GoodMakers

043: Have you ever thought about what it takes to get an apple from the farm to your mouth? It's extremely complex and can be riddled with inefficiencies causing food waste. We speak with Kim Bui, Global Head of FreshCloud Infrastructure and Analytics for AgroFresh, about how they're using data and analytics to improve the supply chain from grower to retailer, and helping solve the waste issue. Kim also talks about how the idea for FreshCloud originated, and how he used his grit and perseverance to pitch the innovative idea to the CEO of AgroFresh, and what advice he has for others on how to pitch new ideas.

Follow Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbbui/

Visit AgroFresh: https://www.agrofresh.com/

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042: If you have an idea for an impact-focused product, you have to make sure your solution is the right one before you go and spend thousands of dollars on development. In this episode, we speak with Sisa Lleses, Founder of Design Off The Boat, an all-women product design studio that helps women-led social impact companies, about how they approach product development with design thinking principles. She explains what design thinking is, and how it can help social entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes during the product development stage. We also talk about why Sisa committed to only work with women social entrepreneurs, and how that decision has changed her studio's trajectory. Sisa also shares her favorite no-code tools that can have you launching a mobile app within minutes! 

Follow Sisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stickysisa 

Work with Design Off The Boat: https://designofftheboat.com/

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041: Would you ever believe that a mushroom could taste like chicken? Seth Goldman and Spike Mendelsohn were surprised too, but they seized on the opportunity to turn this mushroom into a planet-friendly jerky snack. They are Co-Founders of Eat The Change, a company on a mission to create chef-crafted and nutrient-dense snacks that are kind to the planet. We talk about how they met, and how they initially collaborated on PLNT Burger, a casual vegan eatery, and continued to open stores during the early stages of the pandemic. They share their creative process, tips on working with a co-founder, and advice to other social entrepreneurs who are just starting out. 

Buy Eat The Change Mushroom Jerky

Find PLNT Burger store locations

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040: To make a real impact, mission-driven organizations must be able to effectively tell their story, and do it often. In this episode, we speak with Kristi Porter, who is a copywriter and consultant who helps cause-focused organizations get noticed and grow through effective marketing and communications. She also teaches small businesses how to incorporate easy philanthropy and giving strategies. Kristi talks about why content marketing is critical when building a social impact brand, whether for a company or your own personal brand. She talks about what you must do first before you even start creating content, how often you should be developing content, and ideas on how to distribute and promote it. This is a must-listen for anyone trying to leverage their unique story they have to tell. 

Learn more about what Kristi can do here!

Follow Kristi on LinkedIn and if you want to work with Kristi visit Signify.

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039: Have you been fooled into sharing fake news on the internet? The spread of misinformation is alarming. In this episode, we speak with Sebastiaan van der Lans, Founder of WordProof, a tool that is using blockchain technology to stamp out misinformation and fraudulent activity on the internet. We talk about the ramifications of misinformation, what blockchain technology is, and how he's using it to create a more trusted internet. Sebastiaan also shares all the different ways creators can verify and protect their intellectual property. 

Learn more about WordProof

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038: Do you feel comfortable speaking up at your workplace? Many people don't. This is why Claire Schmidt created a tool that allows employees to anonymously provide feedback to company leadership. Claire talks about the inspiration behind Allvoices and walks us through her process for validating the idea. She also talks about how the product works, and how any employee could use the tool, even if their company is not on the platform. Claire also discusses the company values and describes the type of people she looks for when hiring for her team. 

Anonymously report issues, share feedback, or ask questions directly to your company at: allvoices.co/report

Learn more about the AllVoices platform and how it can help you build healthy, safe company cultures at: www.allvoices.co

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037: Are you looking for investors to help scale your mission-driven startup? Or are you thinking about becoming an angel investor yourself? This episode will help you understand the thought process of a prolific impact-focused angel investor, Zecca Lehn. Zecca talks about what an angel investor is, and how they can help early-stage founders scale their venture. He talks through his investment thesis, and what opportunities excite him. He also shares his thoughts on what type of founders he would like to see more of in the impact space. 

Join Zecca's Clubs on Clubhouse - Posi2ive, Sustainable Tech, and Social Tech

Subscribe to Zecca's podcast here.

Read the articles Zecca mentioned in the episode;

VC Impact Landscape

VC Impact-Focused Databases for Founders & Investors

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036: Have you, or someone you know, had an interaction with the US criminal justice system? In this episode, we speak with Karen Lee, CEO of Pioneer Human Services, an organization in Washington state, helping the formerly incarcerated get support with housing, employment, treatment, and training. Karen talks about some of the issues with the US legal system that is causing unjust consequences to Black and Brown communities. She also gives job-seeking advice to folks who have had an interaction with the US criminal justice system. And Karen shares what she believes we need to do as a society, to help give people a second chance. 

Visit Pioneer Human Services. 

Listen to their podcast here!

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn.

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035: If you're a dog owner, and you feed the pup kibble, you're going to want to listen to this episode. We speak with Shawn Buckley, Founder of Just Food For Dogs, a pet food company that has kitchens that are accessible to the public, where they cook fresh, whole-food meals for dogs. We talk about how Shawn came up with the idea, the challenge of creating an industry-disrupting business, and the book he co-authored, 'Big Kibble, The Hidden Dangers of The Pet Food Industry.'

Find a Just Food For Dogs location!

Buy the book, 'Big Kibble'

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034: Imagine using the power of mobile games to create a positive social impact. That is what Mariam Nusrat is doing with her social impact gaming studio GRID. Mariam tells the story of how she came up with the idea of using games to encourage positive behavioral change, how they developed mobile games around issues such a menstruation stigma, structural racism, and COVID-19. Mariam also shares with us their new platform, Breshna, that will allow anyone to create their own game. 

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