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In this episode of "Future Food" with Analisa Winther, we delve into the story of Leo with founder Laura Hernandez Espinosa, a unique gastronomic concept that offers immersive experiences in Bogotá, Colombia. From tasting menus that showcase the diverse flavors of Colombia to innovative cocktail pairings inspired by local ingredients, Leo embodies a philosophy of sustainability, cultural preservation, and social impact. Learn how Leo's founder, along with her son, a Colombian sommelier, have pioneered a culinary movement that celebrates Colombian traditions while empowering local communities. What we cover: Unexpected Beginnings: Leo's founder transitioned from diplomacy to gastronomic ambassadorship for Colombia, driven by a passion for biodiversity and multiculturalism. Gastronomy for Development: Leo's foundation FUNLEO empowers rural communities through sustainable food projects, using gastronomy as a tool for social impact and economic development. Liquid Gastronomy: At Leo, traditional Colombian fermentations and distillates are spotlighted, offering a sensory experience reflecting the country's cultural heritage through innovative beverage pairing. Culinary Innovation: Leo fosters a collaborative approach to culinary innovation, where the kitchen and bar seamlessly work together to create immersive dining experiences celebrating Colombian flavors and traditions. Long-Term Relationships: Trust and synergy within the Leo team enable creative exploration and growth, emphasizing the importance of fostering long-term relationships for realizing their shared vision. Connect with Leo Want to connect with Laura? 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! Related Links Analisa's Colombia Travel Tips Kaffe Bueno on unleashing coffee's potential KBH Madhus on why bringing line cooks to the farm matters Alchemist on restaurants as R&D centers Amass on creating a zero waste kitchen Bård Jervan on why tourism needs food Zotea Culinary Experience 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 #Gastronomy #ColombianCuisine #Biodiversity #Multiculturalism #SocialImpact #Sustainability #Innovation #CommunityEmpowerment #FoodCulture #CulinaryArts

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 taste Love 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 impact Inter-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 share Philippe’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 eat The difference between male and female hormonal health  Eating to support your hormonal health  How eating disorders impact hormonal health Birth 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