In this episode, we spoke with Chris Light, a seasoned technologist and innovator with over 25 years of experience, about his work at E-Livestock, a social enterprise revolutionizing livestock traceability. Chris shared the spontaneous origins of E-Livestock, a collaborative effort of multiple co-founders that began as a U.S. company operating in Zimbabwe and has since expanded.

E-Livestock provides a unique system that assigns cattle a global ID number tied to an electronic health record, akin to human healthcare systems. This innovative approach ensures livestock traceability while empowering smallholder farmers with digital and financial inclusion tools. Chris explained how the system benefits stakeholders by enabling contract financing, allowing companies to track and ensure responsible use of livestock resources.

In this episode, we spoke with Alejandro Adon, founder and core contributor of Kokonut Network, about his journey into blockchain and the inspiration behind Kokonut Network. Alejandro discussed how the network addresses the funding challenges of agricultural projects, particularly coconut plantations, by leveraging blockchain technology. He also highlighted the importance of placing community at the center of Kokonut’s mission, empowering farmers through decentralized decision-making. Alejandro shared insights into Kokonut DAO’s governance, and how coconut plantations offer long-term stability for both the network and its members. He also touched on the "Forever Fund" initiative, ensuring sustainability and continued value creation.

In this episode, we spoke with Adri Wischmann, founder of PBToken and IoT Nederland. Adri shared his journey from the financial sector to IoT and blockchain, detailing how he drew inspiration from his grandmother’s multi-compartment wallet to create the "knip" wallet—a blockchain-based solution for managing purpose-bound money. He highlighted real-world use cases, including the EnergieKnip project, which incentivizes energy savings through blockchain rewards. Adri also discussed the social and environmental impact of blockchain, particularly in helping low-income households and promoting sustainable living.

In this episode, we spoke with Kay Yano, CEO of Carbontribe. Kay shared the history and mission of Carbontribe, which aims to accelerate the monitoring and prediction of carbon sequestration, ultimately ensuring higher quality carbon credits. He also shared challenges he faced in the carbon market, particularly with existing standards like Verra, and highlighted Carbontribe’s development of its own carbon standard that leverages data-driven methodologies. Kay also discussed the role of dMRV (digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) in ensuring transparency and preventing greenwashing, as well as the company’s plans to expand geographically and integrate insurance mechanisms to boost confidence in NFT-based carbon credits.

In this episode, we spoke with Santosh Shrestha, CTO and Co-Founder of Rahat.In this episode, we spoke with Santos Shrestha, the CTO and Co-Founder of Rumsan, a company where he oversees the development of the Rahat project.

He spoke about his journey towards crypto and eventually blockchain, exploring the tech’s potential for global impact beyond the financial sector. He introduced Rahat, which means ‘relief’ in the Nepali language, the initiative that focuses on building resilience against climate shocks by empowering vulnerable communities through open-source blockchain technology.

In this episode, we spoke with Monty Bryant, Founder of ReFi DAO. Monty shared his vision for an impact led future. We explore the transformative potential of regenerative finance (ReFi) with a special focus on ReFi DAO. Monty shares a fascinating journey that began with a deep-rooted passion for sustainability, leading them to join BC100+ and contribute to impactful projects. ReFi DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), leverages blockchain technology to support sustainable initiatives. Today, we discuss some of the inspiring projects spearheaded by ReFi DAO and discuss Monty’s excitement about the future of this initiative.

This episode features Nenad, the co-founder of Zentrix. Nenad brings a wealth of experience in innovation, IoT, and distributed ledger technology. With a PhD in computer science, he has previously worked as a project lead at the IOTA Foundation, where he gained extensive hands-on experience in blockchain technology.

During this episode, Nenad shares his fascinating journey into the world of blockchain, starting from his early research endeavors to becoming a key player in the industry. He provides insight into the core mission of Zentrix, which focuses on leveraging blockchain technology to enhance traceability and transparency in various sectors, particularly the mining industry.

Nenad discusses the importance of ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability in mining operations, highlighting the challenges and successes Zentrix has encountered along the way. He also shares the company’s vision for the future, emphasizing the potential of blockchain to drive significant advancements in transparency and accountability.

In this episode, we spoke with Mat Yarger, the Founder and CEO of Demia. Mat talked on his career path from jobs in cybersecurity and cyber operations in the NSA and U.S. Army to his work on sustainability at the Iota Foundation, which ultimately resulted in the founding of Demia. By utilizing blockchain technology to enable safe, scalable data handling that streamlines reporting and verification procedures, the company hopes to transform the carbon markets. Mat drew attention to the shortcomings of conventional carbon market systems, which are frequently analog and prone to errors, during the debate. He also discussed how Demia’s usage of a decentralized oracle network might improve transparency and trust without the hassles associated with conventional blockchain tokens. This technology is perfect for both regulated and voluntary carbon markets since it allows for better integration across different regulatory frameworks and stakeholders. Mat also talked about the difficulties of staying focused in a rapidly changing technology environment and the significance of creating strong, safe infrastructures to assist efforts toward environmental sustainability.

In this episode, we spoke with Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio,  Chief Information Officer at United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). 

Dino and Lorna (the Host) discuss his work on implementing a blockchain solution within the UNJSPF. We learn about the benefits and challenges faced when introducing a “Proof of Existence” mechanism that combines biometrics and blockchain technology, the importance of on-going stakeholder education, and how this project has inspired similar programs within the UN.

Note: The opinions mentioned in this episode are Dino's personal opinions, not the opinions of UNJSPF.

In this episode, we interviewed Lisa Gibbons, a prominent advocate and entrepreneur in the blockchain space for sustainability applications. Lisa shares her journey from a love of reading and post-colonial poetry to founding Orchards Near Me, a tour operator business, and her journey into the blockchain for its potential in sustainable tourism and food traceability. Lisa shared the inception and mission of BlockLeaders, an educational platform highlighting key figures in blockchain, and the importance of storytelling and communication in the tech space. Lisa emphasized the transformative potential of blockchain in sustainability, especially in food traceability and environmental conservation, exemplified by projects like the KokonutDAO and its collaborations with the Dominican Republic's Department of Agriculture. She advised organizations to consider blockchain's role in their future sustainability efforts and underscored the importance of clear communication for tech developers to connect with broader audiences. She stressed on the importance of lifelong learning, with Lisa mentioning her ongoing education in AI. We also asked for her recommendations for engaging with sustainability-focused events this year.