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Elysabeth Alfano

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Elysabeth Alfano is the CEO of VegTech™ Invest, the Advisor to the Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Elysabeth is an expert in investing in food systems transformation and speaks internationally on the intersection of investing, sustainability, and our global food supply system.  She has spoken at the U.N. Global Leaders Compact Summit, the United Nations Climate Change Summit, COP27 and COP28, Yale University and Northwestern University, several Bloomberg Intelligence events and done a myriad of TV interviews. 

Elysabeth began her career with Kellogg Company working on Special K and Frosted Mini-Wheats before acting as Chief Investment Officer for a small family office. A graduate of Northwestern University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Elysabeth consults and advises, through her company Alfano Advisory Services, C-Suite Executives on the sustainable food industry landscape, direction and whitespaces.  

Lastly, Elysabeth hosts the Plantbased Business Hour, a podcast which features the CEOs and business leaders in the industry.  The Plantbased Business Hour is considered “The Gold Standard” for those who want to understand, participate in, and capitalize on the growing Plant-based Innovation sector.  She also hosting the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change on the New York Stock Exchange website platform, ETFCentral.com.

Elysabeth contributes to ESG Clarity, WGN Radio, Vegconomist Magazine, CAIA and FinTechTV on a regular basis.

News by Elysabeth Alfano

Can the Economy Thrive Amid Dwindling Natural Resources?

Economic growth must balance natural resource constraints and environmental impact, highlighting the need for policy-driven solutions.

Paul Gruenwald - Upside & Impact
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By Elysabeth Alfano · December 16, 2024

The Transformational Potential of Investing in Food Systems

Transforming the global food system offers financial growth, sustainability, and impact investment opportunities through systemic innovation.

Jason Ingle Upside & Impact
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By Elysabeth Alfano · December 11, 2024

Sustainable Investing: Navigating the Age of Data and Impact

Sustainable investing is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative navigating a landscape of urgency, controversy, and opportunity.

Elysabeth Alfano: An OG's Perspective on Sustainable Investing.
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By Elysabeth Alfano · December 6, 2024

Ep. 43: The Power of Shareholder Advocacy - Andrew Behar of As You Sow

Investors can shape corporate accountability and tackle climate risks through shareholder engagement, promoting sustainability and systemic change.

Andrew Behar
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By Elysabeth Alfano · November 20, 2024

Is 2025 the Year for Financing Food Fast?

Ertharin Cousin and Elysabeth Alfano discuss boosting nutritious, efficient food systems, exploring policy, finance, and climate impacts.

Ertharin Cousin
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By Elysabeth Alfano · November 12, 2024

Will The Election Results Influence U.S. Food Innovation Investing and Policy?

No matter the electoral outcome, the landscape for U.S. food policy appears likely to remain consistent.

Will The Election Results Influence U.S. Food Innovation Investing and Policy
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By Elysabeth Alfano · November 4, 2024

Who Funds the Most Environmentally Damaging Sectors? A New Report on the Banking Industry

Discover the alarming insights from the Bull in the Climate Shop report with Monique Mikhail and Kelly McNamara, revealing the banking industry's impact on climate change.

U&I Funding Environmental Damage
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By Elysabeth Alfano · October 22, 2024

How Meat-Diets Costs Billions and the Investment Opportunity in Food Innovation

Taxpayers carry the crushing costs of meat’s production, pollution, destruction & disease.

Society's big burden
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By Elysabeth Alfano · October 22, 2024

What Is the State of the American Farmer? Deputy Under Secretary for the USDA, Sanah Baig, Weighs In

Explore the current state of American agriculture and food insecurity. Join USDA's Sanah Baig and Elysabeth Alfano as they discuss future initiatives and investments.

U&I Sanah Baig
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By Elysabeth Alfano · October 8, 2024

Climate Week’s New Focus: Financing Food Fast

Regenerative agriculture was on the agenda at this year’s Climate Week, often taking up a third of the plenaries and panels. This would make sense given the numbers.

Financing Food Fast
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By Elysabeth Alfano · September 30, 2024
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