The SI-MBA Podcast
The SI-MBA Podcast, aims to inspire future change-makers by featuring conversations with practitioners in fields like electric vehicles, human rights, and social enterprise. The episodes are hosted by Sustainable Innovation MBA students, a diverse cohort of students who share a passion for using business as a force for good, focusing on climate advocacy, social justice, and sustainable practices, and feature conversations with thought leaders transforming these sectors and industries.
Episodes
7 episodes
The Power of 1% for the Planet with Kate Williams
Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet joins the Si-MBA podcast to discuss companies' impacts on the environment and the world. It all started when founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, and the founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, Craig Mathews, came...
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Episode 8
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30:39
Corporate Sustainability Evolved: Alex Hausman on Regulations, AI, and Strategic Partnerships
From this February 2024 interview, Alex Hausman tells us about his time working in corporate sustainability and how companies have adapted to an ever changing world. Recent regulations and AI advancements provide opportunities and pitfalls for ...
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Episode 5
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30:57
Electrifying the Future: Rivian's Sustainability Mission with Grant Garrison
In this interview from April 2023, SI-MBA'23 students Nick Matys and Peter Dresch, sat down for a chat with Grant Garrison, Director of Sustainability at Rivian. With Nick and Peter he discusses the company's mission to accelerate electric vehi...
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Episode 4
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14:46
"Breaking Barriers: Working Fields' Mission to Transform Employment Opportunities" with Meghan VanStry and Chelsea Lewis Bardot
In this interview from May, 2023, SI-MBA'23 students Peter Dresch and Megan Kida, sat down for a chat with Chelsea Bardot Lewis (then COO) and Meghan VanStry (SI-MBA'21), Finance and Admin Manager, of Working Fields. Working Fields is a mission...
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Episode 3
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30:29
From Policy to Practice: Tu Rinsche on Tackling Child Labor and Building Sustainable Business Solutions
Tu Rinsche has worked with multiple large companies and governments to fight against child labor in the chocolate industry. In this episode, she expands on her experience working with multiple shareholders and organizations to achieve a common ...
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Episode 2
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19:39
Leading with Dignity: Grace Kim on Human-Centered Approaches to Organizational Change and Social Impact
SI-MBA'24 students, Nina Paus-Weiller and Courtney Cunningham, sat down with Grace Kim, CEO of GKC LLC and former Senior Managing Director of Good Worldwide, Inc., amongst many other endeavors. In this chat, they discuss perspectives on organiz...
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Episode 1
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25:52
Business Reimagined: An introduction to Sustainable Business
Conversations in Sustainable InnovationThe Simba Podcast, hosted by students from the 2023 cohort, including Nick Matys, Megan Kida, and Peter Dresch, introduces the University of Vermont's Sustainable Innovation MBA program. A diverse coho...
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Episode 1
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