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A very warm welcome to Metta Talks! We are Metta - and we facilitate transformative innovation as a force for good with startups, industry, governments and businesses. Join our Co-Founders Gabriela Matic and Wil Benton - along with a few others from the Metta team - for monthly episodes, as they chat with amazing individuals on topics around #startups, #progress and #impact. For more from us, head to metta.partners. Follow us on Twitter (@mettatalks) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/mettatalks) for our latest updates.

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March 18, 202437 min

S4Ep0: Ocean Bottle & Ocean Co. | Saving the ocean, one bottle at a time

Ocean Bottle was established in 2019 and is a B Corp certified reusable bottle brand. Since launching in 2019, Ocean Bottle has prevented over 11.9 MILLION kgs of ocean-bound plastic from reaching our oceans, that’s equivalent to 1 billion plastic bottles.With the sale of each Ocean Bottle, 11.4kg of plastic (the equivalent of 1,000 ocean-bound plastic bottles) is collected globally, in coastal areas where plastic pollution is at its worst. As Ocean Bottle began to grow, the team realised that the way they were doing impact was a model that other businesses could use, and so, sister brand “Ocean Co.” came about. We're delighted to be joined by Iona Ratcliffe,  founding partner, and the first official employee of Ocean Bottle, now Head of Brand  - and Megan Boylan, Platform Partnerships Manager at Ocean Co. Join us as we chat about how they work with local collectors to benefits them and their local communities, how the industry has changed in terms of taking sustainability more seriously, and some favourite customer success stories. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

October 25, 2023Episode 832 min

Metta Talks: S3 Ep8: "Accelerating the Global Transition to Net-Zero"

In Episode 8 of the #MettaTalks Season 3 Podcast 🎙 we were joined by Ian Ormerod, CEO of Switch2Zero. Switch2Zero aims to accelerate the global transition to net-zero carbon emissions for people and businesses everywhere.They believe that by working to make the path to net zero as quick, easy, and affordable as possible - and by forging a supportive community of like-minded individuals and businesses that can help - more and more of us will succeed. They might be a new company, but that’s their big ambition - net zero for everyone - delivered through a one-stop dashboard that puts everything anyone needs for this journey in one, simple-to-use, transparent, place.Join us as we chat with Ian about understanding your carbon footprint, learning how to reduce it, and incorporating sustainability into your business practices. Listen to this episode now 👇Spotify: http://bit.ly/40tmRqjGoogle: https://bit.ly/3MyLURvAmazon: http://bit.ly/3TFBzs5Apple: https://bit.ly/3Qf0st1Thanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

September 27, 2023Episode 745 min

Metta Talks: S3 Ep7: "Creating more Diversity in the VC World"

In Episode 7 of the #MettaTalks Season 3 Podcast 🎙 we were joined by Diversity VC’s CEO Ladi Greenstreet & their Head of Growth Julia Rabin.Diversity VC is working with entrepreneurs, investors and universities in order to create an industry that is free from bias - they are setting a global benchmark for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) best practices in the VC industry. With a global reach and local expertise, Diversity VC aims to close market-specific gaps in DEI knowledge to help build locally-representative ecosystems.Join us as we chat to Ladi and Julia about why they think there is a lack of diversity in the venture industry and what Diversity VC do to create a more representative ecosystem 💕Listen to this episode now 👇Spotify: https://bit.ly/3LIkQSb Google: https://bit.ly/3ZxOKhD Amazon: https://bit.ly/48H8CmS Apple: https://bit.ly/3Px9YHR Thanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

August 23, 2023Episode 618 min

Metta Talks: S3 Ep6: "$10M in funding for ESG Reporting"

In Episode 6 of the #MettaTalks Season 3 Podcast 🎙 we were joined by Sofia Busck, Chief Revenue Officer at Worldfavor.As some of our listeners may recall from season two, Worldfavor is a global sustainability platform that helps companies access, manage and share sustainability information. Over 30,000 organisations and over 140 countries are using one or a mix of Worldfavor's solutions to easily share and access sustainability data from one single place. Recently raising $10M in Series A funding, Worldfavour helps you drive transparency and sustainability in every step of your value chain. Worldfavour can help with sustainable investment, sustainable sourcing, supply chain visibility, or sustainability management.Join us as we chat to Sofia about  how the ESG / Climate reporting space has changed in the last few years, and some of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing founders and businesses. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

July 26, 2023Episode 528 min

Metta Talks: S3 Ep5: "ESG and Sustainability Strategy"

In Episode 5 of the #MettaTalks Season 3 Podcast 🎙 we were joined by Julia Höglund - Director, ESG and Sustainability Strategy, at SB+CO.SB+CO is a #sustainability, #ESG strategy and responsible business consultancy, that advises companies on strategy, sustainability, ESG, stakeholder engagement and more 🙏SB+CO have decades worth of expertise in sustainable business to help companies navigate this all-change era. Whether it’s developing full corporate sustainability strategies; or mapping stakeholder relationships and systems thinking – SB+CO's advice and solutions are future-proofing businesses for tomorrow’s markets.Join us as we chat to Julia about all things sustainability in business, balancing sustainability with profit, and making sure sustainability efforts are authentic 💚Thanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

June 28, 2023Episode 426 min

Metta Talks: S3 Ep4: "Analysing Iraq's Startup Ecosystem"

In episode 4, we're joined by Zahra Shah, Founder and Executive Director of Iraqi Innovators.Iraqi Innovators is a social impact organisation with a mission to increase women’s involvement in the tech sector, up-skill job seekers, and change the international narrative about Iraq. They offer training in Digital Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, and Digital Literacy. They aim to amplify Iraqi voices and dismantle colonial approaches to development.Join us as we chat with Zahra about Iraq’s startup scene, the ecosystem and its weaknesses, and how Zahra and her team are supporting Iraqi youth and women trying to enter the tech space.Thanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

May 23, 2023Episode 323 min

Metta Talks: Season 3 Episode 3: "15 years in #Climate Tech - what's changed?"

In episode 3, we're joined by Sarah Middlemiss, COO of Ecometrica, UK and Europe. Ecometrica are experts in climate metrics, and since 2008, have been enabling businesses and governments to accurately and transparently calculate their climate impact using their software platform. Ecometrica is dedicated to providing transparent environmental reporting, to enable businesses, governments and society to better understand their environmental impact on resources and build resilience for the future.Join us as we chat about climate metrics and reporting, how the industry has changed over the last 15 years, and tips on how to begin your climate reporting journey.--Listen on:Spotify: http://bit.ly/40tmRqjGoogle: https://bit.ly/3MyLURvAmazon: http://bit.ly/3TFBzs5Apple: https://bit.ly/3Qf0st1 #Metta #MettaTalks #sustainability #climate #climatetech #climatecrisis #climatechange #climateaction #sustainabilitytips #sustainabilitymatters #techforgoodThanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

April 21, 2023Episode 246 min

Metta Talks: Season 3 Episode 2: "Financial Planning with Impact"

In episode 2, we're joined by Sebastian Elwell,  Director of Switchfoot Wealth. Sebastian started Switchfoot Wealth to offer financial planning that matches the way we live and work today. By using the best technology and their expertise, Sebastian and his team are bringing financial planning into the 21st century, helping people, businesses and professional advisers make the most of their time and their money.SwitchFoot Wealth can advise on Life Insurance/Protection, Investment Advice, Pensions, Retirement Planning and more - in their own words, they provide financial planning with impact. Join us as we chat about the different types of funds and investments, the how to "green" your pension, as well as the risks associated with moving pensions.--Listen on :Spotify: https://bit.ly/3L0ZAWwGoogle: https://bit.ly/3Lsq4ljAmazon: https://bit.ly/3oEievTApple: https://bit.ly/3oNXGkY#Metta #MettaTalks #MettaTalksPodcast #startup #founders #ecosystem #entrepreneur #sustainability #climate #climatetech #climatecrisis #climatechange #climateaction #sustainabilitytips #sustainabilitymatters--Thanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

March 23, 2023Episode 136 min

Metta Talks: Season 3 Episode 1: "Cutting through the Noise"

We're delighted to be back with Season 3 of the #MettaTalks Podcast. Across this season, we’ll be chatting to people breaking the mould around traditional ways of doing business, while using innovation and sustainability to drive change for good. In episode 1, we're joined by Cathy White, who we’ve known and worked with on our programmes and projects since 2019 🚀Cathy is Founder and CEO of CEW Communications, who specialise in communications to help scale businesses in #tech, #digital and the #startup ecosystem.Having supported over 400+ companies and #entrepreneurs across Europe, CEW provides PR, content, training support and more. They work with B2B startups, and their partners, to challenge the traditional way of doing things. They regularly work with Founders who are new to PR, So if you’re listening, and you know being in the media is something you need, but not sure why or how to go about it, CEW are here to help. In their own words, CEW “speak startup”. --Listen on :Spotify: http://bit.ly/40tmRqjGoogle: https://bit.ly/3MyLURvAmazon: http://bit.ly/3TFBzs5Apple: https://bit.ly/3Qf0st1--#Metta #MettaTalks #MettaTalksPodcast #startup #founders #ecosystem #entrepreneur #technews #startupbusiness #startuplife #tech #innovation #digital #ecosystem #startupecosystem #PR #publicrelationsThanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

January 4, 2023Episode 1049 min

Metta Talks: Season 2 Episode 10 - #SlowFashion, Find your Lane

Join us for the final episode of #MettaTalks Season 2!In our 10th and final episode, our Co-Founder Wil chats with Becky Okell and Huw Thomas, Co-Founders of Paynter - a #slowfashion brand who create limited edition jackets, made in Batches, available just four times a year.  Paynter launched in 2019, after coming to the realisation that they didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of the fast fashion industry and its broken business model – which results in so much waste and an unsustainable production speed. Through using the best materials and makers they can find, Paynter sustainably makes iconic jackets which stand the test of time.Since establishing in May 2019, they have created 12 jacket batches, which sell out in minutes to a global audience, a passionate waitlist of thousands of people worldwide - and, in our experience, an unrivalled product quality.Join Becky, Huw and Wil as they chat about tackling the fast fashion industry, creating a loyal and personal relationship with customers, and of course, their favourite batch number to date! --Listen now on -Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Z6F5Oy Amazon: https://bit.ly/3WNzI5s Google: https://bit.ly/3vCyBcM Apple: https://bit.ly/3Qf0st1 #metta #mettapodcast #mettatalks #innovation #sustainability #slowfashion #startupsThanks for listening! If you'd like to learn more about Metta and the work we do, have a look through the links below - LinkedIn | MettaPodcast | Spotify — Google — Amazon — AppleWebsite | Metta.PartnersMedium Blogor email us - hello@metta.partners--#metta #mettatalks #mettapodcast

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