In episode 192, we’re excited to welcome Sandra Uwantege Hart, Humanitarian Lab Lead at Mercy Corps Ventures. We explore why the humanitarian aid sector is due for a fundamental shift, how Anticipatory Action is flipping the script on disaster response, and how blockchain, AI, crypto, and innovative funding models are transforming the speed, transparency, and efficiency of aid delivery.

In episode 191 we welcome Elizabeth Kukka, CEO of Purpose for Profit, the world’s first tokenized lending fund and on-chain endowment for ESG initiatives. We discuss how tokenized finance, powered by crypto, is shifting capital toward socially impactful projects, the biggest challenges and opportunities in ESG funding, and Elizabeth’s insights from her journey across tech, venture capital, and web3.

For the fifth and final episode of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Jon Ruth of Climate Coordination Network and James Kiernan of Octant. We dive into the vision, mechanics, and impact of Octant’s Epoch 7, how blockchain and decentralized funding can revolutionize climate finance, and what this means for the future of Web3-powered public goods.

In episode 190, we bring together top advice from 10 past podcast guests from across diverse industries, including billion-dollar founders, grassroots community leaders, and pioneers, on what it really takes to build in Web3. From resilience and trust-building to scaling teams and navigating regulation, this episode is packed with wisdom from those on the front lines of innovation.

In part 4 of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Afo, Coi, and Matt from Greenpill Dev Guild, a pioneering community of builders supporting the regen movement with tools, workshops, and collaborative projects. We dive into their mission, the tools they’re building to regenerate the world, thoughts on the future of public goods funding, and how Octant has helped them scale the movement.

In episode 189 we welcome Jan (Puncar) Brezina, Co-author of How to DAO, and legendary DAO builder with contributions to DAOs like Gitcoin, MakerDAO, and Bankless DAO. We explore his book, How to DAO, and his vision for how decentralization can reshape impact organizations. Whether you're a seasoned DAO contributor or a newcomer to Web3 and crypto, this conversation is packed with wisdom for you.

In episode 188, we welcome Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund and a celebrated "Blockchain 100" Global Leader. Aly has been instrumental in supporting hundreds of high-growth crypto startups worldwide. We explore what sets successful Web3 builders apart, some of the challenges that crypto Founders face, and hear Aly’s predictions for the future of blockchain innovation.

In episode 187, we welcome Dr. Viroshan Naicker, Co-Founder of Earthstream, a Web3 startup using bioacoustics, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform biodiversity monitoring. Discover how Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), Regenerative Finance (ReFi), and cutting-edge climate tech are advancing rewilding and ecosystem restoration efforts.

In episode 186, we’re excited to welcome Sam Flanagan and Abeera Akhtar of Web3ForGood for a special 2024 year in review episode! We dive into the biggest trends of 2024, including breakthroughs in DeSci, experiments in public goods funding, and the rise of crypto-powered AI agents. We also share some of our favorite “feel-good” Web3 stories and wrap up with bold predictions for 2025.

In episode 185, we welcome Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa, a decentralized AI network where individuals earn by contributing data. Calanthia has a rich history in fintech, having scaled successful companies and driven blockchain innovation. We explore Masa’s groundbreaking approach to democratizing AI through blockchain, and how it’s paving the way for a future of Fair AI powered by people.

For episode three of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Cheeky and Peter, core contributors to Protocol Guild, a decentralized organization dedicated to funding 180+ Ethereum core developers. We discuss how their innovative funding mechanism aligns incentives for core contributors, the impact of decentralized funding models, and how Octant has been essential in supporting their mission.

In episode 184, we welcome André Eikmeier, Founder & CEO of Good Empire, a global platform reshaping how we engage with social & environmental impact. We explore how blockchain is redefining transparency & accountability in philanthropy, how crypto gamification mechanisms can make doing good more engaging and rewarding, and why Web3 is the ideal operating system for the global impact economy.

Trust, privacy, and data sovereignty are core to the ethos of Web3, redefining how we interact online. By removing intermediaries, it ensures transparency, security, and decentralization, while empowering users to own and control their data. In this podcast starter pack, discover six groundbreaking projects using blockchain to create a more trustworthy, private, and user-centric internet.

In episode 183, we welcome Ken Timsit, Head of Cronos Labs, the $100M Web3 startup accelerator and ecosystem development arm of the Cronos blockchain. We discuss how to navigate the complexities of building in crypto, how zero-knowledge technology is revolutionizing identity and data sovereignty, and some tips for how you can build accessible Web3 experiences that drive real-world adoption.

For episode two of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Thomas Gondwe of SummitShare. We explore the challenges of artifact repatriation, blockchain’s role in creating digital repositories to monitor and verify artifacts, and their Revenue Sharing Mesh to ensure benefits flow back to communities. We also explore Octant’s new Accelerator Program, and some of the takeaways from that experience.