⁠Top 50 Farmers⁠ is scaling regenerative agriculture by spotlighting and empowering the farmers leading the way. Their vision is to make regenerative agriculture the universal standard once again. In this episode, Top 50 Farmers Co-Founders, ⁠Analisa Winther⁠ and ⁠Cindie Christensen⁠ pull back the curtain on the organization’s fundraising journey. They discuss the importance of finding investors that align with your vision and values and how they managed to raise almost €1 million in grant...

Leading change through food requires a different mindset. It's not the same as building a tech or software company. Over the years, I've coached an incredible portfolio of visionary leaders building a better future through food. Behind closed doors, I've noticed these leaders embracing a different approach to building organizations. In this episode, you will learn the 5 leadership and mindset trends agrifood executives are using to drive change. Epsisode Links Get your ticket for Spot...

Paul Greive is a regenerative farmer, entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of Pasturebird, the world's largest pasture raised poultry producer, Paul's team invented the automated range coop, which autonomously moves blocks of 6,000 broiler chickens to fresh pasture daily using a hundred percent solar power. Pasturebird is one of the fastest growing brands in American retail meat. Join Paul in conversation with Analisa Winther to discuss Pasturebird’s startup journey, how they collaborated...

In my executive coaching practice, I work with leaders who are building a better future through food. Over time, I have noticed that the most visionary leaders have three building blocks in place. They know their vision, values, and zones of genius. In this minisode, Analisa Winther talks through the 3 hidden keys to being a visionary leader. If you're working on food system transformation, you're not going to want to miss them. You will learn: How having a clear vision for yourself...

Laura Hernández Espinosa is part of the mother-daughter team behind Restaurant Leo in Bogota, Colombia. Leo has been named one of the World’s 50 Best restaurants multiple times. It merges culinary philosophy and liquid offerings to create a sensory journey that celebrates heritage as one of the most multicultural and biodiverse countries in the world Colombia. Leo sources ingredients from across the country exploring how gastronomy can be used as a platform for regional and social...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...