The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability converge

The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability converge

The Samuele Tini Show-Where business, innovation, and sustainability converge to shape our future. Join Samuele and global changemakers as they uncover bold ideas, share inspiring stories, and explore actionable solutions. Tune in and be part of the quest for progress!

Episodes

June 18, 2025 • 25 mins

In our latest episode, we welcome Isabelle Toledano-Koutsouris , Managing Partner at Ithaca Capital Partners and former CFO of the innovative startup Ÿnsect. Isabelle shares powerful insights on how strategic investments can accelerate groundbreaking innovations—like transforming waste into valuable insect protein through companies such as Better Origin and Ÿnsect.

Isabelle reveals the challenges of scaling sustainable startups, th...

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Can we learn sustainability by running through the Arctic? Pavel Cenkl says yes.

In our latest episode, we talk with Pavel Cenkl, Dean at Prescott College, endurance athlete, and founder of the Regenerative Learning Network. Pavel passionately shares how experiential and regenerative education is reshaping our approach to the climate crisis.

From transformative learning models at Prescott College to his personal "Climate Run" exped...

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The Hidden Danger in Your Laundry: How Your Clothes Pollute Oceans"

Did you know your washing machine might be a major contributor to ocean pollution? Each wash releases millions of microplastic fibres, invisible to the naked eye but devastating to marine ecosystems and human health.

Join us as we welcome Rachael Miller, founder of the Rosalia Project and inventor of the innovative Cora Ball, designed to catch harmful microfibres b...

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Can Faith Truly Drive Global Sustainability? 

Ten years ago, Pope Francis issued a revolutionary encyclical, Laudato Si, urging humanity to care deeply for our common home. But has it truly made a difference?

Today on The Sustainability Journey Podcast, I had the profound honour of speaking with Dr. Lorna Gold, Executive Director of the Laudato Si Movement. Lorna shared how Laudato Si is more than a Catholic teaching—it's become a ...

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Is Hydrogen the Future of Sustainable Data Centers?

The rise of AI has dramatically increased the energy demand on our ageing power grids. But what if data centers could be fully sustainable, operating entirely off-grid with zero emissions?

In my latest podcast episode, I had an insightful conversation with Yuval Bachar, CEO and Founder of ECL, who is making this vision a reality. Yuval’s innovative hydrogen-powered data centers re...

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Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? What if your anxiety could spark revolutionary solutions—and a thriving business? In this eye-opening episode, sustainability entrepreneur Josh Dorfman, known famously as "The Lazy Environmentalist," shares his extraordinary journey from anxious activist to transformative innovator.

From scaling groundbreaking startups Plantd- lwhich builds homes with rapidly renewable materials—to his latest ...

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In this episode, we speak with Gunter Pauli, the visionary behind the Blue Economy, who challenges conventional sustainability wisdom. Pauli argues passionately against the negative narratives dominating the climate discourse and showcases how innovative thinking and actionable, scalable solutions can radically transform our world. From coffee waste turned into mushrooms, to mangrove restoration creating new economic pathways, Paul...

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In this insightful episode, Rob Karpati, sustainability and mining expert at Blended Capital Group, delves deep into the world of artisanal mining, revealing its critical role in global sustainability and local economic empowerment. Rob discusses the fundamental challenges artisanal miners face, such as predatory finance and informal structures, and highlights innovative solutions like digital marketplaces, blended finance, and blo...

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In this compelling episode of The Samuele Tini Show, we welcome Bukonla Adebakin, a renowned expert dedicated to advancing the non-profit sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Join us as we dive deep into Bukonla’s journey, from leading impactful projects to authoring "The Profit of Purpose," a groundbreaking book designed to empower social entrepreneurs and non-profit leaders with essential financial management skills.

Learn how mastering...

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Join host Samuele Tini in this fascinating conversation with Todd Bracher, renowned designer and innovator, exploring how design is not just about beauty but about solving real-world problems sustainably. From creating the world’s most sustainable office chair to pioneering health innovations like UVC hand sanitizers and myopia-fighting glasses, Todd reveals how integrating design early into business processes can drastically trans...

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New Season! After 4 years it is time for a new season and for the first episode we travel to South Africa!  I engaged in a profound conversation with Duncan MacFadyen, Head of Research and Conservation at Oppenheimer Generations. Duncan shares his inspiring journey from growing up in South Africa's conservation areas to leading transformative sustainability initiatives across Africa. Discover groundbreaking projects like Malawi’s i...

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Join the host Samuele Tini as we delve deep into China’s sustainability story with Lorne Michaels, Program Director for China at The Conference Board and founder of the groundbreaking Sustainability Directory. From his life-changing meeting with sustainability legend Ray Anderson to witnessing firsthand China’s paradoxical journey toward sustainability leadership, Lorne reveals insights from behind the scenes of one of the world's ...

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Is climate finance scaling fast enough to solve the crisis?

With $2.1 TRILLION invested in green tech last year, we’re seeing momentum—but is it enough? In this episode, Peter Fusaro, founder of the Wall Street Green Summit, breaks down the latest in sustainable finance, from AI-driven decarbonization to the startup funding gap.

Key topics we explore:

  • The real cost of AI and why data centers could cripple sustainability effort...
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What if the future of design meant products that are functional, beautiful, and compostable? In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, we meet Lauryn Menard, founder of GOB, a design visionary using bio-materials like mycelium to tackle single-use plastics.

Lauryn shares her entrepreneurial story, her passion for education, and her commitment to creating sustainable products that do not compromise on quality. With insights lik...

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How do we shift from an obsession with economic growth to a focus on human and planetary wellbeing? On this episode of The Sustainability Journey, we speak with Lorenzo Fioramonti, former Italian Minister of Education and Academic Director at Nativa Campus.

Lorenzo introduces the concept of a wellbeing economy, where development is measured by its impact on quality of life, not consumption. Drawing from examples like New Zealand’s ...

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“Universities aren’t just about research; they’re about finding holistic solutions that include policy, science, and people"

In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, host Samuele Tini welcomes Dr, Valerie Thomas, the Anderson-Interface Chair of Natural Systems and Professor in the H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, to discuss transformative solutions for today’s environmental challenges. V...

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Digital transformation is the key to building resilience against climate unpredictability.

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Horsten, Chief Growth Officer at AgUnity, to discuss how digital technologies are revolutionising smallholder farming and tackling the challenges of climate change, market access, and compliance with EU deforestation regulations.

Peter shares his inspiring sustainability journey and explains how AgUnity...

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“Amid challenges, it is our commonalities, not our conflicts, that define us.” A message of hope for this Christmas season!

In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, we explore the profound connection between entrepreneurship and storytelling with Miles Spencer—author, mentor, and serial entrepreneur. Drawing from his experiences retracing the legendary path of Lawrence of Arabia, Miles shares a unique perspective on finding p...

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Jacky Zhu, CEO of ORCAUBOAT, a trailblazer in autonomous technology. Jacky shares the incredible journey of developing cleaning robots that tackle both physical and chemical water pollution across lakes, rivers, and oceans.

From being the first Chinese robotics company to join the UN Global Partnership on Marine Litter to inspiring the next generation of young innovators, Jacky’s story showcases ...

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In this enlightening episode of The Sustainability Journey, Elise Som, Co-Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer of Altos Planos, shares how she is revolutionising the spirits industry. From local production in Jalisco to supporting biodiversity and achieving B Corp certification, Elise explains how her team prioritises sustainability at every step of the process.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why biodiversity credits are the future of sus...
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