What happens when you align your values with your actions? Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest and host of the Plantbased Business Hour, joins Laurette Rondenet on Owning Your Legacy to share how her journey from Kellogg and PBS to launching a climate-focused ETF on the New York Stock Exchange is transforming the food industry, climate action, and impact investing.
Elysabeth explains why food systems innovation is key to addressing climate change, healthcare costs, and global security—and how investing in plant-based foods, regenerative agriculture, and alternative proteins can create a healthier planet and financial returns. She shares the power of using your dollars to drive sustainable investing while living a joyful, purpose-driven life.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why aligning your values with your daily choices matters
✅ How the food industry impacts methane, water, land use, and your health
✅ What a plant-based, climate-aligned ETF is and how it works
✅ The joy and power of building a purpose-driven career at any age
✅ How to find your voice and act on your purpose to leave a lasting legacy
✅ The role of investing in reducing deforestation, factory farming, and emissions
✅ Why collaboration and AI-driven transparency will shape the future of food
✅ Stories of entrepreneurship, resilience, and shifting your path for greater impact
Whether you’re interested in plant-based investing, sustainable business, ESG investing, climate solutions, or transforming the food system, this conversation will inspire you to take action and rethink what’s possible in your own journey.
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🌐 Learn more about Laurette Rondenet and Owning Your Legacy: https://www.lauretterondenet.com
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