Before the Tipping Point AI & Sustainability

Lourdes Gant
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Where AI and Sustainability Meet Climate Leadership

  1. 1D AGO

    AI in the Water: Scaling Sustainable Seafood with Umami Bioworks

    What happens when you combine AI platforms with "brick and mortar" biotechnology? You get a revolution in how the world eats. Today, Mihir Pershad of Umami Bioworks explains how their ALKEMYST platform is slashing the cost per liter of cultivated seafood and automating the experiments that used to take years. Tune in to hear how they are building a durable, AI-backed advantage in the race to save our oceans. Support the show

    15 min

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    Trailer: Before the Tipping Point AI & Sustainability

    Hello, you're listening to Before the Tipping Point. This is the podcast for the AI sustainability movement. This podcast aims to amplify the voices of sustainability practitioners addressing the United Nations global goals, aka The Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Number 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Number 17: Partnership for the Goals. Listen to fellow practitioners in their journey of implementing new technology, such as artificial intelligence, that is sustainable. In this new podcast, I'm your host—and my name is Lourdes Gant. I'm on a mission to foster a vision of collaboration in the sustainability industry and help businesses move from the industrial revolution to Business 5.0. Well, if you're wondering why is this podcast called Before the Tipping Point? Well, time is of the essence. We are navigating Society 5.0 times, and we need to understand how AI and sustainability meet climate leadership. We have an obligation to learn how businesses can make an impact to save our communities for the future of our planet. This is a show where I'll be talking to successful sustainability practitioners and business owners. So listen to get inspired, to learn how through sustainable technology, you can grow your impact to make the world a better place, leave a legacy, and have a better quality of life. One of our goals is for you to take away a nugget of wisdom in every episode that will help your business move forward. So just by listening to the podcast, you are already joining the movement toward a more collaborative and sustainable future. So see you on the podcast! Support the show

    1 min

  3. FEB 13

    Before the Tipping Point: How AI Is Re-Engineering Energy and Sustainability

    Energy and sustainability sit at the heart of today’s climate challenge — and artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a key force shaping what comes next. In this episode of Before The Tipping Point: Where AI & Sustainability Meet Climate Leadership, we’re joined by Suraj Naik, Founder of AutoNurture.AI, StudentAI.app, TeacherAI.app, and Third Dimension Fitness, Board Member at NYSE: GNS, and a member of Microsoft for Startups. Suraj brings deep experience across strategic leadership, marketing, and operations at the intersection of technology and impact. Together, we explore how AI is transforming the energy sector’s approach to sustainability — from optimizing resource use to supporting emissions reduction strategies. Suraj shares real-world perspectives on where AI has enabled breakthroughs in renewable energy and energy efficiency that were once considered too complex or cost-prohibitive, as well as the technical and organizational challenges energy companies face when aligning AI adoption with sustainability goals. This conversation offers a grounded look at how AI is reshaping decision-making in energy systems — before we reach the tipping point. Support the show

    13 min

  4. FEB 6

    Pricing the Ocean: Valuing Ecosystem Services from Seaweed Farming

    How do you put a price tag on nature? In this episode of Before the Tipping Point — where AI and Sustainability meet Climate Leadership, we explore the economics behind seaweed farming and ecosystem services with Ngoc Pham, Aquaculture and Marine Economist at Wageningen Social and Economic Research, Wageningen University & Research. Ngoc has worked on blue economy projects since 2012, and in this conversation, we unpack the complex challenge of assigning monetary value to ecosystem services provided by seaweed farming. The discussion examines: How ecosystem services from seaweed farming can be valuedThe economic and methodological challenges of pricing these servicesWhy seaweed farmers struggle to access markets such as carbon creditsWhether payments for ecosystem services could improve the profitability of seaweed farmingThis episode offers a grounded, economics-driven look at what it takes to move ecosystem services from theory into real-world markets — and what that could mean for the future of sustainable aquaculture. Support the show

    9 min

  5. JAN 30

    AI, Sustainability & Island Resilience: Consulting for Small Island Climate Leadership

    In this episode of Before The Tipping Point: Where AI & Sustainability Meet Climate Leadership, we’re joined by Richard Page, CEO of Avancil Consulting and Island Innovation Ambassador. Richard brings a multidisciplinary lens to sustainability, drawing on his experience as an educator, project manager, and scientist working at the intersection of environmental consulting and climate resilience. Together, we explore how AI-driven solutions can be adapted to meet the unique environmental, infrastructural, and economic realities of small island communities. The conversation focuses on practical applications—not hype—covering: How AI can support sustainability efforts tailored specifically to small island contextsThe role of AI in optimizing resource management and renewable energy adoption at an island scaleHow AI-enabled data analytics can strengthen consulting approaches for climate adaptation and resilience-building in vulnerable island economiesThis episode offers grounded insights for sustainability professionals, consultants, policymakers, and innovators working to advance climate leadership where the stakes—and constraints—are highest. 🎧 Tune in to understand how AI can become a practical tool for island resilience, not just a theoretical one. Support the show

    27 min

  6. JAN 23

    The Blue Gold Rush: Accelerating the European Algae Revolution with Josien Hendricksen

    Welcome back to Before The Tipping Point: AI & Sustainability Meet Climate Leadership. In this episode, we dive deep into the vast potential of our oceans with a true expert, Josien Hendricksen. A Marine & Aquaculture Researcher in Wageningen, Netherlands, and an associate of the groundbreaking AlgaeProBanos project, Josien brings a unique perspective, combining her scientific rigor with a profound passion for the sea—a passion that has led her to sail across the Atlantic twice and work on critical projects involving seaweed, seagrass, and mangroves. She also volunteers with The Ocean Movement, combining sailing, science, and education to drive impact. Our conversation focuses on the burgeoning European algae sector. Josien shares her key observations on current developments and the ambitious goals of AlgaeProBANOS to accelerate the commercial use of algae across the Baltic and North Sea regions. We explore the critical question of how to transform promising algae-based concepts into viable business cases, discussing both the biggest opportunities and the most significant barriers facing this 'blue economy' revolution. Crucially, we examine how AlgaeProBANOS ensures that its solutions are not just profitable but also deliver meaningful environmental and socio-economic benefits, such as reducing nutrient pollution and creating local green jobs. Tune in to discover the secrets and potential of our oceans, and learn how you can get involved in the movement to make a lasting impact on ocean sustainability. Support the show

    12 min

  7. JAN 16

    Carbon Credits Without the Greenwash: Turning Climate Ambition into Funded Action

    Carbon credits are everywhere—but how do you separate real climate impact from glossy sustainability slogans? In this episode of Before The Tipping Point: Where AI & Sustainability Meet Climate Leadership, we’re joined by Kriti Gupta, the founder of Carbon Floor, a strategy and finance firm operating at the heart of the climate economy. Carbon Floor helps organizations transform sustainability goals into funded, executable outcomes—without sacrificing financial returns. With deep expertise across corporate finance, ESG, and carbon markets, Kriti and her team work where capital, compliance, and climate action collide. Their philosophy is simple and refreshingly rare: bring numbers to the table, not mantras. Together, we unpack: How rigorous financial analysis can fundamentally change the trajectory of carbon credit portfolios and climate venturesHow organizations can stay compliant, credible, and resilient amid tightening ESG regulations and rising greenwashing scrutinyThe biggest bottleneck between sustainability ambition and real-world execution—and the frameworks that actually move the needleFrom carbon finance and impact valuation to decarbonization planning and capital stack optimization, this conversation is for leaders who want sustainability strategies that hold up in the boardroom, the balance sheet, and the real world. Less talk. More traction.  Support the show

    17 min

  8. JAN 9

    A Special Episode Honoring the Legacy of David Fincham

    This special episode of The Business of Aquaculture is released in honor of David Fincham, who has recently passed away. David was the Director of tilapiafarming.co.za, where he worked to support and help build tilapia farms across Africa. His contributions to the aquaculture industry were rooted in practical experience, mentorship, and a commitment to strengthening aquaculture businesses. In this episode, David shares how he entered the aquaculture industry, one key insight that can make a meaningful difference for business aquaculturists, and his most important lesson from his years in the field. This conversation is shared as a tribute to David’s work, his knowledge, and the legacy he leaves within the aquaculture community. Support the show

    17 min
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