For over a decade, I have been building innovation ecosystems and putting together investment and partnership deals to facilitate innovation. In this minisode, I share my secret sauce for putting together long-lasting collaborations that drive impact: personal due diligence.  Personal due diligence is the process of getting to know the leaders behind a company to determine if you are a good fit to work together.  In this episode you will learn, 3 questions to start asking any prospective investor, partner, startup, employer, or hire to see if you are a match for doing business.  What builds trust between organizations  Analisa’s secret for conducting effective personal due diligence The method Analisa uses when working with CVCs like Paulig, IKEA, and Novozymes to put together investment and partnership deals  How you can determine your organization’s vision and values  Links:  Sign up for the Strategic Networking Course  Podcast with Kaffe Bueno on unleashing coffee’s potential Paulig’s investment arm on the future of tasteLove matchmaker on building strong business relationships If you are interested in hosting a workshop for your organization to determine your vision and values, send Analisa a message on www.analisawinther.com

Estefania Simon-Sasyk is a Michelin-trained chef. After leading kitchens across Asia, South America, and Europe, her desire to make a broader impact led her to founding the innovation and new product development consultancy Mycelium Gastronomy.  Mycelium takes a unique approach to innovation management focusing on ethics and diversity of perspective to tackle critical issues around health, sustainability, and regional economic development. Join Analisa Winther and Estefanis as they discuss the ethics of new product development and agrifood innovation. What we cover: The next frontier for corporate innovation  How Estefania went from working in Bali to the Basque Culinary Center and then founding Mycelium Gastronomy. The importance of collaboration to create lasting impactInter-generational framework for innovation Innovation, diversity, and long-term thinking in organizational decision-making.Why lived experiences is the new google  Aligning business and social impact in a corporate environment Connect with Mycelium Gastronomy Want to connect with Estefania? Subscribe to the Future Food newsletter to access her contact details and the episode transcript. Your subscription will also power the production of more episodes like this. Get access now! Related Episodes: Visionary Leadership coaching program Corporate innovation consulting Keynote: Creating Careers That Drive Innovation Creating Your Career coaching program Mycelium Gastronomy on the ethics of food innovation About Analisa Winther Analisa Winther is an ecosystem developer, consultant, and coach in the agrifood industry. Analisa advises corporations on where to partner and invest in the agrifood space and coaches startup founders helping them to attract the right investors and create their career. Website: www.analisawinther.com Newsletter: wwww.analisawinther.substack.com Instagram: @analisa.winther Show Host: Analisa Winther Join the community This show is listener-supported. Your contribution directly enables more awesome content like this. You’ll also get access to discounts, special events, and episode transcripts. 👉 Upgrade yourself here Hashtags: FutureFood, FoodInnovation, EthicalProductDevelopment, DiversityInclusion, Collaboration, Sustainability, EcosystemDevelopment, MyceliumGastronomy

I’m proud to sit on the Advisory Board of Sparks & Honey, a global consultancy that helps some of the world’s biggest brands understand explosive and immediate cultural shifts and adjust their strategies accordingly. A few times a week Sparks & Honey hosts Cultural Briefings from their studio in NYC. Last week, they hosted a briefing on the Biggest Food & Beverage Influences to watch in 2024. I joined as the guest expert and the conversation was fire. From Ozempic to AI, inflation to microplastics, we ran through the sociological, technological, economic, environmental, and political you need to know about. Are you looking for a speaker for your next event? I deliver keynotes on the future food revolution. On Zoom or in person, inspire your colleagues with an energizing talk about the trends, technologies, and business models influencing the future and how your org can play a role in shaping what’s et.

As an ecosystem developer, I've learned that why we gather and how we do it is key for breaking down silos, sparking innovation, disseminating information, and cross pollinating ideas. I also know that to create a better future, we have to collaborate more. That mainly happens when we get to know each other, build trust, and don't see each other as "other." In this episode, I share my philosophy for gathering diverse parts of the ecosystem and why it's so important to have an open mind and constantly seek to learn from others. Ways to work with me Free masterclass on how I created my career: https://nordicfoodtech.io/about-creating-your-career/Book me to MC or keynote your event: https://nordicfoodtech.io/speaking/Investor and ecosystem services: https://nordicfoodtech.io/investor-services/ More information on www.analisawinther.com

Philippe Birker is the Founder of Climate Farmers, which supports European farmers across in the transition towards regenerative agriculture by providing a supportive community, context specific transition knowledge, and financing in the form of carbon and biodiversity credits. Philippe is a part of Ashoka’s Changemaker community, the BMW Foundation Responsible Leader network, TED Countdown, Viva con Agua and the Love Foundation, which he co-founded in 2013. He also serves on the Board of Top 50 Farmers. When he is not attending events or visiting farmers, Philippe is living in the Serra da Estrella mountain range in central Portugal where he is rebuilding an abandoned village into a music and art residency combined with a regenerative farm. In this episode, we discuss: How to scale regenerative agriculture in Europe Why we need new farmer role models Regenerative business models and how to find aligned financing as an impact company Stakeholder capitalism and the golden sharePhilippe’s backstory and journey into entrepreneurs Embracing regenerative principles as a leader and in your personal life Why a strong vision and values is key for creating change Connect with Climate Farmers: Want to connect with Philippe? Subscribe to the Future Food newsletter to access her contact details and the episode transcript. Your subscription will also power the production of more episodes like this. Get access now! Related Episodes: Creating Your Career⁠ ⁠Visionary Leadership⁠ ⁠Regenerative Leadership⁠ ⁠Top 50 Farmers⁠ ⁠Maliina Abelsen on Greenland’s Wisdom⁠  ⁠Climate Farmers On Scaling Regenerative Agriculture in Europe About Analisa Winther: Analisa Winther is an ecosystem developer, consultant, and coach in the agrifood industry. Analisa advises corporations on where to partner and invest in the agrifood space and coaches startup founders helping them to attract the right investors and create their career. Website: www.analisawinther.com Newsletter: www.analisawinther.substack.com Instagram: @analisa.winther Show Host: Analisa Winther Join the community: This show is listener-supported. Your contribution directly enables more awesome content like this. You’ll also get access to discounts, special events, and episode transcripts. 👉 Upgrade yourself here Hashtags: FutureFood, RegenerativeAgriculture, Sustainability, Collaboration, InnovationLeadership

On a steamy summer day in NYC, I was interviewed by Businesstalk Henriette about how I created my career and built a life I love. We discuss why building a career you love is so important and how it ripples out to have a positive impact in the world. I also share how I work with visionary leaders to build their dreams. For the full story on How I Created My Career download this free You'll learn the approach I teach my clients to build your dream life and career. Ready to get started? I offer two signature coaching programs: 🧑‍🎨 Creating Your Career is a launchpad for pivoting into a career you love. You will get clear about what you want to create next and then take steps to make it a reality. This program is all about making your dreams come true. 🚀 Visionary Leadership is for entrepreneurs building the companies of tomorrow. From attracting the right investors to building a strong organizational culture, managing employees, co-founder relationships, and holding the company vision no matter what, we work through it all so that you successfully build an organization that will change the world.

What’s the connection between hormonal health, nutrition, and our food system? Join Analisa in conversation with Haley Nicole, a women’s health and fertility guide. Haley started her women's health coaching business, Root & Womb Collective , in 2019 after a long and challenging journey with hormonal birth control. This episode aims to demystify the complexities of hormonal health and inspire listeners to foster a deeper connection with their bodies. Join Analisa and Haley as they discuss the role of hormones in both men and women’s health and how it connects to our food system.   What we cover: How hormones govern our body Why hormones are deeply influenced by the food we eatThe difference between male and female hormonal health Eating to support your hormonal health How eating disorders impact hormonal healthBirth control’s impact on hormonal health  Connect with Root & Womb Collective Want to connect with Haley? Subscribe to the Future Food newsletter to access her contact details and the episode transcript. You'll subscription will also power the production of more episodes like this. Get access now! About Analisa Winther Analisa Winther is an ecosystem developer, consultant, and coach in the agrifood industry. Analisa advises corporations on where to partner and invest in the agrifood space and coaches startup founders helping them to attract the right investors and create their career. Website: www.analisawinther.com Newsletter: www.analisawinther.substack.com Instagram: @analisa.winther Show Host: Analisa Winther Join the community This show is listener-supported. Your contribution directly enables more awesome content like this. You’ll also get access to discounts, special events, and episode transcripts. 👉 Upgrade yourself here Hashtags: Future Food Podcast, Hormonal Health, Food System Collaboration, Women In Food, Wellness Journey, Menstrual Health, Cycle Health, Preconception

Changing the food system to meet the UN’s environmental goals could generate close to $10 trillion of additional revenue or cost savings. This is a massive opportunity that will require unprecedented collaboration, new business models, technologies, and a fundamental shift in how we think about and interact with our food system. In this episode, Analisa shares part of a keynote she delivered for EIT Food Sales Booster in cooperation with Katalista Ventures on the future of agriculture. You will hear how our food system got to where it is today, where we are headed, and why food is one of the most exciting industries to be working and investing in today. Book Analisa as a Speaker Looking for a speaker for your next event? Analisa Winther is a frequent speaker, MC, and workshop facilitator on the future of food. Whether in person or virtual, she brings high energy and a deep knowledge of the agrifood industry to the stage. Check out her portfolio and booking information here. About Analisa Winther Analisa Winther is an ecosystem developer, consultant, and coach in the food industry. Analisa advises corporations on where to partner and invest in the agrifood space. Analisa is also a coach to startup founders helping them to attract the right investors and individuals to create their career. Website: www.analisawinther.com Newsletter: www.analisawinther.substack.com Instagram: @analisa.winther Show Host: Analisa Winther Episode Transcript Related Links Top 10 Startup Interviews More episodes on farming How a Norwegian family transitioned to regenerative farming Tim Wendelboe on biological coffee farming Meraki Impact on venture philantrhopy Join the community  This show is listener-supported so your contribution directly enables more awesome content like this. You’ll also get access to discounts, special events, and episode transcripts. Upgrade here

In this episode of Future Food, we explore regenerative olive oil Analisa interviews Sarah Vachon, the CEO of UK-based Citizens Of Soil, which sources olive oil from female producers. We talk about the fascinating history of olive oil from its importance in global trade to its healing health and beauty properties. This episode also covers: why olive oil is about to have a movement similar to what we saw in specialty coffee and wine how to make sure you’re buying the best possible good liquid gold for your pantry olive oil flavor profiles the rise of female farmers producing regenerative olive oils challenges around fraud how farmers are tackling drought and wildfires in Southern Europe how Citizen of Soil’s business model minimizes waste and strives for a low carbon footprint Connect with Citizens of Soil Want to connect with Sarah? Subscribe to the Future Food newsletter to access her contact details and the e pisode transcript. Your subscription will also power the production of more episodes like this. Get access now! Connect with Analisa Winther Newsletter: www.analisawinther.substack.com Website: www.analisawinther.com Instagram:@analisa.winther Show Host: Analisa Winther

October 2022 I decided to start my own business. To make my 1 year business anniversary, this minisode gives an honest, behind the scene look into my journey, why I decided to take the leap, and what I've learned since then. Upgrade your podcast subscription here Work with me: www.analisawinther.com Instagram: @analisa.winther

A few months ago, I was interviewed by Yoann Berno for his podcast Climate Insiders to talk about how I put together deals between startups and investors. The conversation went so well that he then invited me back on his show to interview him about his backstory, which turned into a great conversation on how anyone can start angel investing in ClimateTech with food and agtech falling under this umbrella. I've been angel investing for the last few years in startups in Europe and the US. I started angel investing because I wanted to know what it was like to have skin in the game. While I work for investors helping them to find deals related to the future of food, this work has always been with someone else's money. Actually stepping into the role of investor was a learning curve with its own risks and upsides. This is what Yoann Berno and I debunk in this episode as we share our personal experiences detailing how we went from VC to angel investing. Related Links Get 20% off Yoann's ⁠Investing in Climate Tech⁠ course with code FRIENDS 20 Climate Insider's interview with me on what build strong investor-startup relationships Meraki impact on investing in regenerative agriculture Connect with Analisa www.analisawinther.com Investor Services Speaking Instagram Join the newsletter

Fernando Russo is the co-founder of Meraki Impact, a single family office from Brazil dedicated to investments in regenerative agriculture, forest and the future of sustainable food production. Guided by venture philanthropy, Meraki Impact has made dozens of investments in technology to enable the scale of regenerative agriculture and in large scale regenerative agriculture farms in Latin America and Europe. In this episode, we discuss Fernando's uncommon career path. He used to work for Playboy and AB InBev before he pivoted to food. We also explain what regenerative agriculture is, the industry's potential, and technology enablers. Fernando also explains how they use the venture philanthropy model to invest in pioneering startups as well as grassroots initiatives, especially related to regenerating the Amazon rain forest. ⁠Become a subscriber⁠ Want to connect with Fernando? Subscribe to the Future Food newsletter to access his contact details and the episode transcript. You'll subscription will also power the production of more episodes like this. Get access now Connect with Analisa www.analisawinther.com Investor Services Speaking Instagram Related Episodes Food investors playlist The future of farming

In 2007, journalist Teun van de Keuken turned himself in for eating chocolate. He claimed that by buying chocolate he was benefiting from child slavery and he wasn’t wrong. The cocoa supply chain is shaped like an hourglass. The chain starts with millions of farmers that produce cocoa and ends with the billions of consumers like us that enjoy chocolate. But what about the bit in between? This section is dominated by a small group of chocolate giants that profit from keeping the cocoa purchasing price as low as possible. For the farmers, this creates a poverty trap that leads to illegal child labor and modern slavery. From this revelation, Tony’s Chocolonely was born. By raising awareness with great marketing, leading by example in producing their own chocolate, and inspiring othersto act with initatives like the Open Chain they aim to make 100% slave free chocolate the industry norm. Today’s episode is an awesome example of how a strong vision can shift an industry. I sit down with Joke Aerts to discuss how Tony's got started, how the chocolate supply chain works, the power of transparency and collaborations, and how we can make 100% slave free chocolate the industry norm. Connect with Analisa Website: www.analisawinther.com Coaching Programs: https://nordicfoodtech.io/startup-services/ Investor Services: https://nordicfoodtech.io/investor-services/ Speaking: https://nordicfoodtech.io/speaking/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analisa.winther/ Give Thanks To The ShowHas the show helped you learn about the future of food? Find a job? Make an investment? Partner with an org? Change how you eat? This podcast is powered by listener support and contributions. If the show has helped you in any way, please consider becoming a monthly or annual subscriber. Your contribution goes a long way to tell more stories about how we can create a better future through food. Make a one-time contribution to support the show here

How can startups in the climate, ag, and foodtech space get the funding they need to scale their solutions? Climentum Capital, a European VC, asked me to come on their podcast Climate Insiders to discuss just that. I speak with Partner Yoann Berno about the art and science of fundraising giving you a behind the scenes look at how investors think, make decisions on deal flow, and what they typically look for. Attracting the Right Investors - Get the Masterclass Want to dive deeper on how you can create a fundraising strategy that closes your ideal investors? Download my Masterclass on ⁠Attracting the Right Investors here⁠. Book a Workshop In this 90 min 1:1 coaching workshop, you and Analisa will go through your pitch deck and review your fundraising strategy. Analisa will give constructive feedback from an investors’ point of view to help you find and land the right investors for your growth journey. ⁠Learn more and book here.⁠ Related Links ⁠Watch this episode as a YouTube video⁠ ⁠Interview with a love matchmaker on building great business relationships⁠ ⁠More episodes by Future Food with Analisa Winther⁠ ⁠Climate Insiders Podcast⁠ ⁠How to Pitch Your Company by Y Combinator⁠ ⁠What You Do Is Who You Are by Ben Horowitz ⁠ Give Thanks To The Show Has the show helped you learn about the future of food? Find a job? Make an investment? Partner with an org? Change how you eat? This podcast is powered by listener support and contributions. If the show has helped you in any way, please consider becoming a monthly or annual subscriber. Your contribution goes a long way to tell more stories about how we can create a better future through food. ⁠Become a subscriber and support the show here

Claus Meyer is a true gastronomic entrepreneur. He co-founded Noma with Rene Redzepi, which has been voted the best restaurant in the world multiple times. In 2004, he spearheaded the writing of the New Nordic Manifesto, an influential philosophy that spread like wildfire on how chefs can approach cooking using traditional ingredients and local produce. Claus is also behind the Melting Pot Foundation, which trains individuals in underserved communities from Morocco to Bolivia and even in Danish prisons to become chefs. He’s also been the host of multiple cooking shows with global reach, authored several cookbooks, started a catering company, deli, bakery chain, country hotel, orchard, and is behind several high-end restaurants globally. The red thread through all of Claus’s work is to create healthy, delicious meals that inspire us to see eating as an agricultural act. In this episode, we discuss Claus’ career and how his opinion on what a good food future looks like has changed over time. Related Links Top 50 Farmers ⁠Connect with Analisa ⁠ Why you should be drinking Bolivian wine Puris' CEO on the power of peas The power of public meals Give Thanks To The Show Has the show helped you learn about the future of food? Find a job? Make an investment? Partner with an org? Change how you eat? This podcast is powered by listener support and contributions. If the show has helped you in any way, please consider becoming a monthly or annual subscriber. Your contribution goes a long way to tell more stories about how we can create a better future through food. Make a one-time contribution to support the show here

How do you find the right investor for a startup? This is a million dollar question that early stage startups ask me all the time. And, I get it. Finding the right investors IS super important. They can help to make or break the company. Today's podcast episode is a snippet of my new masterclass ⁠Attracting the Right Investors⁠, which deep dives into this topic. In it, I share the seven strategies I teach my one-on-one coaching clients to help them land investors that align with their vision and values. These principles have been gleaned from years of experience putting together startup-investor relationships. It's a behind the scenes look at how investors think when evaluating a startup, which will help you to enter the fundraising process with confidence and clarity. Enjoy! Download ⁠⁠Attracting the Right Investors - Masterclass ⁠⁠⁠⁠here Book a 1:1 In this 90 min 1:1 coaching workshop, Analisa will go through your pitch deck with you and review your fundraising strategy. Analisa will give constructive feedback from an investors’ point of view to help you find and land the right investors for your growth journey. Learn more and book here. Support the Show Become a paid subscriber for access to exclusive content and to support the shpw Join the newsletter to get regular updates about new episodes Instagram @analisa.winther

4 years ago I started the Nordic FoodTech Podcast. A lot has happened since then. I’ve evolved. The show’s evolved and now it’s time for a change. I’m rebranding the show to be called Future Food with Analisa Winther and we’re going global!The show’s core focus will stay the same: share stories of individuals and organizations creating a better future through food to foster more awareness and collaboration BUT the scope will now be global and more broad when it comes to topic areas. I share the full thinking and reasoning behind the rebrand in this minisode. Related Links Get 20% off an annual subscription to the podcast Apply to be on the show

When it comes to the solving the climate crisis, food is a big part of the puzzle. Food is responsible for 1/3 of greenhouse gas emissions, but historically it hasn’t been in the spotlight of climate conversations. In today’s episode, I speak with Brent Loken who is the Global Food Lead Scientist for the World Wildlife Fund. We discuss the power each country has to create food system transformation. All of these natural climate solutions fit together to create an exponential roadmap for solving the Great Food Puzzle and reaching the biodiversity, climate, and health goals we’ve set as an international community. Give Thanks To The Show Has the show helped you learn about the future of food? Find a job? Make an investment? Partner with an org? Change how you eat? This podcast is powered by listener support and contributions. If the show has helped you in any way, please consider becoming a monthly or annual subscriber. Your contribution goes a long way to tell more stories about how we can create a better future through food. Make a one-time contribution to support the show here Related Links Episode Transcript Solving the Great Food Puzzle: Translating Global Goals into National Level Action Exponential Roadmap for Natural Climate Solutions TED-Ed: Can we create the “perfect” farm? 1:1 Coaching Programs with Analisa Winther C40 Cities on how cities are addressing climate change Connect With The Show's Host Add Analisa on LinkedIn Follow Analisa on Instagram Learn more about coaching & consulting services on www.analisawinther.com

At the top of Norway near the Arctic Circle, you will find the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Like you and I back up our phones and computers, seed banks around the world serve as the ultimate insurance policy for the world’s food supply. They store copies of every important crop variety available in the world today. Their goal is give future generations options. Whether we face war, climate change, or population growth, they make sure that we have seeds to replant and genetic diversity in our food supply for years to come. My guest today is Lise Lykke Steffensen. She is the Director of NordGen or the Nordic Genetic Resource Center. NordGen runs the Svalbard Global Seed Vault along with the Norwegian Ministry of Agricutlure and Food and the Crop Trust. Their mission is to preserve and promote the sustainable use of the genetic resources within plants, farm animals, and forestry in the Nordic countries. Join us as we discuss the importance of genetic diversity and the role of seed keepers in ensuring our future food supply.  Episode Transcript  Like the show? Consider becoming a patron on Substack. You’ll get access to exclusive content like Analisa’s travel notes and episode transcripts. Most importantly, your contribution directly enables the creation of more content like this. Sign up here. Join the newsletter: https://nordicfoodtechpodcast.substack.com/ Show Host: Analisa Winther More information about Analisa's coaching services for startups Website: www.analisawinther.com Instagram: @analisa.winther

One of my favorite questions to ask leaders is: what is your relationship to your intuition? This question always leads to a fascinating conversation about how our intuition does or doesn't influence decision-making. This is also a topic I love to discuss with my coaching clients. Our bodies carry so much wisdom and data around what we should do, but it can take time and practice for us to get in touch with our intuition and trust it as a knowledge source. In this episode, I explore the role of intuition in business. Related Links Apply for coaching with Analisa Episode with the Kogi on merging indigenous wisdom with modern science and technology Join the newsletter Become a patron of the show