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Sep 29, 2026 · 37:15
How do you tell someone not to poach when they are poaching to eat? Rendani Nenguda, Senior Research Associate at Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation, grappled with…
Sep 19, 2026 · 44:02
The system is not broken. It is doing exactly what it was designed to do: extract the maximum for the fewest. That is why Cindy Forde, founder of Planetari and former Managing…
Sep 9, 2026 · 45:44
Before M-Pesa was M-Pesa, it was a pilot in Thika with a handful of women's groups and a piece of code written to disburse microfinance loans. Catherine Karimi Gichunge was…
Jul 29, 2026 · 50:06
Matt Orsagh spent 25 years inside mainstream finance, including as Senior Director of Capital Markets at the CFA Institute. Then he concluded that ESG was painting the house…
Jul 16, 2026 · 32:01
A European trade director who sends his own clients back home. Robert Bach Casanovas has run the Nairobi office of Catalonia Trade & Investment (ACCIÓ) since 2017, and he is…
Jul 9, 2026 · 34:44
Reina-Flor Okori competed in four Olympic Games. Three for France, then one final Games for Equatorial Guinea, where she carried the flag her parents fled under. In this episode,…
Jun 29, 2026 · 40:16
What if Africa's biggest climate problem is the climate agenda itself? Soha Benchekroun argues that for Africa, sustainability and industrialisation are the same project, and…
Jun 19, 2026 · 34:44
Six years ago, Christopher Marquis wrote that the B Corp movement was remaking capitalism. Today the movement is twenty years old, ten thousand companies strong, and in the…
Jun 9, 2026 · 25:37
In 1919, a group of business people gave themselves a strange name: the Merchants of Peace. Their bet was that trading nations fight less. They had just watched Central Europe…
May 29, 2026 · 34:27
For years, men gathered in Kenyan trading centres, read the Nairobi Coffee Exchange price in the newspaper, did some quick math, and concluded their cooperative leaders had…
May 19, 2026 · 45:27
What if everything you do to "live green" makes almost no difference, and quietly makes things worse? Michael Maniates, author of The Living Green Myth and co-author of…
May 9, 2026 · 35:11
Up to 50% of Kenya's fruits and vegetables never reach a plate. Not because farmers can't grow. Because nobody can reliably move, sort, price and pay. Claire van Enk is the…
Apr 29, 2026 · 41:50
What if the obsession driving the global economy is not a strategy, but a religion? In this episode, Professor Tim Jackson (University of Surrey, author of Prosperity Without…
Apr 20, 2026 · 28:00
"There is no funding gap in Africa." That is the provocation from Burak Buyuksaraç, CEO of Afri Capital and a 16-year business veteran in Tanzania. He arrived in Dar es Salaam in…
Apr 9, 2026 · 29:33
Oil above 100 USD. The Strait of Hormuz under pressure.The world scambling for energy. Again. and Again... Every energy crisis sends us looking for the same answers: another…
Mar 29, 2026 · 45:58
73,000 sharks are killed every day. 16,000 chemicals are added to plastics, and only 1% are regulated globally. The ocean is in crisis, but almost nobody sees it. Antoinette…
Mar 19, 2026 · 32:52
What if the ethical framework AI needs was coined thousands of years ago in Africa? Wakanyi Macharia-Hoffman is co-director of the Inclusive AI Lab at Utrecht University and…
Mar 9, 2026 · 28:20
When Tonderai Njowera's father came home and asked, "Did you know you can own a highway?" it changed everything. That one question sent a young boy in Zimbabwe on a journey from…
Feb 28, 2026 · 38:53
What if the most profitable climate investments aren't sexy at all? Costas Papayconomou, co-founder of Una Terra, spent a career in innovation consulting (including building and…
Feb 19, 2026 · 29:05
What if the most powerful innovations don't come from billion-dollar labs, but from people who have almost nothing? Navi Radjou left Silicon Valley after 13 years because he…
Feb 9, 2026 · 38:24
In this episode, I’m joined by Alisa Sydow (Professor of Entrepreneurship at ESCP Business School) to unpack what women founders are really navigating in Africa’s…
Jan 29, 2026 · 37:11
Syntropy isn’t about the tropics—it’s about the physics of life. In this episode, Samuele sits down with Sven Verwiel, CEO & Co‑Founder of Forest Foods (Kenya), to unpack…
Jan 19, 2026 · 31:04
In this episode, Samuele speaks with Apollo Gabazira—Country Director at CARE International (Uganda) and an award‑winning regenerative farmer—about what it takes to make farming…
Dec 19, 2025 · 34:09
When you clear a forest to plant maize and make charcoal, you’ve already put a price on nature—the future cash flows from the maize and the wood. The problem is that price is far…
Dec 9, 2025 · 38:29
We talk a lot about tree planting, but far less about what happens to all the agricultural and organic waste we burn or dump. That’s where biochar comes in. In this episode of…
Nov 29, 2025 · 26:57
In most emerging markets, “sustainability” has been designed for big exporters, banks and multinationals. Everyone else – the micro, small and medium businesses that actually…
Nov 26, 2025 · 24:21
Special Episode — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. The global conservation debate is loud — but often poorly informed about what people who live with…
Nov 25, 2025 · 21:06
pecial Episode — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. How do we build conservation models that work for both people and nature? In this eye-opening…
Nov 19, 2025 · 36:14
Stop Chasing Sexy Startups: Why Boring Businesses Win in Africa Fifteen years ago, Kyle Schutter had a choice: get a PhD in biofuels or move to Africa and start a biofuel…
Nov 12, 2025 · 21:46
Special Episode — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. In South Africa’s fight against rhino poaching, data—not emotion—drives progress. Conservation…
Nov 11, 2025 · 25:34
Special Episode — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. What does it really take to make wildlife land use financially sustainable? Veterinarian and…
Nov 9, 2025 · 28:55
Join Samuele tini as he walks listeners into the heart of the Silicon Savannah, tracing a personal journey from London to Nairobi with Ben Hyman, CEO of Talent Safari. Through…
Nov 6, 2025 · 12:29
Special Episode 3 — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. South Africa needs more clean energy and raptors need safe skies. Raptor biologist Merlyn Nomusa…
Nov 5, 2025 · 15:56
Special Episode 2 — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. In Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem, people and wildlife have shared space for millennia. Conservation…
Nov 4, 2025 · 22:38
Special Episode 1 — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. A scabies outbreak among mountain gorillas sparked a new way of working. Dr. Gladys Kalema‑Zikusoka…
Oct 29, 2025 · 31:39
Electric buses are not a pilot anymore. As Dorcus Wanjiru Kamotho explains, BasiGo already has ~100 e‑buses on the road across Kenya and Rwanda, with hundreds more reserved. The…
Oct 19, 2025 · 32:18
Dr Anyse Pereira grew up in Cabo Verde, trained as a scientist in Europe, built programmes with the UN and Mercy Corps, and the corporate world—bringing a data‑driven,…
Oct 9, 2025 · 32:04
What does it take to comply with the EU’s deforestation rule and create value for farmers and brands? Alessandro Chelli from Trusty explains how his team built a mobile‑first,…
Sep 29, 2025 · 46:13
How far can a story travel — and how much can it change? In this episode, Bridget Deacon, Managing Director of Shujaaz, Emmy Winner and leading B Corp, explains how youth‑first…
Sep 19, 2025 · 33:51
Too often we hear Africa described as “emerging.” But as my guest Tom Fels, CEO of Animarem, explains — Africa is already shaping the future of global business. In this new…
Sep 9, 2025 · 30:46
Africa is driving an EV revolution—and Roam is leading the charge. ⚡ This week, Hans van Toor Strategy & Innovation Lead at Roam, explains how locally manufactured electric…
Aug 29, 2025 · 40:44
Can businesses genuinely help save wildlife and biodiversity? Join us this weekend with former Ferrari and Omega executive Michele Sofisti, now CEO of Nzatu, who believes they…
Aug 19, 2025 · 33:51
Traditional aid isn’t delivering. So, what’s next? In this week’s podcast, Todd Kirkbride, an expert in private-sector partnerships with extensive experience at USAID and…
Aug 9, 2025 · 33:19
In this fascinating episode of The Samuele Tini Show, meet Tommie Hooft, CEO and co-founder of Proteen, an innovative startup transforming waste management and agriculture in…
Jul 29, 2025 · 42:27
Is Africa’s investment model broken? On this thought-provoking episode of The Samuele Tini Show, we meet Nick Mwai, Founder and CEO of Pumapa Capital, who is challenging…
Jul 19, 2025 · 29:11
Zero Is the New Hero: Inside the Global Network for Zero Can businesses truly achieve net zero emissions by 2030—or even sooner? On this episode of The Samuele Tini Show, host…
Jul 9, 2025 · 35:41
Building Better Businesses: Lucy Muigai on Africa’s B Corp Movement" Join host Samuele Tini in an inspiring conversation with Lucy Muigai, CEO of B Lab Africa, as they delve into…
Jun 29, 2025 · 35:12
On the latest episode of The Samuele Tini Show, I'm joined by powerful DEI advocate Ebony Adams, leader at Pariveda and author of History vs Women. We explore tough,…
Jun 19, 2025 · 25:14
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…
Jun 9, 2025 · 29:57
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…
May 29, 2025 · 44:10
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…
May 19, 2025 · 45:43
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…
May 9, 2025 · 35:03
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…
Apr 29, 2025 · 30:25
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? What if your anxiety could spark revolutionary solutions—and a thriving business? In this eye-opening episode, sustainability entrepreneur…
Apr 19, 2025 · 38:18
In this episode, we speak with Gunter Pauli, the visionary behind the Blue Economy, who challenges conventional sustainability wisdom. Pauli argues passionately against the…
Apr 9, 2025 · 30:11
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…
Mar 29, 2025 · 22:12
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…
Mar 19, 2025 · 32:57
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…
Mar 9, 2025 · 42:03
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…
Mar 1, 2025 · 43:03
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…
Feb 19, 2025 · 30:29
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…
Feb 9, 2025 · 21:03
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,…
Jan 29, 2025 · 33:35
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…
Jan 21, 2025 · 34:17
“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…
Jan 9, 2025 · 45:08
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…
Dec 19, 2024 · 20:39
“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…
Dec 9, 2024 · 23:12
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…
Nov 29, 2024 · 23:18
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…
Nov 19, 2024 · 40:08
I sat down with Carlos Álvarez Pereira, Secretary General of the Club of Rome, to explore the roots and evolution of the global sustainability movement. From the groundbreaking…
Oct 29, 2024 · 26:39
"We must upgrade democracy, create citizens’ assemblies, and assert economic power to change the system" In this episode we sit down with Dr. Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of…
Oct 29, 2024 · 30:34
In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, we explore Africa’s energy future and the key role hydrogen can play in driving a low-carbon transition. Oghosa Erhahon, an energy…
Oct 19, 2024 · 29:00
In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, we explore the unique sustainability challenges and opportunities facing the Middle East with one of the region’s leading voices,…
Oct 9, 2024 · 40:49
In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, we dive into the transformative potential of SMEs in driving climate action and fostering green value chains. Vanessa Enogbogbo, a…
Sep 29, 2024 · 20:28
In this episode of The Sustainability Journey, host Samuele Tini interviews Giulia Marzetti, a young and dynamic sustainability expert, Top LinkedIn voice, who has collaborated…
Sep 19, 2024 · 29:07
“The gender gap in finance is still 300 years away from closing, but we can start by advocating for inclusive financial systems that leave no one behind" In this insightful…
Sep 9, 2024 · 33:21
"If you bring the do good after the return, that's quite the differentiator." Pyrpose, a sustainability-focused startup, is tackling the challenge of energy transition in…
Aug 29, 2024 · 29:15
"The best way of fighting a system that you want to get rid of is not fighting it but coming up with a better solution" In this episode the incredible career of Maurits Groen, a…
Aug 19, 2024 · 22:26
Please note that the interviewee was an employee of Agritask at the time of this interview. He has since left the company. The opinions expressed in this interview are solely…
Aug 9, 2024 · 30:28
80% of people displaced by climate change are women. We must bring the voices of women leaders in all their diversity for a just and urgent climate action. In this powerful…
Jul 29, 2024 · 40:26
Our mission is to create systemic change in the fashion industry by providing plant-based, zero-waste products In this episode of "The Sustainability Journey," we explore the…
Jul 19, 2024 · 51:15
"The biggest problem we face is that the pollution and negative externalities of using fossil fuels are not internalized; they are socialized" Join us for an enlightening episode…
Jul 9, 2024 · 34:22
"In Africa, businesses are born out of social necessity, making them inherently geared towards sustainability" In this episode we learn about green building, smart cities, and…
Jun 29, 2024 · 36:27
Indoor pollution is a silent killer; millions of lives are lost every year, but with the right solutions, we can change that narrative. Meet Peter Scott, the visionary CEO and…
Jun 19, 2024 · 26:30
"Communities are powerful because they help bring people together and find similarities... we start focusing more on what brings us together as human beings." In this episode of…
Jun 9, 2024 · 40:42
"We believe that before we even start to talk about education and entrepreneurship, we must cover the needs in terms of sexual health". Join us on a compelling journey of…
May 29, 2024 · 35:56
In our latest episode we discuss with Professor Christopher Marquis, formerly at Harvard Business School and now at Cambridge Judge Business School, a world leading academic in…
May 19, 2024 · 38:14
In this episode we explore the cutting-edge world of space-based solar power, with by Martin Soltau, the co-CEO of Space Solar. We explore a revolutionary approach to clean…
May 9, 2024 · 37:11
"Philanthropy needs to shift from being achievers of change to enablers of change" Our special guest is Benjamin Bellegy, the Executive Director of WINGS, an organization that…
May 6, 2024 · 31:59
"We are here to empower the sustainable transition with the most insightful information and data". In this episode we meet Andrea Gori, a global leader, founder and Chief Earth…
Apr 19, 2024 · 37:05
"There's so much intelligence in nature... that's the new frontier for me" In this episode we explore the often unknown world of fungi with global sustainability and fungi expert…
Apr 9, 2024 · 36:51
In our latest episode we explore the profound intersections of sustainability, activism, and social justice with global activist Kumi Naidoo. Kumi who led in the past Greenpeace…
Mar 29, 2024 · 37:08
"My entire fashion career has been about really utilizing what is already in existence... and the dignity, the relationship between myself, the people who make my clothes, and…
Mar 19, 2024 · 30:44
In this episode we met Luca Zerbini, Founder and CEO of the B Corp certified UNA TERRA. It is the first early-growth impact fund (SFDR Art. 9) and ecosystem with an exclusive…
Mar 9, 2024 · 42:51
"The good news is after 54 years working in sustainability... we are in the beginning of the biggest change I've ever seen globally in the world.” In this insightful episode, we…
Feb 29, 2024 · 36:46
I just believe I was born loving this planet... And I realized she needed more voices to speak for her. Lindsey Coffey, a former Miss Earth and model turned environmental…
Feb 19, 2024 · 39:18
" Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail". Dr. Venera N. Anderson is a global strategy advisor and published author on…
Feb 9, 2024 · 35:19
“We need private sector companies to find solutions to pressing societal issues and sustainability problems; companies drive innovation, which is crucial for the sustainability…
Jan 29, 2024 · 29:14
In this episode, Thomas Legrand shares his unique sustainability journey, which began 20 years ago in Mexico. This experience profoundly connected him to nature and reshaped his…
Jan 19, 2024 · 54:12
Can banks really help save the planet? In this episode, we dive into the intricate relationship between the financial sector and climate risk with our distinguished guest, Ana…
Jan 9, 2024 · 28:37
Have you ever wondered how mindfulness can revolutionize the world of finance? Meet Davina Ho, a leader whose mindfulness podcasts have garnered millions of downloads on Spotify.…
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