The Permaculture Podcast Kevin Jones - Regenerative Business and Impact Investing
Apr 20, 2019
Kevin Jones, co-founder of Regenerative Economies and SOCAP, dives into the transformative world of regenerative business and impact investing. He discusses Gather Lab and Transform 19, emphasizing actionable events over traditional conferences. Kevin shares innovative collaborations with farmers and hospitals aimed at enhancing soil health and sustainable practices. He highlights the evolution of impact investing towards supporting local agriculture and renewable energy, while addressing community empowerment and narrative-building in the regenerative movement.
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Success through balanced partnership
- Kevin Jones shares that in their ten startups, the ones with his wife's involvement succeeded.
- He credits their balance of free-range creativity and structured focus as key to success.
Regenerative Economy Is a Process
- Regenerative economy is hard to define because it's a process, not a fixed state.
- This fluid nature means regenerative efforts must focus on ongoing transformation.
Illinois Hospital Regenerative Trial
- Regenerate Illinois project includes a hospital trial involving multiple farmers and a mill.
- This initiative aims to scale regenerative agriculture into hospital food systems practically.
