logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2024
51m 33s

Sam Sutaria of WaterBear on the power of...

Investing for Purpose / Richard Mullane
About this episode

“We are now in an age where people are consuming somewhere between 5 and 7 hours of content a day. The power to use that time to do good is colossal”


Founded in 2020 by Ellen Windemuth, Executive Producer of My Octopus Teacher, WaterBear has rapidly become the leading platform and impact media network dedicated to global purpose driven storytelling.


What exactly is a Waterbear? Sam Sutaria, CEO and founding team member of an ambitious organisation uniquely positioned at the intersection of entertainment, culture, impact and purpose reveals all, including:


- How to create campaigns to build real world agency and action

- How a partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, will use B2B learning to engage 30m employees

- Working with 150 NGOs to link stories to on the ground campaigns

- Why the film industry needs a new measurement of success and a universal standard for impact measurement

- Why looking someone in the eyes is still the best test for judging their greenwashing propensity

- How to create a holistic, inclusive, diverse and sustainable media model 

- Targeting funding via impact driven family offices, VCs and smart capital

- Creating media designed to improve wellbeing

- Waterbear at Glastonbury 2024 - and so much more!


#impactmedia #storytelling #film #documentary #behaviourchange #wellbeing


Waterbear Network

https://www.waterbear.com/


Tardigrade

Off the Fence + My Octopus Teacher

BBC Natural History Unit

Nice and Serious + Moral compass

Blue Carbon film

Jayda G

Rebels With A Cause film

Glastonbury Festival Silver Hayes

For Sama film

Aegean Film Festival

Imagine 5

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

Off Menu (Podcast)

Alladale Wilderness Reserve


Investing for Purpose

https://sdgs.un.org/goals



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Jun 15
Bonnie Chiu of The Social Investment Consultancy on assuring positive social change
"Globally, just 1-2% of financial assets are managed by women or people of colour"In a climate in which the business value of DEI is increasingly undermined, this wide-ranging discussion with Bonnie Chiu, MD of The Social Investment Consultancy, sets the record straight on how th ... Show More
37m 26s
Apr 4
Lefteris Arapakis of Enaleia on harnessing the power of fishing communities to scale marine plastics recycling globally
"On our current path, there will be more plastics in our oceans than fish by 2050" Lefteris comes from generations of fishermen, though by his own admission he is not a natural... However, when out on fishing boats as part of a Greek fishing school run by his start up during the ... Show More
51m 55s
Feb 2025
Lara Viada of Spanish impact fund Creas on aligning KPIs with incentives to maximise impact alongside profit
“Why are we measuring Impact? To make sure we are maximising impact” Across the impact investment industry there is an ongoing evolution of impact measurement. But how often do you hear details of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that impact funds are actually using and the ... Show More
35m 4s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
Unleash your creativity with Ange Mumporeze of Studio463
In this episode, Fiona chats with Ange Mumporeze, a creative entrepreneur, content creator, and former influencer. Ange shares her experiences in navigating the complexities of personal and professional life. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Balancing motherhood with entrepreneurshipC ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2024
559: How To Build A Billion Dollar Business & Do Good In The World | Radek Sali
What does it take to transform a $15 million company into a staggering $2.1 billion success story? … Is it possible to grow a business that big and still have a positive impact on your employees, your community, and the world at large?… And can you do all that without burning out ... Show More
1 h
Jun 24
Think Being Honest Builds Trust? Not Always — Learn What Actually Works
What does it take to genuinely connect across cultures, identities, and worldviews? In this episode, we sit down with my friend Melisande Kingchatchaval Schifter to unpack the mindset and skillset behind powerful human connection. Having lived on multiple continents, worked acros ... Show More
38m 27s
Jan 2025
From Food Stamps to Seven Figures: How Nikole Mitchell Did it Utilizing OF
In this episode of Founder’s Story, guest Nikole Mitchell discusses her background transitioning through multiple careers—teacher, bartender, religious leader, Etsy shop owner—and how she eventually discovered OnlyFans (OF). She shares insights on content creation, diversificatio ... Show More
20m 47s
Feb 2021
The secret of influence through storytelling | Tamar Hela | Leadership Activators Global Edition #11
Once upon a time, a California girl went to China and started the greatest adventure of her life… 🇨🇳 An entrepreneur based in Shanghai and the COO of the N°1 LinkedIn Marketing Agency, Genius Encel, Tamar helps Fortune 500 companies generate leads through LinkedIn. As the Co-Pr ... Show More
58m 30s
Sep 2024
The Secret to Successful Content Creation
Today's video is a Q&A I held in Brazil recently. We discuss the details of understanding culture when you're trying to make a global impact. We dive into the fundamental human truths that remain constant across borders and how to include local context to make your messag ... Show More
26m 54s
Jun 6
Ep 33. Advertising Unplugged: Sasan Saeidi on leading brands in a changing world
Send us a textIn this Advertising-special episode of Money Majlis, we sit down with Sasan Saeidi, global client lead at WPP & VML and the current world president of the International Advertising Association to understand the playbook of modern advertising. Sasan’s journey—from Ne ... Show More
1h 33m
Sep 2024
Co-Founder of Pixar, Ed Catmull: Fostering Creativity, Learning from Mistakes, and Pixar’s Unique Culture
In this episode, Nicolai Tangen is joined by Ed Catmull, co-founder and formerpresident of Pixar, and author of the highly acclaimed book "Creativity, Inc." Pixarhas set the gold standard in animation with groundbreaking films like Toy Story,Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles, ear ... Show More
42m 41s
Jan 2025
How AI is Transforming Human Resources with John Kannapell, CYPHER Learning
Discover the transformative power of artificial intelligence in HR as we explore how generative AI is reshaping the workplace. The guest this time is John Kannapell, President, COO and Board Member at CYPHER Learning, a company leading the disruption of learning platforms to unle ... Show More
23m 59s
Dec 2024
Mark Savant | Content Creation and AI: Mark Savant's Expert Insights on Strategy and Success
Welcome back to another riveting episode of "Mick Unplugged"! Today, we have an extraordinary guest joining us—Mark Savant, a dynamic entrepreneur who transitioned from a traditional insurance career to becoming a powerhouse in podcasting and digital media. Mark's fascinating jou ... Show More
34m 31s