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    Upside & Impact

    Welcome to the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change Podcast! Produced by VegTech™ Invest, Upside & Impact is hosted by VegTech™ Invest CEO Elysabeth Alfano. In each episode, Elysabeth will dive deep with a leader in the impact investing space to uncover the potential financial upside and long-term impact investing in sustainable sectors like alternative energy, transportation, building materials, food and so much more. Topics will range from protecting biodiversity, natural resources, climate change, land and water use, human and animal welfare and health, food waste, diversity, equity, inclusion, and the potential financial upside that can come from investing in major trends. Can you do well by doing good? They get into it! The Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast is on iTunes, Spotify and the New York Stock Exchange's ETF Central podcast hub. About VegTech™ Invest: VegTech™ Invest is an investment management company that advises a Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV. It also produces an industry benchmark, the Plant-based Innovation & Alternative Proteins Index, EATVi. VegTech™ Invest invests in public companies that are actively innovating to create more sustainable food systems and supply chains. We believe these companies positively impact climate change, planetary health and sustainability, human health, and animal health. We also believe that we are on the cusp of a long-term secular trend that will result in the disrupting of the global food and materials supply chain for a more efficient, climate friendly and sustainable future. For more information and to learn about host Elysabeth Alfano, visit https://VegTechInvest.com
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    Episodes (25)

    The Investment Thesis Behind Food Systems Transformation: Lombard Odier’s Thomas Hohne-Sparborth

    The Investment Thesis Behind Food Systems Transformation: Lombard Odier’s Thomas Hohne-Sparborth

    Thomas Hohne-Sparborth, Head of Sustainability Research at Lombard Odier Investment Managers in Switzerland joins the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast on the NYSE platform ETFCentral.com. Host and CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, discusses with Thomas who pays and who benefits from food systems transformation.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

    Beyond Meat: Examining the Stock Surge and Sink After the Earnings Call

    Beyond Meat: Examining the Stock Surge and Sink After the Earnings Call

    On this episode of Upside & Impact, Elysabeth discusses the recent surge and sink in stock price for Beyond Meat after their Q4 2023 earnings call.  She breaks down the the potential reasons for analysts' response to the call and what it portends for the future of the company.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    The Mindset for A Sustainable Future with Roger Spitz of Techistential

    The Mindset for A Sustainable Future with Roger Spitz of Techistential

    Roger Spitz (M.Sc., FCA, APF) is an international bestselling author, a celebrated futurist, the president of Techistential (Climate & Foresight Strategy), and the chair of the renowned Disruptive Futures Institute, based in San Francisco. On this episode of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change we discuss how we can prepare for the disruption ahead and come out financially and consciously better. Vital information! Join us for this last interview of the year and get prepared for 2024.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    COP28: Financing Food Fast

    COP28: Financing Food Fast

    In this episode, Host Elysabeth Alfano recaps her time at COP28. This was the first COP to focus on food systems transformation, connecting the food system to climate change. Elysabeth shares all the highlights throughout the week, focusing on the finance discussions of blended capital to further meaningful change.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Sustainable Investing with Peter Krull of Earth Equity Advisors

    Sustainable Investing with Peter Krull of Earth Equity Advisors

    Peter Krull, Partner and Director of Sustainable Investing at Earth Equity Advisors joins CEO of VegTech™ Invest and Host of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast to discuss the impact of sustainable investing for planet earth and your portfolio.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Investing in Women with Kristin Hull of Nia Impact Capital

    Investing in Women with Kristin Hull of Nia Impact Capital

    Is investing in womena worthwhile strategy? How can diversity, equity and inclusion investing also bring you better returns? Does values investing mean leaving money on the table? Kristin Hull of Nia Impact Capital addresses these and more with me on Upside & Impact: Investing for Change podcast on iTunes, Spotify and NYSE's ETF Central.com.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    What Has Happened To Beyond Meat and Oatly Stocks with Dr. Sasha Goodman

    What Has Happened To Beyond Meat and Oatly Stocks with Dr. Sasha Goodman

    Dr. Sasha Goodman, Chief Investment Officer of VegTech Invest, joins Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest to discuss what has happened to the Beyond Meat and Oatly Stocks and, conversely, the large landscape of Plant-based Innovation companies in the public markets that are thriving.

    Think that Beyond Meat and Oatly are the only publicly traded plant-based innovation companies? Think again. Learn about the depth of the sector in this special episode of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Bloomberg Intelligence's Jen Bartashus on Investing in Food Systems Transformation

    Bloomberg Intelligence's Jen Bartashus on Investing in Food Systems Transformation

    Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Jen Bartashus shares her perspective on investing in Plantbased Innovation sector and its possible trajectory over the next ten years.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

     

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Values Investing in Public Markets with Jason Howell

    Values Investing in Public Markets with Jason Howell

    First Generation Wealth Adviser and President of Jason Howell Company, Jason Howell, sits down with Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech™ Invest to discuss how he helps his clients find their investing north star by encompassing financial, family, retirement, and philanthropic goals.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

     

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Making Your 401K Create a World YOU Want to Live In with Alex Wright-Gladstein

    Making Your 401K Create a World YOU Want to Live In with Alex Wright-Gladstein

    Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest, hosts Alex Wright-Gladstein, CEO and Founder of Sphere, on the Upside & Impact Podcast. Alex and Elysabeth discuss why everyone should have the option to invest their retirement savings in a climate-safe way, and how climate-friendly investing can have a bigger impact on climate than any other action you take.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

     

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Empowering Women Investors with Janine Firpo

    Empowering Women Investors with Janine Firpo

    Founder of Invest for Better, Janine Firpo, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, on the Upside & Impact Interview Series to discuss empowering women investors so they can control their own finances and financial decisions for the change they want to see in the world.

    We discuss the meaningful and tactical issues and tips for female investors.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

     

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Climate Impact and Alpha - Food and Energy with Heather Beatty

    Climate Impact and Alpha - Food and Energy with Heather Beatty

    Can you have both upside and impact? Heather Beatty of ScopeFour Capital discusses anti-ESG rhetoric, what impact investing can do financially for your portfolio and if it should be one size fits all when it comes to ESG.

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Live from the Forum on Sustainable and Responsible Investment

    Live from the Forum on Sustainable and Responsible Investment

    CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, reports live after the US SIF meeting, recapping Capitol Hill advancements from conference on sustainable investing. She also shares updates on anti-ESG communications.

    Join in to be up-to-the-minute on the advancements in sustainable and responsible investing.

     

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    All In Podcast's David Friedberg on Investing in Plant-based Innovation and Syn Bio

    All In Podcast's David Friedberg on Investing in Plant-based Innovation and Syn Bio

    The All In Podcast's Sultan of Science: David Friedberg is on Upside & Impact with me to discuss how AI can impact the Plant-based Innovation sector (plant-based foods and alternative proteins) as well as what the sector can do to scale up production and reduce costs.

    We also get into why the besties don't talk about Plant-based Innovation as part of an economic driver as much as they could. So much to discuss!

    We dish on politics, the economy, innovation and culture...all as it relates to global food systems transformation.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

     

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Redefining ESG with Jeff Gitterman

    Redefining ESG with Jeff Gitterman

    On this week’s live Upside & Impact Webinar Series Jeff Gitterman joins CEO of VegTech Invest Elysabeth Alfano to discuss redefining ESG. What’s wrong with it? What’s right with it? They’ll throw the political football and discuss what investors - not politicians and special interests - want. And of course, they’ll discuss Jeff’s newest projects and Food Systems Transformation as part of impact investing for potential alpha and impact.

    VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practical tips and the current state of the sustainable investing world for both potential alpha and impact.

     

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    The Rising Trend of Plant-based Innovation with Jen Bartashus

    The Rising Trend of Plant-based Innovation with Jen Bartashus

    Senior Equity Research Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, Jennifer Bartashus, joins our CEO Elysabeth Alfano to discuss the rising trend of plant-based innovation in turbulent times.

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

     

    Going Beyond Climate Neutral to Climate+Positive with Ian Monroe

    Going Beyond Climate Neutral to Climate+Positive with Ian Monroe

    President & CIO of Etho Capital, Ian Monroe, talks about his work developing ESG related investment strategies for clients and founding the new Climate+Positive Initiative Alliance, of which VegTech Invest is a founding member. What is Climate+Positive and, per the IPCC’s recent report on Climate Catastrophe, how do we get there?

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Bringing ESG Frameworks to Plant-based Innovation with Sharyn Murray

    Bringing ESG Frameworks to Plant-based Innovation with Sharyn Murray

    Sharyn Murray, Investment Engagement Manager at The Good Food Institute discusses her work with FAIRR Initiative (Farm Animal Investment Risk and Return Initiative) to bring ESG frameworks and reporting to both food start-ups and legacy food companies.

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Next Level Investing - When You Want More Than Returns with Bob DePasquale

    Next Level Investing - When You Want More Than Returns with Bob DePasquale

    The founder of Initiate Impact, Bob DePasquale, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, to discuss next level investing for those who want more than just returns. Join us!

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    What Are The Signs of a Mega-trend and When Is It Time to Invest? With Chris Buck

    What Are The Signs of a Mega-trend and When Is It Time to Invest? With Chris Buck

    The CIO of Harvester Wealth, Chris Buck, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, to discuss the signs of a mega-trend and when are the good times to invest are. Formerly with BlackRock, UBS and ROBO Global themeatic investing, Chris lends his years of expertise to defining and spotting a megatrend. Join us!

    You can also tune in to a live recording of Upside & Impact at 1:30p ET on the first and third Wednesday of each month on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vegtech/. You can follow us there and also on Twitter at Twitter.com/VegTechInvest.

     

    VegTech Invest is an investment management company advising the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV.  Subscribe to the newsletter at VegTechInvest.com and subscribe now to this podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts.