World of Wisdom

Lucas Matarazzo (LI) and Ollie Bream McIntosh (LI) came to speak about systemic transformation. We spoke of collective, systemic and machine intelligence. How we can weave together these into a richer tapestry for decision making. We spoke of how change have a temporal and cultural/psychological depth component, how systems flow and how that flow may be (re)directed. How they have a rhythm: where healthy systems are different than extractive and violent ones. We spoke of how to critically make our, and the machines’, biases visible so that we may make better decisions towards futures where flourishing, conditions conducive to life and evolution may be at the centre. We spoke how to make better decisions, including requisite diversity that actually have enough granularity for enacting change on the ground. And finally we spoke of Mutua and how they work to make impact useful through guiding and assisting capital allocators. Resource mentioned on responsible use of tech. This is a rich conversation to say the least. Enjoy! 

Dr Martin Lorenz (LI) and Emily Harris (LI) came by the podcast. We spoke about their project the Anti-Brief and their reimagining of the design profession: from a profession of knowing to one of discovery. Inviting learning and conversation to its very center. This is a conversation about deep codes, conversational design and an invitation towards a different posture. Martin and Emily are currently launching a new master with Elisava - that also shows up in the conversation. This is an introduction to a different way of thinking about transdisciplinarity beyond mere interdisciplinary. We also speak of the generative move between theory (the meta) and that materiality and much more related to the practice of systems change. Life ennobling design. Enjoy!

Tharald Nustad (LI) and Evita Chiang Zanuso (LI) visited the podcast and we spoke in-depth about the Katapult ecosystem, where it is currently at and the Katapult Future Fest. This is a call to attend to this event that is one of the catalysing events in the impact space. This year in Amsterdam end of may. We spoke of what the metamorphosis is, what it means to focus and not spreading yourself to thin, how one can begin moving beyond control in investing and why fun is still an important parameter, even when looking at the state of the world. Enjoy!

Ryan James Kemp (LI) came on the podcast and we spoke of the Original Living Responsibilities (LI), living at the pace of the planet and the important of sequence. We spoke of why goals are present fobic, how circular time works, how finding a different pace may change everything. That grief is the metabolic movement of becoming reconnected. We also touch on (Re)biz the unschool for systems learning, complimentary dualities, what it means to be in relationship with life and the planet. We go deep without getting abstract - this conversation was an incredibly powerful transmission. Enjoy!

Lex Empress (LinkTree)vocalist, systems thinker and the founder of Soulsong came by the podcast. We dove deep into what singing is, what it means to be in a commercial world as artist. Performance and presence, the tension between them and how they scaffold one another. We spoke of what it is to be in contact with what is and the transformative power of devotion to the present. We spoke of truth and its ever-changing, contextual quality. The courage to let be alive what is and to move towards it. This is a conversation that touches mostly on fame, performance, artistry through song but it is about all of it. This is a conversation about wisdom, facilitation and what it takes to follow the aliveness that is at the core of the shift we are in. Enjoy!

Marina Mussapi (LI) at the Moleskin Foundation came by the podcast and we spoke of creativity as a vehicle for transformation. How can we support and invest in the arts without corrupting their spirit? What does it look like to invest contextually in local contexts to empower creators? What does it look like to decanter the heroic role of the investor and focus on creating conditions for movement? We speak of this throughout the work Marina is doing with the Creative Pioneers Fund among other things. We also speak of the centrality of questions and inquiry and right towards the Marina brings the liberating word of tenderness into the conversation. This is a wonderful conversation that relate to investing regeneratively in regenerative projects and a different way of moving in the world. Enjoy.

Ebru Kaya (⁠LI⁠) and André Stürmer (⁠LI⁠) founders of both ⁠RIA⁠ and ⁠Atreyu ⁠came by the podcast for a deepdive into regenerative investing. Not just investing in regenerative companies but what it means to invest regeneratively. We speak of profit, the position, role and stance of the investor, the experiences Ebru and André have made in their long experience as well as their learning edge. We speak of how everyone is an investor and the relationship between a company and it’s field or ecology - and why it makes sense to focus both on the health of a company and it’s surroundings. This is a wonderful conversation that really highlights the difference between impact and regenerative investing. Enjoy!

Adam Purvis (LI) of Dark Matter Labs and Jenny Grettve (LI) of EIT Culture and Creativity, artist and creative joined me for a roundtable conversation about institutions and their transformation. We spoke of power and what it takes to shift. Language - when the complexity serves us and when it gets in the way. We spoke of institutions, their development and the move away from care. We spoke of institutions as certainty artefacts and the fact that they will likely have to become learning artefacts. We spoke of the newly coined term Extetutions. Enjoy! And if you're curious to find out more about the talk that sparked the conversation you can find it here.

David Ekelund the co-CEO and founder of Icebug came on the podcast (LI) and we spoke about what it is to run a company that does not consider itself sustainable but that is acting for increasing thriving and contributing positively to the world. We speak of Icebugs journey to where they are today, how they work with people and supplychains. Their approach to value distribution as well as how they think about cost. This is an inspiring conversation drawing from 25 years of experience in running a company with a regenerative posture. Enjoy!

Camille Accolas (Founder of TrustExchange, LinkedInCamille Accolas (Founder of ⁠TrustExchange⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠) came on the podcast and we spoke about trust and what becomes possible when we're allowed to show up as full pepole. We spoke of Camilles past in sustainability and biodiversity and how even there being able to bring people together and create containers was key to driving change. What happens when we turn the tables and change the rules of engagement between eg. VCs and Startups? How working with tangible things are more difficult to scale but easier to grasop. How we are worth more as humans than our last paycheck and how creating spaces full of presence with a clear intention has the potential to make us remember. This is a lovely convo. Check out Camilles work and enjoy!