2.1. Genevieve Leveille, AgriLedger: Disrupting the food industry, using tech for good, and elevating other women in business

Social Innovators Podcast

Genevieve Leveille is the founder and CEO of AgriLedger, a systems provider that seeks to revolutionize agricultural supply chains using block chain technology.

Sparked by her own passion for food, as well as the boundless opportunities presented by emerging tech, Genevieve embarked on this new chapter in 2016, after 20 years in a corporate finance career.

In this episode, Genevieve talks about:

• Using blockchain as a force for good (4.18)
• Human-centred design (9.58)
• Balancing profit and purpose (12.40)
• 'Good' business models (19.05)
• Financial inclusion for women and people of colour (25.25)
• Building personal resilience (28.53)
• Building networks and communities amongst women (31.37)
• The importance of ongoing learning (39.08)

The Social Innovators Podcast is hosted by Naomi Whitbourn, an Innovation Manager at Challenge Works (a Nesta enterprise).

In this podcast, Naomi speaks to entrepreneurs and leaders developing innovative solutions to tackle global challenges.

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