The Future of Finance Podcast

In this episode of The Future of Finance, host Georges Dyer kicks off a new series on responsible technology and AI with Michael Connor, Executive Director of Open MIC—a nonprofit pioneering investor engagement on digital technology accountability.

Michael shares how Open MIC has worked for nearly two decades to hold major tech companies accountable on issues from privacy and misinformation to AI governance, workers’ rights, and de...

In this episode, host Georges Dyer speaks with Bill Burckart, Co-Founder and CEO of The Investment Integration Project (TIIP) and co-author of 21st Century Investing: Redirecting Financial Strategies to Drive Systems Change. Bill explains the concept of system-level investing—a strategic approach that helps investors protect and shape the critical systems (like climate stability, fair labor markets, and democracy) that underpin lon...

In this episode of Future of Finance, Georges talks with Ted Flanigan, president of EcoMotion and longtime leader in the energy and sustainability movement. Ted shares his journey from anti-nuclear activism to strategic planning at the New York Power Authority, his pioneering role at the Rocky Mountain Institute, and the founding of EcoMotion. The conversation explores how cities, schools, and companies are adopting cost-effective ...

In this episode of the Future of Finance podcast, George Dyer sits down with Brian Minns, who leads Responsible Investing at the University Pension Plan of Ontario (UPP). With more than $12 billion in assets under management and a strong commitment to sustainability from its inception, UPP is charting a bold course for system-level investing.

Brian shares how UPP approaches responsible investing through a fiduciary lens, balancing ...

In this episode of Future of Finance, Georges Dyer sits down with John Lanier, Executive Director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation and grandson of sustainability pioneer Ray Anderson. They trace the story of Ray’s transformative leadership at Interface, where he proved that sustainability and profitability could go hand in hand, and explore how those lessons continue through the foundation’s work today.

John reflects on the evolut...

In this episode of the Future of Finance podcast, host Georges Dyer speaks with Hallie Label, founder of Expect Equity, an innovative incubator model designed to address the persistent underrepresentation of women and people of color in asset management. Hallie shares insights from her career at leading investment firms and explains how Expect Equity provides underrepresented managers with the infrastructure, capital, and relations...

In this episode of The Future of Finance, Georges Dyer sits down with Paul Herman, founder of HIP Investor (Human Impact + Profit). Paul shares how HIP uses a tech-enabled platform to turn vast amounts of real-world data—from companies, governments, nonprofits, and even satellites—into impact ratings on hundreds of thousands of securities. These ratings help investors understand both risks and opportunities in areas like climate re...

In this episode of the Future of Finance podcast, Georges Dyer speaks with Machel Allen, President & CIO of Metis Global Partners, and Brad Gretsch, Research Analyst at Metis. They dive into the critical role of real assets—including natural resources, real estate, infrastructure, commodities, and precious metals—in driving the energy transition and supporting sustainable investing.

The conversation explores how Metis has devel...

In this episode of the Future of Finance podcast, Georges Dyer hosts a powerful conversation with Philippe Bolopion (Managing Director at TOBAM) and Lauren Kaplan (Director of Governance and Risk Integration at Third Side Strategies) on why investors must pay attention to political risk and threats to democracy.

They explore the global trend of democratic backsliding, the clear links between democracy and economic growth, and how e...

In this episode of the Future of Finance podcast, Georges Dyer speaks with Mitch Thomashow—author, educator, and former Unity College president—about the evolving landscape of environmental learning and sustainability in higher education. Drawing from his books Ecological Identity, Bringing the Biosphere Home, To Know the World, and The Nine Elements of a Sustainable Campus, Mitch explores how institutions can leverage their social...

In this episode of the Future of Finance podcast, Georges Dyer speaks with Cory Donovan, Co-Founder and Senior VP for Community Engagement, and Kafi Lindsay, CEO of ImpactPHL. Together, they explore how place-based impact investing is transforming Philadelphia into a national model for inclusive, regenerative economic development. Cory and Kafi share how ImpactPHL builds awareness, educates investors, and fosters a powerful local e...

In this special episode of the Future of Finance podcast, we feature a compelling presentation from David Livingston, Chief Strategy Officer at Galvanize Climate Solutions and former senior advisor to U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry. Livingston outlines how the global energy transition is unfolding within three sweeping macro shifts: from a G-7 to a G-Zero geopolitical landscape, from climate cooperation to climate competition, and f...

In this episode of the Future of Finance podcast, Georges Dyer sits down with Grant Harrison, Vice President of Sustainable Finance and ESG at Trellis Group. Formerly known as GreenBiz, Trellis is a hub for corporate sustainability professionals, convening communities through editorial content, events, and a growing professional network. Grant shares insights on the evolution of Trellis, the shift from reporting to implementation i...

In this episode, Scott Hobart takes us inside the transition to a decarbonized energy system, with a sharp focus on the evolution of the electricity grid. Drawing on his global experience in commodities and energy markets—from China’s industrial boom to U.S. grid reform—Scott discusses the increasing demand from AI and data centers, the transformative role of tech giants in power generation, and the investment opportunities within ...

In this episode of the Future of Finance podcast, host Georges Dyer sits down with Sean Penrith, founder and CEO of Gordian Knot Strategies, to explore how capital can be more effectively deployed to combat climate change. With two decades of experience in climate finance, Sean shares insights into the firm’s mission to mobilize $1 billion annually by 2030 through innovative climate investment strategies. They dive into the power a...

In this episode of the Future of Finance, host Georges Dyer speaks with Temple Fennell, Co-founder and Managing Director of Clean Energy Ventures, to explore the frontier of climate tech venture capital. Temple shares how his fund backs early-stage companies targeting the most difficult sectors to decarbonize—concrete, ammonia, cooling systems, battery recycling, and more—with the bold goal of mitigating 2.5 gigatons of CO₂ by 2050...

In this episode of The Future of Finance, host Georges Dyer speaks with Brandon McNamara, Ph.D., a researcher at Northern Arizona University, about how endowments and institutional investors can better measure and manage the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions embedded in their investment portfolios. Brandon shares the details of his groundbreaking research analyzing the carbon footprint of NAU’s endowment, using the Partnership for Car...

In this compelling episode of The Future of Finance, Georges Dyer speaks with Dr. Ellen Quigley, Principal Research Associate at the University of Cambridge and Special Adviser to the university's CFO on Responsible Investment. Ellen breaks down the concept of universal ownership, the risks of climate change through the lens of systemic investing, and how endowments and other long-term asset owners can be powerful agents of change.

In this episode of the Future of Finance, host Georges Dyer sits down with Bob Smith, Co-Founder, President, and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Sage Advisory. Bob shares his firm’s evolution since its founding in 1996—from two people and a Bloomberg terminal to managing $30 billion in assets—driven by a mission to align investments with purpose. The conversation dives deep into Sage’s approach to purpose-driven and liability-aware ...