Best Artesian Podcasts (2025)

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A Darker Shade of Green: Sustainable Bonds with David Gallagher of Artesian 31:40

2d ago31:40

31:40

Not all ethical investments are created equal. In this episode, we go deep into the world of green and sustainable bonds with David Gallagher, Head of Australian Fixed Income at Artesian. Prior to joining Artesian, David spent 9 years in the United Kingdom working for Deutsche Bank and RBS. David has a Master of Applied Finance from Kaplan and won …

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From Rough Sleeping to a Place to call Home: Providing Positive Impact with the Regnan Credit Impact Trust 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

This interview is with George Bishay and Murray Ackman from the Regnan Credit Impact Trust team. In this discussion we demystify impact bonds, with some real life stories about the positive social and environmental impact that bonds can provide. George’s investment management career spans over 30 years with Regnan’s parent Pendal and its predecesso…

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Adaptation, AI, EV’s & Bankers in Speedboats: The Future of Impact Investing with Tim Crockford of Regnan 41:13

3M ago41:13

41:13

This interview is with Tim Crockford, who leads the Regnan Global Equity Impact Solutions team. In this wide ranging discussion we cover Trump 2.0, investing in climate adaptation as well as mitigation, smart grids, water leaks, AI, EV’s, innovative Indonesian banking, and other positive impact investments. Tim co-founded the Hermes Impact team in …

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Trees from the Forest: PFAS cleanup, Childcare Deserts & Critical Minerals with Claudia Kwan of NorthStar Impact Funds 35:07

7M ago35:07

35:07

I always enjoy my conversations with the team at NorthStar Impact Funds, and this interview with Claudia Kwan is no exception. Claudia has a thoughtful and passionate perspective on impact investing - it’s not about ticking boxes or keeping up appearances, it’s about solving real-world problems by investing in innovative companies offering practica…

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Ethical Influencer: How Australian Ethical drives change towards a Net Zero Future, with Persephone Fraser 33:26

10M ago33:26

33:26

An Ethical Investment Week 2024 interview: 'What type of ethical investor are you?' It’s been 3 years since we had a chat to Australian Ethical about their ethics, and they have grown substantially since then. Today we’re excited to interview Persephone Fraser, who is the (Acting) Ethical Stewardship Lead at Australian Ethical. In addition to the S…

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Cutting Carbon, Ending Exploitation & Elevating Women with Madeleine Huynh from Perennial's Better Future Fund 35:23

1y ago35:23

35:23

Today’s interview is with Madeleine Huynh, ESG Analyst and Assistant Equities Analyst at Perennial Partners. This is our second Green Dream interview on the Better Future Fund, with the first being a discussion with Damian Cottier in September 2022 called ‘Aligning Profit with Purpose’, if you’d like to go back and have a listen. In this discussion…

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Nuclear...Saviour or Sideshow? Unveiling the True Cost of Climate Solutions 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

37:03

In this discussion with Tom King of Nanuk Asset Management we venture into the heart of the nuclear debate. Nuclear energy is an enigma…on paper, it presents itself as a low-emission ‘knight in shining armour’ solution against climate change. However, as we delve into the details, we confront the stark realities – the main challenges are the huge f…

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Charting the Course to Sustainable Property: Andrew Cole of Charter Hall 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

24:51

Today, our focus turns to property. Andrew Cole is Head of ESG at Charter Hall, a prominent Australian property group that is once again highly rated 2023 Global Real Estate Benchmark (GRESB) rankings. GRESB is widely considered to be the leading ESG assessment for real estate, providing a reporting framework for property portfolios and measurement…

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Silk heart valves, Slimming tablets, Sonic gains & Soy – Sustainable Investing with Nick Edgerton of Stewart Investors 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

32:43

It’s been two years since my first chat with Nick Edgerton – and it’s clear that creating positive impact is still at the core of his decision making, and also that he still has his infectious enthusiasm for sustainable investment. Nick is a Portfolio Manager with the Sustainable Funds Group at Stewart Investors. Nick joined the team in 2012, and h…

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From Worry to Warrior: Turning Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Action & creating a sustainable legacy with Claire O’Rourke 36:24

2y ago36:24

36:24

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” Arthur Ashe. Welcome to a special episode of The Green Dream, where we dive deep into the heart of this year's Ethical Investment Week theme: "Building a sustainable legacy." Our guest today is the inspirational Claire O'Rourke. She is a campaigner, communicator and behavioural change expert…

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Lights, Camera, Climate Action: The Silver Screen and Ethical Investing with Mark Forstmann 39:28

2y ago39:28

39:28

This episode is fairly unique, because we’re talking about a new film release and ethical investment stock picks in the same conversation, and that’s because our interviewee has two careers – one in film, and one in investment. Mark Forstmann has written and produced a new film called Climate Changers, which follows Tim Flannery’s search for leader…

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Blood & Gore: Determined to create a more sustainable future - David Blood of Generation IM 33:57

2y ago33:57

33:57

David Blood is considered by many to be one of the pioneers of sustainable investment management. Almost 20 years ago in 2004, David created Generation Investment Management alongside Al Gore, the former Vice President of the United States, and they now manage around $43bn USD. We don’t normally talk about performance on this podcast, but I will ma…

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Banks, Bonds & Better Returns (Impact Investing Series) 20:46

2y ago20:46

20:46

We hope you enjoy this discussion about the state of the ESG market, upcoming regulatory changes and how corporates can balance their strategic liabilities of carbon for better returns. In this special episode of the Artesian Podcast, North American Director of Operations, Christine Chang, interviews Co-Founding Partner, John McCartney, and Managin…

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Avoiding greenwashing (and bluewashing!) and creating positive social impact since 1840: Matthew Moore from Australian Unity 40:22

2+ y ago40:22

40:22

There’s not many fund managers that can say they can trace their origins back to a pub in Melbourne in 1840, 183 years ago! At that time, a group of eight people formed a friendly society to look after the health and wellbeing of its members. Since then, Australian Unity has continued to grow as a member-owned company, offering their members and cu…

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The Lucky Laundry: How the Aussie economy got hooked on the world's dirtiest cash 44:30

2+ y ago44:30

44:30

In today's ruthless world of organised crime, the best criminals aren't foolish enough to steal money out of banks. They wear tailored suits, carry briefcases, and discreetly slip money into banks. In ethical investment we often talk about ‘ESG’, ie the Environmental, Social and Governance impacts created by an investment. Environmental and Social …

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The Mafia & waste management, farming & the cloud - understanding Environmental Markets with IMPAX 33:17

2+ y ago33:17

33:17

Founded in 1998, Impax Asset Management (Impax) is a London based specialist asset manager, investing in the opportunities arising from the transition to a more sustainable global economy. Impax has pioneered sustainable investment and today is one of the largest investment managers dedicated to this area. Impax seeks to invest in higher quality co…

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Accelerating Australia’s transition to a low carbon economy, with Alex Hillman of ACCR 22:13

2+ y ago22:13

22:13

In Ethical Investment Week 2022 we are highlighting the important work that is being done behind the scenes to create positive impact and improve corporate behaviour. So in this episode I am talking to Alex Hillman - a long term client and ethical investor, who works at ACCR. The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility are a philanthropica…

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Beyond Juukan Gorge - Uranium, Troglodyte Extinction & Cultural Cringe, with Kado Muir 33:14

2+ y ago33:14

33:14

What are cave dwelling Troglodytes? Is it a coincidence that places of cultural significance often seem to be in resource rich areas, for example the planned Yeelirrie Uranium mine? Why should your Financial Adviser be aware of these issues? Join us for this special Ethical Investment Week 2022 interview with Kado Muir. It’s a year since my last po…

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Everty – Leading the Charge to Improve EV Infrastructure 20:59

2+ y ago20:59

20:59

We chat to Carola Jonas, Founder and CEO of Everty, an Australian software startup working to streamline EV charging for drivers and charging station operators. Founded in 2016, Everty creates software that helps EV charging station operators manage their assets and provides a streamlined charging experience for EV drivers. Find out how Everty is a…

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Aligning Profit with Purpose - Investing for a Better Future with Damian Cottier 30:41

3y ago30:41

30:41

Damian Cottier, Portfolio Manager of the Perennial Better Future Trust (IMPQ), says that Sustainable Investing is about more than just avoiding ‘Sin’ stocks. It’s about exploring what truly constitutes a truly sustainable investment and ensuring there is a strong alignment between profit and purpose. It’s also about allowing investors access to the…

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Evrima – Better Treatment for Clinical Trials 36:53

3y ago36:53

36:53

We chat to Charlotte Bradshaw, Founder and CEO of Evrima Technologies, an Australian medtech startup working to streamline clinical trial recruitment and research by connecting patients, clinicians and researchers. Founded in 2019, Evrima is building a platform and tools to source patients for clinical trials and provide aggregated, de-identified i…

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Connect to Capital: Solving Intractable Problems through VC with Ali Clunies-Ross & Catherine Robson 34:08

3y ago34:08

34:08

In this special episode of the Artesian Podcast, Artesian portfolio manager, Alexandra Clunies-Ross, is interviewed by Catherine Robson, chair of the Scale Investors, on their Connect to Capital podcast series. Ali talks to Catherine about her unconventional path to portfolio manager of Artesian's clean energy / climate tech VC funds and the Female…

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The Path to Net Zero for Corporates (Impact Investment Series with Kaushalya) 54:09

3y ago54:09

54:09

In this special episode of the Artesian Podcast, Artesian's Head of Community and Partnerships, Kaushalya Gunatilaka, hosts the first conversation in our Impact Investment Series, where we bring together leaders from across sectors to discuss the evolving landscape of ESG and Impact Investing. Enjoy the first installment, 'The Path to Net Zero: How…

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Hospital Robots, Steam Technology & Automated Driving - Creating Positive Impact with Victoria MacLean from WHEB 41:32

3y ago41:32

41:32

WHEB Asset Management is not really a household name here in Australia, and nor are many of the companies that they invest in. Yet for many years, the WHEB team has made it their mission to invest with a focus on creating positive impact, which they have done successfully. Their 2021 impact report has just been released (WHEB-Final-Impact-Report-20…

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Taking over a million cars off the road – ESG Global Bonds with PIMCO’s Tina Adatia 31:40

3y ago31:40

31:40

PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC) is one of the largest fund managers in the world, managing more than $2 trillion (USD) in assets for investors and focusing on active fixed income management. In this interview I discuss PIMCO’s ESG Global Bond fund with Tina Adatia, executive vice president and product strategist in PIMCO’s London…

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The Rich Greenie - Unleashing your power as a consumer, finding work/life balance....and travel! 37:23

3y ago37:23

37:23

In this episode I interview the author of a book called ‘The Rich Greenie, financial strategies for living well while saving the planet’. Stuart Barry is the owner and Senior Adviser at Tas Ethical, a Hobart firm which is part of our Ethical Investment Advisers licensee group. Stuart has almost 40 years experience in the industry, is a Certified Fi…

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Leaf Ratings - Eradicating Green (& Rainbow!) Washing 29:52

3y ago29:52

29:52

Have you ever wondered about super and investment funds that claim to be ethical or sustainable, but you suspect they might not be true to label? In today’s episode I talk with Chris Lang about Leaf Ratings, which aim to eradicate green (& ‘rainbow') washing! You can find the web page at www.leafratings.org. Leaf Ratings are based on surveys done b…

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BindiMaps - Making Every Indoor Space 100% Accessible, For Everyone 27:24

3y ago27:24

27:24

We chat with Dr. Anna Wright, founder and CEO of BindiMaps, an Australian smart cities startup that provides a navigation app for both indoors and precinct areas. The BindiMaps philosophy is to build a solution that works for everyone - and this includes building a solution for people with low or no vision, and for people who prefer wheelchair acce…

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Seer Data & Analytics – Driving Change with Data 28:33

3y ago28:33

28:33

We chat to Kristi Mansfield, Co-founder and CEO of Seer Data & Analytics, an Australian startup that is empowering communities with accessible data and analysis tools. Founded in 2016 by CEO Kristi Mansfield and Data Scientist Adam Peaston, Seer’s platform includes a library of datasets, facilities for sharing data between institutions and local or…

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AmazingCo – Levelling-Up Your Leisure 31:38

3y ago31:38

31:38

Listen to our chat with Jeremy Cox, Co-founder and Co-CEO of AmazingCo, an Australian startup crafting fun, social experiences for people around the world. Initially founded as a children’s party provider, AmazingCo has evolved into a platform for social experiences, offering everything from mystery picnics to virtual challenge parties. Find out ho…

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Nutromics – Better healthcare by way of continuous molecular monitoring 47:18

3+ y ago47:18

47:18

We talk to Australian MedTech company Nutromics’ Co-founders and Co-CEOs, Hitesh Mehta and Peter Vranes. Nutromics is aiming to transform healthcare by bringing continuous molecular monitoring (CMM) to market. We discuss our existing healthcare system’s reliance on blood draws for analysis, as well as the new CMM biosensors being developed by Nutro…

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Floods, Video Games, Cobalt & Tesla...behind the scenes with BetaShares 35:25

3+ y ago35:25

35:25

In this discussion with Greg Liddell, Director of Responsible Investments at BetaShares, we talk about the active management of passive funds that is going on behind the scenes by the BetaShares team. The sustainability focused Exchange Traded Funds (ETF's) that we focus on in this interview aren't actively traded, but are run like index funds, wit…

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Ukraine, Markets & ESG: A View on What's Happening on the Front Lines of Capital Allocation - John McCartney & Vicky Lay 29:39

3+ y ago29:39

29:39

Partners, John McCartney and Vicky Lay, discuss capital markets: how it’s being shaped by the Ukraine crisis, where capital is flowing (and where it should be flowing), and how investors and institutions can best position themselves in volatile times. This episode also explores impact as the third dimension of investing, engagement vs divestment, a…

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Voly - Grocery delivery in 15 mins or less (or in our case 9 mins!) 39:33

3+ y ago39:33

39:33

In our first episode back for 2022, we chat with Mark Heath, Co-founder and CEO of grocery delivery service Voly. Voly is revolutionising the supermarket industry by focusing on what modern customers want. Tim & Ali also make a Voly order during the podcast to test out how quick the delivery really is. https://www.getvoly.com/…

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The best companies you’ve never heard of: Australian Ethical Emerging Companies with Andy Gracey 37:30

3+ y ago37:30

37:30

Andy Gracey describes Australian Ethical’s funds as more than just “feel good” investments, having won a number of awards over the years. They are long term focused, and seek opportunities in growth areas with a sector specialist approach, whilst guided by their ethical charter (as I discussed with Stuart Palmer in Episode 3 of this podcast). Andy …

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HealthTech Disruption - Providing Fertility Access to All - SAMA, Sarthak Sawarkar (ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim) 37:51

3+ y ago37:51

37:51

This is Episode 9 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim. Listen to this episode to hear how Co-Founder and CEO of SAMA Fertility Sarthak Sawarkar is looking to provide better, cheaper and faster access to IVF and fertility diagnosis. We chat about the current state of fertility clinics and how SAMA is using technology to enable women to…

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Impact Investing: Intentionally doing good and contributing to solutions - Kerry Series of Inspire Australian Equities 42:34

3+ y ago42:34

42:34

In this discussion with Kerry we explore Impact Investing: a style of investment dedicated to intentionally doing good and contributing to solutions. We discuss the ‘ABC’ of ethical investing and explore the idea that capitalism rewards companies that make positive contributions both socially and environmentally. We talk about taking the measuremen…

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Baby Formula - An Industry Ready for Change - Harmony, Wendel (Del) Afonso (ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim) 43:29

3+ y ago43:29

43:29

This is Episode 8 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim. In this episode we chat with Harmony’s Co-Founder and CEO, Wendel (Del) Afonso, about the baby formula industry and how Harmony's product uses human breast milk components rather than cow’s milk, which has been traditionally used in this industry for decades. 20% of babies have re…

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Skiing & SportsTech Reimagined - Carv, Jamie Grant (ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim) 34:59

3+ y ago34:59

34:59

This is Episode 7 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim. In this episode we chat with Carv Co-Founder and CEO Jamie Grant about how he built and scaled a software and hardware business to help you improve your ski technique. We discuss skill based learning technologies and how SportsTech has advanced over time. About CARV With a dream o…

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Karen McLeod: Helping investors make greener choices, which are authentic and true to label 27:38

3+ y ago27:38

27:38

In this interview I talk to a fellow Financial Planner, my colleague Karen McLeod. Career wise, we have a fair bit in common - like myself, she is an Authorised Representative of Ethical Investment Advisers, is a member of our Investment Committee, is accredited by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) as a Certified Financial A…

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Future of Food, Crafting New Meats - Orbillion, Patricia Bubner (ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim) 37:41

3+ y ago37:41

37:41

This is Episode 6 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim. In this episode we chat with CEO and Co-Founder of Orbillion Patricia Bubner about the future of meat and Orbillion's production of cell based heritage animals. We discuss the technology behind their cell based meat, which will provide the modern consumer with an ethical, premium …

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Building a Data Driven DTC Brand - Vitable, Larah Loutati (ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim) 34:18

3+ y ago34:18

34:18

This is Episode 5 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim. In this episode, our Portfolio Manager, Ali Clunies-Ross, and Artesian Partner, Tim Heasley, interview Vitable's Co-Founder & Managing Director, Larah Loutati. Listen to our conversation with Larah about Vitable, a personalised subscription service delivering vitamin and supplemen…

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Clean Milk Tech & Cellular Ag - TurtleTree, Max Rye (ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim) 26:45

3+ y ago26:45

26:45

This is Episode 4 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim. In this episode, our Portfolio Manager, Ali Clunies-Ross, and Artesian Partner, Tim Heasley, interview TurtleTree's Co-Founder & Chief Strategist, Max Rye. Listen as Max shares how TurtleTree is using cell-based technology to create human breast milk as well as milk from all mamma…

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Sustainable Agriculture & Cotton - GALY, Luciano Bueno (ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim) 41:45

3+ y ago41:45

41:45

This is Episode 3 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim. In this episode, our Portfolio Manager, Ali Clunies-Ross, and Artesian Partner, Tim Heasley, interview Luciano Bueno. Luciano explains how they grow their “cotton” in a lab, based on cells instead of plants. Amazingly, his company won the annual Global Change Award from the Sweden…

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Juukan Gorge, Green Capital & Hunter Gatherer Mythbusting 48:24

3+ y ago48:24

48:24

Hello and welcome to our special Ethical Investment Week (EIW) podcast! The theme for EIW 2021 is Wayfinding for ethical investment. In its simplest definition, wayfinding is about observing the natural world in order to work out your location, orient yourself towards your destination, set a course to get you there, then dynamically respond to sign…

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From Goldman Sachs to Impact bonds, via Australian Survivor! An interview with Kate Temby of Affirmative Investment Management 34:20

3+ y ago34:20

34:20

This interview is with Kate Temby of Affirmative Investment Management. I was keen to talk to an Impact bond manager to demystify the world of bonds, particularly those that can help communities or transform infrastructure in a sustainable way. We explain some of the jargon, talk about ‘Waci’ budgets, and discuss how it’s possible to create a posit…

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Trouble in the Western Sahara: Renewables, Philosophy and Tomatoes - an ethical Q&A with Dr Stuart Palmer of Australian Ethical 32:47

3+ y ago32:47

32:47

In this podcast I interview Dr Stuart Palmer, the Head of Ethics Research at Australian Ethical. Stuart evaluates the impacts which companies’ products, services and operations have on people, animals and the environment. So if you ever wondered why a particular company is or isn’t in Australian Ethical’s portfolios, Stuart is your man. He is the g…

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Electric Planes, Trains & Automobiles...the Sustainability Revolution with Olympic gold medallist, Tom King of Nanuk Asset Management 38:57

3+ y ago38:57

38:57

I recorded this interview whilst the 2021 Tokyo Olympics were underway, which was fitting because Tom King won a gold medal for sailing at the Sydney Olympics and was later awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for services to sport. It's not uncommon to apply skills acquired in the sporting arena in the business world, and Tom talks about ther…

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Antarctica, Coconuts, Microbes and Yoghurt...Sustainable Investing with Nick Edgerton of Stewart Investors 40:37

3+ y ago40:37

40:37

It was great to have this chat with Nick Edgerton – his enthusiasm for sustainable investing is infectious, and whenever I talk to him I get the feeling that there’s no cutting corners in terms of creating positive impact economically, socially and environmentally. It was a wide ranging discussion, from Antarctica, to coconuts, yoghurt, EV’s, taxes…

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AI Ethics & Responsible Tech - BoabAI, Dr Catriona Wallace (ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim) 51:04

3+ y ago51:04

51:04

This is Episode 2 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim. In this episode, our Portfolio Manager, Ali Clunies-Ross, and Artesian Partner, Tim Heasley, interview Dr Catriona Wallace. Listen as Catriona breaks down artificial intelligence – what it is, best use cases and lessons for corporate innovators. She also talks about the existentia…

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