Sustainability is a Competitive & Social Advantage with Steve Schmida, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Resonance

In a world of 10 billion, sustainability is going to be central to business. Steve Schmida is the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Resonance, an award-winning global development and corporate sustainability consulting firm with more than 100 consultants and offices in Vermont, Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Manila. Resonance...

How to Prevent ESG Debt for Your Startup

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings are increasingly considered in investment risk. Trillions of dollars are being poured into technologies and systems that will help the US reach 100% renewable energy by 2050. Other countries are leagues ahead of the US on their just as ambitious climate goals. Even...

The Intersection of Economics & the Natural World with Marc Conte, Associate Professor of Economics at Fordham University

Aligning actions with the true cost to society is crucial. Marc Conte is an Associate Professor in the Economics Department at Fordham University, a faculty research fellow at New York University, and a recent Visiting Associate Professor at the Yale School of the Environment.  As an environmental economist, his research...

Optimistic Leadership with Juan Verde, Policy Expert & Corporate Strategist Advocate for the Green Economy

And working in public and private sectors for maximum impact. When Juan Verde came to America from the Canary Islands at age 15, he didn’t speak a word of English. He went on to graduate from top universities and work for President Clinton, President Obama, and President Biden among other...

Non-Toxic Batteries for the People with Catherine Von Burg, CEO of SimpliPhi Power

Safer energy solutions help everyone reach their potential. Catherine Von Burg’s career spans a diverse portfolio of strategic planning, policy development, executive management, and multidisciplinary team building in renewable energy, biomedical engineering and research, health and human services, environmental conservation, and education. A member of the California Solar and...

Introducing Mira & Nexi’s Bigger Than Us STEAM Video Series

Come along with Mira, Nexi, and teacher Ms. Robinson as they learn how science can help us make our world a better and healthier place. We’ll explore science, math, and art together in these fun and interactive STEAM videos. Continue the fun with Mira and Nexi in the Bigger...

ESG Investing is the New Normal with Skye d’Almeida, Sr. VP in Macquarie’s Green Investment Group

Investors increasingly see infrastructure through a climate risk lens. Skye d’Almeida is a Senior Vice President in Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, where she leads investor coverage for the Americas. Skye has spent the last 13 years working in sustainable infrastructure and energy for private, government and non-profit organizations. In...

The Rise of Green Capitalism with Dr. Graciela Chichilnisky, Co-Founder & CEO of Global Thermostat

After the carbon market, human organization is a priority. Dr. Graciela Chichilnisky is the co-founder and CEO of Global Thermostat and co-creator of a carbon removal technology that can reverse climate change. Under Dr. Chichilnisky’s leadership, the company was awarded a Silver designation on Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s 2020 Most Fundable...

The Voices of 47 Women Taking the Lead on Climate Action

Women hold the majority of global economic power and make up a significant percentage of the labor force. Yet, women are disproportionately impacted by climate change and social justice disparities. As the host of a podcast that focuses on ideas that will shape the future of our planet and...

Content, Community & Capital for Climate With Jason Jacobs, Founder of My Climate Journey

A path toward purpose is a flywheel for the change you wish to see. Jason Jacobs is a longtime entrepreneur, most recently as the founder of Runkeeper, one of the largest fitness apps, which was acquired by ASICS in 2016. He felt compelled to make his next chapter about...

The Voices of 11 Black Leaders Making History Through Climate Action

Climate change impacts all of us, but it doesn’t impact us all equally. On the Bigger Than Us podcast, we’ve heard how issues like pollution, natural disasters, food security, and gaps in energy equity can challenge minority communities more than others. We’ve also heard how experiencing this inequality has...

A New Investment Vehicle for Renewable & Circular Economy Assets with Josh Kaufman, President of Nexus Dev

And why wealth distribution matters for solving climate change. Josh Kaufman is currently the President of Nexus Dev, a platform investing development capital in renewable and circular economy projects. Previously he was an energy investor at the Australian fund QIC, and prior to that was on the GE Power M&A team....