Aug 6, 2018
In episode 72 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons talks with the CEO of The Collider Josh Dorfman. The Collider is a non profit organization working with individuals and companies to develop big data climate applications. They also are fostering the development of a climate ‘ecosystem’, through networking and creating a major hub for adaptation in Asheville, North Carolina. Josh also shares his experiences as The Lazy Environmentalist. It’s a fun, informative conversation with a new, innovative voice in the adaptation universe.
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Bio:
Josh Dorfman is Chief Executive Officer of The Collider. An
environmental entrepreneur, author, and media personality, he
focuses on scaling mission-driven organizations and connecting them
to mainstream audiences. He was Vice President of Marketing for
GoodGuide, a “TechCrunch 50” provider of information on the health,
green, and ethical performance of consumer products. Josh was also
founder & CEO of Vivavi, a pioneering retailer of modern,
sustainable furniture, named to Inc. Magazine’s “Green 50” as an
innovator accelerating the green economy. Josh is perhaps
best known as the Creator and Host of The Lazy Environmentalist, an
award-winning reality TV show on Sundance Channel, radio show on
Sirius Satellite Radio, book series, and blog. He and his ventures
have been widely profiled including in The Wall Street Journal, The
New York Times, and The Los Angeles Times and on Morning Joe, Fox &
Friends, and The Big Idea with Donnie Deutsch. Before joining The
Collider, Josh led Venture Asheville, a public-private initiative
to grow Asheville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. He co-founded and
directed Asheville Angels, an early-stage angel investor group with
portfolio investments in cleantech, EV infrastructure, and numerous
other industries. Josh holds an MBA from Thunderbird, The
School of Global Management, and a BA from the University of
Pennsylvania.
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https://thecollider.org/
https://thecollider.org/press-release-discovery-day-2018/
https://thecollider.org/food-beverage-climate-conference/
https://som.yale.edu/buying-sustainability-conversation-lazy-environmentalist
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https://www.amazon.com/Lazy-Environmentalist-Guide-Stylish-Living/dp/1584796022
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