From Green Rush to ReFi Realism with David Fortson and Sandra Ponce De Leon | S4 Bonus

In this bonus episode of the ReFi podcast, hosted by Maya Dentzel, guests David Fortson and Sandra Ponce De Leon delve into the evolution of the regenerative finance space, transitioning from the initial excitement of the 'green rush' to a more grounded realism. They discuss creating sustainable business models, building regenerative communities, and the importance of trust and collaboration. The conversation also touches on the recent proposal for a region brand commons to ensure the integrity of regenerative efforts and avoid greenwashing. The episode concludes with practical advice and inspiration for the community to keep shipping and staying creative.

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👉 David's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fortson-19692715/

👉 Sandra's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandraponcedeleon/

👉 Tereza's X profile: https://x.com/TerezaBizkova

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👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel

👉 Tereza's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazdentzel/

00:00 Introduction to Regenerative Finance

00:28 Meet the Guests: David Fortson and Sandra Ponce De Leon

02:17 Big Picture: Trends and Future of Regenerative Finance

02:39 Personal Journeys into Regenerative Finance

09:13 Communicating ReFi to the Wider Audience

11:25 Challenges and Realities of the ReFi Space

18:18 Future Directions and Optimism in ReFi

27:59 The Importance of Patience in Regeneration

28:12 Creativity and Fun in Environmental Efforts

29:06 Challenges and Solutions in Community Engagement

29:38 Onboarding and Economic Systems in Crypto

30:56 Building Trust in Global Communities

32:39 Overcoming Obstacles in Web3 Adoption

36:16 The Role of Delight in Product Development

40:10 The Regen Commons Debate

51:11 Rapid Fire Questions

52:42 Final Thoughts and Call to Action