to explore how regenerative agriculture can deliver climate impact and profitability. From agtech to investment strategies, we unpack what it’ll take to scale solutions across the food system.

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