High Net Purpose

Joe McCarthy heads to the US and joins Tom Steyer, Wall Street giant and visionary behind Galvanize Climate Solutions and Farallon Capital Management.Transitioning from finance to climate activism in 2012, he safeguarded California's Global Warming Solutions Act and founded NextGen America, rallying record youth voters. Co-founder of Beneficial State Bank and TomKat Ranch, Steyer champions sustainability and justice. His 2020 presidential bid and leadership roles with Governor Newsom and Vice President Biden showcase his influence. Steyer blends financial acumen with environmental passion, offering unparalleled insights at the intersection of finance and climate activism. During the conversation they explore the transformative power of finance with climate activism. Our guest shares insights from Wall Street.Join us for a journey of optimism, purposeful leadership, and leveraging capitalism for global impact from a true investment legend. What we discuss:Early life experiences and their influence.How a trip to Alaska changed everything.The secret's behind Farallon's success.Movement capitalism: where profit meets purpose.Impactful global leadership and it's influence.The role of family wealth in addressing climate change.Impact investing and the emphasis of profitable investments in renewable energy. If you enjoyed this episode, you can keep up to date with more content on our social media channels below. Follow usYouTube: @HighNetPurposeInstagram: @highnetpurposeTwitter: @HighNetPurposeLinkedIn: high-net-purpose

In this remarkable episode, Joe McCarthy joins Sir David King at Cambridge University, and engages in a thought-provoking conversation. As the former Chief Scientific Adviser for the UK government and co-founder of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group, Sir David is renowned for his pivotal role in shaping climate policy. Join us as we uncover Sir David's remarkable journey, from merging academia and government to drive scientific policy integration, to navigating the complexities of international diplomacy in securing landmark agreements like the Paris Agreement.In this enlightening conversation, Joe and Sir David explore:Climate change policy.The science behind the current state of the planet.China's leading climate initiatives.The Arctic circle crisis.Marine biomass regeneration.International negotiations and collaboration.If you enjoyed this episode, you can keep up to date with more content on our social media channels below.Follow usYouTube: @HighNetPurposeInstagram: @highnetpurposeTwitter: @HighNetPurposeLinkedIn: high-net-purpose

In our first episode of 2024, Joe McCarthy sits down with Kat Bruce, Founder and Director of NatureMetrics, one of the global pioneers in the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) for large-scale biodiversity assessment and data creation. Join us as we delve into Kat's journey from uncertainty after leaving Oxford University, to finding her purpose in contributing to a world where we no longer plunder our long term wealth for the sake of short term material wealth.  In this conversation, Kat and Joe discuss the following topics:Finding your purpose.Challenges of solo entrepreneurship.The dependence of business and the economy on nature.The importance of nature in meeting the Paris Agreement climate targets.The rapid movement of emerging policies for nature.The lack of existing large data sets for environmental DNA and the potential to change that rapidly.The paradox of working with heavy impact industries and polluters for good. Follow us on:YouTube: @HighNetPurposeInstagram: @highnetpurposeTwitter: @HighNetPurposeLinkedIn: high-net-purpose Connect with Kat Bruce & NatureMetricsInstagram: @naturemetricsTwitter: @NatureMetricsLinkedIn: Nature Metrics 

In today's episode, Joe McCarthy sits with Dr James Kinross to uncover how he's using intellectual capital as a force for good. Dr James Kinross is a leading surgeon and senior lecturer at Imperial College London, driving ground-breaking research in robotic and minimally invasive colorectal surgery. His work spans microbiome engineering for cancer prevention, precision healthcare treatment, and advancements in digital surgery, AI, and data science. Explore the mysteries of the microbiome as James delves into topics from his book, Dark Matter: The Science of the Microbiome. Unravel global health challenges as James unveils how you can take preventative measures. AND discover the potential for a three billion dollar product. In this conversation, James and Joe discuss the following topics:The influence of your microbiome on performance Innovation and purposeThe environment and internal climate crisisSocio-economic status and illnessPrecision healthcare A trillion dollar product Follow us on:YouTube: @HighNetPurposeInstagram: @highnetpurposeLinkedIn: high-net-purpose Connect with Dr James Kinross:Instagram:@goodshitmicrobiomeLinkedIn: James KinrossWebsite: www.dark-matter.org.uk

Welcome to the hotseat where Joe McCarthy sit's with Allen Taylor, Endeavor Catalyst's Managing Partner. Allen Taylor leads Endeavor's co-investment fund, that has been recognized as one of the most active global venture investors in emerging markets. Step into the world of high-impact entrepreneurship as they explore the extraordinary journey of Endeavor, a global non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging markets. Venture into the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, risk, and community building, as Allen shares his unwavering passion for asset allocation and venture capital across diverse and vibrant regions. In this conversation, Allen and Joe discuss the following topics: Entrepreneurship and community building.Risk and opportunities.Undercapitalized markets.Non-profit organization, Endeavour's model and impact.How Reid Hoffman challenged the model and approach.The rigorous process of becoming an Endeavor entrepreneur.How to identify successful entrepreneurs.Economic development in emerging markets.Unique venture capital fund structure with a non-profit organisation.Venture capital in emerging markets.The meaning of impact investing.The vision for Endeavor's future. Follow us on:YouTube: @HighNetPurposeInstagram: @highnetpurposeTwitter: @HighNetPurposeLinkedIn: high-net-purpose Connect with Endeavor:Instagram: @endeavor_globalTwitter: @endeavor_globalLinkedIn: Endeavor

The awe-inspiring Mark Pollock joins us today for our pilot episode of High Net Purpose. In this episode, our special guest uncovers how he uses his platform and influence to live a purpose-driven life and his journey to getting there. From the crucible moments that became a catalyst for his mission, to tips on how you can find your own purpose, stay tuned to hear the inspirational stories of Mark Pollock. Hindsight is a wonderful thing - Mark schools us on how reflecting on achievements informs future goals, while confronting chosen and unforeseen challenges aligns with the "why." We then go on to bust taboos around setting boundaries, and giving yourself mental rest and recovery amidst noise and busy-ness.