In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Elisabeth Stern, a cultural anthropologist, a peace and environmental activist, and a board member of Senior Women for Climate Protection Switzerland, recounts how the group prevailed through an eight-year legal battle to ultimately secure a landmark judgement against its own government for its inadequate climate policy. 

A passionate advocate for climate protection as a human right, Elisabeth emphasizes the leverage the financial sector has in addressing climate change by not funding fossil fuel related projects, while also sharing her vision of hope for the future.

How did a group of Senior Swiss Women persevere through an eight-year legal battle and ultimately secure a historic victory against their own government? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. 

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The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast:

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Prakash Govindan, founder and COO of Gradiant, takes us through his journey of building a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment. Committed to giving nature its water back and ensuring it for generations to come, he explores the vital role of water, the groundbreaking technologies Gradiant has developed, and their impact on addressing global water scarcity and pollution.

A spiritual seeker and a bhakti yogi, Prakash also shares wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, the holy Hindu scripture. 

How did Prakash built the first and only water tech unicorn out of his doctoral thesis? And what is his interpretation of life based on the Bhagavad Gita, the holy Hindu scripture? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. 

For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.

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If this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.

As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.

The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast:

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Trupti Jain, a social entrepreneur from India and co-founder of Naireeta Services, an organization at the forefront of climate resilience and sustainable agriculture, shares the value she placed on water at an early age growing up in harsh climate conditions.  

She discusses the hardships women farmers in rural India faced and explains the invention of Bhungroo, a water management solution, and its impact on improving the lives of smallholder farmers. 

How did Trupti manage to bridge gender equity, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment to transform the lives of rural communities in India? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. 

For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.

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If this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.

As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.

The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast:

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Byron Leon, an expert on the subconscious mind and hypnotism, recounts his personal journey of self-discovery from struggles with dyspraxia to the transformative power of hypnosis. He discusses the duality of self - "I" vs. "me" - and the role of the conscious and subconscious mind. 

Byron shares insights from his experiences with magnetism, hypnotism, shamanism, and working with individuals and groups to unlock their true potential. In this conversation, we explore the themes of awakening, transformation, and hypnosis to unlock the power of the subconscious mind to  embrace a fulfilling life.

How did Byron, once a child struggling with developmental dyspraxia, become a leading expert of the subconscious and empower others to overcome their limiting beliefs? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. 

For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.

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If this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.

As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.

The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast: Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Sari Tolvanen, Founder and CEO of Ocean Eye, the world’s first ecosystem service payments solution targeted for the global marine tourism sector, shares her passion for marine biology.

Growing up in Finland, she discusses her transition from academic research to advocacy work at Greenpeace, spearheading ship expeditions and combating high seas commercial fishing. Driven by the desire to create change at the grassroots level, she innovated with Ocean Eye to promote conservation through financial incentives and develop a new paradigm for nature. 

How did a former ocean campaigner come to create a solution to incentivize coastal communities to protect marine biodiversity? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. 

For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.

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If this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.

As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.

The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast:

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Andres Ruzo, a serial entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of LinkAmerica, shares his inspiring journey from Peru to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the U.S.

A purpose-driven entrepreneur and changemaker, he discusses the challenges he faced, his entrepreneurial spirit, and the importance of faith and adaptability. Emphasizing the significance of education, love, and collective consciousness in driving social change and regeneration, Andres also introduces his book, The Human iOS, an allegorical adventure into the heart of humanity.  

As the co-founder of the WEGO platform, a regeneration project in Nicaragua, the conversation highlights the need for individuals to reconnect with nature and themselves to foster a collective consciousness that can address the challenges of today's world.

How did an immigrant who came to America with two bags and a dream become a successful entrepreneur and a remarkable changemaker? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out.
 

For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.

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If this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.

As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.

The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast:

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum, recounts his visionary journey of building a unique platform for global dialogue and collaboration.

From early life experiences to influential figures, the Professor highlights the  essential elements of leadership (soul, brain, heart, muscles and nerves) as we enter the Intelligence Age. Reflecting on the Stakeholder Concept he pioneered in 1971, he also shares his thoughts on the future and emphasizes collaboration as key to addressing global challenges and fostering a better world.

How did a young academic manage to create a non-for-profit platform to bring together political, business, academic and civil society leaders to shape the global agenda? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. 

For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.

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If this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.

As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.

The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast:

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Jaideep Bansal, CEO of GHE Impact Ventures, shares his journey of bringing clean energy and sustainable development to over half a million people across the remotest communities in India.

He discusses his formative experiences growing up and the importance of following your passion and purpose. Jaideep also talks about the challenges they faced in the early days and the importance of understanding the community's needs and co-creating solutions with them. Be ready to be transported to a remote Himalayan village!

How did Jaideep drive the growth of GHE Impact Ventures to bring sustainable development across the remotest communities in India? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. 

For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.

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If this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.

As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.

The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast:

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Rhett Butler, founder of Mongabay, a leading nonprofit media organization dedicated to environmental journalism, shares his inspiring journey from a nature-loving child to establishing a global news platform that highlights vital conservation and environmental issues often overlooked by mainstream media.


Rhett discusses the challenges and triumphs of building Mongabay, the impact of their reporting and the importance of fostering a culture of respect and collaboration within a remote team of 1,000 journalists across 80 countries. He also reflects on his adventures in the field, his friendship with Dr. Jane Goodall, and the hope he sees for the future of conservation.

How did Rhett, who started a tropical forest website in his pajamas, come to build a leading media platform in environmental journalism? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. 

For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.

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If this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.

As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.

The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast:
Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Dr. Krithi Karanth, CEO and Chief Conservation Scientist at the Centre for Wildlife Studies, shares the challenges of wildlife conservation in India and the importance of balancing human needs with conservation efforts. 

Reflecting on her upbringing and the passive absorption of purpose in a conservationist family, Krithi emphasizes the need for cultural tolerance and empowering communities to coexist with wildlife. Sharing her first encounters with tigers and how she chose a career in environmental science, Krithi also discusses the role of scientific research in advancing system change and the vision for the Centre for Wildlife Studies.

How can we mitigate the human wildlife conflict and promote conservation and peaceful coexistence? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. 

For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.

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If this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.

As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.

The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.

About This Podcast: 

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!

In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.

So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!