The Artesian Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Artesian is a global alternative investment management firm specialising in public and private debt, venture capital and impact investment strategies. On this podcast, we share ways to tap unrecognized value and deliver sustainable performance in challenging environments as investors and innovators.
We hope you enjoy this discussion about the state of the ESG market, upcoming regulatory changes and how corporates can balance their strategic liabilities of carbon for better returns.
In this special episode of the Artesian Podcast, North American Director of Operations, Christine Chang, interviews Co-Founding Partner, John McCartney, and Managing Director, Kurt Tan, about a tumultuous year for banks and bonds.
We chat to Carola Jonas, Founder and CEO of Everty, an Australian software startup working to streamline EV charging for drivers and charging station operators.
Founded in 2016, Everty creates software that helps EV charging station operators manage their assets and provides a streamlined charging experience for EV drivers. Find out how Everty is accelerating the transition to cleaner transportation by improving charging infrastructure.
Episode 16 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim
We chat to Charlotte Bradshaw, Founder and CEO of Evrima Technologies, an Australian medtech startup working to streamline clinical trial recruitment and research by connecting patients, clinicians and researchers.
Founded in 2019, Evrima is building a platform and tools to source patients for clinical trials and provide aggregated, de-identified information for researchers. Find out how Evrima is engaging with various stakeholders in order to simplify and accelerate the clinical trial recruitment process.
Episode 15 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & David.
In this special episode of the Artesian Podcast, Artesian portfolio manager, Alexandra Clunies-Ross, is interviewed by Catherine Robson, chair of the Scale Investors, on their Connect to Capital podcast series.
Ali talks to Catherine about her unconventional path to portfolio manager of Artesian's clean energy / climate tech VC funds and the Female Leaders VC Fund. She also dives into how she has built a formidable network of scientists and technical experts to enable her to cover the enormous span of investment opportunities she sees from solving intractable medical problems, to finding commercial solutions to some of our most pressing climate challenges.
"Ali is an optimistic extrovert and an enthusiastic supporter of those who are early in their journey as entrepreneurs or venture investors." - Catherine Robson - Chair, Scale Investors
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Attribution: Connect to Capital Podcast by Scale Investors:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/alexandra-clunies-ross-of-artesian-investments/id1601448002?i=1000567492747
In this special episode of the Artesian Podcast, Artesian's Head of Community and Partnerships, Kaushalya Gunatilaka, hosts the first conversation in our Impact Investment Series, where we bring together leaders from across sectors to discuss the evolving landscape of ESG and Impact Investing.
Enjoy the first installment, 'The Path to Net Zero: How Financial Institutions, Green Bonds and Startups are Enabling the Transition', moderated by our Head of Australian Fixed Income, David Gallagher.
Guests include: Fiona Walmsley (Woolworths Group), Richard Lovell (Clean Energy Finance Corporation) and Alice Lang (5B).
We chat with Dr. Anna Wright, founder and CEO of BindiMaps, an Australian smart cities startup that provides a navigation app for both indoors and precinct areas. The BindiMaps philosophy is to build a solution that works for everyone - and this includes building a solution for people with low or no vision, and for people who prefer wheelchair accessible routing.
The navigation and advocacy work done by BindiMaps is changing the relationship between disabled users, customers, and employees and business owners or venue operators by establishing trust and encouraging inclusivity. Business owners have the added benefit of using data collected by BindiMaps to learn what their highest trafficked areas are and what facilities are most used by visitors.
Find out how users of all abilities have provided feedback to make this app inclusive and how encouraging diversity is empowering: https://bindimaps.com
Episode 14 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim
We chat to Kristi Mansfield, Co-founder and CEO of Seer Data & Analytics, an Australian startup that is empowering communities with accessible data and analysis tools.
Founded in 2016 by CEO Kristi Mansfield and Data Scientist Adam Peaston, Seer’s platform includes a library of datasets, facilities for sharing data between institutions and local organisations and analytics tools for problem solving. Find out how data-driven decision making is helping transform communities and how success with local initiatives could pave the way for improving millions of lives.
This is episode 13 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
Listen to our chat with Jeremy Cox, Co-founder and Co-CEO of AmazingCo, an Australian startup crafting fun, social experiences for people around the world.
Initially founded as a children’s party provider, AmazingCo has evolved into a platform for social experiences, offering everything from mystery picnics to virtual challenge parties. Find out how the company’s focus on customer experience and customer feedback has helped them build a robust quality management system. We also talk about how AmazingCo found new opportunities amidst the hardships of Covid-19.
AmazingCo crafts experiences to connect people with their cities. Find out more here: https://www.amazingco.me/
This is Episode 12 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
We talk to Australian MedTech company Nutromics’ Co-founders and Co-CEOs, Hitesh Mehta and Peter Vranes.
Nutromics is aiming to transform healthcare by bringing continuous molecular monitoring (CMM) to market. We discuss our existing healthcare system’s reliance on blood draws for analysis, as well as the new CMM biosensors being developed by Nutromics that provide real-time molecular data to clinicians and patients. Find out how these small, wearable patches can improve the patient experience and even save lives by speeding up clinical analysis and assisting with pre-symptomatic diagnosis.
https://www.nutromics.com.au/
This is episode 11 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
Partners, John McCartney and Vicky Lay, discuss capital markets: how it’s being shaped by the Ukraine crisis, where capital is flowing (and where it should be flowing), and how investors and institutions can best position themselves in volatile times. This episode also explores impact as the third dimension of investing, engagement vs divestment, and corporate venture capital as a lever of change.This is Episode 1 of Artesian's Responsible Investment Series.
In our first episode back for 2022, we chat with Mark Heath, Co-founder and CEO of grocery delivery service Voly.
Voly is revolutionising the supermarket industry by focusing on what modern customers want. Tim & Ali also make a Voly order during the podcast to test out how quick the delivery really is.
https://www.getvoly.com/
This is Episode 9 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.Listen to this episode to hear how Co-Founder and CEO of SAMA Fertility Sarthak Sawarkar is looking to provide better, cheaper and faster access to IVF and fertility diagnosis. We chat about the current state of fertility clinics and how SAMA is using technology to enable women to access IVF. Did you know approximately 1/10 babies in Denmark are born via IVF, whereas in the US this number is 1/50? Find out why by listening to this episode of the ArteHouse podcast.
About SAMA
SAMA is a marketplace for diagnostic tools running analysis on genomic data from fertility clinics providing tools for the laboratory staff, technicians, and clinics.
https://samafertility.com/
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This is Episode 8 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
In this episode we chat with Harmony’s Co-Founder and CEO, Wendel (Del) Afonso, about the baby formula industry and how Harmony's product uses human breast milk components rather than cow’s milk, which has been traditionally used in this industry for decades. 20% of babies have reactions to generic cow's formulas. This is a problem Del experienced first-hand with his wife after the birth of their second child. Listen to hear more about the sector and Harmony's path to market.
About Harmony
Harmony is a food science based startup applying cutting-edge biotechnology to mimic the composition of human breast milk and creating the next generation of infant formulas.
With over 100 years of collective experience, their team of biotechnologists and pediatric nutrition experts ensure that their formulas are the safe and natural solution your baby needs.
http://harmonybabynutrition.com/
Read Bloghttps://www.artesianinvest.com/post/shaking-up-the-baby-formula
This is Episode 7 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.In this episode we chat with Carv Co-Founder and CEO Jamie Grant about how he built and scaled a software and hardware business to help you improve your ski technique. We discuss skill based learning technologies and how SportsTech has advanced over time.
About CARVWith a dream of bringing real-time personal coaching to thousands of skiers worldwide, Carv - the world’s first wearable that helps you ski better. Carv is your real-time digital ski coach with advanced tracking and analysis, fitting in any ski boot, it analyses your technique and coaches you with live audio, as you ski.
https://getcarv.com/ Read Blog:https://www.artesianinvest.com/post/cutting-a-new-path
This is Episode 6 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
In this episode we chat with CEO and Co-Founder of Orbillion Patricia Bubner about the future of meat and Orbillion's production of cell based heritage animals. We discuss the technology behind their cell based meat, which will provide the modern consumer with an ethical, premium meat which harnesses the best meat flavours that has come from decades of breeding.
About Orbillion
Advanced bioprocessing enables Orbillion to rapidly isolate, screen and select cells that are best suited for commercial scale food production.
They move from sample to finished product 5x faster than other companies so they can bring down the price of cell-cultured meat sooner.
They focus on a variety of delicious heritage meats, like bison, sheep, and deer, that most people can’t access because they aren’t readily commercialized. Doing so means they help retain the biodiversity created through centuries of animal husbandry. Orbillion is building upon the best in the food system and working directly with farmers for a new farm to table story.
https://www.orbillion.com/
Read Bloghttps://www.artesianinvest.com/post/premium-cell-cultured-meat
This is Episode 5 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
In this episode, our Portfolio Manager, Ali Clunies-Ross, and Artesian Partner, Tim Heasley, interview Vitable's Co-Founder & Managing Director, Larah Loutati.
Listen to our conversation with Larah about Vitable, a personalised subscription service delivering vitamin and supplement recommendations. Vitable uses a short quiz and algorithms based on scientific research to determine vitamin routines specifically tailored to each of their customers.
About Larah
Larah came from a tech-enabled subscription business background at HelloFresh where she was the Head of Customer Experience. During her role she developed a passion for direct to consumer brands and subscription businesses. She believes that you can deliver so much more value to consumers with an engaging brand and a meaningful experience.
About Vitable
Vitable works with experts to take the latest science and break it down by ingredient in easy-to-digest terms. They work closely with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients in the forms that are easiest for the body to digest and absorb. All products are manufactured in Australia.
Vitable supports sustainable products, is affordable and conveniently delivered monthly directly to their customer’s front doors.
If you are constantly overwhelmed by all the information about health and wellness and are keen to know how you can find the right vitamins and nutrients that fit your needs and lifestyle, tune in to this episode now.
www.vitable.com.au
This is Episode 4 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
In this episode, our Portfolio Manager, Ali Clunies-Ross, and Artesian Partner, Tim Heasley, interview TurtleTree's Co-Founder & Chief Strategist, Max Rye.
Listen as Max shares how TurtleTree is using cell-based technology to create human breast milk as well as milk from all mammals, transforming the dairy industry for a better world. He also shares his personal startup story - how he met his co-founder, Fengru Lin, and how they together attracted a talented team who share their passion for turning science into sustenance.
About Max Rye
With over 10 years operating as CEO in the tech industry, Max has had the opportunity to work alongside the best the industry has to offer. He claims that his role as the Chief Strategist at Turtle Tree is the most exciting project he’s ever been a part of.
About TurtleTree
TurtleTree is a biotech company that’s using cell-based technology to create sustainable food and dairy. Nonetheless, they earnestly believe that what they do extends beyond the dining table and into the heart of humanity. At their core, they seek to uplift the world by providing a new generation of nutrition that’s better for the planet, better for the animals, and better for people everywhere.
https://turtletree.co
This is Episode 3 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
In this episode, our Portfolio Manager, Ali Clunies-Ross, and Artesian Partner, Tim Heasley, interview Luciano Bueno.
Luciano explains how they grow their “cotton” in a lab, based on cells instead of plants. Amazingly, his company won the annual Global Change Award from the Sweden-based H&M Foundation (named after the apparel company) which took home the first prize of about $350,000 U.S. dollars with the award, which has been called the Nobel Prize of Fashion.
Listen as Luciano explains how they are working towards revolutionizing the way the industries produce goods today and implementing a much more sustainable form of agriculture. Now, by developing intelligent scale-up strategies with cotton cells, as the in-vitro cotton production market has never been done on an industrial scale, they are capable of doing something truly new and innovative.
About Luciano Bueno
Luciano built his last company from zero with almost no budget which led him to important recognitions, great learnings and helped him to be granted with EB-1 Green Card which gave him a new perspective and the opportunity to launch GALY.
Luciano proudly shares his company, their beliefs, and how he built a group of passionate people with a strong sense of purpose on a mission to find ways to save our planet.
About GALY
GALY is producing cotton grown from cells in a facility, not plants on a field. We developed a process to grow cotton in vitro that is 10x faster, uses 80% less resources, independent on land or weather and with potential of 5x-10x higher margins than traditional cotton.
https://galy.co/
This is Episode 2 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
In this episode, our Portfolio Manager, Ali Clunies-Ross, and Artesian Partner, Tim Heasley, interview Dr Catriona Wallace.
Listen as Catriona breaks down artificial intelligence – what it is, best use cases and lessons for corporate innovators. She also talks about the existential risks posed by AI and the ethics of building responsible, inclusive technology companies.
About Dr Catrona WallaceCatriona Wallace is the Executive Chair of Boab AI - Artesian's AI Accelerator. Catriona has been recognised by the Australian Financial Review as the Most Influential Woman in Business & Entrepreneurship.
She is based between Australia and the US, she is also the Founder & CEO of Ethical AI Advisory, the Founder of Artificial Intelligence ASX Listed company Flamingo AI, which exited to BDMN Investments in 2020. Flamingo AI was the second only woman led (CEO & Chair) business ever to list on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Having recently been inducted into the Royal Institution in 2019, recognising her excellence in scientific achievement and commitment to science, Catriona is one of the world’s most cited experts and speakers on Artificial Intelligence, Responsible Technology, Ethics & Human Rights and Women in Leadership. She is also a philanthropist, human rights activist and mother of five.
She has achieved significant awards in technology & innovation including Advance Australia’s highest award for Australians working abroad. In large part, this success comes directly as a result of her deep experience in data and technology as well as the human side of transformation. In this interview, we talked about everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence.
With a dedicated passion for encouraging more women to pursue careers in technology, Catriona is leading by example, listen as she shares her experience, expertise and know more about women in technology.
About Boab AI
Boab AI, is a scaleup investment program based in Melbourne, investing in Victorian and international AI companies ready to expand globally.
Their mission is to connect an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, government organisations, universities / research institutes, corporations / industry groups and investors working to grow AI opportunities in Victoria and around the world.
AI ventures interested in applying to the Boab AI scaleup program can apply here: https://www.boab.ai/
This is Episode 1 of the ArteHouse Innovation Series with Ali & Tim.
In this episode, our Clean Energy Portfolio Manager, Ali Clunies-Ross, and Artesian Partner, Tim Heasley, interview Chris McGrath, Co-Founder & CEO of 5B.
Listen as Chris shares how he, at a young age, discovered his passion for renewable energy and paved a path to launching and scaling a solar supply chain company, tackling energy inefficiencies to create a more sustainable world.
About Chris
Chris is an inventor, engineer and renewable energy innovator on a mission to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
As founder and chief executive of 5B, he focuses on developing cutting-edge technology that reduces the cost of renewable energy for customers.
Prior to 5B, Chris was development manager at Infigen Energy, where he led the development of a 400MW+ utility scale solar PV development pipeline. More recently, as founder and director of Solar Fields (est 2011, 95 MW portfolio), Chris worked across government, communities and the private sector from early-stage development through delivery, project acquisition and project finance.
About 5B
5B has reinvented the solar supply chain to simplify how projects are delivered, using fewer materials, lightening-fast deployment and streamlined logistics.
The result is their flagship technology: a portable, prefabricated solar array. The Maverick unlocks new opportunities across the entire energy market, while reducing project risk for customers.
To find out how 5B can deliver your next solar project cheaper, faster and more effectively, please get in touch at info@5B.com.au.
Our VCaaS director discusses startup-related corporate innovation: what it is, different approaches, and how to measure success. We also take a deeper look into some of the challenges and trends that Guy is seeing.
Guy Newton, the Director of Artesian’s VC-as-a-Service business, has had a varied career in innovation. From running commercial operations at an Indonesian fintech scale-up, to working as Google’s Head of Monetisation Partnerships in Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific, Guy has been seated at both sides of the innovation table. In this episode, Guy is interviewed by Vicky Lay, Partner and Head of Impact at Artesian, to talk about corporate innovation and venture capital.
Resources:
Venture Capital as a Service overview
This is Episode 2 of the Green & Sustainable Fixed Income Investing Series.
In this episode, our North American Fixed Income Managing Director, Kurt Tan, interviews Artesian Founding Partner & Head of ESG, John McCartney, about greenwashing: what it is, how it can show up in portfolios, and some of the strategies investors can use to identify and guard against greenwashing.
Resources:
Green Bond Principles - ICMA - June 2021
Climate Bonds Initiative
This is Episode 1 of the Green & Sustainable Fixed Income Investing Series.
Artesian fixed income CIO Matthew Clunies-Ross discusses the premium for green bonds reflecting both scarcity and investor demand, the 'greenium', with Green & Sustainable Bond Fund portfolio manager David Gallagher.
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