<![CDATA[Investing in Regeneration: Transforming Planning and Finance through Systems Thinking]]>What if finance could be the carrot that pulls us toward a regenerative future? Investing in Regeneration is a podcast about changing how we understand, plan, and finance projects — unpacking real deals and initiatives to show how money can move differently, and why that matters for climate action, nature restoration, and social justice.

Each episode takes you inside a real transaction or initiative through three lenses:

1. Understanding the context and theory of change

  1. Planning the deal: how it originated, who was involved, and what it took to bring it together
  2. Financing: the instruments, structures, blended components, and lessons that made it possible (or nearly didn't).

We bring together the people who are actually making these deals happen: financiers and fund managers sitting alongside project developers, community leaders, and indigenous voices. The providers and the recipients of finance, in the same conversation.

Because the gap between those two worlds is exactly where the most important knowledge lives, and where the biggest systemic barriers hide.

The podcast is built around a simple but powerful idea: the three revolutions we need aren't just technological or political. They are revolutions in understanding — how we read and value complex systems; in planning — how we originate deals that work for people and planet; and in finance — how capital is structured, de-risked, and deployed to unlock regenerative outcomes at scale.

Listeners are leaders in finance, development, infrastructure planning, policy, and mission-driven organizations who are tired of siloed thinking and hungry for practical models. You'll hear about nature-based solutions, water and soil restoration, public-private-community partnerships, blended finance structures, and the kind of innovations that rarely make it into mainstream investment conversations — but urgently need to.

This is not a podcast about theory. It's about practice: the origination story, the partnerships forged, the financial architecture, the friction that had to be overcome, and the honest lessons guests would share with anyone trying to replicate or scale what they've built.

Hosted by Mónica Alejandra Altamirano, Investing in Regeneration bridges the gap between bottom-up changemakers and top-down decision-makers — because systemic change only happens when both are in the room.

If you believe regenerative investment is not only necessary but possible, this podcast is for you.

]]>https://altamira-regen.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:41:57 GMTMon, 20 Apr 2026 11:27:28 GMT601e63baa0-3dc5-11f1-986a-f18afe572518Monica A. Altamirano de Jong<p>What if finance could be the carrot that pulls us toward a regenerative future? <i>Investing in Regeneration</i> is a podcast about changing how we understand, plan, and finance projects — unpacking real deals and initiatives to show how money can move differently, and why that matters for climate action, nature restoration, and social justice.</p><p></p><p>Each episode takes you inside a real transaction or initiative through three lenses: </p><p></p><p>1. <b>Understanding</b> the context and theory of change</p><ol><li><b>Planning</b> the deal: how it originated, who was involved, and what it took to bring it together</li><li><b>Financing</b>: the instruments, structures, blended components, and lessons that made it possible (or nearly didn't).</li></ol><p></p><p>We bring together the people who are actually making these deals happen: financiers and fund managers sitting alongside project developers, community leaders, and indigenous voices. The providers <i>and</i> the recipients of finance, in the same conversation. </p><p></p><p>Because the gap between those two worlds is exactly where the most important knowledge lives, and where the biggest systemic barriers hide.</p><p></p><p>The podcast is built around a simple but powerful idea: the three revolutions we need aren't just technological or political. They are revolutions in <i>understanding</i> — how we read and value complex systems; in <i>planning</i> — how we originate deals that work for people and planet; and in <i>finance</i> — how capital is structured, de-risked, and deployed to unlock regenerative outcomes at scale.</p><p></p><p>Listeners are leaders in finance, development, infrastructure planning, policy, and mission-driven organizations who are tired of siloed thinking and hungry for practical models. You'll hear about nature-based solutions, water and soil restoration, public-private-community partnerships, blended finance structures, and the kind of innovations that rarely make it into mainstream investment conversations — but urgently need to.</p><p></p><p>This is not a podcast about theory. It's about practice: the origination story, the partnerships forged, the financial architecture, the friction that had to be overcome, and the honest lessons guests would share with anyone trying to replicate or scale what they've built.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by <b>Mónica Alejandra Altamirano</b>, <i>Investing in Regeneration</i> bridges the gap between bottom-up changemakers and top-down decision-makers — because systemic change only happens when both are in the room.</p><p></p><p>If you believe regenerative investment is not only necessary but possible, this podcast is for you.</p>episodicMonica A. Altamirano de Jongmonica@altamira-regen.comno<![CDATA[The Role of Architects as Systems Thinkers and Conveners Bridging Communities, Ecosystems & Finance]]>In this episode of Investing in Regeneration, Mónica Altamirano de Jong sits down with Illya Azaroff—architect, educator, disaster responder, and President of the American Institute of Architects—to explore how regenerative design can transform the way we plan, finance, and build for a climate-challenged world.

They explore the evolving role of architects as systems thinkers and conveners, capable of bridging communities, ecosystems, and finance. From indigenous knowledge to ecosystem services, from long-term trust to financial fear, this conversation reveals what it takes to move from sustainable projects to regenerative systems.


▶️ President of the American Institute of Architects: The Role of Architects as Systems Thinkers  and Conveners Bridging Communities, Ecosystems & Finance

00:00:00 Introduction to Investing in Regeneration

00:04:32 Architects as Systems Thinkers and Conveners

00:14:08 Personal Journey and Purpose

00:18:31 Investment Planning and  Urban Transformation Processes

00:29:22 From Planning to Implementation

00:37:50  How Do You Conceptualize and Measure Resilience Impacts? 

00:44:32 Empowering Participation: The Key Role of Indigenous Communities

00:49:41 Regenerative Economies and Circular Systems

00:59:01 Where Breakthrough Is Needed


Notable Quote:

“The way that we're doing our work, the teams we're doing our work with, and the type of outcome that we are seeing come forward has never been built on this planet ever. That is what regenerative design is. You're seeing things that no one has ever done before.” - Illya Azaroff


Connect with Illya:

📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/illya-azaroff-faia-3b11b08/  

💻 Website: https://www.aia.org/  


Connect with Monica:

📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamiranomonicaa/ 

💻 Website: https://altamira-regen.com/ 


This episode was produced by Ideablossoms

]]>74143167-0979-4ca4-a4d0-230b7eaf95d5Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:15:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Investing in Regeneration, Mónica Altamirano de Jong sits down with Illya Azaroff—architect, educator, disaster responder, and President of the American Institute of Architects—to explore how regenerative design can transform the way we plan, finance, and build for a climate-challenged world.</p><p></p><p>They explore the evolving role of architects as systems thinkers and conveners, capable of bridging communities, ecosystems, and finance. From indigenous knowledge to ecosystem services, from long-term trust to financial fear, this conversation reveals what it takes to move from sustainable projects to regenerative systems.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>▶️ President of the American Institute of Architects: The Role of Architects as Systems Thinkers  and Conveners Bridging Communities, Ecosystems &amp; Finance</b></p><p></p><p>00:00:00 Introduction to Investing in Regeneration</p><p>00:04:32 Architects as Systems Thinkers and Conveners</p><p>00:14:08 Personal Journey and Purpose</p><p>00:18:31 Investment Planning and  Urban Transformation Processes</p><p>00:29:22 From Planning to Implementation</p><p>00:37:50  How Do You Conceptualize and Measure Resilience Impacts? </p><p>00:44:32 Empowering Participation: The Key Role of Indigenous Communities</p><p>00:49:41 Regenerative Economies and Circular Systems</p><p>00:59:01 Where Breakthrough Is Needed</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Notable Quote:</b></p><p>“The way that we're doing our work, the teams we're doing our work with, and the type of outcome that we are seeing come forward has never been built on this planet ever. That is what regenerative design is. You're seeing things that no one has ever done before.” - Illya Azaroff</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Connect with Illya:</b><br /></p><p>📱 LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/illya-azaroff-faia-3b11b08/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/illya-azaroff-faia-3b11b08/</a>  </p><p>💻 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aia.org/" target="_blank">https://www.aia.org/</a>  </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Connect with Monica:</b></p><p></p><p>📱 LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamiranomonicaa/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamiranomonicaa/</a> </p><p>💻 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://altamira-regen.com/" target="_blank">https://altamira-regen.com/</a> </p><p><br />This episode was produced by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ideablossoms.com/" target="_blank">Ideablossoms</a></p>no01:02:5412The Role of Architects as Systems Thinkers and Conveners Bridging Communities, Ecosystems & Financefull<![CDATA[Investing in Climate Adaptation: How Private Equity Can Build Companies & Future-Proof Communities]]>Welcome to the Investing in Regeneration podcast with Mónica Altamirano de Jong. In each episode, Mónica will be going beyond theory and exploring a real initiative, fund, or investment through three lenses: understanding, planning, and financing. 

In this episode, Mónica sits down with Valeria Ramundo Orlando, co-founder of Green Square Ventures, to explore the Equilibrium Climate Capital Fund.

Valeria shares why climate adaptation is not just a risk mitigation strategy but one of the greatest investment opportunities of our time. Together, they explore how private equity can be used not to extract value, but to build companies, strengthen local economies, and future-proof communities.

▶️ Investing in Climate Adaptation: How Private Equity Can Build Companies & Future-Proof Communities

00:00:00 Introduction to Investing in Regeneration

00:03:50 The Equilibrium Climate Capital Fund

00:12:05 The Origin Story: From Data to Decision

00:20:26 The Role of Partnerships

00:32:17 Private Equity Over Credit

00:38:09 Competing with Global Capital Markets

00:42:25 Empowering Local Agency Through Investment

00:50:24 Balancing Local Context with Scalable Finance

00:59:24 Building a Fund That Must Succeed

01:01:38 Fixing the System with two magic wands


Notable Quote from Episode 1: Investing in Climate Adaptation

“We wanted to mainstream adaptation and resilience. We don't want it to be something that is challenging or hard to do. It needs to become something that every single company will build with resilient guidelines, with tools, with the technology that is needed to future proof all assets, infrastructure, and services.” - Valeria Ramundo Orlando

Connect with Valeria:

📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeria-ramundo-orlando-1796053/ 

💻 Website: https://greensquare-ventures.com/ 

Connect with Mónica

📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamiranomonicaa/ 

💻 Website: https://altamira-regen.com/ 

This episode was produced by Ideablossoms

]]>275cea93-7d9c-40bc-b539-d373c41d8bdaWed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to the Investing in Regeneration podcast with Mónica Altamirano de Jong. In each episode, Mónica will be going beyond theory and exploring a real initiative, fund, or investment through three lenses: understanding, planning, and financing. </p><p></p><p>In this episode, Mónica sits down with Valeria Ramundo Orlando, co-founder of Green Square Ventures, to explore the Equilibrium Climate Capital Fund.</p><p></p><p>Valeria shares why climate adaptation is not just a risk mitigation strategy but one of the greatest investment opportunities of our time. Together, they explore how private equity can be used not to extract value, but to build companies, strengthen local economies, and future-proof communities.<br /></p><p><b>▶️ Investing in Climate Adaptation: How Private Equity Can Build Companies &amp; Future-Proof Communities</b><br /></p><p>00:00:00 Introduction to Investing in Regeneration</p><p>00:03:50 The Equilibrium Climate Capital Fund</p><p>00:12:05 The Origin Story: From Data to Decision</p><p>00:20:26 The Role of Partnerships</p><p>00:32:17 Private Equity Over Credit</p><p>00:38:09 Competing with Global Capital Markets</p><p>00:42:25 Empowering Local Agency Through Investment</p><p>00:50:24 Balancing Local Context with Scalable Finance</p><p>00:59:24 Building a Fund That Must Succeed</p><p>01:01:38 Fixing the System with two magic wands</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Notable Quote from Episode 1: Investing in Climate Adaptation</b></p><p></p><p>“We wanted to mainstream adaptation and resilience. We don't want it to be something that is challenging or hard to do. It needs to become something that every single company will build with resilient guidelines, with tools, with the technology that is needed to future proof all assets, infrastructure, and services.” - Valeria Ramundo Orlando</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Valeria:</b></p><p></p><p>📱 LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeria-ramundo-orlando-1796053/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeria-ramundo-orlando-1796053/</a> </p><p>💻 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://greensquare-ventures.com/" target="_blank">https://greensquare-ventures.com/</a> </p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Mónica</b></p><p></p><p>📱 LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamiranomonicaa/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamiranomonicaa/</a> </p><p>💻 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://altamira-regen.com/" target="_blank">https://altamira-regen.com/</a> <br /></p><p>This episode was produced by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ideablossoms.com/" target="_blank">Ideablossoms</a></p>no01:10:4511Investing in Climate Adaptation: How Private Equity Can Build Companies & Future-Proof Communitiesfull<![CDATA[Introducing: Investing in Regeneration]]>Welcome to Investing in Regeneration, a podcast about changing how we understand, plan, and finance projects, so that finance becomes a driver for better decisions, not just the last step in the process.

Hosted by Mónica Altamirano de Jong, each episode unpacks a real deal or initiative through three lenses: understanding, planning, and financing — bringing together the people who originate deals, structure the finance, and make regenerative investment happen on the ground.

The real bottleneck isn't capital. It's how investments are originated, structured, and brought to bankability.

This podcast exists to change that.

▶️ What you'll hear in this trailer:

Voices from the first episodes — on climate adaptation, regenerative design, private equity, indigenous knowledge, and the financial systems that can either hold us back or move us forward to a better future.

Connect with Mónica:

📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamiranomonicaa/

💻 Website: https://altamira-regen.com/

Produced by Ideablossoms

]]>4f0d38b3-082a-4a5f-94b0-4387894ba4d8Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:33:07 GMT<p>Welcome to Investing in Regeneration, a podcast about changing how we understand, plan, and finance projects, so that finance becomes a driver for better decisions, not just the last step in the process.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Mónica Altamirano de Jong, each episode unpacks a real deal or initiative through three lenses: <b>understanding</b>, <b>planning</b>, and <b>financing</b> — bringing together the people who originate deals, structure the finance, and make regenerative investment happen on the ground.</p><p></p><p>The real bottleneck isn't capital. It's how investments are originated, structured, and brought to bankability. </p><p></p><p>This podcast exists to change that.</p><p></p><p><b>▶️ What you'll hear in this trailer:</b></p><p></p><p>Voices from the first episodes — on climate adaptation, regenerative design, private equity, indigenous knowledge, and the financial systems that can either hold us back or move us forward to a better future.</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Mónica:</b></p><p>📱 LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamiranomonicaa/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/altamiranomonicaa/</a></p><p>💻 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://altamira-regen.com/" target="_blank">https://altamira-regen.com/</a></p><p>Produced by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ideablossoms.com/" target="_blank">Ideablossoms</a></p>no00:01:15Introducing: Investing in Regenerationtrailer