The Regeneration Will Be Funded

Abdul Semakula is a regenerative systems innovator from Kampala, Uganda. https://nalubaaga.eco/

Tom Elliott is the CEO of Restor. https://restor.eco

Faith Flanigan, Executive Director of Regenerosity, and Ruth Andrade, Environmental Partner at Lush Cosmetics, delve into the transformative power of philanthropy. They discuss the innovative Regenerosity model, which connects grassroots groups with funding while emphasizing community-led stewardship. Key issues include the importance of trust in philanthropy, the challenges of participatory grantmaking, and the necessity of aligning funding with local knowledge and justice. Their insights challenge traditional funding practices, advocating for reparations and sovereignty in conservation.

Holke Brammer, founder of the Hypercerts Foundation, dives into the revolutionary concept of digital impact certificates designed to align funding with societal values. He discusses how current funding systems fail to reflect what we truly value and introduces retroactive funding to shift behavior for better outcomes. Holke outlines the importance of interoperable infrastructures for diverse funding needs and emphasizes the role of AI in demanding verifiable data. Their talk highlights the potential for decentralized protocols to transform funding, urging collaboration in building a new paradigm.

Justin Winters is the Executive Director of One Earth and Eric Berlow is the CEO of Vibrant Data Labs.

Brandon Welch is the co-founder and CEO of Mad Capital. https://madcapital.com/

Jennifer Menke is the founder and Executive Director of Regenerative Earth and co-founder of Sacred Contract. https://www.sacredcontract.earth/

Yoseph Ayele is the founder and managing director of LAVA. https://www.lavavc.io/

Artem Brazhnikov, Head of Technology and Engineering at Octant, dives into the innovative world of public goods funding through decentralized tech. He shares insights on the unique ETH staking model that drives sustainable support for community initiatives. The discussion touches on transforming philanthropy with user-friendly platforms, tackling identity challenges in blockchain, and navigating the balance between financial incentives and societal impact. Artem emphasizes the importance of community engagement and transparent systems to revolutionize funding for lasting change.

Tereza Bízková is a contributor at ReFi Medellín and Funding the Commons. https://www.refimedellin.org/