The regenerative finance (ReFi) movement in web3 offers hope to both the climate conscious and the crypto-curious. At the intersection of these two unlikely wor...
Incubating New Societies with Timour Kosters | S4Bonus: Regeneration Nexus
In this bonus episode of The ReFi Podcast, Timour Kosters, co-founder of Edge City, discusses the emerging trend of month-long pop-up cities where technology, science, and culture pioneers collaborate to envision a better future. He delves into the organizational philosophy of Edge City, emphasizing a generative, emergent, and regenerative approach. Timour charts his professional journey from a background in math and economics to organizing these unique social experiments. He shares inspiring stories, challenges faced, and the overarching vision for scaling these temporary cities into a global network, with the potential for permanent solutions that drive systemic change and human flourishing.👉 ReFi Podcast: https://x.com/ReFiPodcast👉 ReFi DAO: https://x.com/refidaoist👉 Edge City Website: https://www.edgecity.live/👉 Zulalu Website: https://www.zuzalu.city/👉 Timour Kosters LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timkosters/👉 Tereza's X profile: https://x.com/TerezaBizkova 👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel00:00 Introduction to Generative and Emergent Events00:23 Welcome to the ReFi Podcast00:24 Exploring Pop-Up Cities with Timour Kosters01:59 Timour's Journey and Background04:45 The Concept of Pop-Up Communities07:57 The Birth of Edge City12:23 Addressing Criticisms and Inclusivity20:11 Innovative Experiments and Community Currency26:28 Governance Mechanisms and Public Goods31:47 Regeneration and Systemic Change35:49 Surprising Sessions and Overlapping Theories of Change36:56 Planning Future Pop-Up Cities: Key Lessons and Challenges42:47 Navigating Collaboration and Competition Among Pop-Up Cities46:39 Ideal Participants and Handling Difficult Situations51:54 Overcoming Unexpected Challenges: The Flood in Chiang Mai56:41 The Future of Pop-Up Cities: A Sneak Peek into the Master Plan01:04:05 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks
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Web3 for Climate Action with Wes Geisenberger | S4E12: Regeneration Nexus
In this concluding episode of the ReFi podcast's fourth season, Maya and Tereza dive into sustainable technology with Wes Geisenberger, Vice President of Sustainability and ESG at the HBAR Foundation. The discussion spans various topics including the essential role of blockchain in addressing climate issues, insights from COP events, and Hedera's strategies for promoting sustainability. Wes highlights the significance of focusing on impact over financialization, the need for robust systems, and the promising potential of open-source technologies to facilitate large-scale sustainable initiatives. Practical advice for new entrants into the climate and Web3 intersection is also shared.
Links
👉 ReFi Podcast: twitter.com/ReFiPodcast
👉 ReFi DAO: twitter.com/refidaoist
👉 Wes’s LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/wesgeisenberger/ 👉 The HBAR Foundation’s Website: hbarfoundation.org/
👉 Regenerative Finance Forum: youtube.com/watch?v=GQNnjJbsAb8 👉 Hedera grants: hbarfoundation.org/apply
👉 Tereza's X profile: https://x.com/TerezaBizkova
👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel
Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction to Technology and Its Role
[00:48] Guest Introduction: Wes Gisenberger
[01:09] Reflections on ReFi and Technology
[02:00] Interview with Wes: COP Takeaways
[02:35] Blockchain and Carbon Markets
[04:02] Challenges and Opportunities in Carbon Markets
[04:50] The Role of Blockchain in Climate Finance
[06:04] Hedera's Mission and Vision
[06:28] Digitizing Methodologies and Open Source
[07:07] Building Capacity for Carbon Markets
[17:27] Hedera's Ecosystem and Sustainable Impact Fund
[28:43] State-Based Smart Contracts and Logging Technology
[29:28] Tokenization and Carbon Markets on Hedera
[30:58] Personal Journey into Climate Sustainability
[32:46] Challenges and Solutions in Environmental Data Management
[38:12] Interoperability in Blockchain and Climate Standards
[41:01] The Role of Technology in Climate Action
[45:50] Scaling the ReFi Space and Community Engagement
[49:18] Advice for Aspiring Change Makers
[51:47] Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion
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Nature as Technology with Anna Lerner | S4E11: Regeneration Nexus
In this episode of the ReFi podcast, we speak with Anna Lerner, CEO of the Climate Collective, about her journey in using technology to combat climate change. Anna discusses the importance of product market fit for climate tech entrepreneurs, the potential of AI and blockchain in driving environmental accountability, and the crucial role of engaging local communities in climate projects. She emphasizes the need to shift focus from blaming countries for past damages to redirecting harmful subsidies towards climate and biodiversity goals. The conversation also highlights successful projects leveraging AI and blockchain for measurable environmental impact.
👉 ReFi Podcast: twitter.com/ReFiPodcast
👉 ReFi DAO: twitter.com/refidaoist
👉 Anna's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lerner-nesbitt-0569111
👉 Climate Collective: climatecollective.org/
👉Nature Tech Report: www.naturetechreport.com/
👉Climate Collective's Report: climatecollective.org/indigenous-shareholdership
👉 Tereza's X profile: x.com/TerezaBizkova
👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel
00:00 Introduction to Nature Impact in Business
00:34 Welcome to the Refi Podcast
00:35 Interview with Kennedy Nana
01:20 Introducing Anna, CEO of Climate Collective
01:35 Anna's Journey in Climate Innovation
02:43 Early Career and First Job in Mozambique
04:09 Challenges and Equity in Climate Action
05:44 Biggest Challenges in Climate Finance
09:35 Technological Solutions for Climate Action
10:10 The Role of Nature and Technology
14:40 Blockchain and Climate Finance
18:13 The Evolution of Refi and Blockchain
19:50 Biodiversity Credit Markets
33:40 Successful Climate Tech Founders
37:24 Funding and Practical Tips for Climate Tech
38:52 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion
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Embedding Culture into Tech with Constanza Gomez Mont | S4E10: Regeneration Nexus
In this episode of the ReFi Podcast, we welcome Constanza Gomez Mont, a renowned social entrepreneur and founder of C Mind and AI for Climate. Mont shares her extensive experience in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to address environmental challenges, particularly in Latin America. She discusses the significance of integrating cultural and traditional knowledge with modern tech, emphasizing a shift towards regenerative and inclusive solutions. Tune in to hear Mont's inspirational journey from founding an action tank to pioneering groundbreaking conservation projects, including AI-driven biodiversity credits and biodiversity credits for protection of jaguars. This episode offers valuable insights into ethical AI, sustainable development, and the imperative roles of governments and local communities in fostering transformational change.👉 ReFi Podcast: https://twitter.com/ReFiPodcast
👉 ReFi DAO: https://twitter.com/refidaoist
👉 Constanza’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanzagomezmont👉 CMinds Website: https://www.cminds.co/
👉 For Climate AI: https://www.forclimate.ai/
👉 Tereza's X profile: https://x.com/TerezaBizkova
👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel
00:00 Introduction to AI and Cultural Relevance
00:38 Meet Constanza Gomez Mont
02:01 Constanza's Journey and Vision
03:19 The Role of AI in Conservation
18:32 Challenges in Tech Adoption
25:40 Engaging Indigenous Communities
38:59 The Role of Governments and Policies
46:12 Final Thoughts and Rapid Fire Questions
In this episode of the ReFi podcast, hosts Maya and Tereza sit down with Jessica Groopman and Danielle Lanyard, the visionary co-founders of the Regenerative Technology Project. Together, they explore the transformative potential of regenerative technology across various domains. Jessica’s journey from archaeology to Silicon Valley and Danielle’s holistic approach provide a well-rounded view of how technology can serve living systems. Key topics discussed include integrating regenerative principles into the tech sector, the convergence of technology and sustainability, and the roles of blockchain and AI in fostering regenerative systems. The episode also delves into practical implementations, featuring case studies on Materiom, Ecosia, and Fairbnb, and assesses the cultural and financial barriers to scaling emerging technologies.
👉 ReFi Podcast: https://twitter.com/ReFiPodcast
👉 ReFi DAO: https://twitter.com/refidaoist
👉 Regenerative Technology Project’s website: https://www.regentech.co/about/👉 Jessica’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicagroopman/
👉 Danielle’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlanyard/
👉 Tereza's X profile: https://x.com/TerezaBizkova
👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel
00:00 Introduction to Regenerative Technology
00:47 Meet the Guests: Jessica Groopman and Danielle Lanyard
02:25 Jessica's Journey: From Archaeology to Regenerative Tech
07:49 Danielle's Path: From Meditation to Tech Innovation
19:16 Defining Regenerative Technology
23:00 Research Insights and Challenges
37:00 The Importance of a Holistic Approach
38:36 Challenges in Implementing Regenerative Technology
40:46 Examples of Regenerative Technology Projects
55:57 The Role of Blockchain in Regeneration
01:01:31 The Impact and Potential of AI
01:08:32 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks
The regenerative finance (ReFi) movement in web3 offers hope to both the climate conscious and the crypto-curious. At the intersection of these two unlikely worlds lies an ecosystem of innovation answering "How do we redesign money and heal the earth?"