In 2025 we find ourselves at a pivotal and defining moment in our terrestrial history. Technological innovations are addressing planetary problems in new and unprecedented ways, combatting the existential threats to our climate and biodiversity. The species that’s orchestrated the mess the earth now faces is also engineering brilliant solutions to its mayhem. There is concurrent cause for acute concern and tempered optimism. Ironically, sectors historically responsible for much of the decimation of nature are now ones demonstrating great will and resources to save it. Industry and finance are standing up, spearheading assets and capital to reverse the assault on our oceans, landscapes and ecosystems. They’re investing in advanced technologies to conserve our natural world while securing the lives of all who share it. This radically transformative boom is not only racing to save our fragile existence, it’s creating the new entrepreneurial and technological industries which will finance the current millennium. The challenge now is to scale these innovations and empower new ones in time to save ourselves and our shared home. 

Series concept:

Less Doom More Boom is an upcoming monthly video podcast series laser focused on the new ideas and opportunities across all business sectors currently, and on the verge of transforming the economy and the planet. It’s a series of succinctly provocative conversations with financial, tech and innovation leaders on the future of nature and business. Our philosophy is simple; for too long too much focus has been placed on the dire consequences of the assault on nature. Its immensity overwhelms science supporters and draws condemnation from science skeptics. Less Doom More Boom shifts the dialogue towards solutions and the inspiring world of brilliant innovators and businesses now working to change the paradigm. We focus on the financing tools, techniques and resources driving the new era of nature business. We connect science, nature, innovation, conservation and finance to empower and inspire viewers to the new world of viable and profitable nature friendly industries.

Series hosts:

Two world-renowned conservation finance leaders will co-host the series:

Andrew Mitchell is an international thought leader on natural capital finance and tropical forests. He is the Vice Chair of the Stewardship Council of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, engaging with banks, investors, and insurers worldwide on risks and opportunities in sustainable finance. He is also the Founder and Senior Adviser to Global Canopy and helped to accelerate the understanding of forests and climate within the UNFCCC and pioneered biodiversity disclosure among corporations worldwide. In 2023, he received the Founders Medal, from the UK’s Royal Geographical Society, a Royal Medal approved by King Charles III.

Andrew and Satya are powerful and passionate communicators with a history of success driving private financing for the public good. Each will leverage their collective relationships with government, finance, NGO and tech leaders to bring a deep and diverse cast of participants to the table. Each episode will showcase innovations and opportunities addressing current global social, health, economic and environmental issues, and inspire partnerships and coalitions to direct the necessary capital to benefit nature and humanity.

Andrew hosted USAID’s recent BIG CATS BIG OPPORTUNITIES video podcast series, where Satya was a guest on the Natural Capital episode.

Below are segments from the series:

Big Cats+Fat Cats - episode open

Series Promotional Campaign:

Each monthly episode will be supported by a paid promotional campaign of dynamic :15 videos targeting finance, tech, innovation and conservation audiences across multiple social and digital media platforms.

The following are promos developed for the recent USAID BIG CATS video podcast series:

Producer:

The series producer is Eric Steinhauser, an award-winning creative director and content director whose breakthrough work in conservation communications has informed and inspired mass audiences- shifting perceptions, changing behavior and influencing government legislation for the benefit of nature. Eric created the NGO WildAid’s long running campaign “When the buying stops the killing can, too,” now the largest wildlife awareness program ever, seen each week by over a billion people worldwide. He produced and directed the Emmy nominated feature documentary SAVING AFRICA’S GIANTS, exposing the catastrophic rise of elephant and rhino poaching now threatening their survival, and helping influence China’s 2018 nationwide ban on the sale of Ivory. He recently served as USAID’s communications lead for their US-Asia Environmental Partnership Activity and created and produced the Big Cats Big Opportunities video podcast series.

Series Production + Promotional Estimate:

Development/production/editorial costs per 20 minute episode:               $48,000

Development/production/editorial costs per :15 second episode promo:            $  7,500

Paid digital media for targeted promo campaign/per episode:  $  7,000

Season One: 8 Episodes + promo campaign-November 2025 thru June 2026:  $500,000

Sponsorships: 

We are currently seeking sponsors and partners to support the series and its mission to bridge finance and nature to empower the new innovations and industries transforming our future. Sponsors/partners will be branded supporters of the series on all episodes and promotional content across all media platforms, and their representatives may participate in episode discussions pertaining to relevant initiatives of their company or organization. 

For more information, contact: 

Andrew Mitchell: a.mitchell@globalcanopy.org                                                                                 

Satya Tripathi:  satya.tripathi@gaspworld.org                         

Eric Steinhauser: eric@ericsteinhauser.com