Origin Story Interview W/ Aarav Chavda, INVERSA Leathers

"INVERSA's work matters because biodiversity is crucial. We've seen a 69% decline in wildlife numbers in the last 50 years— and that's a scary stat. We need to keep highlighting this issue. The worst part is, in many cases, there's no going back. Invasive species, for example, are responsible for 60% of extinctions worldwide."

Origin Story Interview W/ Florian Tiller, Ucaneo

"Direct air capture is not a silver bullet, but it can play a very important role in combating climate change. We must reduce emissions first, but removing CO2 from the air can be a game-changer."

Origin Story Interview W/ Richard Hardiman, RanMarine

"Just do it. If you do it and it fails, that's okay; you can go back to the corporate job you were doing anyway. You're not going to fail at life."

Origin Story Interview W/ Johnny Drain, Win-Win

"Always ask questions and challenge everything. Even ask the dumb questions: the questions that you think are too simple. Even if you think you know the answer."

Origin Story Interview W/ David Henstrom, Unibio

"We're focused on leading a global transformation in protein production by harnessing nature's alchemy to brew resilient, planet-friendly proteins. We aim to change and improve how protein is delivered, moving beyond traditional sources like fishing and farming on land."

Origin Story Interview W/ Steffen Gerlach, Eeden

"Being a decent human being is worth it. It's worth it to do good, to believe in what you do. That energy propels you forward."

Origin Story Interview W/ Kevin Webb, Superorganism

"There has never been a more exciting time to be starting a company that benefits nature...we are developing the ability— and financial mechanisms— to understand and work with ecosystems like never before."

Origin Story Interview W/ Dustin Bowers, PLAEX

"All it takes for evil to prevail is for good people to stand by and do nothing. Don't just stand there; don't be bored. Choose a task."