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Business for Good Podcast

Paul Shapiro
Cultivated Meat
Sustainability
Climate Change
Animal Welfare
Food Technology
Alternative Protein
Oshi
Plastic Pollution
Nuclear Energy
Alternative Proteins
Salmon
Investment
Bioplastics
Aircapture
Venture Capital
Carbon Capture
Synthetic Biology
Daily Harvest
Plant-Based Seafood
CO2

Join host Paul Shapiro as he talks with some of the leading start-up entrepreneurs and titans of industry alike using their businesses to help solve the world's most pressing problems. Whether it's climate change, unsustainable agricultural practices, cyber threats, coral reef die-offs, nuclear waste storage, plastic pollution, or more, many of the world's greatest challenges are also exciting bus... more

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Most founders assume that building a great product and serving customers well will be enough to protect what they have built. Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup and the new book Incorruptible, argues that the assumption is dangerously wrong. In th... more

Every year, roughly a billion birds die from flying into glass windows and buildings. The problem is massive, well-documented, and largely invisible to the public. In this episode of Business For Good, Paul Shapiro talks with Dominique Waddoup, CEO a... more

Right now, roughly 40% of global emissions come from the built environment. Most of those emissions are hidden deep within the materials themselves, in the concrete, steel, and plastics that are mined or extracted from underground at enormous energy ... more

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor but support roughly a quarter of all marine life. They are dying fast, and in many places, the physical structure of the reef itself has already crumbled away. Without that foundation, coral ... more

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Eric Ries
Author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible
Author and entrepreneur
Episode: The Lean Startup's Eric Ries on How Good Companies Go Bad
David Meyer
Founder of adoptapet.com
Adopt-a-Pet
Episode: The Lean Startup's Eric Ries on How Good Companies Go Bad
Dominique Waddoup
Founder and CEO of BirdShades
BirdShades
Episode: How a Biologist Built a Startup to Stop Billions of Bird Deaths with Dominique Waddoup
Allison Dring
CEO of Made of Air
Made of Air
Episode: Turning Waste Biomass Into Carbon-Negative Buildings with Allison Dring
Ulrike Pfreundt
Co-founder of Reefs, marine biologist by training
Reefs
Episode: Rebuilding the Ocean Floor with Clay Castles with Dr. Ulrike Pfreundt
Hannah Ritchie
Data scientist at Our World in Data; author of Not the End of the World and Clearing the Air
Our World in Data
Episode: Hannah Ritchie Has Some Uncomfortable Truths About Helping the Planet
Jim Mellon
Billionaire investor in alternative proteins
Investments in Agronomics and related ventures
Episode: Why Jim Mellon Is Still All In on Alternative Protein After Five Years
Tom Quigley
Co-founder of Superorganism; biodiversity-focused venture capitalist
Superorganism
Episode: Investing in Biodiversity with Venture Capitalist Tom Quigley
Sára Nožková
Founder and CEO of Flox Intelligence
Flox Intelligence
Episode: Using Wildlife Intelligence to Prevent Animal Collisions with Sára Nožková

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Paul Shapiro
Host of the Business for Good Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 331 ratings
  • The Better Podcast Co

    Truly one of the best podcasts out there. It’s not only highly enjoyable to listen to, but it’s actually helping move humanity forward. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thisisareviewingnickname
    United States3 months ago
  • Inspired!

    So incredibly inspired by this podcast. I never lose hope, but it is difficult to sometimes navigate what are the best movements to support. Paul seems to curate those (and interview leaders) so well! 👏🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Korpiel
    Japan7 months ago
  • Information n Cognitive Stimulation

    I’m rooting for Paul n his guests to do good big time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sadie’s Uncle George
    Singaporea year ago
  • #1 resource for aspiring entrepreneurs

    Paul is an incredible host, and it’s amazing to hear from so many guests making money by caring deeply about animal welfare and sustainability. Great listen for anyone looking to start something meaningful themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    defaultAppleNickname
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    I love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jo1678ki
    United States2 years ago

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The Lean Startup's Eric Ries on How Good Companies Go Bad
Q: Why are independent directors not a cure for corruption, and what alternatives exist?
The guest argues that independent directors are often chosen by investors and may not be aligned with the mission; alternatives include governance forms like foundational or mission-protective structures, long-term voting, and sortition-based approaches to diversify accountability.
The Lean Startup's Eric Ries on How Good Companies Go Bad
Q: What is the core difference between mission hopeful and mission driven organizations?
Mission driven organizations actively design governance and incentives to protect their mission for the long term, whereas mission hopeful ones intend to stay true to their mission but lack concrete plans and structures to ensure it endures amid external pressures.
The Lean Startup's Eric Ries on How Good Companies Go Bad
Q: In Lean Startup, was there an intention to address protection of what you built, or did that emerge later?
Eric Ries explains that protecting mission and integrity wasn't the initial focus of Lean Startup, but it's a blind spot that becomes crucial as companies scale; the discussion then pivots to building structures to preserve the mission over time.
Rebuilding the Ocean Floor with Clay Castles with Dr. Ulrike Pfreundt
Q: What role do coral credits or biodiversity credits play in funding the reef projects?
Currently project-based rather than fully established credits, with potential evolution toward a credit-like model as biodiversity accounting matures; in the meantime, clients prepay project implementation and then fund ongoing monitoring, creating recurring revenue.
Rebuilding the Ocean Floor with Clay Castles with Dr. Ulrike Pfreundt
Q: What safeguards protect Reefs from competitors who might replicate the 3D-printed clay reef idea?
The defensible parts include the overall process complexity, local implementation, and networks; there is no broad patent protection on the core system, but the ongoing service model and brand trust help maintain a competitive edge.

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A thought-provoking interview series that centers on entrepreneurs and leaders who blend commerce with social impact, covering climate, sustainable food systems, biodiversity, energy, and innovative tech. Episodes frequently explore data-driven sustainability, scalable solutions, and market-ready innovations—from plant-based proteins and leaf-based ingredients to novel nuclear energy approaches and AI for conservation. Notable traits include a data-informed host style, a focus on pragmatic solutions, and guests who are building businesses with measurable environmental or societal impact. This mix is likely to appeal to listeners who want actionable insights, investment theses, and real-world progress at the intersection of profit and purpos... more

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2. David Meyer
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5. Ulrike Pfreundt
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7. Jim Mellon
8. Tom Quigley

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