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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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The podcast focused on actionable tools for navigating uncertain times. Molly Kawahata has navigated the halls of the Obama White House, a Patagonia film, and life with Bipolar II—and always wondered one thing: what do you do when the stakes are high and nothing’s clear? On this show, Molly dives into unfiltered convos with founders, scientists, creatives, and wild humans to translate their experiences into real tools you can use in your own life.

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The between stories: when the sky wasn’t black anymore–a story about awe, yosemite, and what happens when you hand someone a feeling they might not catch 12:35

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"Awe doesn’t always translate. But what do we lose when we stop trying to share it?" Welcome to The Between Stories —a series where I take you into moments from my life that shaped the themes we explore in the main episodes. These are the in-between chapters that echo through everything you hear on the show. The landscape of the High Sierra has rearranged the scale of my life more times than I can count. It been a throughline throughout my life, a place I’ve returned to again and again, across decisions and different versions of myself. I think there’s a kind of awe that lives in the places we return to—quiet, familiar, and still able to catch us off guard. Sometimes if we're lucky, we get to experience awe—the feeling so profound it rearranges the scale of things—the parts of life that get too loud are pulled back into proportion. This episode looks at the quiet vulnerability in trying to share awe—and the human need to have our inner experiences seen by the people we care about. Awe can shift perspective. It can connect us to something larger. But what gets unlocked when someone else looks out at the same view, turns to you, and—without a word—you know they see it too? Maybe we don’t share things just to share them. Maybe it’s something else entirely we’re hoping they’ll see. I don’t think awe asks much of us. Perhaps just that we occasionally notice. —Molly — 🧠 Get the takeaways straight to your inbox. My newsletter What I Wish I Knew shares all the research + tools I use in my own life. Sign up at mollykawahata.com/join — 🔗 View the full show notes at mollykawahata.com/podcast 🎥 Video episodes available on YouTube — 🔗 Follow for more: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Send us a text…

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DR. KIM NOLAN—“The Moment I Chose to Stay” (A Buddhist Chaplain’s Journey Through the Veil), the Biological Power of Awe, How to Hack “Timelessness” 1:25:22

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We think of awe as rare. A sunset. A mountain peak. A fleeting high. But what if we’ve got it backwards? Awe isn’t just something that happens to you—it’s a biological lever hiding in plain sight. One that can decrease stress hormones, stretch time, and rewire attention. In this conversation, Dr. Kim Nolan—Buddhist chaplain, psychologist, and one of the most grounded people I’ve ever known—shows us how to spot the extraordinary buried in the ordinary. We talk about: ✅ How awe can reduce cortisol, expand time, and make you kinder ✅ The two-part formula scientists use to define awe (and how to reverse-engineer it in your life) ✅ How experiencing awe rewires your brain and makes decision-making easier ✅ The “sacred ordinary” moments most people miss (but you won’t anymore) ✅ Why awe might be one of the most powerful (and overlooked) wellness tools we have In this week’s How-To segment, I’ll break down: → The 2-part formula behind awe—and why it’s not just about feeling “wow” → What the science says about awe and time perception, connection, and burnout → A method to train your brain to experience more awe, anywhere This episode changed how I walk down the street, wait in line, and look into the distance. Because Kim’s right: Awe isn’t scarce—we’re just not looking where it lives. With eyes wide open, — Molly 🧠 Get the takeaways straight to your inbox. My newsletter ‘ What I Wish I Knew’ shares all the research + tools I use in my own life. Sign up at mollykawahata.com/join — 🔗 View the full show notes at mollykawahata.com/podcast 🎥 Video episodes available on YouTube — 🔗 Follow for more: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Connect with Kim: LinkedIn | TED Talk | UVM Faculty Page — 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Accidentally wishing a man at CVS Happy Mother’s Day 02:22 Introducing Dr. Kim Nolan 03:48 Dr. Kim Nolan's Health Crisis and Awakening 17:05 Exploring the Concept of Awe 19:29 Awe in Everyday Life 49:21 The Importance of Consistency 49:40 The Playful Quality of Awe 51:11 Minimizing Harm and Doing Good 51:56 Age, Maturity, and Speaking Freely 53:24 Moments of Awe in Vulnerability 54:52 The Power of Small Acts of Kindness 57:33 The Concept of Timelessness in Awe 57:55 The Impact of Awe on Time Perception 01:00:14 Practical Steps to Cultivate Awe 01:03:32 The Role of Calling in Decision Making 01:07:35 Recognizing and Trusting Your Calling 01:13:41 Awe in Relationships and Everyday Moments 01:21:32 The How-To: How to Harness Awe in Your Own Life Send us a text…

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The between stories: the 3am White House epiphany - a story about climate, burnout, and the uncomfortable truth that fear might not be what moves us after all 12:41

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"Because really—w hy would anyone fight for a future they believe is already lost?” Welcome to The Between Stories —a series where I take you into moments from my life that shaped the themes we explore in the main episodes, and share the meaning I’m still trying to make from them. These are the in-between chapters that echo through everything you hear on the show. In this episode, I share a turning point that reshaped how I think about climate strategy, public engagement, and the emotional root of action. It’s about burnout, misplaced narratives, and the question that kept following me: How do you get people to act? This one’s for anyone who’s felt like the strategy isn’t landing—or like the real work starts with something more human than persuasion. There’s more ahead. There always is. — Molly — 🧠 Get the takeaways straight to your inbox. My newsletter What I Wish I Knew shares all the research + tools I use in my own life. Sign up at mollykawahata.com/join — 🔗 View the full show notes at mollykawahata.com/podcast 🎥 Video episodes available on YouTube — 🔗 Follow for more: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Send us a text…

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From Burnout to a Movement of Millions: How Behavioral Science Is Mobilizing the "Silent Climate Majority," The NBA Pattern No One Can Explain, How to Hack Human Nature for Good 1:12:03

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There’s a version of the story we’ve been told about climate: that it’s too late, that people don’t care, that politics will never catch up. But there’s another version. One where the real problem isn’t apathy—it’s activation. In this episode, I talk with Nathaniel Stinnett, the founder of the Environmental Voter Project—a behavioral science powerhouse that’s quietly turning millions of non-voting environmentalists into one of the most potent political forces in the country. No persuasion. No messaging wars. Just identity, data, and one simple truth: people act when they believe their role matters. We talk about: ✅ The wild behavioral science strategy behind EVP's big results ✅ Why most climate messaging backfires—and what actually works ✅ The overlooked power of inevitability and identity to drive action ✅ How EVP’s behavioral science playbook flips identity and FOMO into action ✅ The hidden emotional barrier stopping most social engagement ✅ How campaigns fail by chasing conversion instead of belief ✅ What it means to change a system without waiting for permission And in the How-To segment, I break down: → Why “inevitability” can be more powerful than persuasion—and how to use it → How to use identity-based framing to spark action (in yourself and others) → The overlooked tactic that could change your team, org, or movement If you’ve ever felt like the story is already written—this is your reminder it’s not. We are still shaping it. And the tools we need? They’re already here. The question is: how do we use them to keep going. With quiet hope, Molly — 🗳 Learn more or get involved with the Environmental Voter Project: environmentalvoter.org Connect with Nathaniel and EVP: Get Involved | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Bluesky | Donate — 🧠 Get the takeaways straight to your inbox. My newsletter What I Wish I Knew shares all the research + tools I use in my own life. Sign up at mollykawahata.com/join — 🔗 View the full show notes at mollykawahata.com/podcast 🎥 Video episodes available on YouTube — 🔗 Follow for more: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn — 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Full Spectrum and Climate Action 03:11 The Role of Emotions in Climate Activism 06:01 The Environmental Voter Project: A New Approach 08:55 Understanding Voter Turnout and Climate Priorities 12:14 The Importance of Systemic Change 15:10 Behavioral Science and Voting Behavior 18:01 Identifying Environmental Voters 21:06 The Predictive Modeling Process 23:51 Challenging Stereotypes in Environmentalism 27:08 The Psychology of Voting and Social Norms 29:55 Conclusion and Call to Action 38:44 The Power of Social Identity in Voting 45:51 Behavioral Science and Voting Behavior 52:01 Impact of Local Elections on Climate Policy 58:24 Re Send us a text…

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The between stories: laughing on the way to the ER–a story about denial, Bipolar highs, and the cost of feeling invincible 14:04

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A story about that moment of reckoning: when you finally ask yourself if the thing keeping you afloat is also the thing pulling you under. Welcome to The Between Series —a series where I take you into moments from my life that shaped the themes we explore in the main episodes, and share the meaning I’m still trying to make from them. These are the in-between chapters that echo through everything you hear on the show. In today’s story, I used to think the chaos was just part of me. Living with Bipolar II Disorder, I believed hypomania was the tradeoff for creativity, ambition, some kind of spark. Until an accident landed me in the ER laughing, with a brain contusion….and completely untouchable by reality. We talk a lot about strategy on this show—but the truth is, most of us are building things while still trying to make sense of who we are. This show isn’t just about answers—it’s about the questions we live through to find them. There’s more ahead. There always is. — Molly 📬 Get Full Spectrum's actionable takeaways straight to your inbox. My newsletter What I Wish I Knew shares all the research + tools I use in my own life. Sign up at mollykawahata.com/join 🔗 View the full show notes at mollykawahata.com/podcast 🎥 Video episodes available on YouTube Follow here for more: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Send us a text…

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HOPE SCIENCE Pt 2—WHEN IT ALL FEELS HOPELESS: How to Flip Fear-Based Goals, the Obama Effect, How Hope Saved $61M—and Could Save Us All 43:34

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I used to hate uncertainty. Whenever things felt hard, I’d assume they’d always be this hard. Like something in my brain just decided: this is how it is now. Forever. But one therapist, one sentence, one metaphor about tenuousness changed how I see it. This episode is about that shift—and how we can train ourselves to make it. Because hope isn’t about blind optimism. It’s about having a goal, believing you can get there, and finding a way forward—even if the path keeps changing. And if you know how to use it, you’ll get results. In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Chan Hellman, we talk about what it actually looks like to use hope as a tool when everything feels like it’s falling apart. We talk about: ✅ A small decision Chan made during the pandemic that changed everything ✅ The reality of fear-based goals and how to flip them ✅ Why one of the most hopeful systems Chan has studied isn’t a person—it’s a bureaucracy ✅ The unexpected way hope spreads through movements, teams, and recovery groups ✅ What happened when Chan tracked down the teacher who unknowingly saved his life And then I break it all down in this week’s How-To segment, including: → How to use the GAP formula to fix stuck projects, relationship tension, or anything that feels off → The three questions to test if your goal is actually working for you → Why relationships don’t fail from lack of effort—they fail from missing roadmaps → And how to spot a pathways problem in disguise (plus what founders and high-performers tend to get wrong) This one left me thinking a lot about how we set goals, how we show up for each other, and what kind of future we actually believe we’re allowed to imagine. — Molly Connect with Chan: Website / LinkedIn / TED Talk / Book: Hope Rising 📬 Get the takeaways straight to your inbox. My newsletter What I Wish I Knew shares all the research + tools I use in my own life. Sign up at mollykawahata.com/join 🔗 View the full show notes at mollykawahata.com/podcast 🎥 Video episodes available on YouTube Follow here for more! YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Timestamps: 00:00 Navigating Uncertainty: A Personal Reflection 05:05 Understanding Hope: A Framework for Change 06:58 Using Hope as a Tool: Personal Stories and Strategies 10:38 The Role of Goals in Restoring Hope 15:25 Fear and Hope: Coexisting Forces 19:06 Collective Hope: Building Community Resilience 24:00 Building a Hope-Centered Organization 26:57 The Power of Hope in Mental Health 30:01 Hope as a Framework for Overcoming Obstacles 33:00 Cultivating Personal Hope in Challenging Times 35:59 The Role of Relationships in Nurturing Hope 37:00 The How-To: The GAP Analysis Send us a text…

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THE HOPE SCIENTIST Pt 1-Surviving Homelessness to Becoming the World’s Leading Hope Researcher: Dr. Chan Hellman on Destroying Toxic Positivity, the Flaw in Optimism, & the 3-Part Formula to Predict… 1:01:06

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I used to think the idea of hope was kind of cringe. Like, “Don’t worry, it’ll all work out”? Please. I couldn’t see past next week, let alone some imaginary better future. But through a series of events, I realized that hope had been the theme of my life all along. And the science of hope, which is backed by decades of research, changed everything for me. Hope is one of the most impactful tools I have ever found. And it has become my life's purpose and work to get it out to the world. Hope isn't a feeling—it's not something you have to wait for. Hope is actually a mindset—and mindsets can change. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chan Hellman , renowned psychologist and researcher who also happens to have one of the most powerful stories I’ve ever heard—from surviving homelessness to becoming the world's leading researcher on the science of hope. This interview profoundly affected me. We talk about: Why hope beats raw talent, optimism, and intelligence as a better predictor of success How to use the 3-part GAP formula to change your outcomes What to do when you feel hopeless—and why just lowering the time frame of your goal might be the trick Why rage might be a sign that you still have hope The science behind hope in relationships, athletes, burnout, parenting, and health And why moonshot goals (the big, wild ones) might be the best kind— if you have the right conditions And then I break it all down in this week’s How-To segment, including: → The actual rule of thumb for setting stretch goals → How to predict a bold move versus a bad idea → And a story about ice climbing, self-delusion, and why sometimes your friend has to say “Do what you set out to do” so you’ll finally try. This one is personal, practical, and honestly—it might be the most useful conversation I’ve had. Come join us. — Molly 📬 Get the best takeaways straight to your inbox. My newsletter What I Wish I Knew shares all the research + tools I use in my own life. Sign up at mollykawahata.com/join 🔗 View the full show notes at mollykawahata.com/podcast 🎥 Video episodes available on YouTube Connect with Chan: Website | LinkedIn | TED Talk | Book: Hope Rising Follow us for more: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Full Spectrum Podcast 03:05 The Journey of Hope: Molly's Story 05:55 Understanding Hope: A Scientific Perspective 09:08 The Components of Hope: Goals, Agency, and Pathways 12:05 Hope in Action: Strategies for Nurturing Hope 14:57 Hope's Impact on Relationships and Work 18:07 Hope and Health: The Physical Benefits 20:56 Managing Stress Through Hope 23:48 Mindfulness as a Pathway to Hope 26:55 The Role of Emotions in Hope 30:57 Understanding Hope and Its Biological Basis 35:13 The GAP Framework: Goals, Agency, and Pathways 39:42 Cultivating Hope in Constrained Environments 43:31 Moonshot Goals: Aspiration Send us a text…

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