Episode 76

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2nd Oct 2025

E76: Envisioning and building a regenerative future with Maya Poncelet of Una Terra

On this episode, Nick is joined by Maya Poncelet, Head of Partnerships at Una Terra, an early growth fund investing in the circular economy and other regenerative businesses and technologies. Together, Nick and Maya discuss Una Terra’s growth equity investment theses surrounding the circular economy, what broader systems change accompanies and extends beyond the requisite responses to climate change, and how to work towards a more sustainable, equitable future with those key themes in mind.

Further, Maya offers stellar examples of the investment work she’s focused on at Una Terra and grounding reflections on building an impactful career with sustainability at its center.

Timestamps:

00:01:13 - Guest Introduction: Maya Poncelet from Una Terra

00:05:05 - Challenges in Traditional Finance and the Need for Systemic Change

00:06:48 - The Club of Rome and New Economic Models

00:07:57 – On Systems Change and Economic Reform Theory

00:10:28 - Using Current Systems to Build Future Systems

00:15:28 – Una Terra's Focus on the Circular Economy

00:19:33 – A Focus on Biodiversity Loss and Its Impact

00:22:16 – Defining and Outlining Investment Opportunities in the Circular Economy

00:26:28 - Recent Developments and Exciting Projects at Una Terra

00:36:48 - Europe's Role in the Climate and Energy Transition

00:40:00 - Optimism for Future Systems and A Rapid Transition

Learn more about Maya and Una Terra’s work here: https://unaterra.vc/

Thank you so much.

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