New Ventures Podcast

What is the problem ? The El Nino has affected pineapple production in Thailand. What is the solution ? Some companies are quitting the industry altogether. Our guest – who has literally grown up in the pineapple industry- is “doubling down”but diversifying What is the evidence? Pineapple leaves which would have wasted can be used to make sustainable textiles. What is the caveat? Demand for these textiles is lower than expected. What should organisations do ? They should diversify to manage risks, not give in. Easier said that done, of course. Sections Section 1: First 8 minutes : Introduction to Jinny (Ghanyapad) Tantipipatpong and her family business Section 2: Next 22 minutes: The impact of the El Nino on the pineapple industry in Thailand Section 3: Next 23 minutes: The plans of converting pineapple waste leaves to sustainable textile fibres Host: Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise www.regainparadise.org [www.regainparadise.org] Guest: Jinny (Ghanyapad) Tantipipatpong Executive Director of the Siam Agro-Food Industry and the Director of the Thai Designation Pineapple Canning Industry Corporation https://www.saico.co.th/home/ [https://www.saico.co.th/home/] jinny@tpc-canning.com [jinny@tpc-canning.com] WA: +66(0)81 813 6288

What is the problem ? Business models to deploy AI solutions for small holder farmers do not exist. What is the solution ? Bring down costs and develop use cases in partnership. What is the evidence? Several cost reduction technologies and several real life applications are being developed. What is the caveat? We are just scratching the surface. What should organisations do? Companies should partner to test and deploy solutions. Sections Section 1: First 10 minutes : Getting to know Ranveer Chandra. Section 2: Next 40 minutes: Microsoft’s strategy in AI for agriculture. Host: Sanjoy Sanyal Founder Regain Paradise www.regainparadise.org [www.regainparadise.org] Guest : Ranveer Chandra Vice President and CTO Agri-food, Microsoft https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranveer-chandra-79bb9b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranveer-chandra-79bb9b/] Date : 31st July 2025

What is the problem ? Coffee production and exports have boomed in Vietnam . The issue is to keep the boom going. What is the solution ? Doing much the same things that contributed to the boom in the first place. Organising farmers, supporting them with information and working with buyers What is the evidence? In Vietnam farmers have options to hold on to their crops What is the caveat? The futures market could increase price volatility What should organisations do ? Companies should secure supplies from farmers Sections Section 1: First 10 minutes : Getting to know Apurva. Section 2: Next 35 minutes: about coffee industry in Vietnam, how it has grown and how it is managing. Host: Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise, New Ventures www.regainparadise.org www.regainparadise.org [www.regainparadise.org] Guest: Apurva Manek Veteran coffee trader from Southeast Asia https://www.linkedin.com/in/apurva-manek-44774b52/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/apurva-manek-44774b52/] apurvamanek1407@gmail.com [apurvamanek1407@gmail.com] 21st July, 2025

What is the problem ? Coffee production in Peru has improved significantly. It is now being affected by climate change. What is the solution ? A cooperative with research and training focus to help farmers improve quality and adopt appropriate seeds. What is the evidence? Peru coffee which used to sell at a discount is now sold as a premium What is the caveat? Would cooperatives have the ability to invest and hire in an era of climate change? What should organisations do ? Cooperatives can help small holder farmers. Sections Section 1: First 15 minutes : Getting to know our guests. Section 2: Next 45 minutes: How Centrocafe works with farmers in Peru and plans to address climate change Host: Sanjoy Sanyal Founder Regain Paradise New Ventures www.regainparadise.org [www.regainparadise.org] Guests: Jaime Cueva Ramos Head of Productive and Associative Sustainability Managementhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-cueva-ramos-23340b129/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-cueva-ramos-23340b129/ ]https://cenfrocafe.com.pe/ [https://cenfrocafe.com.pe/] Juan Pablo Torres Supply Chain Expert https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-pablo-170785/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-pablo-170785/] Date : 17th July 2025

What is the problem? Nigeria is importing meat even as its potential to produce domestically is untapped. What is the solution ? Create linkages between small holder farmers and meat companies. What is the evidence? Farmers in Nigeria are already benefiting.. What is the caveat? Farmers need training and services (inputs, purchase agreements, insurance) What should organisations do? Non-profits and companies should work together to create these markets Sections Section 1: First 10 minutes : Getting to know Kachi and Heifer’s work in Nigeria. Section 2: Next 45 minutes: about the Sustainable Market Access for smallholder Poultry Farmers. Section 3: Last 10 minutes about broader lessons. Host : Sanjoy Sanyal, Founder Regain Paradise www.regainparadise.org [www.regainparadise.org] Guest : Onyekachi Ayevbuomwan Program Lead for the Livestock sector for Heifer International Nigeria https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyekachi-ayevbuomwan- [https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyekachi-ayevbuomwan- 5666a66b/?originalSubdomain=ng] 5666a66b/?originalSubdomain=ng [https://www.linkedin.com/in/onyekachi-ayevbuomwan- 5666a66b/?originalSubdomain=ng] Date 30th June 2025