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047: Did you know that 70% of our freshwater use goes to Agriculture? And 70% of freshwater contamination comes from agriculture? In this episode, we speak with David Rosenberg, Founder, and CEO of AeroFarms, the first vertical farming company to be certified a B corp, about how their technology is reimagining how we can sustainably feed the future. 

You'll learn how:

• David looked for a crucial problem to address and then developed a viable business idea to solve it.
• Their propriety vertical farming technology is having a massive impact on both environmental and societal issues.
• David changed his approach to hiring, which helped create a team full of problem-solving innovators.

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Find AeroFarms in stores: https://www.aerofarms.com/store-locator/

Careers at AeroFarms: https://www.aerofarms.com/careers/

Follow David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rosenberg-519a191/

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046: If you're feeling unfulfilled in your current job, and are thinking about changing your career, listen to this episode to learn what you should do first to set you up for success. Dale shares a simple exercise that you can do to help create a blueprint for the career exploration phase you're about to enter. This exercise takes less than an hour, and will have you feeling more determined, motivated, and excited for your future!

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045: If you're thinking about approaching a nonprofit with an idea you think could help them, first listen to this episode! We speak with Sasha Purpura, Executive Director of nonprofit Food for Free, about the best way to approach nonprofits you'd like to help. Sasha talks about why it's best to first volunteer at the nonprofit, and how you need to take on the responsibility of working out how you can help. Sasha explains how thinking on your feet and having deep ties with the community you serve is essential when leading a team through a disaster. She also shares her story of how she transitioned from a career in tech to leading a nonprofit working on an issue she is passionate about, and Sasha also has advice for those who are wanting to change careers.

Get involved with Food for Free: https://foodforfree.org/

Follow Sasha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-purpura-96a182/

Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson

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044: Are you looking for work but you're not on Twitter? You have to listen to this episode! Dale explains why Twitter is an incredible tool to use when you're on the hunt for full-time or freelance work. He walks you through 9 steps on how to use it to your advantage when looking for a gig. He also talks about how Twitter can help you build a support network, your authority, and your professional brand.

Use TweetDeck: https://tweetdeck.twitter.com

Follow Dale on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaleWWilkinson

Find jobs with mission drive companies at: http://goodgigs.app/

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/

Find full-time, freelance, and remote jobs at: www.goodgigs.app 

Join other purpose-driven professionals in the goodgigs community: https://goodgigs.circle.so/

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. 

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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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