The Foundations of Regenerative Economics with John Fullerton | S4E2: Regeneration Nexus

In this episode, John Fullerton, an unconventional economist and key proponent of regenerative economics, discusses the polycrisis resulting from traditional economic systems and the need for a paradigm shift towards regeneration. Fullerton shares insights from his transition from Wall Street banker to founding the Capital Institute and emphasizes how holistic approaches in economics and finance can foster sustainable business practices. He elucidates the differences between impact investing, regenerative investing, and discusses the potential role of cryptocurrencies and blockchain in creating a resilient economy. The conversation also delves into how organizations can adopt regenerative principles and the importance of maintaining a holistic view. This episode offers profound insights for anyone interested in advancing regenerative finance principles and fostering a sustainable global economy. 👉 ReFi Podcast: https://twitter.com/ReFiPodcast 👉 ReFi DAO: https://twitter.com/refidaoist 👉 John's LinkedIn profile is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fullerton-a5abbb4 👉 Tereza's X profile: https://x.com/TerezaBizkova 👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel 00:00 Introduction to Regenerative Economics 00:30 Meet John Fullerton: From Wall Street to Regenerative Economics 02:13 The Flaws in Traditional Economic Systems 02:30 John's Journey: From JP Morgan to the Capital Institute 04:22 The Realization of Systemic Issues 06:15 Understanding Regeneration: Beyond Sustainability 15:13 The Role of Finance in Regeneration 22:05 Corporate Challenges in Adopting Regenerative Economics 29:59 Understanding Health Indicators 31:03 The Concept of Regeneration 31:37 Economic System Transformation 32:43 Living Systems and Business Models 34:38 The Role of Technology in Regeneration 37:59 Complementary Currencies and Resilience 44:20 The Future of Finance 50:53 Rapid Fire Questions