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The Sustainability Journey

"There's so much intelligence in nature... that's the new frontier for me"

In this episode we explore the often unknown world of fungi with global sustainability and fungi expert Susanne Gløersen. This conversation uncovers the untapped potential of fungi in addressing pressing environmental issues, blending science, innovation, and a passion for ecological solutions. Susanne would describe herself as "super passionate about the fungi revolution - and how to harvest the intelligence of nature for the environmental innovations that the world needs".

She has more than 12 years of extensive experience in sustainability across the financial ecosystem (most lately Sustainability Lead at SEB GreenTech VC), but has now jumped off to only immerse herself into accelerating fungal innovations for planetary wellbeing. She is the founder of a global award to honor truly cutting edge fungi focused science and start-up innovation, leveraging fungi to solve some of humanity`s largest environmental challenges – The Future is Fungi Award. An award nominated for The Earthshot Prize.

She is also investing in fungi focused start-ups and building an ecosystem of fungi oriented investors - having founded the The Fungi Investment Collective.

Susanne sees biology and nature itself will be the next wave in sustainability, with a particular interest in fungi and how it can support a more regenerative agriculture, nature & biodiversity restoration and the material needs in the world. And it is the truly frontier and breakthrough innovations that excites Susanne the most.

Key Points:

• Journey to Sustainability: Susanne shares her transformative journey from finance to a career driven by a passion for sustainability and responsible capitalism.
• Fungi’s Versatile Role: Discover the myriad ways fungi are revolutionizing environmental solutions, from alternative proteins to sustainable materials.
• Innovations in Mycelium: Explore the groundbreaking applications of mycelium in various sectors, showcasing fungi's potential in sustainable practices.
• Frontier Science and Startups: Insights into the Future of Fungi Award and Collective, highlighting cutting-edge fungal research and startups.
• Future Vision and Advice: Susanne offers predictions on the role of fungi in future sustainability efforts and advice for aspiring changemakers in this field.

Useful Links

The Fungi Investment Collective: https://www.fungiinvestmentcollective.com/ The Future is Fungi Award: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-future-is-fungi-award/