Tony Cisneros: Sustainable Food Products for Outdoor Adventures

Feb 12, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha SDG12,  Tony Cisneros,  USA

Tony: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! At Mesa Victuals we envision a sustainable, inclusive food system that inspires an appreciation of nature. Practically, we work to accomplish this by creating sustainable food products for outdoor adventurers. There's a lot wrong with our food system today. Unsustainable farming practices lead to soil loss, labor abuse, and less nutritious (and flavorful!) foods. We're working to correct these issues by sourcing sustainable products and building relationships with farms that care for the earth.

Alexandra McNair Quinn: Advocating for Safe and Sensible Fashion

Feb 05, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Alexandra McNair Quinn,  SDG 12,  USA

Alexandra: Thanks so much for having me, Spiffy! Consumption and production are the driving sources of our global economy. But why can’t they still work in a way that protects workers, the environment, the community, and consumer health? We believe they can! I am addressing the challenge of motivating our fashion industry to move away from harmful chemicals. We are focused on raising awareness by educating people about safe, nontoxic apparel. We want to help consumers make informed purchases that protect both them and their families — which is why we created the first-ever online marketplace solely focused on safe, certified, nontoxic apparel. I think we have something just your size, Spiffy! 

Siya Raj Purohit: Creating New Pathways for Venture Capital to Grow

Feb 04, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha SDG 8,  Siya Raj Purohit,  USA

Siya: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. My co-founder, Taylor Stockton, and I are building Pathway Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund focused on the “Human Side of the Future of Work”. We are investing in founders that are driving economic mobility through innovative new models of earning, learning, and community building.