ReFi Podcast

In this bonus episode of the ReFi podcast, hosted by Maya Dentzel, guests David Fortson and Sandra Ponce De Leon delve into the evolution of the regenerative finance space, transitioning from the initial excitement of the 'green rush' to a more grounded realism. They discuss creating sustainable business models, building regenerative communities, and the importance of trust and collaboration. The conversation also touches on the recent proposal for a region brand commons to ensure the integrity of regenerative efforts and avoid greenwashing. The episode concludes with practical advice and inspiration for the community to keep shipping and staying creative.👉 ReFi Podcast: https://x.com/ReFiPodcast👉 ReFi DAO: https://x.com/refidaoist👉 David's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fortson-19692715/👉 Sandra's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandraponcedeleon/👉 Tereza's X profile: https://x.com/TerezaBizkova 👉 Tereza's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tereza-bizkova/👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel👉 Tereza's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayazdentzel/00:00 Introduction to Regenerative Finance00:28 Meet the Guests: David Fortson and Sandra Ponce De Leon02:17 Big Picture: Trends and Future of Regenerative Finance02:39 Personal Journeys into Regenerative Finance09:13 Communicating ReFi to the Wider Audience11:25 Challenges and Realities of the ReFi Space18:18 Future Directions and Optimism in ReFi27:59 The Importance of Patience in Regeneration28:12 Creativity and Fun in Environmental Efforts29:06 Challenges and Solutions in Community Engagement29:38 Onboarding and Economic Systems in Crypto30:56 Building Trust in Global Communities32:39 Overcoming Obstacles in Web3 Adoption36:16 The Role of Delight in Product Development40:10 The Regen Commons Debate51:11 Rapid Fire Questions52:42 Final Thoughts and Call to Action