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The Optimist Circuit
Building the Circuit Connecting AI, Tech, Nature, and People to Spark Optimism and Power Solutions for Society.
The Optimist Circuit Publication is your gateway to exploring how human ingenuity with AI, technology, and nature are solving society’s most pressing challenges.
Through compelling interviews with AI, tech, and business leaders, real-world case studies, and stories of groundbreaking innovation, The Optimist Circuit delivers insights and inspiring narratives that highlight how human ingenuity, technology, and nature can work together to create a better future.
Join us as we spotlight people who are pioneering businesses, startups, and research, revealing the human ingenuity behind transformative ideas that connect communities and amplify human potential.
Our mission is to empower changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders with stories and strategies that prove optimism, collaboration, and innovation are the keys to solving global challenges.
Ellen Spooner, founder and host of The Optimist Circuit, brings over eight years of strategic communication experience with organizations like NOAA, the Smithsonian, and the Waitt Institute. Her expertise in making complex science accessible to millions and her passion for AI and tech is the foundation of this publication’s commitment to impactful storytelling.
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of tech, AI, and sustainability.
The Optimist Circuit
Introducing The Optimist Circuit
Welcome to The Optimist Circuit podcast where we are Building the Circuit: Connecting AI, Tech, Nature, and People to Spark Optimism and Power Solutions for Society.
The Optimist Circuit podcast is your gateway to exploring how human ingenuity—combined with AI, technology, and nature—is solving society’s most pressing challenges.
Through compelling interviews with AI, tech, and business leaders, real-world case studies, and stories of groundbreaking innovation, The Optimist Circuit delivers insights and inspiring narratives that highlight how technology and nature can work together to create a better future.
Join hosts Ellen Spooner and Francesca Fernandez as they spotlight the pioneers behind businesses, startups, and research, revealing the human ingenuity driving transformative ideas that connect communities and amplify human potential.
Ellen Spooner, co-founder and cohost of The Optimist Circuit, brings over eight years of strategic communication experience with organizations like NOAA, the Smithsonian, and the Waitt Institute. Her expertise in making complex science accessible to millions and her passion for AI and tech drive the podcast’s commitment to impactful storytelling.
Francesca Fernandez, co-founder and cohost of The Optimist Circuit, is a circular economy and sustainability strategist with over a decade of experience in circularity, decarbonization, and nature & biodiversity. She specializes in maximizing value and minimizing waste—whether in material flows, emissions, habitat loss, or social inequity. Francesca’s expertise in strategy, innovation, and human-centered research informs her passion for building a healthier planet and more equitable communities.
Our mission is to empower changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders with stories and strategies that prove optimism, collaboration, and innovation are the keys to solving global challenges.
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of tech, AI, and sustainability.
Welcome to the Optimist Circuit podcast, where we are building the circuit connecting AI, tech, nature and people to spark optimism and power solutions for society. I'm your host, ellen Spooner, scientist turned storyteller, and I couldn't be more excited for you to join me on this journey. Through compelling interviews with AI, tech, business and sustainability leaders, real-world case studies and stories of groundbreaking innovation, the Optimist Circuit delivers insights and inspiring narratives that highlight how human ingenuity, technology and nature can work together to create a better future. Join us as we spotlight the people who are pioneering businesses, startups and research, revealing the humans behind transformative ideas that connect communities and amplify human potential. Our mission is to empower change makers, innovators and thought leaders with stories and strategies that prove optimism. Collaboration and innovation are the keys to solving our global challenges.
Speaker 0:So, whether you're an entrepreneur looking for inspiration, a tech enthusiast curious about AI's role in sustainability, or someone who simply believes that innovation can make the world a better place, you're in the right spot. This isn't just a podcast. It's a movement, a platform to celebrate the stories, people and ideas that are building a more sustainable and equitable future. Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to subscribe to the Optimist Circuit on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. And let's keep the conversation going. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram at the Optimist Circuit, and follow me, your host, ellen, on TikTok at Ellen's Optimismories, for more insights and inspiration. And let's make it a dialogue Until next time. Stay optimistic, stay curious and stay inspired.