A weekly interview/discussion with an individual who has a story about how they have created their own path of being. From changing a career to starting their own business to making a major shift in their life – what they all have in common is that they took the step toward living a life that was true and authentic to them by making a change.
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A show about the winding journeys the world's most interesting people take to becoming great—and what they do when figuring out a question we all face: What's Next? Because before you launch at Zero, you have to figure out what to launch at Minus One. Hosted by South Park Commons Partner Aditya Agarwal and members of the SPC community.
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You want to change the world… We all do in one form or another. You might have taken that Gandhi quote to heart, to "Be the change you wish to see in the world." The challenge is creating a livelihood that allows us to be that change while finding growth for ourselves and our loved ones. Where do you start? How do you start? What is your unique path to a regenerative livelihood? Seeds of Tao is here to help you on your path beyond sustainability with tools and resources to help regenpreneurs ...
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David Baszucki: Roblox, Minus One, Digital Economy, & the Metaverse
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58:02In this episode of Minus One, host Dylan Itzikowitz sits down with Roblox’s chief blocksmith to trace a minus one to zero prototype that evolved into a full blown digital economy, now serving more than 100M DAUs. Connect with us here: 1. David Baszucki- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbaszucki/ 2. Dylan Itzikowitz- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyla…
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AGI, Sci-Fi, and Storytelling | Neal Stephenson, Ken Liu, & more
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1:14:48What unfolds when those who imagine the future sit across from those building it? In this special SPC panel, worlds converge. Sci-fi legends Neal Stephenson and Ken Liu join visionary investor Cyan Banister and researcher Joscha Bach to explore how narratives shape reality, how fiction becomes a roadmap, and how builders and dreamers influence each…
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The Origin Story of Facebook, Quora & OpenAI | Adam D’Angelo
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55:43In conversation with Aditya Agarwal, Adam D’Angelo reflects on his early days at Facebook, the founding of Quora, his early conviction in OpenAI, and why he believes the recursive nature of AI is grounded in a first-principles approach. Connect with us here: 1. Adam D’Angelo- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dangelo/ 2. Aditya Agarwal- https://www.linke…
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History, AI & Technology’s Shared Trajectory | Niall Ferguson
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46:16During his three-decade career in academia, Niall Ferguson has explored the critical inflection points that have shaped the course of history — and the future it continues to inform. In this conversation, hosted by Aditya Agarwal and Jonathan Brebner, he delves into why we may be living through a civilizational minus one, how history leaves subtle …
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Why I Backed OpenAI, AGI, & the Zero to One Team | Vinod Khosla
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56:20In this episode of Minus One, Vinod Khosla joins Aditya Agarwal to reflect on his four-decade journey shaping Silicon Valley. They discuss making high-conviction bets, why the team you build becomes the company you build, Khosla’s first investment in OpenAI, and why he is convinced that AGI sits among us now. Connect with us here: Vinod Khosla- htt…
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How Blake Scholl Went to Mach Speeds: The Boom Supersonic Story
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48:37In this episode of Minus One, Aditya Agarwal and Jonathan Brebner sit down with Blake Scholl, who went from Groupon product leader to founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic, to discuss his pursuit of reviving supersonic travel. With a vision to make high-speed air travel accessible to millions, Scholl is working to bring back a capability many believed w…
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While he hardly needs an introduction, few leaders have shaped the future of technology quite like Satya Nadella. He stepped into Microsoft’s top job at a catalytic moment—making bold bets on the cloud, embedding AI into the fabric of computing, all while staying true to Microsoft’s vision of becoming a “software factory.” In this conversation with…
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Kirsten Green, founder of Forerunner Ventures and 8-time Midas List investor, sees the next wave of breakout brands emerging at the intersection of shifting consumer behavior, novel business models, and technological inflection points. In this conversation with Ruchi Sanghvi, she unpacks the investment frameworks behind early bets on companies like…
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How to build a $5 billion+ company in India | Bhavish Aggarwal
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57:09From launching Ola as a ride-hailing startup to expanding into EVs, AI, and now a third shot at food delivery, Bhavish Aggarwal has remained in relentless “founder mode.” He dives into the mental models that shaped his journey, how he processes failure, and his vision for India’s deep-tech future. Connect with us here: 1. Bhavish Aggarwal- https://…
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Scott Belsky, Building Adobe & the Future of Design
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53:13Scott Belsky, Adobe’s Chief Strategy Officer & EVP of Design & Emerging Products (and previous Co-founder at Behance), joined us in NYC. Find out why Scott believes the intersection of design, technology & business converges on some of the most important problems worth solving today.
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147: ColivingDAO Regenpreneur Story - The Soul of Coliving
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44:53Promotional Links: Part 2 of the ColivingDAO Podcast - This is a two-part series in collaboration with the ColivingDAO podcast. Make sure to catch the beginning of my own journey into creating a coliving space in Bogota, Colombia. The Regenerative Brand Archetype Quiz - Gain greater clarity on how to present your brand's identity as a guide and lea…
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Alexandr Wang, Scale AI, & the Startup Hunger Games
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55:35Scale AI founder and CEO Alexandr Wang shares how he navigated the existential angst of early company building to emerge as a leader in AI infrastructure. He shares insights on the brewing US-China AI race and offers provocative opinions on how the next generation of AI companies will need to compete and win.…
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Mike Krieger, from Instagram to Anthropic
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1:07:55Mike Krieger is the Co-founder and former CTO of Instagram and recently joined Anthropic as Chief Product Officer. He joined Aditya to discuss how he's navigated the repeated -1 to 0 phases of his career and how he went from founding one of the biggest social apps of the mobile generation to joining one of the most exciting companies of the AI gene…
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Lindsay Kaplan, Founding Chief & Storytelling At Scale
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1:02:06Lindsay Kaplan is the Co-founder & Chief Branding Officer at Chief, the world’s largest network of senior women executives. She joined us in person at SPC-NYC to share how her experience leading marketing at Casper and other high growth startups led to the creation of Chief from the ground up—and why maximizing leadership impact for women in the 21…
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Mike Schroepfer, Leading Facebook & Scaling Up Climate Tech
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56:42Mike Schroepfer is the Co-founder of climate tech fund Gigascale Capital and the former CTO of Facebook. He joined SPC in person to share how he went from leading technology at the world's biggest social network to investing in climate tech—and why he thinks tackling climate change is such a massive business opportunity.…
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Kevin McCarthy & Why Politics Is A Brutal Profession
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34:31Kevin McCarthy, former Republican Congressman from California and Speaker of the US House of Representatives, shares how he unexpectedly found himself at Minus One after reaching the highest congressional office, what it takes to make a career in politics, and why changing incentives is key to reforming the increasingly toxic US political culture.…
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146: Bonita Ford and Eric Toensmeier Regenprenuer Story - Navigating Climate Anxiety and Finding Solutions
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53:17Join us for a powerful conversation with climate leaders Bonita Ford and Eric Toensmeier as we explore the emotional toll of climate change, the importance of permaculture and adaptation strategies, and how entrepreneurs can make a real difference. Plus, learn about Bonita's upcoming book and workshop!…
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Tyler Cowen, Emergent Ventures & Cultivating Talent
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43:10Few people have thought as much about finding and cultivating talent than Tyler Cowen. The economist, prolific author, and Co-founder of Emergent Ventures (still one person) joined us to share how he thinks about identifying talented individuals at the earliest stages (like, say, -1) and channeling those people toward impactful work.…
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Jessica Lessin, The Information, and Media in the Age of AI
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1:02:30SPC founder Ruchi interviewed Jessica Lessin live for the story on how she decided to found a media company in the age of AI, journalism's relationship with tech, and a lot more.Jessica is the founder and CEO of The Information, the publication known for original, in-depth reporting about technology and business. In eight years, Lessin has grown Th…
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Serial founder and prolific investor Reid Hoffman shares the winding journey that took him from the PayPal mafia to founding LinkedIn to investing in an AI-native future.
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Scott Wu, Cognition, & Creating an AI Programmer
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1:00:07SPC alum and Cognition AI Co-founder Scott Wu shares how he went from gold medal winning competitive programmer to founding an AI lab that automates coding, how to know when it's time to move on from an idea, and what AI agents will be capable of in the near future.
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Kanjun Qiu, Imbue, & Agency in the Age of AI
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43:51Imbue Co-founder and SPC alum Kanjun Qiu shares her journey from Dropbox to becoming a founder, why she thinks play is a key part of human and AI agency, and how community has played a key role in her journey and perspective on AI.
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Luis von Ahn, Duolingo & the Unhinged Owl
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51:41Duolingo Co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn shares his journey from creating CAPTCHA, founding a multi-billion dollar language learning app, and how his company produced their delightfully unhinged mascot.
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Mark Zuckerberg on Llama, AI, & Minus One
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58:41How did Mark Zuckerberg turn Facebook into Meta? Why does he think open source is the future of AI? And how has he maintained a Minus One mindset at his founder-led company? SPC Partners (and early Facebook employees) Ruchi Sanghvi and Aditya Agarwal interviewed Mark at SPC-SF to get the candid answers. Listen for a deep dive into how the early Fac…
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Lloyd Blankfein & Leadership During Crisis
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46:12As the former CEO of Goldman Sachs from 2006 to 2018, Lloyd Blankfein was a main character in the most eventful economic period of recent history. Alongside our hosts, he opens up about what it took to steer his ship through choppy waters and how to build a durable culture amidst existential fear. In true Minus One fashion, he also shares his frame…
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Ashton Eaton, Olympic Glory & What Comes Next
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41:47As a two-time Olympic gold medal winning decathlete, Ashton Eaton is one of the few people who ever held a legitimate claim to the title "most athletic person in the world." After retiring from professional athletics, he joined South Park Commons to navigate his career transition. With the 2024 Olympics kicking off, we were honored to have him join…
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145: Hannah Temple Regenpreneur Story - Reinventing Organizations and the Way We Do Business
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58:00Promotional Links: The Regenerative Brand Archetype Quiz - Gain greater clarity on how to present your brand's identity as a guide and leader for regenerative change. As you take this quiz you will learn your brand's archetype profile and how to best utilize it in your message and marketing. Description In this episode, we dive deep into the inspir…
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144: Paul Coleman Regenpreneur Story - Let Nature’s Beauty Inspire our Entrepreneurial Dreams
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1:05:48Promotional Links: **regenBEN Community and Resource Commons-** a community of like minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. Description Join us for an inspiring conversation with Paul Coleman, a regenerative entrepre…
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143: Judith Horvath Regenpreneur Story - From Corporate Business to Regenerative Farming
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59:54Promotional Links: regenBEN Community and Resource Commons- a community of like-minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. Description In this episode, we sit down with Judith Horvath, a regenerative entrepreneur and fa…
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142: Kirsten Liegmann Regenpreneur Story - Regenerative Communities That Are Better Than You Could Ever Imagine
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1:36:57Promotional Links: Come join us at the Regenearth Convergence - December 7-9 in Colorado Springs we are coming together to bring two new regenerative real estate development projects into the world. Come present your project to be voted as one of those two or just come to support regenerative land development. **regenBEN Community and Resource Comm…
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141: Blake & Stephanie Alexandre Regenpreneur Story - Making Farming Exciting for This and the Next Generation
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55:36Promotional Links: Alexandre Family Farm Regenpreneur Masterclass- on November 21st @ 9 am PT (12pm) ET we will be diving into the specific lessons, knowledge, and wisdom Blake and Stephanie have to share about starting, growing, and operating a dairy farm. regenBEN Community and Resource Commons- a community of like-minded impact entrepreneurs cul…
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140: Dan Kittredge Regenpreneur Story - Organizing Around the Quality of our Food
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1:03:56Promotional Links: StorySeed Marketing and Messaging Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) Description: In this captivating episode, we sit down with Dan Kittredge, the visionary founder of the Bionutrient Foundation, to explore his inspiring …
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139: What is the Goal of a Regenerative Business?
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1:04:10Promotional Links: Seeds of Tao Incubation Cohort - Launching early 2024, enrollment is opening in October 2023 for our first incubation cohort designed to help regenerative businesses accomplish their goals, and have a consistent support network along the way. Have you ever wondered about the true goal of a regenerative business? In Episode 139 of…
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138: Minou Schillings Regenpreneur Story - Embracing Uncertainty and Building Capacity as an Impact Entrepreneur
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50:06Promotional Links: Seeds of Tao Incubation Cohort - Launching early 2024, enrollment is opening in October 2023 for our first incubation cohort designed to help regenerative businesses accomplish their goals, and have a consistent support network along the way. 🌟 Join us in Episode 138 as we delve into the incredible journey of Minou Schillings, a …
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137: Networking for Systems Change with Josh Prieto
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1:04:33Promotional Links: Seeds of Tao Incubator Application In Episode 137 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of networking and its profound significance for systems change. Join us as we explore why networking matters, not only for personal and organizational growth but also for the well-being of our communities and the plan…
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136: Matthew Sherman Regenpreneur Story - The True Value of a Business
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1:00:15Promotional Links: StorySeed Community and Resource Commons - a community of like minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. Join us in Episode 136 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast as we chat with Matthew Sherman. From coach…
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135: Hoda Mohajerani Regenpreneur Story - The Commitment to Raising Consciousness Through Commerce
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1:09:50Promotional Link: StorySeed Community and Resource Commons - a community of like minded impact entrepreneurs cultivating their regenerative businesses, and also a storehouse of free resources and all the recordings of our events for impact entrepreneurs. In Episode 135 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we embark on a soulful journey with Hoda Mohajerani…
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134: Sarah Spencer Regenpreneur Story - Learning to Think Like a Tree
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1:04:21Promotional Link: StorySeed Marketing and Messaging Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) In Episode 134 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we embark on an enchanting journey with Sarah Spencer, where she unveils the incredible potential of thinking…
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133: Building Ecological and Community Resilience through Personal Resilience with Emily and Josh Prieto
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55:50Promotional Links: StorySeed Marketing and Messaging Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) In Episode 133 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we delve into the heart of personal resilience and its pivotal role in shaping ecological and community resi…
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132: LaUra Schmidt Regenpreneur Story - Managing Grief and Burnout as a Regenpreneur
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59:42Promotional Links: StorySeed Message and Marketing Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) Being an entrepreneur is tough, and being an impact entrepreneur working to create a regenerative business can feel like an uphill battle. In episode 132,…
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131: Masterclass with Anamaria Aristizabal on Re-Visioning your Regenerative Livelihood
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1:31:20We don't become impact entrepreneurs without some sense of purpose and desire for impact. And as entrepreneurs, our level of personal development and mindset is so closely linked to the health of our business, it's important to be always progressing and building our emotional resiliency. Today's episode 131 is the recording of a Masterclass from ba…
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130: Erik Ohlsen Regenpreneur Story - Economic Change Through Regenerative Design
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1:02:36Promotional Links Synergetic Press: a diverse and eclectic catalog of books that cover topics such as ecology, sustainability, indigenous cultures, visionary art, and more. Use discount code tao20 at checkout for a 20% discount that also supports the podcast Resource Commons and Community Forum: an open community, packed with free resources, of reg…
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129: Alessandra Caine Regenpreneur Story - Changing the Narrative Around Investing in Regeneration
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54:44Promotional Links: StorySeed Message and Marketing Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) Regenerative Brand Archetype Quiz - a free lesson from StorySeed, this quiz will help you identify your dominant brand archetypes and the accompanying Too…
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128: Narrative Weaving - Uniting Regenerative Voices
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51:50Promotional Links: StorySeed Message and Marketing Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) Regenerative Brand Archetype Quiz - a free lesson from StorySeed, this quiz will help you identify your dominant brand archetypes and the accompanying Too…
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127: Thomas Richardson Regenpreneur Story - The Power of the Pivot as an Entrepreneur
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52:38Promotional Link: Regenerative Business Economy Community and Resource Commons In episode 127 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, Thomas Richardson is joining us to share his amazing journey from his gypsy travels around Europe, to regenerative entrepreneurship. Through his experience with a myriad of people, a mindset of lifelong learning, and boots on t…
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126: Masterclass with Jenny Patton on Re-Framing Your Narrative to Resonate
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1:53:21In this episode of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we're sharing a Masterclass from our Regenpreneur Masterclass Series, we loved this Masterclass that Jenny Patton presented at, all about shifting paradigms through our story and message. We know there are SO many messages out there, a lot of noise. But if we want to connect with our audience and open th…
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125: Jesse Fisher Regenpreneur Story - Cultivating Resiliency and Prosperity through Intentional Communities
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59:37Promotional Links: StorySeed Message and Marketing Course - a comprehensive course for regenerative entrepreneurs to build and scale their message and marketing efforts. (currently at beta price) In Episode 125 of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, get ready to be inspired by Jesse Fisher's incredible Regenpreneur Story! 🌱🏡 Discover how he cultivates resili…
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124: Scaling our Impact in an Age of Degrowth with Joshua Prieto
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1:29:30Promotional Links: StorySeed Marketing and Messaging Course In Episode 124, we're bringing you an exciting discussion with Joshua Prieto, where we'll be uncovering the secrets to Scaling our Impact in this age of Degrowth! Yeah, that's right – we're making economic degrowth sexy! 💚 We'll be spilling the beans on five powerful strategies that can ta…
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123: Paulinho Muzaliwa Regenpreneur Story - How Hungry Are You for Regenerative Change?
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51:44Promotional Links: Seeds of Tao Community and Resource Commons In this episode of the Seeds of Tao Podcast, we dive into the inspiring story of Paulinho Muzaliwa, a passionate regenpreneur dedicated to solving the challenge of malnutrition in refugee camps. As COVID-19 hit and food rations became limited, Paulinho and his community faced dire circu…
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122: Michael Twist Regenpreneur Story - Biodiversity as the Next Gold Standard
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56:20Promotional Links: Regenpreneur Think Tanks: Every month we hold a free event where impact entrepreneurs cultivating regenerative businesses from all over come together online, share resources, act as sounding boards, lift each other up, and weave their work together as part of the greater regenerative movement. Discover the remarkable story of Mic…
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