Imperial Business Podcast

Sports Business #3: ‘Intentionality‘

Matthew Barrett, founder of Goal Click, talks about his journey in the sports industry, combining his passions for history and sport, working across various functions in the sports industry and eventually building his own company.  
 
https://www.goal-click.com/ 
 
Since 2014, Goal Click has given people across the world a platform to share real stories about their own lives and football communities. 

Told through the eyes and voices of our storytellers, these stories are brought to life in analogue and digital photography, written word, short films and exhibitions. 

 

IB Green Minds #7: In conversation with Henry Gordon-Smith

This week’s episode of Green Minds features Henry Godon-Smith, who is the CEO and founder of Agritecture, a global urban agriculture consulting firm, whose mission is to empower impact-driven organizations to develop feasible urban farming solutions.

 

As a sustainability strategist focused on urban agriculture, water issues and emerging technologies, Henry has visited urban farms in five continents and worked on community and for-profit urban farms.  

 

Eva interviews Henry about his motivation to found Agritecture and venture into the field of climate smart agriculture, the benefits of Controlled Environment Agriculture and the key opportunities, challenges and trends of urban and vertical farming.

 

For listeners who want to delve deeper, a link to Agritecture can be found here.

 

Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com

 

Sports Business #2: ‘Building a fulfilling career by knowing yourself ‘

Michael, Data Analytics Manager at Nike, takes us through his journey - from Industrial Engineer, to a consultant, to a Sports Industry professional.

IB Green Minds #6: In conversation with Sarah Kemmitt

This week’s episode of Green Minds features Sarah Kemmitt, Head of the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) Secretariat within UNEP FI (United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative). Sarah delves into this ambitious Alliance, gathering 141 member banks committed to financing ambitious climate action, and breaks down the role of banks in transitioning to net-zero economies. This episode will provide you with her insider’s perspective of COP28 and key sustainable finance trends to follow in 2024. 

 

For listeners who want to delve deeper, Sarah mentionned the following reports from UNEP FI:  

• The Adaptation Gap Report, 2023 
• The Production Gap Report, 2023 
• The Emissions Gap Report, 2023 

 

If you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at, feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com 

  

IB Green Minds 5: In conversation with Arietta Visona

In this week’s Green Minds episode, Jim sits down with Arietta Visoná, a consultant at Guidehouse specializing in renewable energy and sustainability. Together, they navigate the complex landscape of the CfD (Contract for Difference) mechanism and its interaction with CPPAs (Corporate Power Purchase Agreements). 

Key Highlights: 

• Understanding the Dynamics: Dive deep into the intricacies of how the CfD mechanism and CPPAs intertwine. 
• Insights from Allocation Round 5: Explore the key takeaways from Allocation Round 5 and its impact on the corporate PPA market. 
• Peering into the Future: What can we anticipate for the upcoming Allocation Round 6? Arietta shares her expert predictions. 
• Navigating Imperial: Gain valuable insights on surviving and thriving in the world of renewable energy, including Arietta's career advice for aspiring sustainability consultants. 

For listeners who want to delve deeper, a link to the report done by Arietta can be found on the link below. 
https://guidehouseinsights.com/news-and-views/the-impact-of-cfd-allocation-round-5-on-the-corporate-ppa-marketand-what-the-uk-government-has-done 

Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com 

IB Green Minds #4: In conversation with Rosie Deane

What hurdles do we face in educating people about climate change and how can we effectively address misinformation, complex scientific concepts, and disparities in access to information? How do different age groups feel about climate change? 

How does the media currently depict climate change and what changes are needed in media coverage and language usage to ensure broader engagement and understanding? 

 

In this Green Minds episode, Eva talked about these and other questions with Rosie Deane, founder of What On Earth. At What On Earth Rosie provides climate consultancy, workshops and educational initiatives on climate change.  

 

For listeners who want to delve deeper, a link to the What On Earth Website can be found here. 

 

Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com 

IB Green Minds #3: In conversation with Jean-Baptiste Lenoir

This week’s episode of Green Minds features Jean-Baptiste Lenoir, Co-founder and CEO of Qotto, a solar home system provider in West Africa. Interviewed by Marie-Céline, he delves into the challenges hindering universal access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa and how Qotto's innovative solar home systems are impacting the lives of 110,000 people. Discover the impactful strategies that set Qotto apart and the role of public policy in fostering sustainable energy solutions. 

 

For listeners who want to delve deeper, Jean-Baptiste recommended the Investor Roadmap for Inclusive Green Growth. 

 

Find the script of the discussion here. 

 

If you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at, feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com 

IB Green Minds #2: In conversation with Josué Tanaka

This week’s episode of Green Minds features Josué Tanaka, who was the former Managing Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) responsible for the Bank’s operational strategy and planning function and for leading its energy efficiency and climate change activities between 2006 and 2020. Lorenzo interviews Josué about his early career working at the World Bank, his leading role in increasing the EBRD’s spending on climate finance, his experience of COPs and how they’ve evolved over the years, and the Finance for Climate Action Report which he was involved in developing. 

For listeners who want to delve deeper, a link to the Finance for Climate Action Report can be found here. 

Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us an email at podcast.greenminds@gmail.com 

Sports Business #1: Sports x Tech – Building a marketplace for sporting experiences with Founder of Homefans

Daniel Alejandro Velásquez González, founder of Homefans, takes us through his journey as an entrepreneur and innovator in the sports industry. Highlights include -  
- Setting up a business in the UK as an immigrant 
- How he identified the need for his product, reiterated using market insights and built a successful go-to-market strategy 
- Challenges in building a two-sided business model 
- Forecasting future trends in the sports industry  
- Long-term goals

IB Green Minds #1: New Episodes, New Hosts, New Energy

In the first episode back from (a long) summer break we are happy to introduce you to our new hosts. Meet Climate Change, Management & Finance students Lorenzo, Jim, Marie-Céline and Eva. Get to know the new hosts, what inspires them and what brought them to Green Minds.   

Do you have any suggestions for guests or themes that we should take a closer look at? Feel free to drop us a message via podcast.greenminds@gmail.com