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This is the S2G Podcast, where we talk to business leaders, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders who have a transformative vision for the future. We’ll explore how their experiences and perspectives offer lessons into scaling the food, agriculture, oceans, and energy transitions.
S2G Ventures
10 Episodes
Episodes
Sector Specialization and Systems Investing with Sanjeev Krishnan
In this episode, Sanjeev Krishnan, co-founder and managing partner of S2G Ventures, takes us through his career path from investing in telecom in emerging markets to building out a life... more
From Need Identification to a Novel Product with Andrey Zarur of GreenLight Biosciences
In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneur and investor journey that has led to the first EPA-approved RNA crop protection product and created a paradigm shift for the industry.... more
Not many people produce category-defining companies twice. But then again, not many people are John Foraker. The comforting taste of Annie’s mac and cheese or their cheddar bunnies masks their... more
Creative Capital to Fund the Transition with Andrea Woodside and Marisa Sweeney
To celebrate International Women's Day we're shining the spotlight on our special ops team. For the past two years, our all-female Special Ops team has been deploying flexible non-dilutive financing... more
Reflections on Food as Health, Cultivated Protein, and Supply Chains
Last year, we put out a report entitled, "trends shaping the future of food in 2023." A year later, we wanted to check in with some of our team members... more
The Path to Operational Success with Chris Gladwin and Mike Evans
In this episode, Chuck Templeton is joined by fellow Chicago entrepreneurs and old friends Chris Gladwin and Mike Evans for a captivating conversation about scaling their respective companies for exit. ... more
Reflections on AgTech: Robotics, Digitization, and Alternative Inputs
Last year, we published a report entitled, "Trends Shaping the Future of Food in 2023." It turns out 2023 was quite the year with many market, geopolitical, and policy twists... more
We’re kicking off the revamped S2G podcast series with a deep dive into the art of scaling with Chuck Templeton, S2G senior managing director and entrepreneur known for founding OpenTable... more
On this podcast, we’re talking to business leaders, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders who have a transformative vision for the future. We’ll explore how their experiences and perspectives offer lessons... more
Episode 31: Disrupting the Retail Food Waste Funnel with Flashfood
Josh Domingues, CEO of Flashfood, joins S2G’s Chuck Templeton to discuss how the company’s solution to retail food waste creates substantial benefits for grocery stores and consumers. This content is... more