The Founder Spirit

Jennifer Wu
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The Founder Spirit

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you! In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story. So tune in & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

  1. Professor Klaus Schwab: Leadership For The Intelligence Age

    HACE 6 DÍAS

    Professor Klaus Schwab: Leadership For The Intelligence Age

    In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum, recounts his visionary journey of building a unique platform for global dialogue and collaboration.From early life experiences to influential figures, the Professor highlights the  essential elements of leadership (soul, brain, heart, muscles and nerves) as we enter the Intelligence Age. Reflecting on the Stakeholder Concept he pioneered in 1971, he also shares his thoughts on the future and emphasizes collaboration as key to addressing global challenges and fostering a better world.How did a young academic manage to create a non-for-profit platform to bring together political, business, academic and civil society leaders to shape the global agenda? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

    48 min
  2. Jaideep Bansal: GHE Impact Ventures and Delivering Sustainable Development Across Remote Communities in India

    1 NOV

    Jaideep Bansal: GHE Impact Ventures and Delivering Sustainable Development Across Remote Communities in India

    In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Jaideep Bansal, CEO of GHE Impact Ventures, shares his journey of bringing clean energy and sustainable development to over half a million people across the remotest communities in India.He discusses his formative experiences growing up and the importance of following your passion and purpose. Jaideep also talks about the challenges they faced in the early days and the importance of understanding the community's needs and co-creating solutions with them. Be ready to be transported to a remote Himalayan village!How did Jaideep drive the growth of GHE Impact Ventures to bring sustainable development across the remotest communities in India? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

    38 min
  3. Rhett Butler: Nature’s Advocate, Scaling Mongabay and Driving Global Impact Through Environmental Journalism

    11 OCT

    Rhett Butler: Nature’s Advocate, Scaling Mongabay and Driving Global Impact Through Environmental Journalism

    In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Rhett Butler, founder of Mongabay, a leading nonprofit media organization dedicated to environmental journalism, shares his inspiring journey from a nature-loving child to establishing a global news platform that highlights vital conservation and environmental issues often overlooked by mainstream media.Rhett discusses the challenges and triumphs of building Mongabay, the impact of their reporting and the importance of fostering a culture of respect and collaboration within a remote team of 1,000 journalists across 80 countries. He also reflects on his adventures in the field, his friendship with Dr. Jane Goodall, and the hope he sees for the future of conservation.How did Rhett, who started a tropical forest website in his pajamas, come to build a leading media platform in environmental journalism? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

    52 min
  4. Krithi Karanth: From Conflict to Coexistence, the Human Dimension in Wildlife Conservation

    27 SEPT

    Krithi Karanth: From Conflict to Coexistence, the Human Dimension in Wildlife Conservation

    In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Dr. Krithi Karanth, CEO and Chief Conservation Scientist at the Centre for Wildlife Studies, shares the challenges of wildlife conservation in India and the importance of balancing human needs with conservation efforts. Reflecting on her upbringing and the passive absorption of purpose in a conservationist family, Krithi emphasizes the need for cultural tolerance and empowering communities to coexist with wildlife. Sharing her first encounters with tigers and how she chose a career in environmental science, Krithi also discusses the role of scientific research in advancing system change and the vision for the Centre for Wildlife Studies.How can we mitigate the human wildlife conflict and promote conservation and peaceful coexistence? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast: Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

    38 min
  5. Tom Crowther: Biodiversity, the Interconnectedness of Nature and Empowering Local Stewards of Land

    16 SEPT

    Tom Crowther: Biodiversity, the Interconnectedness of Nature and Empowering Local Stewards of Land

    In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Tom Crowther, a leading ecologist and founder of Crowther Lab and Restor, explores the vital role of biodiversity and the interconnectedness of the natural world. Reflecting on his early experiences, Tom underscores the importance of recognizing the complexity of ecosystems in tackling environmental challenges and our responsibility in reversing biodiversity loss. He highlights the need for equitable wealth distribution and empowering local stewards of land, while also sharing his love for bushcraft and favorite destinations. ‍Why is the loss of biodiversity an even bigger threat underlying climate change? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

    37 min

  6. 26 JUL

    Season 2 Wrap Up: Evolution of The Founder Spirit Podcast

    After over two decades of working in entrepreneurship and finance, our host, Jennifer Wu, found herself in an utterly different line of work than she had previously imagined. In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Jennifer reflects on at the end of her second season as a podcaster and discusses the growth and evolution of her show.  She also shares her struggle with the inner critic, her experience of coming to America and overcoming the scarcity mindset, as well as her spiritual practices and a brief encounter with Dr. Jane Goodall.  For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, Amazon and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

    26 min
  7. Atossa Soltani: Amazonia Calling, the Gaia Hypothesis and an Urgent Message From the Rainforest

    5 JUL

    Atossa Soltani: Amazonia Calling, the Gaia Hypothesis and an Urgent Message From the Rainforest

    In this episode of The Founder Spirit, the trailblazing Atossa Soltani, Founder and Board President of Amazon Watch, shares her journey of becoming a leading voice in protecting the Amazon rainforest and defending the rights of its indigenous population. She discusses her formative experiences witnessing the Iranian Revolution, and also talks about her aha moment when the Gaia Hypothesis really resonated with her. She highlights the Amazon rainforest, the heart of our planet, being at an irreversible tipping point, and the urgent need to reverse deforestation. As the current Director of Global Strategy at Amazon Sacred Headwaters, an alliance of 30 Indigenous nations to permanently protect 86 million acres of rainforests in the most biologically diverse ecosystem on Earth, Atossa also underscores the outsized role that the Indigenous Peoples play in protecting Gaia as environmental defenders, and the lessons from their worldviews and traditional knowledge. She acknowledges that in order to realize a grander vision for the world, it requires a paradigm shift in our collective consciousness from material wealth to collective harmony and wellbeing, and a holistic perspective that recognizes the sacredness of life and our interconnectedness with nature. By mimicking nature's genius and adopting nature's principles, we can create a world that is in harmony with the web of life.Just how did Atossa become a leading voice in protecting the Amazon Rainforest and defending rights of its Indigenous population? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, Google, Amazon and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

    1 h y 4 min
  8. David Obura: Coral Reef Conservation and Addressing Climate Challenges Through Equity and Trust

    21 JUN

    David Obura: Coral Reef Conservation and Addressing Climate Challenges Through Equity and Trust

    In this episode of The Founder Spirit, David Obura, a coral reef ecologist and Founding Director of CORDIO East Africa, shares the importance of preserving biodiversity, protecting coastlines and supporting local communities. He discusses the challenges of restoring coral reefs and the need to address climate change. David identifies over-consumption as the main driver of carbon emissions, and calls to raise welfare and wellbeing of the bottom end of our society. This paradigm shift requires us to work at the speed of trust through engagement and discourse. David also highlights the interconnectedness between nature and human wellbeing and the need for local-level action in ecosystem restoration.For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

    33 min
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Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you! In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story. So tune in & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

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  • Creador
    Jennifer Wu
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodios
    42
  • Clasificación
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