Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

In episode 141 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Ellen Windemuth, CEO of the WaterBear Network, on starting the first streaming service dedicated to climate action, biodiversity, and sustainability.

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In episode 141 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, Causeartist contributor Rafael Aldon, speaks with Ellen Windemuth, CEO of the WaterBear Network, on starting the first streaming service dedicated to climate action, biodiversity, and sustainability.

Ellen Windemuth is CEO of WaterBear Network, overseeing the strategy and direction of the new free streaming platform dedicated to the future of our planet. Prior to WaterBear, she was owner and CEO. of Off the Fence, having founded the company in 1994. Under her leadership, Off the Fence acquired, produced and co-produced over 6,000 hours of content. She is a seasoned executive producer and distributor and has produced over 500 hours of content to date She executive produced “My Octopus Teacher,” which won this year’s BAFTA and Oscar for best documentary feature.

Waterbear is a global network for conservation and sustainability. They believe that the world's future depends on our ability to protect and preserve our planet's natural resources. Waterbear brings people together from all corners of the globe to share knowledge, collaborate, and take action on behalf of our environment.

WaterBear is the first interactive streaming platform dedicated to the future of our planet. Whatever you feel passionately about in the world of climate action, biodiversity, sustainability, community, diversity and more, WaterBear provides access to award-winning and inspirational content that empowers members to dive deeper, learn more and take action.

WaterBear members control what content they want to watch, when they want it, with no ads and with one simple sign up - all for free, in all English speaking countries, on mobile app and web. WaterBear is a big fan of documentaries, locally-told stories, NGO campaigns, on-the-ground grassroot outreach, volunteering, eco-travel, sustainable products and much more; and members can find all of this on the WaterBear platform at the touch of a button.

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Disruptors for GOOD is a podcast that showcases global social entrepreneurship and social enterprises committed to ethical fashion, impact investing, climate mitigation, sustainable travel, and businesses generating positive global impact. Through in-depth interviews, Grant Trahant, the founder of Causeartist, engages with innovative and impactful startups and brands worldwide.