Future in Sound

With an illustrious career spanning roles as Governor of both the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney has long been an advocate for sustainability, particularly in addressing climate risks.

In this episode, Mark talks about the politicisation of ESG, the investment opportunities in decarbonisation, and why transitioning from “brown to olive” and eventually to “green” can unlock immense value, both for the planet and ...

Nina Foote is a Partner and the Head of Growth at Volution, a UK-based venture capital firm that invests in technology companies. With a rich background that spans both the arts and business strategy, Nina’s career took a unique turn after spending 13 years at Christie’s. In this episode, Jenn and Nina discuss the intersection of venture capital, ESG, and sustainable business growth. 

Nina also explains how Volution’s bold ESG and C...

This month on the Future in Sound, Jaxson Khan- former senior policy advisor to Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry- explores the evolving role of AI in business. With a background in accessibility, AI policy, safety, innovation, and ethical frameworks, few people are better placed to help us think through the connections between tech and society. 

Jenn and Jaxson discuss the delicate balance between innovati...

In this month’s episode of the Future in Sound we discuss the intersections of politics, technology, and ESG strategy with Mark Bergman, a seasoned legal expert and strategic advisor. Mark has spent decades at the nexus of global policy and sustainability efforts, offering a unique perspective on navigating the complexities of modern governance and corporate responsibility.

Jenn and Mark discuss the critical role of cultural and pol...

In the latest episode of the Future in Sound podcast we speak to sustainability experts Lisen Wirén and Pia Heidenmark Cook, co-authors of "Embedding Sustainability." Pia is a senior sustainability leader with over 25 years of global industry experience including having served as Chief Sustainability Officer for IKEA. Today she's a non executive director, senior advisor, and a keynote speaker across multiple sectors....

Join us in this episode of the Future in Sound podcast where we welcome Dillon Hargrave, a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of Sauntermore, a nonprofit focused on empowering people with disabilities to excel in leadership roles. With over two decades of experience harnessing his entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and the unique insights gained from living with right hemiparesis since birth, Dillon has dedicated himself t...

Neil Desai is an accomplished corporate director and executive with a rich background in public policy and the private sector. Neil has played pivotal roles from serving in Canada's parliament to leading tech companies. Most recently, he served on the leadership team of Magnet Forensics, a Canadian technology company that develops digital investigation software used by more than 4,000 police, national security and other public...

With over 20 years’ experience in responsible investment, Shami Nissan is a leader in sustainability and impact initiatives. Partner and Head of Sustainability at Actis, she’s also an Advisory Board member of the World Bank/IFC’s Operating Principles for Impact Management, and an Advisory Panel Member of the G7 Impact Taskforce (ITC).

In this episode she discusses the crucial role of collaborative learning in the sustainab...

This month on the Future in Sound podcast we speak to world renowned thought leader on corporate responsibility and sustainability, Georg Kell. Chairman of Arabesque Group, a technology company that uses AI and big data to assess sustainability performance relevant for investment analysis and decision making, Georg also advises business executives worldwide on sustainability and transformation issues. He was also the founding Direc...

This episode of the Future in Sound podcast dives into the world of sustainable business with two powerhouse figures. John Elkington, dubbed the 'godfather of sustainability' is the Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of Volans, a future-focused business working at the intersection of the sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation movements.

Joining him is Louise Kjellerup Roper, CEO of Volans, who honed her skill...

Eric Collins is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Impact X Capital Partners. Through his work, Eric embodies the transformative power of inclusive investment, making him a pivotal figure in the movement towards a more equitable and innovative business ecosystem. Join us as we delve deep into the impact of investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs and how it can bring about systemic social change, spark innovation, and provide a...

On the Future in Sound podcast, one of our favourite questions to ask is ‘what book or idea has most shaped the way you think?' We heard from leading experts in sustainability including: Alex Edmans, Gillian Tett, Andrew Winston, Siko, Saadia Madsbjerg, Lisa Kimmel, Elsa Palanza, Harlin Singh Urofsky, Jason Mitchell, Nicola Ranger, Sam Cryer, Sophie Robinson-Tillett, Alex Robart and many more! Curious to hear their recommendat...

Harlin Singh Urofsky is the Global Head of Sustainable Investing for Citi Global Wealth and works across Citi's investment divisions. Ms. Singh is an observing member of the Global Investment Committee and oversees the sustainable investing platform. In this interview we discuss what true ESG integration into investment decision making looks like, interdependencies between ESG metrics and much more.

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Fred is a proud member of the Huron-Wendat Nation and Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Longhouse Capital Partners. Prior to co-founding Longhouse, Fred served as Executive Vice President for Nch’Kay Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation ($1.4 billion Sen̓áḵw Development). Fred is an experienced executive with a proven track record at AT&T, TELUS and INVIDI Techno...

Andrew Winston is one of the most widely read writers on sustainable business in the world, with regular columns inHarvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. His latest book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More than They Take (co-authored with renowned CEO Paul Polman), is one of Financial Times’ Best Business Books of the Year. Andrew’s views on strategy have been sought after by many of the ...

Sam Cryer earned his PhD in organic chemistry at Imperial College London developing novel solar materials. After post-docs at Queen Mary and UCL, he joined Deep Science Ventures as an analyst where he developed the idea for Thermulon and spun out the company; building the founding team and raising their subsequent investment rounds. He oversees all company strategy including chemical technology development activities and academic p...

Elsa Palanza is responsible for firmwide ESG strategy and responsible investing at ICG, a private equity investment firm. Having worked across FTSE and Fortune companies plus the not-for-profit sectors for the past 20 years, Elsa has extensive experience in launching and driving ambitious ESG initiatives. In this episode, Elsa discusses the strategic imperative to inject sustainability principles into core investment practices and ...

Lisa was the CEO of US SIF (the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment) and the US SIF Foundation from 2006 to February 2023. Members of US SIF represent about $5T in Assets under Management. In this episode, we discuss the politicization of sustainable investment, long term trends in the field and much more.

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Cary Krosinsky is a widely respected educator, leading author and advisor on sustainable finance whose ongoing teaching includes popular courses at Brown, Yale and NYU. His first book was published in 2008, Sustainable Finance, The Art of Long Term Performance with Nick Robins. His seventh and most recent book was on Modern China and the need for better relations with the West to solve societal challenges. 

He is also Co-Founder and...