“Design is not just what it looks like and how it feels. Design is how it works.” – Steve Jobs

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“It’s an all-out effort like a world war, but it’s us against greenhouse gases.” -Bill Gates

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We spend a lot of time discussing the benefits of “live-work-play” a seemingly mythological blend of activities that are purported to create feelings of wellbeing and balance. Live-work-play is touted in digital nomad lifestyles, neighborhood development initiatives, and more. Here’s the break-down:

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There is a pressing need for social transformation and action around food systems and 2021 will be a pivotal year for taking bold, substantive action. In the report “Food system impacts on biodiversity loss” issued by London-based Chatham House, the sustainability and equitability organization outlines three levers for addressing biodiversity loss that is affecting every corner of the globe. 

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In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto discuss all things social with Squad CEO and Founder, Isa Watson. This episode is an insightful look at what it takes to build meaningful connections on social platforms and keeping people happy and engaged.

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The pandemic has made us all much more aware of how we are feeling — and companies and organizations, especially in health and wellness industries, can match the moment with expertise and innovation. 

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In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto interview Paul Martino, co-founder and managing partner of early-stage VC firm Bullpen Capital. The conversation dives into what makes a great investment opportunity as well as what makes a great startup founder. Martino brings his effusive knowledge to the table with plenty of anecdotes about resilience, grit, and curiosity.

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I am excited to announce that my adventure retreat Zennest has been accepted into the Starlink Beta Program. The Starlink Beta Program is a low latency, broadband internet system enabled by low Earth-orbiting satellites.

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In this episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto visit with Larry Long, Jr., the tour de force leading athletic engagement app Teamworks’ Collegiate Sales division. The conversation opens up around the impact of COVID19 on sports, how to pivot, and pursuing life with optimism and motivation.

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As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues become more and more important to stakeholders, companies are evaluating ways to further dig in and commit to upping their performance. ESG offers a number of compelling intangibles but to fully buy-in CFOs, it needs to prove ROI with benefits shown in financial data. (more…)

This episode of Net Effects Podcast with hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavissoto features an interview with lifelong entrepreneur David Brown. David leads his groundbreaking accelerator, Techstars, with the mission that “entrepreneurs can change the world.” This episode dives into how the “Give first”-mentality can empower organizations with a conscious approach to participating in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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The United Nations Climate Action has identified cutting emissions as one of its primary objectives in tackling climate change, in addition to moving to a greener global economy and building a more resilient future. To contribute to these ambitious goals and improve ESG performance, many companies are pursuing social innovation. One socially impactful avenue is carbon sequestration. (more…)