In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Katie Hoffman, partner at Regeneration.VC, an early-stage venture fund that invests in climate technology and innovation. In the conversation, we explore the climate investment landscape and the circular economy, discussing how entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators can mitigate ocean risks and support and scale climate start-ups.

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Tituoan Bernicot, the founder and CEO of Coral Gardeners, an organization restoring reefs in French Polynesia and around the world.In the conversation, we discuss the threats of climate change to coral reefs and marine biodiversity, how technology and communities can come together to restore ecosystems, and the importance of storytelling and education in addressing ocean conservation and the climate crisis.

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Jeremiah Kittredge, the chief executive officer of Only One, about the original vision for Only One and how we have worked with partners around the world over the past two years to advance ocean conservation.In the conversation, we discuss how technology and data can scale impact, the role of content in driving awareness and action, and plans for Only One this coming year. You can find Only One on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and our website.

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Michelle Tigchelaar, a research scientist at Stanford University’s Center for Ocean Solutions and an expert on the impact of climate change on blue foods. During the conversation, we discuss the scope and scale of the ocean as a source of sustenance and livelihoods, how climate change is impacting fisheries and aquaculture, which countries and communities are most at risk, and actions policymakers and people can take to address the risk and impact. You can find Michelle on Twitter and the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions on Twitter and their website.

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Nik Mittal, the managing partner of Molecule Ventures, about the dynamics of carbon markets and how they are helping to transition the world to a net zero future.In the conversation, we compare carbon markets across the United States and in Europe, how national legislation and funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will advance climate investments, and how innovations in technology and fuel sources are reducing carbon emissions.You can find Nik on LinkedIn and Molecule Ventures on their website.