New Ventures Podcast

Sanjoy Sanyal

Sanjoy Sanyal is an expert in financing clean technology innovation in Asia and Africa.

  1. # 102 We must meet climate change boldly

    HÁ 1 DIA

    # 102 We must meet climate change boldly

    What is the problem ? Climate change will bring opportunities for UK farmers in the UK but farmers need support to take advantage of potential opportunities. What is the solution ? Farming has to be more profitable and farming organisations must help farmers to adopt innovations. What is the evidence? Regenerative farming practices have been spreading among British farmers. What is the caveat? Farming is not really profitable. What should organisations do? Make farming more profitable, support applied research and support ways to propagate innovations. Sections Section 1: First 5 minutes : Introduction to Ali , her farm and her career. Section 2: Next 50 minutes: Opportunities and risks of climate change and the ability of growers to innovate and adapt. Section 3: Last 10 minutes: Food security in the UK Host: Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise www.regainparadise.org Guest: Ali Capper Owner of Stocks Farm, Ex Chairperson of the National Farmers Union Horticulture & Potatoes Board. Director of the Oxford Farming Conference, Chairperson of the British Apples and Pears and Chairperson of Wye Hops. https://stocksfarm.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-capper-71163813/ Date : 8th September, 2025

    1h7min
  2. # 101 Don’t Quit, Manage Risks

    12 DE AGO.

    # 101 Don’t Quit, Manage Risks

    What is the problem ? The El Nino has affected pineapple production in Thailand. What is the solution ? Some companies are quitting the industry altogether. Our guest – who has literally grown up in the pineapple industry- is “doubling down”but diversifying What is the evidence? Pineapple leaves which would have wasted can be used to make sustainable textiles. What is the caveat? Demand for these textiles is lower than expected. What should organisations do ? They should diversify to manage risks, not give in. Easier said that done, of course. Sections Section 1: First 8 minutes : Introduction to Jinny (Ghanyapad) Tantipipatpong and her family business Section 2: Next 22 minutes: The impact of the El Nino on the pineapple industry in Thailand Section 3: Next 23 minutes: The plans of converting pineapple waste leaves to sustainable textile fibres Host: Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise www.regainparadise.org Guest: Jinny (Ghanyapad) Tantipipatpong Executive Director of the Siam Agro-Food Industry and the Director of the Thai Designation Pineapple Canning Industry Corporation https://www.saico.co.th/home/ jinny@tpc-canning.com WA: +66(0)81 813 6288

    46min
  3. # 100 AI in agriculture depends on partnerships

    31 DE JUL.

    # 100 AI in agriculture depends on partnerships

    What is the problem ? Business models to deploy AI solutions for small holder farmers do not exist. What is the solution ? Bring down costs and develop use cases in partnership. What is the evidence? Several cost reduction technologies and several real life applications are being developed. What is the caveat? We are just scratching the surface. What should organisations do? Companies should partner to test and deploy solutions. Sections Section 1: First 10 minutes : Getting to know Ranveer Chandra. Section 2: Next 40 minutes: Microsoft’s strategy in AI for agriculture. Host: Sanjoy Sanyal Founder Regain Paradise www.regainparadise.org Guest : Ranveer Chandra Vice President and CTO Agri-food, Microsoft https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranveer-chandra-79bb9b/ Date : 31st July 2025

    50min
  4. # 99 Keeping the Coffee boom going.

    21 DE JUL.

    # 99 Keeping the Coffee boom going.

    What is the problem ? Coffee production and exports have boomed in Vietnam . The issue is to keep the boom going. What is the solution ? Doing much the same things that contributed to the boom in the first place. Organising farmers, supporting them with information and working with buyers What is the evidence? In Vietnam farmers have options to hold on to their crops What is the caveat? The futures market could increase price volatility What should organisations do ? Companies should secure supplies from farmers Sections Section 1: First 10 minutes : Getting to know Apurva. Section 2: Next 35 minutes: about coffee industry in Vietnam, how it has grown and how it is managing. Host: Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise, New Ventures www.regainparadise.org www.regainparadise.org Guest: Apurva Manek Veteran coffee trader from Southeast Asia https://www.linkedin.com/in/apurva-manek-44774b52/ apurvamanek1407@gmail.com 21st July, 2025

    44min
  5. # 98 Cooperatives help farmers grow better coffee.

    17 DE JUL.

    # 98 Cooperatives help farmers grow better coffee.

    What is the problem ? Coffee production in Peru has improved significantly. It is now being affected by climate change. What is the solution ? A cooperative with research and training focus to help farmers improve quality and adopt appropriate seeds. What is the evidence? Peru coffee which used to sell at a discount is now sold as a premium What is the caveat? Would cooperatives have the ability to invest and hire in an era of climate change? What should organisations do ? Cooperatives can help small holder farmers. Sections Section 1: First 15 minutes : Getting to know our guests. Section 2: Next 45 minutes: How Centrocafe works with farmers in Peru and plans to address climate change Host: Sanjoy Sanyal Founder Regain Paradise New Ventures www.regainparadise.org Guests: Jaime Cueva Ramos Head of Productive and Associative Sustainability Managementhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-cueva-ramos-23340b129/ https://cenfrocafe.com.pe/ Juan Pablo Torres Supply Chain Expert https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-pablo-170785/ Date : 17th July 2025

    52min
  6. # 97 Africa can boost chicken production.

    30 DE JUN.

    # 97 Africa can boost chicken production.

    What is the problem? Nigeria is importing meat even as its potential to produce domestically is untapped. What is the solution ? Create linkages between small holder farmers and meat companies. What is the evidence? Farmers in Nigeria are already benefiting.. What is the caveat? Farmers need training and services (inputs, purchase agreements, insurance) What should organisations do? Non-profits and companies should work together to create these markets Sections Section 1: First 10 minutes : Getting to know Kachi and Heifer’s work in Nigeria. Section 2: Next 45 minutes: about the Sustainable Market Access for smallholder Poultry Farmers. Section 3: Last 10 minutes about broader lessons. Host : Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise www.regainparadise.org Guest : Onyekachi Ayevbuomwan Program Lead for the Livestock sector for Heifer International Nigeria https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyekachi-ayevbuomwan- 5666a66b/?originalSubdomain=ng Date 30th June 2025

    54min
  7. # 96 Markets exist even if niche.

    6 DE JUN.

    # 96 Markets exist even if niche.

    What is the problem ? Markets need to be found: for imperfect and traditional vegetables, for cellular agriculture outputs. What is the solution ? Products that meet needs: nutritious and tasty snacks, substitutes for in-demand products. What is the evidence? Customers are accepting new products. What is the caveat? It takes time to build products and markets. What should organisations do ? Scale through niche markets and conserve capital. Sections Section 1: First 10 minutes : Getting to know how Andre’s life has changed in the last three years Section 2: Next 25 minutes: about the three companies Andre is working with now. Section 3: Last 10 minutes about plant based industry and capital conservancy. Host : Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise New Ventures www.regainparadise.org Guest : Andre Menezes Founder . Investor https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-menezes/ Date : June 5th, 2025

    46min
  8. # 95 Bringing Market Actors Together for Sustainable Growth.

    12 DE MAI.

    # 95 Bringing Market Actors Together for Sustainable Growth.

    What is the problem ? In poor counties farmers are producing too little food. Productivity levels are very low. What is the solution ? Help companies sell inputs to farmers, help farmers sell and save money What is the evidence? In Mozambique the seed market has expanded by 6 times and now there are local entrepreneurs working with small holder farmers. What is the caveat? It takes time. Public sector, NGOs and donors may disrupt the market. What should organisations do ? Provide information bring buyers and sellers together. Sections Section 1: First 15 minutes : Getting to know William and the concept of market systems development. Section 2: Next 25 minutes: about the experience in Mozambique. Section 3: Last 20 minutes about how the approach can be replicated in an age of funding reduction. Host: Sanjoy Sanyal Founder Regain Paradise www.regainparadise.org Guest : William Grant Market Systems Development https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-grant-9879723/

    1h
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Sanjoy Sanyal is an expert in financing clean technology innovation in Asia and Africa.

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  • Criado por
    Sanjoy Sanyal
  • Anos de atividade
    2018 - 2025
  • Episódios
    105
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Sanjoy Sanyal
  • Site do podcast
    New Ventures Podcast