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Erin Meezan: What nature can teach us about sustainable business | In The Green

From glue alternatives inspired by gecko’s feet to factories that produce a net benefit to the environment, Interface’s VP and chief sustainability officer Erin Meezan explains how we can look to nature to learn how to make business more sustainable. Detailing the innovative solutions this fresh approach has unlocked for her company, she invites us…

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February 14, 2022 at 4:00 pm

To anybody who’s reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the darks thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life.

*I hope this helps you* ????

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- DONNIE DUFRANE
  
  February 14, 2022 at 4:03 pm
  
  Thank you. I needed this.
  
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- Somadi
  
  February 14, 2022 at 4:33 pm
  
  Yes it does help! Thank you so much, I wish the same for you. Prayers can change things! Have a good one!
  
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- Siddharth Panigrahi
  
  February 14, 2022 at 5:14 pm
  
  Thank you so much for such a sweet message. I have many interviews lined up for different schools in the coming 2 weeks, which has been stressing me out and about. This message of yours helped in bringing out a sense of semblance to my inner peace.
  More power to you too!!!
  
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pawan kanpura

February 14, 2022 at 4:02 pm

जो खूबसूरत आंखें यह मेरा कमेंट पढ़ रही है उनके माता-पिता को भगवान हमेशा खुश रखे

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Trush.

February 14, 2022 at 4:11 pm

Yeah it’s a wonder ????that Mother nature✨ inspiring✨ humans to do some unique and creative work which is beneficial to Nature. Nature has always been our huge Inspiration ????

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- Fati Tigilo
  
  February 14, 2022 at 5:10 pm
  
  Why do you see them separate?
  
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- Trush.
  
  February 15, 2022 at 1:54 pm
  
  @Fati Tigilo I am not comparing them I am just appreaciting that humans are not harming nature they are knowing the worth of nature. That’s it.
  
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Nathalie Lazo

February 14, 2022 at 4:12 pm

Remarkable person reading this.. It’s going to get better; all it is a season of opportunity to grow and be better than before. Challenging times are meant to strengthen us, not to break us. Success doesn’t define to what happened to us; it is how we choose to deal with our circumstances. The more you grow and develop as an incredible person as you are, the more things will change for the better. Forgive more (for you), be grateful for even the smallest things (we have it way better than someone else), choose love over ego, choose humility over ego (humility is strength), and finally, invest into new skills so that your future self will thank you. Our lives will change forever the more we grow. Be thankful for the challenges for we know something greater is coming. Love you always – Nathalie ✨❤️

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- Col.yiikess!!
  
  February 14, 2022 at 6:07 pm
  
  Ego !! That’s what’s strangling me . I just find it so hard to forgive and forget.
  Your message , which I had the opportunity to so randomly read will help me. I know.
  
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Ivan

February 14, 2022 at 4:20 pm

“In nature, everything is useful. Nothing is wasted. Everything contributes to everything else. Nothing is squandered. Learn from your natural world. Re-engage with it. You will see. creatures need certain things for their survival and well-being. But you do not see them laying up great treasures for themselves. All creatures in the world are vulnerable in the world. Beyond their protective instincts and the shelters they may provide for themselves, they are vulnerable to the world. They are engaged in the world.”

A quote from the free book *Wisdom from the Greater Community* by Marshall Vian Summers.

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- John Chapman
  
  February 16, 2022 at 12:35 am
  
  Thanks Ivan
  
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February 14, 2022 at 4:31 pm

Thanks, it is channel N1

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Alana Carroll

February 14, 2022 at 4:32 pm

I hope more people will wake up soon and realize how important the environment is. Thank you for opening eyes.

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Aaron Oneal

February 14, 2022 at 4:42 pm

If you are looking for a way to help the environment you can use Ecosia they are a search engine that plants tress!!!!!

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Fati Tigilo

February 14, 2022 at 5:09 pm

Haha yea, “Possibly”.
NEXT!

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THE SOPHIST QUOTES

February 14, 2022 at 6:14 pm

???? “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

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Anthony Romano

February 14, 2022 at 7:17 pm

Loss is nothing else but change, and change is natures delight.

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Brahma Astra

February 15, 2022 at 9:21 am

So what is this intelligent NATURE u r talkin about…Obviously we have not made it……So why there is no research n probing about understanding Nature ?????

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Greg Gary

February 15, 2022 at 11:40 am

First then, grow no further than nature would.

An economy inherently that requires growth cannot, by definition, be sustainable in a time scale nature can tolerate. Innovation is great but not “the answer”. There is no viable long term future without a profoundly different economic structure.

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Baxrom

February 15, 2022 at 5:39 pm

How can i find text this vidio

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- Mubina Abdulatibova
  
  February 16, 2022 at 11:57 pm
  
  I think, you can find only online subtitle
  
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Gaasuba Meskhenet

February 15, 2022 at 8:27 pm

bring back linoleum~

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Gaasuba Meskhenet

February 15, 2022 at 8:29 pm

caps on property ownership!
no more empty homes while people are homeless!
no more evictions from primary residences!
let the people and the planet rest!

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kathika ❤

February 16, 2022 at 2:55 am

Can we quote this example as carbon sink in upsc mains answers …..brilliant innovation ????

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Learn What VCs Actually Want, From a Founder Who’s Raised $1B l Build Mode

Investors want founders who understand the financial reality of their business. Messy data, misunderstood metrics, or waiting until you’re nearly out of cash to start fundraising can cost founders leverage, valuation, and even a term sheet. In this episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannesen sits down with Sasha Orloff, founder and CEO of Puzzle…

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In this episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannesen sits down with Sasha Orloff, founder and CEO of Puzzle and Startup Battlefield alum, to talk about what he’s learned from building companies that have raised more than $1 billion collectively.

Sasha breaks down what investors look for during fundraising, which financial metrics founders should know by heart, and why VCs don’t expect your startup to be perfect—they expect you to understand its reality. He also shares how he nearly lost a term sheet because his data room wasn’t ready, how fundraising diligence changes as a startup grows, and why getting your financial house in order can help founders raise with more confidence and leverage.

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– What raising more than $1 billion across multiple companies taught Sasha about fundraising
– Why investors value founders who have a strong grasp of their company’s financial reality
– The financial metrics founders should know before pitching VCs
How investor expectations change from pre-seed and seed through Series A, B, and beyond
– Why revenue growth and the quality of that revenue are critical fundraising metrics
– How runway, margins, sales efficiency, and profitability factor into investor decisions
– Why waiting until you’re running out of cash can hurt your fundraising leverage
– How Sasha nearly lost a term sheet because his data room wasn’t ready
– Why financial organization and compliance can influence investor confidence and startup valuations
– What founders should have prepared for the due diligence process
– Why VCs don’t expect perfection—and why being honest about what isn’t working can make for a stronger pitch
– How Sasha’s own fundraising and finance frustrations ultimately led him to build Puzzle
– How AI could change the way startups manage accounting and understand their financial health

Chapters:
00:00 – Why VCs Want Founders Who Understand Reality
01:26 – Sasha Orloff’s Journey to Building Puzzle
05:05 – Why Puzzle Started With Startup Founders
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11:08 – What Investors Look for During Due Diligence
14:37 – Understanding the Financial Health of Your Startup
17:52 – The Financial Mistakes Founders Make
20:19 – When Startups Need Accountants and Finance Teams
24:04 – How Sasha Almost Lost a Term Sheet
26:10 – The Financial Metrics Founders Should Know Cold
28:20 – Lessons From Raising $1B+ Across Multiple Companies
31:45 – Why Financial Readiness Matters to Investors
33:49 – How AI Is Changing Startup Accounting
37:17 – Inside Puzzle’s Series A With General Catalyst
38:52 – Launching Puzzle at Startup Battlefield
40:38 – Sasha’s Advice for Early-Stage Founders

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How Satellites and AI Can Protect the Planet | Robbie Schingler | TED

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Space technologist Robbie Schingler cofounded a satellite company that images the whole planet every day, making visible changes on Earth. He shows how pairing that data with AI creates a “planetary intelligence” we can use to spot emerging threats we might not have seen otherwise. Now he asks: Can we close the gap between seeing a crisis coming and actually stopping it? (Followed by a note from TED guest curators Divya Siddarth and Audrey Tang) (Recorded at TED2026 on April 14, 2026)

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That Voicemail Isn’t Real, It’s AI. The New Wave of AI-Impersonation Scams

Scammers are using AI to impersonate high-profile targets, such as celebrities and politicians. Here’s how you can stay safe. You can find the products mentioned in this article linked below Commerce Link *CNET may get a commission on these offers Link to CNET article: Read more about X on CNET.com: Timecode Chapters: 00:00 The Threat…

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Scammers are using AI to impersonate high-profile targets, such as celebrities and politicians. Here’s how you can stay safe.

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