What drives a woman to leap from Fortune 500 exec to art gallery owner… to launching a plant-based ETF on the NYSE? In this after-the-show conversation, Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest, goes off-script with Laurette Rondenet to reveal the emotional journey behind her fearless pivots.
From growing up in France to building a career at IBM, Kellogg, and beyond, Elysabeth shares how curiosity, empathy, and a hunger for impact have fueled her path. This intimate exchange dives into the joy of reinvention, the emotional weight of being an empath, and the surprising spiritual practices that help her protect her energy!
You’ll also learn how VegTech’s ETF dramatically outperforms the S&P 500 in climate impact—and why she believes plant-based investing isn’t just a market trend, but a critical lever in fighting climate change.
✨ In this conversation, you’ll discover:
•How right-brain creativity and left-brain logic can shape a purpose-driven career
•What it means to embrace reinvention at every life stage
•The emotional side of leadership and legacy
•Why investing in food systems innovation matters
•How to protect your energy as a mission-driven changemaker
This is the side of Elysabeth you don’t see on the trading floor—and it’s a powerful reminder that building your legacy starts with being boldly, joyfully, unapologetically you.
👉 Watch Elysabeth’s full episode of Owning Your Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJpwKdPwt3M
👉 Follow Elysabeth Alfano’s Plantbased Business Hour Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElysabethAlfano1
👉 Follow Elysabeth Alfano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysabeth-alfano-8b370b7/
🌐 Learn more about Laurette Rondenet and Owning Your Legacy: https://www.lauretterondenet.com
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