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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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What if the things you believe are best for the environment are actually making it worse? In this episode of Business For Good, Paul Shapiro sits down with Hannah Ritchie, data scientist at Our World in Data and author of Not the End of the World and... more

Episode Summary: Five years ago, billionaire investor Jim Mellon came on Business For Good and laid out his thesis that cultivated meat and precision fermentation would transform the food system. Since then, venture capital has fled the space, plant-... more

Episode Summary: What if the next great venture opportunity isn't in AI or fintech but in protecting nature itself? In this episode of Business For Good, Paul Shapiro sits down with Tom Quigley, Co-founder of Superorganism, one of the first venture f... more

Episode Summary: What if AI could help prevent bird strikes, train collisions, and livestock attacks by communicating with wild animals in ways they already understand? In this episode of Business For Good, Paul Shapiro speaks with Sára Nožková, CEO ... more

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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
Ross Milne
CEO of Leaft Foods, engineer with dairy industry background
Leaft Foods
Episode: Turning Green Leaves Into High-Performing Protein with Ross Milne
Dr. Douglas Stein
Physician focusing exclusively on vasectomies and known as 'the vasectomist'
Episode: Vasectomies, Family Planning, and Environmental Pressure with Dr. Douglas Stein (The Vasectomist)
Jan Dutkiewicz
Author of Feed the People, challenges food sustainability narratives
Episode: Feed the People Authors on Abundance, Food Policy, and Meat Demand
Gabriel Rosenberg
Co-author of Feed the People, explores food policy and sustainability
Episode: Feed the People Authors on Abundance, Food Policy, and Meat Demand
Chris Guillmond
Founder and CEO of Modern Mill
Modern Mill
Episode: Modern Mill's Chris Guimond on Upcycling Rice Hulls Into Low Maintenance Building Materials

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Paul Shapiro
Host of the Business for Good Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 247 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 Statesa month 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
    Japan5 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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High-quality guests who are genuinely solving big problems.
Host asks thoughtful questions that surface practical insights for founders.
Inspiring and actionable content for impact-minded listeners.
Consistently rigorous, science-backed discussions that go beyond headlines.

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Vasectomies, Family Planning, and Environmental Pressure with Dr. Douglas Stein (The Vasectomist)
Q: What is your response to criticism regarding financial incentives for vasectomies?
Dr. Stein argues that payments for vasectomies are to compensate men for lost wages and transportation, and not an exploitation of their socio-economic status.
Vasectomies, Family Planning, and Environmental Pressure with Dr. Douglas Stein (The Vasectomist)
Q: What are your primary motivations for performing vasectomies?
Dr. Stein highlights his environmental concerns and believes that reducing unintended pregnancies can alleviate pressures on the planet.
Vasectomies, Family Planning, and Environmental Pressure with Dr. Douglas Stein (The Vasectomist)
Q: How did you become the vasectomist?
Dr. Stein explains that he became focused on vasectomies after discovering no-scalpel techniques and recognizing the impact he could have on reproductive health and environmental issues.
Feed the People Authors on Abundance, Food Policy, and Meat Demand
Q: What is your policy manifesto?
Instead of advocating for a personal eater manifesto like Pollan's, our policy proposals center on 'more food, less feed, no biofuel', focusing on prioritizing human food production over animal feed and biofuels.
Feed the People Authors on Abundance, Food Policy, and Meat Demand
Q: Why isn't the food system broken? Why is everybody else wrong?
The food system is a complex intersection of various subsystems influenced by environmental factors, political economy, and social systems, and it actually provides abundant food, though it has serious problems that need to be addressed individually.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Business for Good Podcast

What is Business for Good Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A purpose-driven business podcast that profiles founders, researchers, and policymakers who blend profit with planetary impact. Topics span alternative proteins, sustainable materials, carbon removal, nuclear energy, and biotech-enabled solutions, with a strong emphasis on practical commercialization, scalable impact, and rigorous, science-backed thinking. Listeners can expect candid discussions about market timing, regulatory hurdles, funding climates, and measurable outcomes, along with inspiring stories of mission-driven entrepreneurship and corporate accountability. A noteworthy strength is its ability to translate complex sustainability topics into actionable business insights and real-world case studies that attract both industry insi... more

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2. Jim Mellon
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