Building a Regenerative Economy with John Fullerton │ S4Ep2 🌿🎧
What if finance could create conditions for life to thrive?
In Episode 2 of Season 4, the Regeneration Nexus, of the ReFi Podcast, hosts Maya Dentzel and Tereza Bízková sit down with John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute and one of the leading thinkers in regenerative economics.
After transitioning from a successful career on Wall Street, John dedicated his work to challenging the status quo of economics. His vision focuses on building an economic framework that supports the long-term health of people, communities, and the planet. In this episode, he explains why traditional financial models are failing and how regenerative finance offers a path forward.
John’s deep understanding of systems thinking and the global economy translates into practical solutions that both businesses and investors can adopt. He shares how regenerative finance can move us away from extractive practices and toward models that prioritize life and prosperity—together.
Key insights from Episode 2 include...🌱
- The Shift to Regenerative Finance: Regenerative finance offers a solution to the failures of extractive models by creating systems that not only repair past damage but also actively promote the flourishing of ecosystems and communities. This shift is essential for achieving long-term sustainability.
- The Role of Finance in Regeneration: Finance isn’t just a tool; it’s a critical lever for driving systemic change. By investing in nature-based solutions, financial systems can build resilience in local economies, making them more adaptable to global challenges like climate change and resource scarcity.
- Recycling Financial Capital into Regenerative Capital: John emphasizes that surplus financial capital needs to be “recycled, recomposted, regenerated” into other forms of capital, such as natural, social, and cultural capital.
- Embedding Regeneration in Business: Businesses, regardless of size, must rethink their internal culture and operational models to align with regenerative principles. This includes creating business models that integrate environmental and social goals, ensuring that financial success doesn’t come at the cost of the planet.
- Decentralized Technology as a Force for Regeneration: Blockchain and decentralized finance aren’t just tech trends—they are vital for scaling regenerative efforts. These tools can decentralize power and resources, giving communities control over their own regeneration processes and ensuring transparency in impact measurement.
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