Ep 48. Voices From the Field: Inner Wellbeing & Support with Joe McGinn

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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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In this episode of Voices From the Field, O'ahu farmer Joe McGinn discusses the challenges faced by Hawaii ag producers, including thin margins, increasing costs, government regulations, and natural disasters. He emphasizes the importance of having a support system, including cultural and seasonal support, courage, and connection to overcome these challenges. Joe highlights the importance of addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of agriculture, prioritizing farmers' well-being, and creating safe spaces for social connection and mental health support.

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Ep 48. Voices From the Field: Inner Wellbeing & Support with Joe McGinn

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Ep 55. Ag Property Tax Changes on Hawaii island 1:10:08

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In this episode we speak with folks from the Hawaii County Department of Finance, Property Tax Administration office, about recent changes to Hawaii County’s property tax regulations and filing requirements that can allow agriculture producers to receive, or continue to receive, preferential property tax rates for their property on the Big Island of Hawaii. These changes have created quite a stir among agriculture producers so we wanted to get more information and some clarification about these changes. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: County of Hawaii Property Tax website County Agriculture Program FAQs County Agriculture Requirements & Benefits County Agriculture Use Values County Rules and Regulations details Our podcast with Senator Tim Richards Lisa’s contact information: Lisa.Miura@hawaiicounty.gov Keita’s contact information: Keita.Jo@hawaiicounty.gov Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links…

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Ep 54. Ag Succession Success: Green Point Nurseries 59:05

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By all accounts, Green Point Nurseries on the Big Island of Hawaii is a success story, so we decided to pay them a visit. In this episode, we talk about how this family, now in its third generation of cut flower production, has gotten through the hurdles of family succession, shifting markets, and growing pains that any agriculture producer will experience over many decades of growing and selling in, and from Hawaii. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resilience (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Green Point Nurseries UH Tadashi Higaki’s publication with Donald Watson “Anthurium Culture in Hawaii” Hawaii Floriculture Nursery Association (HEFNA) Podcast with CTAHR Dean Greywall Dr. Tessie Amore Lava eruption in Kapoho Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links…

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Ep 53. What's The Buzz?! Find out from Susan Collins with Bird and Bee Hawaii 45:01

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In this episode we speak with Susan Collins, owner of Bird and Bee Hawai‘i on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. As you will hear, Susan has gone to great lengths to educate folks about bees, bee keeping, and legislation related to bees in Hawaii. We talked about how she got here, where things are going, and then heard a very recent update related to colony collapse on the mainland, and the impact of government cutbacks, DOGE (the US Department of Government Efficiency) and the spending freezes implemented by the Trump administration. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Bird & Bee Hawaiʻi Richard Spiegel Course Crops that rely on pollinators Hoʻola Farms Programs for Veterans Hawaii County “Bee Bill” 144 World Bee Day 2025 in Hilo Our earlier podcast with another bee keeper Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links…

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Ep 52. Hawaiʻi Agriculture Conference and the Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaiʻi 54:01

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When we attended the 2024 Hawaii Agriculture Conference on Oahu, we noticed that the name Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawai‘i figured prominently, so we decided to find out more about it. In this episode we speak with Board President Diane Ley about the history and vision of ALFHawaiʻi, how and why ALFH started and continues the Hawaiʻi Ag Conference, and details about their 14 month Agriculture Leadership Program from Diane but also from Molly Mamaril, a recent graduate we spoke with at the Conference. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaiʻi Hawai’i Agriculture Conference ALFH’s Agriculture Leadership Program Hawaii Farm Bureau Hawai’i Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2023 The impact of The Jones Act on Hawai’i shipping logistics Future Farmers of America GoFarm Hawaii Molly’s Oahu Economic Development Board “Above the Sides” Podcast Greenpoint Nursery Our podcast with Tim Richards Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links…

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Ep 26. Rebroadcast: The Reppun Brothers of Waianu Farm 58:25

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We hope you enjoy this rebroadcast of an earlier, "Voices from the Field" podcast. In this episode, we speak with the Reppun brothers on Oahu about some of the struggles they have faced, and solutions they have either found or invented, over the 50 years they have been farming. Want to learn more about them? Watch a "Mālama the Farmer" video here: https://youtu.be/z7vTrNfJcvM This podcast is brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources, and the Seeds of Wellbeing or SOW Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. We are between podcast seasons, so while we work on new episodes, we are uploading this popular previous podcast for your listening enjoyment, and in case you missed it. Mahalo! We are between podcast seasons, so while we work on new episodes, we are uploading a popular previous podcast for your listening enjoyment, and in case you missed it. Mahalo! Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links…

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Ep 51. Voices from the Field: UH CTAHR's Dean Grewal 55:48

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In this episode we speak with Dean Parwinder Grewal, nine months after his appointment as Dean of the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, where he is already starting to make his mark - like changing what CTAHR stands for! We find out about his agriculture and education backgrounds, and how he found out about and why he accepted the position in Hawaii. We hear his vision for Hawaii’s resiliency and how that has shaped, and will shape, his work and that of CTAHR in the future. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture Punjab Agricultural University His publications about Nematodes and urban food self-reliance Slides from Hawaii Agricultural Conference 2024 used in presentation Our podcast with Senator Tim Richards Our podcast with Kamehameha Schools History of CTAHR Finding CTAHR locations and resources Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links…

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Ep 50. Voices from the Field: ʻUlu Co-op with Dana Shapiro 49:03

43 weeks ago49:03

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In this episode we speak with Dana Shapiro from Hawaiʻi Ulu Coop who shares her journey from working with local chef Peter Merrimen to facilitate an AgVentures program, to helping found and now manage The Co-op as itʻs Chief Executive Officer on Hawaii island where it all started, We discuss expansion of The Co-op to now include the islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai and crops that now include taro, sweet potato and squash crops too. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op member farmer site: https://ulu.coop/ Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op product ordering site: https://eatbreadfruit.com Peter Merriman: https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/peter-merriman/ Dept. of Tourism AgVenture program: https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Hawaii/From-Farm-to-Tableside Kohala Center: https://kohalacenter.org/ Ho'oulu ka 'Ulu: https://hawaiihomegrown.net/breadfruit Kamehameha Schools Podcast with SOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmjtNBOvs6Q Organic Valley: http://www.organicvalley.coop/ Ulu Co-op Climate Smart grants: https://ulu.coop/5448-2 Ulu Co-op Agroforestry grants: https://ulu.coop/eap Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links…

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Ep 49. Voices from the Field: FarmLink with Founder Rob Barreca 1:24:01

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If you have lived on Oahu during the COVID pandemic or more recently, then you probably already know about FarmLink. In this episode we speak with its Founder, Rob Barreca about the pre-covid days of this online, local-only food marketplace and how it has grown by leaps and bounds since. We find out how he went from "geek for good" to CEO of an innovative new Hawaii-based company and is now firmly in the role of Chief Technology Officer to ensure FarmLink's success into their promising future. Brought to you by University of Hawaii College of Tropical Ag. and Human Resources (CTAHR), and the Seeds of Well-being (SOW) Project. This podcast is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Resources: FarmLink Olin Lagon Holy Cow bar in San Francisco (archive) Compost Cab GoFarm Hawaii Petal Mettle Flowers Kamehameha Schools Mahiai Matchup Ulupono Initiative Elemental Excellerator Local Orbit software Delivery Biz Pro software Shopify web platform DaBux SNAP/EBT Discounts Ma’o Farms Hawaii Banana Source Kamehameha Schools Podcast with SOW Find out more about us: Seeds Of Wellbeing website Seeds of Wellbeing Resource Hub All the SOW links…

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