We're delighted to be back with Season 3 of the Metta Talks Podcast. Across this season, we’ll be chatting to people breaking the mould around traditional ways of doing business, while using innovation and sustainability to drive change for good.

Episode 1 - Cutting through the Noise

In episode 1, we're joined by Cathy White, who we’ve known and worked with on our programmes and projects since 2019 🚀

Cathy is Founder and CEO of CEW Communications, who specialise in communications to help scale businesses in #tech, #digital and the #startup ecosystem.

Having supported over 400+ companies and #entrepreneurs across Europe, CEW provides PR, content, training support and more. They work with B2B startups, and their partners, to challenge the traditional way of doing things. They regularly work with Founders who are new to PR, So if you’re listening, and you know being in the media is something you need, but not sure why or how to go about it, CEW are here to help.

In their own words, CEW “speak startup”.

Learn more about CEW on their website www.cewcomms.com

Episode 2 - Financial Planning with Impact

In episode 2, we're joined by Sebastian Elwell, Director of Switchfoot Wealth. Sebastian started Switchfoot Wealth to offer financial planning that matches the way we live and work today. By using the best technology and their expertise, Sebastian and his team are bringing financial planning into the 21st century, helping people, businesses and professional advisers make the most of their time and their money.

SwitchFoot Wealth can advise on Life Insurance/Protection, Investment Advice, Pensions, Retirement Planning and more - in their own words, they provide financial planning with impact. Join us as we chat about the different types of funds and investments, the how to "green" your pension, as well as the risks associated with moving pensions.

Episode 3 - 15 years in #Climate Tech - what's changed?

In episode 3, we're joined by Sarah Middlemiss, COO of Ecometrica, UK and Europe.

Ecometrica are experts in climate metrics, and since 2008, have been enabling businesses and governments to accurately and transparently calculate their climate impact using their software platform. Ecometrica is dedicated to providing transparent environmental reporting, to enable businesses, governments and society to better understand their environmental impact on resources and build resilience for the future.

Join us as we chat about climate metrics and reporting, how the industry has changed over the last 15 years, and tips on how to begin your climate reporting journey.

Episode 4 - Analysing Iraq's Startup Ecosystem

In episode 4, we're joined by Zahra Shah, Founder and Executive Director of Iraqi Innovators.

Iraqi Innovators is a social impact organisation with a mission to increase women’s involvement in the tech sector, up-skill job seekers, and change the international narrative about Iraq.

They offer training in Digital Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, and Digital Literacy. They aim to amplify Iraqi voices and dismantle colonial approaches to development.

Join us as we chat with Zahra about Iraq’s startup scene, the ecosystem and its weaknesses, and how Zahra and her team are supporting Iraqi youth and women trying to enter the tech space.

Learn more about Iraqi Innovators on their website www.iraqtech.io

Episode 5 - ESG and Sustainability Strategy

In Episode 5 of the #MettaTalks Season 3 Podcast 🎙 we were joined by Julia Höglund - Director, ESG and Sustainability Strategy, at SB+CO.

SB+CO is a #sustainability, #ESG strategy and responsible business consultancy, that advises companies on strategy, sustainability, ESG, stakeholder engagement and more.

SB+CO have decades worth of expertise in sustainable business to help companies navigate this all-change era. Whether it’s developing full corporate sustainability strategies; or mapping stakeholder relationships and systems thinking – SB+CO's advice and solutions are future-proofing businesses for tomorrow’s markets.

Join us as we chat to Julia about all things sustainability in business, balancing sustainability with profit, and making sure sustainability efforts are authentic.

Learn more about SB+CO on their website www.sbandco.com

Episode 6 - $10M in funding for ESG Reporting

In Episode 6 of the #MettaTalks Season 3 Podcast 🎙 we were joined by Sofia Busck, Chief Revenue Officer at Worldfavor.

As some of our listeners may recall from season two, Worldfavor is a global sustainability platform that helps companies access, manage and share sustainability information. Over 30,000 organisations and over 140 countries are using one or a mix of Worldfavor's solutions to easily share and access sustainability data from one single place.

Recently raising $10M in Series A funding, Worldfavour helps you drive transparency and sustainability in every step of your value chain. Worldfavour can help with sustainable investment, sustainable sourcing, supply chain visibility, or sustainability management.

Join us as we chat to Sofia about how the ESG / Climate reporting space has changed in the last few years, and some of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing founders and businesses.

Learn more about Worldfavor on their website www.worldfavor.com

Episode 7 - Creating more Diversity in the VC World

In Episode 7 of the #MettaTalks Season 3 Podcast, we were joined by Diversity VC’s CEO Ladi Greenstreet & their Head of Growth Julia Rabin.

Diversity VC is working with entrepreneurs, investors and universities in order to create an industry that is free from bias - they are setting a global benchmark for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) best practices in the VC industry.

With a global reach and local expertise, Diversity VC aims to close market-specific gaps in DEI knowledge to help build locally-representative ecosystems.

Join us as we chat to Ladi and Julia about why they think there is a lack of diversity in the venture industry and what Diversity VC do to create a more representative ecosystem.

Episode 8 - Accelerating the Global Transition to Net-Zero

In Episode 8 of the #MettaTalks Season 3 Podcast, we were joined by Ian Ormerod, CEO of Switch2Zero. Switch2Zero aims to accelerate the global transition to net-zero carbon emissions for people and businesses everywhere.

They believe that by working to make the path to net zero as quick, easy, and affordable as possible - and by forging a supportive community of like-minded individuals and businesses that can help - more and more of us will succeed.

They might be a new company, but that’s their big ambition - net zero for everyone - delivered through a one-stop dashboard that puts everything anyone needs for this journey in one, simple-to-use, transparent, place.

Join us as we chat with Ian about understanding your carbon footprint, learning how to reduce it, and incorporating sustainability into your business practices.

Learn more about Switch2Zero on their website www.switch2zero.com