ReFi Podcast

Come on a journey with John from ReFi DAO in an engaging episode with Sid and Osho Jha, founders of Arbol and dClimate. The Jha brothers share the story of creating organizations that leverage climate data for impactful solutions. Learn about Arbol's pioneering parametric insurance for farmers and dClimate's role in developing an open data platform that simplifies complex data analysis and application building. 

The discussion also covers CYCLOPS, a satellite imagery-driven platform for monitoring nature-based solutions, and Egis, a climate risk assessment tool applied to cities like New York. This episode is a deep dive into how these initiatives are shaping new markets and industries in the realm of regenerative finance and environmental data innovation. Tune in to explore the future of climate data utilization and its potential in local and global communities. 

In this episode you will:

🌱 Explore the innovative journey of Arbol and dClimate, led by the Jha brothers, and their impact on farming and environmental data analysis.

🛰️ Dive into the functionalities of Cyclops and Egis, groundbreaking tools using satellite imagery and climate risk assessment for real-world applications.

🌍 Understand the significance of these platforms in shaping regenerative finance, pioneering new markets, and empowering community-driven environmental solutions.

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Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:01:06] Introduction

[00:04:09] The Big Picture of dClimate

[00:10:07] The AHA Moment for Osho

[00:15:14] The Motivation to Build CYCLOPS

[00:25:34] Building Carbon 2.0 at CYCLOPS

[00:36:44] People’s Response to dClimate

[00:40:59] Implementing Open Source and Open Data in dClimate and CYCLOPS

[00:46:00] What is Eges and How Does It Work?

[00:51:35] What’s Coming Next for Climate Data?

[01:00:04] The Roadmap for Decentralization at dClimate

[01:03:16] Getting Involved

Hashtags:

#Podcast #ReFiPodcast #CarbonMarkets #cClimate #CarbonCredits #ClimateImpact #ClimateAction

Join John in this episode of the ReFi Podcast as he chats with Niklas Terrahe, the dynamic mind behind Ivy Protocol. In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of the voluntary carbon market, exploring its challenges, limitations, and the significant opportunities it presents in today's era.

Throughout the episode, we unfold the multifaceted nature of the environmental asset market, underscoring the urgent need for collaborative and scalable solutions. These solutions are crucial for instilling confidence and trust, thereby facilitating the timely deployment of capital in this critical sector.

This episode is not just an exploration of a market segment; it's a journey into the heart of environmental economics and the innovative strategies shaping its future. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. If you find value in our show, consider leaving us a five-star review. 

In this episode you will:

🌐 Gain a comprehensive understanding of the voluntary carbon market, including its current challenges and potential opportunities.

💡 Learn about Ivy Protocol's innovative approach, particularly its new co-pilot tool, which leverages a large language model to simplify complex carbon market data for users.

🚀 Hear first-hand from Niklas Terrahe about his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons learned, and his significant contributions to evolving the environmental asset market.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:01:02] Introduction

[00:02:20] Who is Niklas Terrahe?

[00:06:56] The Epiphany Moment

[00:08:08] What Is Ivy Protocol?

[00:09:46] The Challenges In The Carbon Markets

[00:12:02] The Criticisms Towards The Voluntary Carbon Market

[00:14:51] Mangroves and Blue Carbon

[00:18:42] How To Start A Mangrove Restoration Project

[00:23:51] IA Co-piloted Regeneration 

[00:30:34] The Process Of Building the AI Co-pilot

[00:35:25] The Legacy Market & The Digital Native Asset Issuance

[00:40:34] Unlocking The Next Stage Of Evolution

[00:45:32] Aligning Nature With Our Economy

[00:53:00] The Ivy Protocol Team

[00:54:55] Supporting Ivy Protocol On Their Journey

Hashtags:

#Podcast, #ReFiPodcast, #CarbonMarkets, #IvyProtocol, #EnvironmentalEconomics, #SustainableSolutions, #ClimateAction

In this episode, John Ellison welcomes Douglas Gayeton from The Lexicon and Monty Merlin from ReFi DAO as they embark on an insightful journey into the Ecological Benefit Framework (EBF), a collaborative effort involving over 200 organizations worldwide. This episode delves into the six specific benefits identified by the EBF, showcasing how projects globally can contribute to positive environmental change.

The discussion further explores how the EBF seamlessly integrates various forms of capital, such as compliance and grants, to create a unified direction for global initiatives aimed at ecological improvement. John, Douglas, and Monty engage in a thought-provoking dialogue, emphasizing the potential of the EBF to inspire collaboration among people from diverse backgrounds, all working towards a shared vision of a better future. 

In this episode, you will:

🌍 Discover the Ecological Benefit Framework (EBF) and its impact in bringing together over 200 organizations to identify six crucial benefits for worldwide ecological initiatives.

🤝 Understand the connection between EBF and ESG standards, and how they work together to promote sustainable development.

💡 Gain insights from Douglas Gayeton and Monty Merlin on the importance of various forms of capital, like compliance and grants, in advancing positive environmental change

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:00:56] Introduction

[00:01:58] What Is EBF And What Is It For?

[00:08:39] Monty’s Journey Building EBF

[00:10:49] The Response to EBF

[00:15:03] A New Framework to Measure Impact

[00:18:23] Use Case For EBF: Biochar & Biodiversity

[00:23:38] A Digital Handshake For The Planet

[00:30:41] How Can EBF Be Valued From A Financial Perspective 

[00:34:58] Financing Ecological Benefits: The Simulator With The Lexicon

[00:40:57] The Connection Between ReFi And EBF

[00:43:40] The Role Of Blockchain In The Implementation Of EBF

[00:52:52] Where Is EBF Heading

[00:55:55] The ReFi Local Node Model & EBF

[01:01:20] The Participatory Guarantee System

[01:04:12] The Connection Between ReFi And EBF

[01:04:45] Douglas’ Secret Sauce

[01:08:21] A New Opportunity

If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! 🌟 Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think.

#Podcast, #ReFiPodcast, #EcologicalBenefitFramework, #ReFi, #RegenerativeFinance, #Environment, #ChangeMakers

Welcome to a special episode of the ReFi Podcast. In this brand new format "Regenerative Stories," we dive deep into the lives of the leaders in the regenerative finance movement, exploring the profound concept that personal healing and global sustainability are two sides of the same coin.

In today's episode, we journey with Andy Kirchner, from his early years grappling with identity amidst different cultures in Holland and Curaçao, to a terrible accident that reshaped his perspective on life. We follow Andy as he turns pain into purpose, rediscovering himself and becoming an integral part of a regenerative movement that is not just about the environment but also about nurturing our inner selves.

In this episode, John invites you to pause, listen, and reflect on your own journey of regeneration within. This condensed format is designed to engage you with the pivotal moments of Andy's story, encouraging you to consider how you can contribute to the collective mission of creating a more beautiful world inside and out.

In this episode, you will:

🌟 Discover the Power of Personal Regeneration: Learn how Andy transformed his personal traumas into a force for ecological and community healing, embodying the true spirit of regeneration

🌿 Explore the Intersection of Inner Work and Environmental Action: Dive into discussions that challenge the conventional approach to sustainability, emphasizing the importance of our internal motivations and the energy we bring to our work.

🤲 Be Inspired to Act with a Regenerative Heart: Gain insights into how you can integrate the principles of regenerative living into your own life, fostering wellness for yourself and the planet.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:00:58] Introduction to Regenerative Stories

[00:03:04] Andy’s Life Growing Up

[00:06:07] “I Was Born Poor, And I Will Die Poor”

[00:06:27] The Day When Everything Changed

[00:13:02] Give Yourself The Time To Breathe

[00:13:44] Fighting With The Demons

[00:18:14] Acts Of Service

[00:18:44] The Recycled Pirate 

[00:22:31] A Moment To Think With Your Hands

[00:23:49] Getting Started In Web 3

[00:26:00] Building Kolektivo

[00:28:16] “Don’t Fight What You Can’t Win” 

If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! 🌟 Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think.

Hashtags:

#Podcast #ReFiPodcast #RegenerativeStory #InnerRegeneration #RegenerativeJourney #HealingHeart #ReFiStories

In this episode of the ReFi Podcast, host John Ellison sits down with Lena Bumke from Greatherthan, and serial entrepreneur and investor Philip Stehlik. Together, they discuss their shared vision for a regenerative future and explore the ways in which they are working towards creating a better world.

The conversation touches on topics such as decentralized models, decision-making, governance, and our relationship to money. The goal is to help bridge the gap between different sectors of society that need to work together to realize a regenerative future.

In this episode you will:

👐 Learn about the shared vision for a regenerative future held by our guests, Lena Bumbke and Philip Stehlik, and how they are actively working towards creating a better world.

🌱 Gain insights into the importance of organizational design, system thinking, and scalable solutions, as well as the role of decentralized models and governance in achieving a regenerative future.

🌎 Hear about the experiences and lessons learned by our guests in their respective fields, and how these can be applied to bridge the gap between different parts of society to create a united front for regeneration.

If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! 🌟 Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:00:39] Introduction

[00:02:49] Lena’s Personal Journey

[00:07:25] Who is Philip Stehlik?

[00:12:41] Building Regenerative Organizational Systems

[00:16:06] Taking a Break From the Treadmill

[00:19:18] Community Buiding Between Life And Work

[00:24:50] Organizations Dealing With People’s Wounds and Traumas

[00:29:50] Inner Regeneration And Working On Regenerative Systems

[00:38:10] Tough Times For ReFi 

[00:41:15] What’s Coming Next?

[00:33:20] Money: The Primary Coordination Vehicle

[00:44:15] Is the Venture Capital Model Fit For ReFi?

[00:55:21] Pieces of Advice For Early Stage Founders

[00:59:03] The Future Is Now

#RegenerativeFuture #Sustainability #OrganizationalDesig #ClimateSolutions #Podcast #ReFiPodcast #RegenerativeFinance,

Join John Ellison of ReFi DAO, as he sits down with Stenver and Rez from Solid World, two incredible humans and entrepreneurs revolutionizing the landscape of climate finance.  Their groundbreaking approach allows climate projects to receive financing at inception, eliminating the waiting game of traditional carbon credit systems. Discover how Solid World leverages Web3 technologies to craft a dynamic, efficient market, addressing the needs of project developers, brokers, corporate buyers, and capital providers. This episode sheds light on the importance of transparency and trust in the ReFi world while exploring the methodologies that Solid World employs to gauge risk and expand their impact beyond the voluntary carbon market.

In this episode, you will:

🌟 Discover how Solid World's innovative financing model empowers climate projects from the get-go, eliminating the prolonged wait tied to carbon credits.

🖥️ Unravel the potential of Web3 Technologies in creating a transparent, efficient market, tailored to meet the diverse needs of the climate finance ecosystem.

💡 Gain insights into the methodologies and strategies Solid World utilizes to evaluate risk and broaden their reach beyond the confines of the voluntary carbon market.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:00:46] Introduction

[00:02:31] Who is Stenver Jerkku?

[00:05:20] Who is Rez Tammsaar?

[00:06:53] The Limitations of the Current Financial Instruments

[00:10:00] Solid World: How Does It Work And Who Is It For

[00:13:48] Liquidity & Trust

[00:16:11] From Order Books to Web3

[00:18:52] Using Market Activity to Set Liquidity Pool Parameters

[00:20:03] Redefining Carbon Markets

[00:22:09] Building Resilient Systems: The Robustness of Crisp-M

[00:29:46] The Origins of ReFi: Myanmar 1764 and TreeCoin

[00:38:09] The CRISP Framework and the Pursuit of Transparent Climate Action

[00:44:50] Assessing Carbon Credit Risk and Ensuring Quality

[00:42:01] Commitment, Innovation, and the Current State of the Market

[00:56:16] Navigating the Digital Frontier

#RegenerativeFinance, #RegenerativeFuture, #ReFiInnovation, #ClimateAction, #MangroveRestoration, #CryptoBearMarket, #GRiSFramework, #CleanEnergy, #BiodiversitySupport, #ClimateCrisis

Welcome, ReFi Nation! Join us as we unfold a dialogue focused on vision, impact, and technology in today’s episode, featuring distinguished guests, Dr. Shaun Conway and Shawn Alimohammadi from IXO.

Delve deep with us into a conversation where technology meets impact, and dreams align with actionable systems. Dr. Conway, a visionary since 2008, has been at the forefront, harboring the dream of a tokenized impact economy within the robust framework of the Cosmos ecosystem. With his profound experience in development and aid, he’s witnessed the power and potential of decentralized ledgers as enablers of a new world where harmony between people and planet isn’t just a utopian fantasy but a tangible reality.

Joining him is Shawn Alimohammadi, a pioneer of the ReFi Local Node movement, actively participating in sowing the seeds of regeneration in Cape Town. Shawn brings to the table not just expertise but a commitment to inviting and engaging local leaders in this transformative vision of a regenerative future.

In this episode you will:

🌱 Explore Revolutionary Systems: Understand the underlying logic and innovative mechanics of IXO’s groundbreaking blockchain system built on the Cosmos SDK, specifically designed for the tokenized impact economy. 

🔗 Witness Technological Intervention: Delve into the exciting intersection of blockchain, distributed ledgers, and artificial intelligence as crucial tools for verification and acceleration of impact claims. 

🌍 Gain Insight into Global Impact Movements: Discover first-hand the experiences and stories of Dr. Shaun Conway and Shaun Alimohammadi, from their initial visions to the practical implementation of Local Node movements and regeneration initiatives worldwide.

Chapters:

00:00 - Teaser
00:50 - Introduction
4:38 - Meditation
7:44 - The Tokenized Impact Economy
10:54 - We don't know what matters for planetary health
13:00 - A Public, Verifiable Proof of Making Good in the World
19:20 - The Local Currencies Experiment
22:55 - Presenting IXO
34:11 - Why Would a Project Choose IXO?
48:11 - What is Coming Next for IXO?
55:14 - The Culture of ReFi Cape Town
1:03:57 - How Can You Access the Power of IXO?

#regenerativefinance, #regenerativefuture, #permaculture, #environment, #assetmarket, #refi, #web3, #climatechange, #blockchain, #blockchainforgood, #refipodcast, #regeneration

Buckle up as we venture on a deep, introspective journey in Episode 5 with our guest Gilberto Morishaw, head of Impact, Equity, and Inclusion at Kolektivo.

Gilberto Morishaw isn’t just another guest; he is a lifelong friend and an individual whose views on regeneration, diversity, equity, and inclusion are profound and enlightening. Gilberto is actively orchestrating change on the ground in his home country, Curaçao. With roots deeply embedded in the island and a current residence in the bustling city of Amsterdam, his unique viewpoint offers invaluable insights into the holistic approach to regeneration.

In this episode you will:

🌱 Gain deep insights into the holistic approach of regeneration through the unique perspective of Gilberto.

🚀 Embark on a journey of self-reflection and exploration as both John and Gilberto delve into their personal motivations, biases, and shadows. 

🌍 Learn about the end goals and the envisioned “end state” of the collective mission of regeneration that individuals and communities globally are pursuing.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:01:13] Introduction

[00:02:21] Meditation and alignment

[00:06:25] Building regenerative communities

[00:11:04] Tokenization and regenerative systems

[00:14:24] Justice, equity, diversity, inclusion 

[00:19:57] Diversity and innovation in economics 

[00:22:39] Going fast, not going deep

[00:26:10] Urgency and doom in climate crisis

[00:29:59] Conservation and indigenous stewardship 

[00:34:43] Dancing with the devil in capitalism 

[00:38:53] Web3 and public verifiable impact

[00:42:24] Redefining wealth

[00:45:18] Transitioning economic systems for equity

[00:48:15] Overcoming comfort for future growth 

[00:52:07] Holding yourself in love 

[00:56:25] Lack of end state

[00:59:03] Mainstreaming blockchain technology

[01:03:20] Inclusion and regeneration

[01:06:19] The world is changing

Hashtags:

#regenerativefinance

#regenerativefuture

#permaculture

#environment

#assetmarket

#refi

#web3

#climatechange#blockchain#blockchainforgood

#refipodcast

#regeneration

We're thrilled to bring you a deep dive with the extraordinary Tim Moreton. With a PhD in computer science from Cambridge University and an impressive tenure as the principal engineering manager at Apple he was drawn to cLabs by the intricate technical challenges and the compelling mobile-first approach of Celo's mission.

Together with John Ellison from ReFi DAO he uncovers the nuances of Ultragreen money, Celo's vision for a sustainable financial future, and the technical feats required to make it a reality.

In this episode you will:

• Discover Celo's unique approach to finance, anchored in its Ultragreen Money initiative, and how it intersects with impactful climate projects.

• Uncover the challenges and benefits of transitioning to an Ethereum layer two using the OP stack.

• Gain insights into the evolution of scalable, carbon-negative blockchains and their broader implications for the world of decentralized finance.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:00:42] Introduction

[00:02:32] Welcoming Tim Moreton

[00:09:18] cLabs and the broader Celo ecosystem

[00:19:01] The Success of Impact Market

[00:24:50] Ultragreen Money

[00:32:47] Celo’s ransition to an L2 on Ethereum

[00:39:40] Ecosystem Growth Through Ethereum

[00:45:00] Deploying a project on Celo

[00:48:20] When is the L2 Coming?

[00:50:30] Why Should People be Bullish on Celo?

[00:52:10] How to get involved

Hashtags:

#regenerativefinance

#regenerativefuture

#permaculture

#environment

#assetmarket

#refi

#web3

#climatechange#blockchain#blockchainforgood

#refipodcast

#regeneration

In this episode, Matt Cyrankiewicz of Future Horizon sits down with John Ellison of ReFi DAO as they dive into an enlightening conversation about shaping a brighter, collective future. Matt and John passionately discuss Future Horizon's mission to unify community leaders and catalyze positive transformation. As we grapple with monumental challenges like climate change, it's evident that collaboration is the key. Journey with us as listeners are prompted to envisage their individual roles in the "symphony of regeneration." Discover how every act, regardless of its magnitude, can ignite significant change.

In the second episode of Season 3 you will:

• Discover the power of collective action and how community leaders are spearheading transformative change for our planet.

• Explore the profound value of deep human connections, challenging the modern norms of isolation and individualism.

• Gain insights into building resilient communities rooted in love, care, and the essentials of genuine fulfillment beyond material gains.

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:01:06] Introduction

[00:03:24] Breath awareness exericse

[00:07:06] Double exponential growth of technology

[00:10:01] Humanity's drive for consciousness

[00:13:28] Meaning of being human

[00:19:45] Lack of spirituality and imbalance

[00:22:37] Redefining Success and Satisfaction

[00:26:37] Tulum meets Star Wars

[00:29:00] FutureQuest and bridging worlds

[00:34:42] AI peaking as a wave

[00:37:52] Becoming a solopreneur's copilot.

[00:40:02] Offering cheaper services and experimentation

[00:45:30] Regenerative innovation hub

[00:48:22] Long-term threads of hope

[00:52:52] How can we escape metacrisis?

[00:56:18] Communities of care and regeneration

[01:00:23] Bringing species back

[01:04:37] Building an innovation hub

[01:06:17] FutureWorks and building communities

Hashtags:

#regenerativefinance

#regenerativefuture

#permaculture

#environment

#assetmarket

#refi

#web3

#climatechange#blockchain#blockchainforgood

#refipodcast

#regeneration

Join John Ellison of ReFi DAO as he sits down with a true pioneer in the ReFi space, Sarah Baxendell of Regen Network. Sarah's journey is as diverse as it is inspiring, with roots in finance, supply chain management, and hands-on experiences in permaculture landscapes across eight enriching seasons. As the global environment faces daunting challenges, Regen Network is at the forefront, developing cutting-edge technology to bolster the environmental asset market with unwavering integrity. Together, they navigate the innovations of Regen Network, highlighting breakthroughs, challenges, and the pressing gender imbalance in blockchain. 

Dive into this heartfelt conversation that not only spans technological feats but also emphasizes our collective role in Earth's regeneration. Immerse, reflect, and join our journey to make impactful changes together.

In the second episode of Season 3 you will:

• Dive deep into Sarah Baxendell's multifaceted journey, from her hands-on involvement in permaculture to leading innovations in the refi space.

• Uncover Region Network's pivotal role in environmentally-driven asset market innovation.

• Delve into the conversation on gender disparity in blockchain and the push for inclusivity.
  

Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Teaser

[00:00:40] John’s Intro

[00:02:05] Sarah's background and journey

[00:08:47] Occupy Wall Street

[00:13:31] Reclamation of 107 acres of land

[00:17:37] Regen Network's mission

[00:19:04] Creating global climate action

[00:23:38] Creating new income sources

[00:25:54] Keystone species and biodiversity

[00:31:00] Unique Regen Registry and scientific methodologies

[00:34:09] Interchain carbon paradigm

[00:36:15] Regenerative finance and blockchain

[00:40:06] Trust and growth in the ecosystem

[00:44:26] Data provenance and higher quality assets

[00:47:41] Permissionless credit class functionality

[00:50:38] App developer ecosystem emerging

[00:54:09] DAOfication of the core network

[00:57:05] Ecology and community of creators

[01:00:14] Women in the blockchain world

[01:04:37] Lack of women representation

[01:08:33] Women feeling unseen and unappreciated

[01:12:29] Feminine and masculine energy

[01:17:18] Blockchain as the cultural wave

[01:20:09] Forming community through chaos

[01:23:11] What it means to be human

Hashtags:

#regenerativefinance

#regenerativefuture

#permaculture

#environment

#assetmarket

#refi

#web3

#climatechange

#blockchain

#blockchainforgood

#refipodcast

#regeneration

In this thought-provoking episode, John and Monty explore the challenges and opportunities of creating a sustainable world. With a focus on impact and verifiable proof, they discuss the potential for a commercially viable business that tells the story of change. From rebuilding our lives to redefining what family means, they uncover the power of facing our shadows and taking action. Discover the narrative that propels us forward and find hope in the incredible solutions and networks that can make a real difference. 

Molded by familial values and academic pursuits in Bristol, Monty immersed himself in integrated management, innovation, and startup strategies. An early tech enthusiast, he recognized the lack of environmental focus in the Web 3 ecosystem. Today, he's a strong voice in the ReFi movement, working to harness the transformative power of AI and web 3 to foster a greener future through ReFi DAO and ReFi London.

In the premiere episode of Season 3 you will:

• Uncover the capabilities of AI and Web3 in decentralizing our globe

• Understand the dream of a Regenerative Earth

Witness how communities are forging regenerative societies

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Welcome to ReFi Podcast Season 3! 

[00:01:35] Community-owned network of storytellers

[00:03:08] Who is John Ellison?

[00:04:28] ReFi Podcast Recap 

[00:06:07] Intro to Source Studios

[00:06:55] Season 3 Overview

[00:08:28] John’s Personal Awakening 

[00:09:28] Motivations and Impact 

[00:14:32] Rewilding and conservation efforts 

[00:17:17] Global environmental tipping points

[00:21:59] Propelling towards making a difference 

[00:25:23] What does it mean to be human? 

[00:27:10] Redesigning models of growth 

[00:29:29] Web 3 and AI governance 

[00:33:31] Regenerative Renaissance and a New Story 

[00:36:08] Regenerative economics and society

[00:40:30] ReFi DAO and its potential 

[00:43:18] A new bottom-up grassroots society 

[00:45:15] Local communities and regeneration 

[00:48:39] Creating space for regeneration

#regenerativefinance

#regenerativefuture

#impactstorytelling

#refi

#web3

#climatechange#blockchain#blockchainforgood

#refipodcast

#innerregeneration

#regeneration

🌍 Unveiling a New Chapter of Regeneration and Web3 🌍

Get ready for the third season of ReFi Podcast as we dive into the next chapter of regeneration, Web3 technology, and positive impact. Our mission remains steadfast: to reshape the world by harnessing the power of decentralized networks, innovation, and collaboration.

🎙️ In Season 3, we explore groundbreaking ideas, connect with visionary leaders, and share insights that shape the future. From discussions on the potential of network states to unraveling the complexities of global coordination, each episode invites you to be part of the conversation driving change.

🌐 Join us as we bridge the gap between online communities and real-world impact, weaving together diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives. This season, we're taking a closer look at the fusion of technology and sustainability, with our eyes firmly set on building a regenerative future.

🚀 Whether you're a Web3 enthusiast, an advocate for positive change, or simply curious about the intersection of technology and impact, Season 3 has something for everyone. Our guests share their insights, experiences, and visions, inspiring listeners to explore new horizons and take action.

🔔 Don't miss out on this exciting season! Subscribe to ReFi DAO's YouTube channel, hit the notification bell, and be the first to catch each episode as we journey together towards a more regenerative and interconnected world.

🎉 Join us on this adventure of innovation, collaboration, and positive change. It's time to rewrite the narrative and shape the future we want to see. Stay tuned for Season 3 of ReFi DAO!

👉 Subscribe now

🌐 Learn more about ReFi DAO and join our community: https://www.refidao.com/join#sign-up

🙏🏼 Supported by Celo Foundation (https://celo.org/) and Climate Collective (https://climatecollective.org/)

Let's regenerate the world, one episode at a time! 🌿

#ReFiDAO #Web3 #Regeneration #PositiveChange #Decentralization #Innovation #Collaboration

Join jE & Simar for an exciting episode of the ReFi Podcast as they welcome Hayley and Ryan from Thallo, the carbon platform revolutionizing the way we tackle carbon emissions. In this episode, they’ll be exploring their recent launch of a two-way bridge with bio carbon registry, a key innovation in the space that will unlock demand for quality carbon credits while providing the necessary liquidity and transparency of a decentralized finance market. Thallo is leading the way in providing funding for project developers and land stewards to address one of the most pressing issues of our time. Don’t miss out on this story and make sure to share with those who would be interested, and leave your thoughts in the comments…  

Hayley Moller “If I’ve learned one thing, it’s to never let the fact that you can’t fix the WHOLE problem stop you from taking whatever small step you can.” https://twitter.com/hayleymoller
Ryan Gledhill “Ultimately, we started Thallo to make a difference.” https://twitter.com/RyanGled

00:00 Intro
03:00 Hayley’s Story
06:24 Ryan’s Story
09:44 What is Thallo?
15:47 Corporate Adoption
21:30 Where’s Thallo at now?
24:37 Projects & Developers
29:17 Explainer
34:25 Traffic Volume so far
37:57 Where’s the Market Headed?
41:16 Ecological Succession
47:32 CTA  

Thallo: Website - https://www.thallo.io
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thallo_io
Reports - https://www.thallo.io/category/reports/
Two way bridge - https://docs.thallo.io
Core members: Adam Dry - https://twitter.com/drygeek
Joe Hargreaves - https://twitter.com/JoeHargreaves91
Nicolas Alexander - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-alexander/?originalSubdomain=es
Also Mentioned: Sepandar Kamvar - https://blog.refidao.com/meet/

Orgs: Verra - https://verra.org
Toucan - https://toucan.earth
KlimaDAO - https://www.klimadao.finance
Flowcarbon - https://www.flowcarbon.com
BlackRock - https://www.blackrock.com/uk
usbank https://www.usbank.com/index.html
Bank of New York Mellon - https://www.bnymellon.com/emea/en.html
Vantage Capital Markets - https://vcmllp.com
r3 - https://r3.comMaker DAO - https://makerdao.com/en/
Bio Carbon - https://biocarbonregistry.com/en/
Al Gore - https://algore.com/project/the-climate-reality-project
Project Drawdown - https://drawdown.org
United Nations - https://www.un.org/en/

Information
CarbonCredits- https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/carbon_credit.asp
Footsie - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/footsie.asp
Digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification (DMRV) - https://verra.org/wp-content/uploads/Verra-DMRV-WG-TOR-final.pdf
Application Programming Interface (API) - https://help.crypto.com/en/articles/3511424-api
Blockchain - https://r3.com/blockchain-101/
Web 3 - https://ethereum.org/en/web3/
ESG or CSR journeys - https://blog.worldfavor.com/esg-vs-csr-what-is-the-difference
Global North and Global South - https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sl/climateemergencynewsroom/2021/11/03/global-north-vs-global-south/ Articles
Verra ban on Tokenisation of retired credits - https://verra.org/verra-addresses-crypto-instruments-and-tokens/

Regen Investor Roundtable - https://lu.ma/regen-investor

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Join jE for a bonus episode of the ReFi Podcast as he welcomes Ben Sheppard, the serial entrepreneur behind Silta finance. In this episode, Ben will share his insights on how his company is bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance to support sustainable energy infrastructure projects. As a due diligence protocol, Silta finance is offering unique processes to instill confidence in the lending side of the market, helping them to finance projects in emerging markets all over the world. If you are interested in real-world assets on chain and the future of infrastructure finance, this is a must-listen episode! Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts.

Ben Sheppard, Co-Founder, Silta Finance “Building a better world for my son to grow up in”  
Keep up to date with Silta:
https://silta.finance
https://www.youtube.com/@SiltaFinance

00:00 Intro
03:00 What is Silta?
05:08 What is the size of the market? (It's big)
06:00 Epiphany Moment
13:41 Silta's Alternative to Due Diligence
16:37 First DD Solar Micro Grid Philippines
17:53 Silta Score
20:16 Debt Instrument People are Buying?
24:08 What people are investing into...  
28:15 Satisfying TradFi & DeFi Lenders
29:44 Explainer
33:43 Pre-existing alternative to SILTA?
36:15 Silta Token
39:20 Are the tokens at risk?
43:45 Building in Resilience
48:34 Are we still in Crypto Winter?
51:56 CTA  

People:
James Cook https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cook-04173142/
Stanley Boots https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanley-boots-1b383526/?originalSubdomain=vn
Samy karim @cryp7omaxi  https://twitter.com/cryp7omaxi
Maex Ament @maex242 https://twitter.com/maex242?lang=en
Philip Stehlik @pstehlik https://twitter.com/pstehlik

Orgs:
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan  https://www.otpp.com/en-ca/
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce  https://www.cibc.com/
StepStone Group  https://www.stepstonegroup.com
Goldfinch | The Decentralised Global Credit Protocol https://goldfinch.finance
Aave Open Source Liquidity protocol https://aave.com
Centrifuge | The first protocol to bring Real-World Assets to DeFi https://centrifuge.io
TrueFi Capital Markets | DeFi’s Leading Credit Protocol https://truefi.io
Credix | Credit investing made global https://credix.finance
Maple https://www.maple.finance
MakerDAO | An Unbiased Global Financial System https://makerdao.com/en/

Definitions:
Stable coins  https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/stablecoin.asp
KYC and AML https://getid.com/kyc-and-aml/
Dynamic NFT https://chain.link/education-hub/what-is-dynamic-nft

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jE and Simar gratefully reflect on 2022, and what a year it has been!In both meeting and working in collaboration with brilliant and ambitious individuals that they have met along the way, uniting with a single purpose, to build a better future for all of nature and humankind, using the emerging tools at the intersection of climate & Web3. Helena from Spirals and Brian from LOA LABS jump on to have a catch up too!
Helena Merk CEO at Spirals
"Spirals makes it easy for any money to work towards climate impact. Rather than holding ETH, you can now hold Green ETH, and rather than holding CELO, you can hold Green CELO."
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenamerk/
Brian Truax, CSPO at LOA LABS
"Here you are today, staring down the barrel of 2023. And while the best time to demand the best for and of yourself was years ago, the second best time is right now."
https://www.linkedin.com/in/briantruax/
Mentioned:
Celo Connect
https://celoconnect.com/barcelona2022/
David Dao from Gain Forest Labs
https://daviddao.org/
Gain Forest Labs
https://www.gainforest.earth/
Amira from Solana
https://twitter.com/amiravalliani
Solana https://twitter.com/solana
Ryan from Kleiner Perkins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpanchadsaram/
Dr. Watson from Toucan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annahollidaywatson/
Toucan
https://toucan.earth/
Klima DAO
https://www.klimadao.finance/
Kevin from Gitcoin
https://twitter.com/owocki
Scott from Gitcoin
https://twitter.com/notscottmoore
Gitcoin Grants
https://gitcoin.co/grants/
NFT Pivot
https://www.nft.pivot-tokyo.com/
Sev from Eco Labs
https://twitter.com/sevnightingale
Eco Labs https://www.eco-labs.xyz/
Gregory from Regen Network
https://twitter.com/gregory_landua
Regen Network
https://www.regen.network/
Luuk from Kolektivo
https://twitter.com/LuukDAO
Kolektivo
https://www.kolektivo.network/
BICOWG
https://gitcoin.co/grants/3091/blockchain-infrastructure-carbon-offset-working-g
Michael from Loa Labs
https://mobile.twitter.com/michael_loa_lab
Black Artist Foundation
https://mobile.twitter.com/BlackArtistFND
Real Simple Labs
https://mobile.twitter.com/realsimplelabs
Climate Collective
https://climatecollective.org
Checkout:
ReFi Gratitude NFT
https://refigratitude.xyz/
Good Reads:
jE What is ReFi Article
https://je.mirror.xyz/S-dpms92hw6aiacUHoL3f_iAnLVDvbEUOXw7wpy7JaU
Ministry for the Future
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ministry_for_the_Future
Sacred Economics https://sacred-economics.com/
00:00 Intro
01:20 Gratefulness
04:24 Belonging
13:17 Past, present & future of ReFi
17:10 Simar, founder to investor
22:30 Relationships of LPs/GPs
23:07 Venture capital perspective
27:37 Brian
30:10 2022 Highlight
31:47 Trials and tribulations
35:28 Togetherness
36:34 Self help practises
39:33 Role in Refi
43:00 Refi Gratitude collection
50:40 Brian's CTA
51:12 Helena
51:43 2022 Highlights
54:50 Personal impact
57:40 Spirals update
58:30 FTX collapse
01:02:30 ETH Denver
01:03:21 Thanks to frens!
Special thanks to all the listeners, Simar, Johnx25bd, Climate collective, Thomas, Lewis and Henry at Feed ignite, Pheadrus, Pranav and Cate.
See you at ETH Denver!
https://www.ethdenver.com/
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jE and Simar are joined by Sep, Co-Founder of Celo, for a beautiful journey of a conversation brimming with stories and metaphors that connect nature, humans, technology and money...

Topics covered include:
🎙 Sep's background
🎙 Mycelial Networks and their symmetry with Web3
🎙 Story/Technology
🎙 Blockchain Mental Models
🎙 The Vision for Money
🎙 And a whole lot more, see below...  

Sep Co-Founder of Celo:
"The blockchain reminds us that money is just a technology, but money has always been a technology, which can change..."
https://celo.org/

Mentioned/References
We Feel Fine
http://www.wefeelfine.org/
Jonathan Harris
https://jjh.org/
Wild flower Montessori Schools Project
https://wildflowerschools.org/
The hidden life of trees
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Life-Trees-International-Communicate/dp/0008218439
Arthur Koestler
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Koestler
Holons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holon_(philosophy)
Charles Eisenstein
https://charleseisenstein.org/
Sacred Economics - Charles Eisentstein
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sacred-Economics-Money-Society-Transition/dp/1583943978
Demurrage, Silvio Gessel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demurrage_(currency)
The Miracle of Wörgel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C3%B6rgl#:~:text=W%C3%B6rgl%20was%20the%20site%20of,as%20Stamp%20Scrip%2C%20or%20Freigeld.
Rob Kalin Etsy founder
Etsy founder
The Story of Curitiba, Brazil
http://www.ggtrust.com/currency/curitiba-bus-tokens-and-garbage/#:~:text=The%20bus%20tokens%20were%20soon,of%201%2C200%20trees%E2%80%94each%20day!

00:00 Intro
04:16 We feel fine Project 
06:35  Wild flower Montessori Schools Project
08:47 Celo Connect Talk, Mycelial Networks
11:55 Story is inextricably related to technology
17:00 Blockchain Mental Models
22:14 Vision for Money
28:55 Ecological Succession
32:21 The Story of Curitiba, Brazil

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jE is joined by Jahed Momand, co-founder of Cerulean Ventures, for a deep-dive into his experiences, learnings, and insights that sit at the intersection of Climate & Web3.
Topics covered include:

🎙 Jahed's background and journey into the space
🎙 Forming the fund of Regen Network
🎙 Raising Money at Cerulean Ventures
🎙 Core Mental Models for founders in the Bear Market
🎙 The massive opportunities presenting themselves as a result of new climate legislations in the EU and US,
🎙 And a whole lot more, see below...

Follow Jahed, Co-Founder, Cerulean Ventures:

"I co-founded Cerulean Ventures with my partner Matthew Stotts. Cerulean Ventures backs crypto / web3 companies building the infrastructure and tools necessary to scale climate impact in this decade.
We take a deeply hands-on approach informed by our own experience and background as founders, helping our portfolio with everything from the technical (mechanism design, product management, data engineering) to marketing and operational (community engagement, governance, tokenomics design, recruiting).
I also actively contribute to DAOs, as a steward to both PrimeDAO and GnosisGuild."
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahedmomand/
https://mobile.twitter.com/cerulean_xyz

Individuals Mentioned:
Dan Ariely https://danariely.com/
John Light https://www.linkedin.com/in/lightcoin/
Gregory Landua https://twitter.com/gregory_landua
Ethan Buchmanhttps://twitter.com/buchmanster
BJ Fogg https://www.bjfogg.com/
Brianna Welsh https://twitter.com/briannaleewelsh
David Rodriguez https://twitter.com/davidjrodriguez
Cathie Wood https://twitter.com/CathieDWood

Mentioned:
Magalix https://www.linkedin.com/company/magalix/
Prime DAO https://www.prime.xyz/
Regen Network https://www.regen.network/
Regen Foundation https://regen.foundation/
Verra https://verra.org/
Gold Standard https://www.goldstandard.org/
American Carbon Registry https://americancarbonregistry.org/
Bio Carbon Registry https://biocarbonregistry.com/en/
Thallo https://www.thallo.io/
GreenTrade https://greentrade.tech/
Cosmos https://cosmos.network/
Cosmoverse https://cosmoverse.org/
Helium https://www.helium.com/
Twilio https://www.twilio.com/
Osmosis https://app.osmosis.zone/pools
Polygon https://polygon.technology/
Open Forest Protocol https://www.openforestprotocol.org/
Bankless https://www.bankless.com/
Cloud Native Computing Foundation https://www.cncf.io/
Parachains https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-parachains
Mercy Corps Ventures https://www.mercycorps.org/
Reneum https://reneum.com/
Jasmine Energy https://www.jasmine.energy/
Helios DAO https://helios.eco/
Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol https://www.sustainablebtc.org/
COP https://cop27.eg/#/
World Climate Summit https://www.worldclimatesummit.org/
Draft Ventures https://draftvc.com/

00:00 Intro
01:53 Jahed's Journey
09:27 Shared Ownership
11:06 Regen Network Thesis
17:14 Impact Outcomes
19:57 Impact Claims
21:14 Cosmos Deep Dive
23:57 Cosmos App-Chain Thesis
27:05 Cosmos Use Case
33:40 State of ReFi in the Bear Market
41:14 User Research to Test Hypotheses
45:17 Unlocking the Next Cycle
49:51 Insetting
52:07 Renewable Energy Opportunity
54:58 Greening Bitcoin
58:58 Concluding Thoughts

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jE hosts ReFi Podcast's first ever live chat on Twitter Spaces, joined by ReFi pioneers Brianna, Dalton and Karl. With a live audience of 244 listeners from across the ReFi Nation, they take a deep dive into the new world of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).

The chat covers:
The history and importance of RECs
Their role in Web3
Capital flow & Liquidity
And much more, see below...

Follow Brianna, Co-Founder, CEO at Renuem:
"Focused on #TheRegeneration. Tokenizing renewable energy to fund the energy transition!"
https://twitter.com/briannaleewelsh
https://reneum.com/

Follow Dalton, Co-Founder, CPO at Jasmine Energy:
"The time to move away from our reliance on fossil fuels for energy is now."
https://twitter.com/TDaltonC
https://www.jasmine.energy/

Follow Karl, Head of Commuity Growth at Arkreen:
"If we build it, the planet will regenerate." - Arkreen
https://twitter.com/karljweaver1
https://arkreen.com/

Twitter Spaces Guests:
https://twitter.com/solarpunkmaxi
https://twitter.com/lyricalpolymath

Mentioned:
https://www.helium.com/
https://flowcarbon.com
https://pick.flow3rs.io/auction
https://solarpunkdao.earth/
https://www.blocks.garden/
https://cop27.eg/
https://www.iea.org/
https://www.trescool.xyz/

00:00 intro
01:51 Brianna from Reneum
02:25 Dalton from Jasmine
04:12 RECs - Brianna
06:00 History of RECs
07:42 Karl from Arkreen
08:38 Why RECs are important now
10:24 Web3 role in REC market
15:14 Capital flows/Demand
18:46 Bottom layer and monitoring renewable energy
20:20 Liquidity added to markets
20:38 Liquification process
21:54  Voluntary market
22:55 Arkeen's approach to RECs
24:50 Incentivizing prosumers
25:12 Electrifying the economy
27:00 REC Value
29:50 Recs on-chain
33:35 Volume of on-chain supply
35:08 Spaces Q1 from @solarpunkmaxi
41:55 Spaces Q2 from Beltran, @lyricalpolymath
49:48 Spaces Q3 from @solarpunkmaxi
54:16 Spaces CTA from Beltran
https://blocks.garden
58:20 CTA

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#refi #web3 #climateaction #climate #nft #renewables #renewableenergy #blockchain #carbonmarket #onchain #investing

As COP27 unfolds in Sharm El-Sheikh. John and Simar are joined by Ryan Panchadsaram, Co-Author of Speed & Scale, advisor at Kleiner Perkins,
and formerly Former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer.

Drawing on Ryan's experience and knowledge they unpack :

- Ryan's backstory
- Speed & Scale as a blueprint and plan to mobilize collective action towards tackling the climate crisis
- Where and how technology can help service this mission
- A resounding CTA for both individuals, companies, and governments to strive towards the Climate goals being discussed at COP27
- A whole lot more... See below...

#cop27 #2030 #climateaction #unitednations

Individuals Mentioned:

John Doerr https://twitter.com/johndoerr
Todd Park https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-park-3232573/
Bill Gates https://twitter.com/billgates
Al Gore https://algore.com/  
Christiana Figueres https://unfccc.int/about-us/the-executive-secretary/former-executive-secretary-ms-christiana-figueres

Companies/ Organizations/Gov Departments Mentioned:

KleinerPerkins  https://www.kleinerperkins.com/
Speed & Scale https://speedandscale.com/tracker/
Department of Health and Human Services https://www.hhs.gov/
United States Digital Service https://www.usds.gov/
Rock Health https://rockhealth.com/
Unilever https://www.unilever.com/planet-and-society/climate-action/
Chevron https://www.chevron.com/
Shell https://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/the-energy-future/our-climate-target.html#iframe=L3dlYmFwcHMvY2xpbWF0ZV9hbWJpdGlvbi8
NASA, Methane leaks https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/methane-super-emitters-mapped-by-nasa-s-new-earth-space-mission
FlowCarbon https://www.flowcarbon.com/
Climate Draft https://www.climatedraft.org/
Breakthrough Energy Ventures https://breakthroughenergy.org/
Lower carbon https://lowercarboncapital.com/
School of Sustainability Stanford https://sustainability.stanford.edu/  

UN mentions:
The Paris agreement https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement
COP27 https://unfccc.int/cop27
COP26 https://ukcop26.org/ UN integrity Measures https://www.unglobalcompact.org/about/integrity-measures

OKRs https://www.whatmatters.com/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
03:10 Ryan's Story
07:00 What are you most curious of?
09:16 Why Speed & Scale Exists
13:37 Solutions & Accelerants
16:25 What are you seeing since the plan is out?
19:30 Code reds Methane, Coal, Beef, Nature..
23:29 COP27
26:40 Coordination at a global level
29:30 Sustainability School of Stanford
32:44 Carbon Removal
35:36 View on Carbon Markets
41:00 Natural Market Trends
46:10 Growth/De-Growth
48:16 Re-designing Money & Deploying Capital
56:29 CTA

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Connect with Ryan and check out Speed & Scale
https://twitter.com/rypan
https://speedandscale.com  

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John and Simar are joined by Dana & Phil from Flowcarbon and have a great chat about how their backgrounds led to the inception of Flowcarbon, the amazing work they've been doing to help project developers on the ground. The public consultation they've been leaning into and devoting so much time to with all the different voluntary carbon market participants. The background work that's gone into the new centrifuge pools for carbon forward projects, and what they expect to happen in the next six months for tokenizing assets and entering a new era of a liquid supply of carbon credits flowing both on and off-chain.

#web3 #blockchain #refi #carbonmarket #investing

Mentioned in the show

https://www.flowcarbon.com/
Charles Eisenstein https://sacred-economics.com/

00:00 Intro
02:32 Flowcarbon overview
05:30 Phil's background
07:47 Dana's background
11:53 Price discovery in carbon market
15:39 Two Way Bridge
22:08 Project Finance. Centrifuge
25:48 The Supply & Demand
29:16 The Projects on the Ground
30:40 Behind the Scenes
34:25 Whats Needed Before Mass Adoption
39:36 Future Forecast
44:05 CTA

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Connect with Dana & Phil:

Dana:
https://twitter.com/danagibber
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danasterngibber

Phil:
https://twitter.com/philfog
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philfog/
 
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This week, John and Simar are joined by David Rodriguez from Draft Ventures, a leading seed stage venture capital fund that has invested in over 75 companies, eight of which have become unicorns. David is an active investor in ReFi, climate software, and impact fintech. He reveals his inspirations, aspirations, investment theses, perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in ReFi, and the launch of his new venture fund.

#web3 #climateimpact #fintech

Mentioned in the show:
https://draftvc.com
https://www.technoserve.org
https://treeswift.com
https://droneseed.com
https://toucan.earth
https://capitalinstitute.org/regenerative-capitalism
https://goldfinch.finance/
https://silta.finance

References: Larry Fink https://www.businessinsider.com/blackrock-larry-fink-unicorns-sustainable-companies-green-energy-capitalism-2022-1?r=US&IR=T
Charles Eisenstein https://charleseisenstein.org/books/climate-a-new-story/
UN sustainability goals https://sdgs.un.org/goals  

00:00 Intro
02:36 About David/Draft
04:34 Journey into impact and climate
08:50 MRV
12:47 Case for investing in ReFi
16:20 Listening to climate calling
19:30 David's definition of ReFi
25:05 Financial Inclusion
36:30 Investment theses
40:52 Core Practices
42:06 ReFi CTA
46:35 Approaching investment in ReFi space
51:51 Connect with David

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Follow David, and check out Draft Ventures:
Website: https://draftvc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjrodriguez

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