Rob has a pioneering spirit, and embodies the power of having clear non-financial goals. In this enlightening and energising interview, Rob
Talks about two of his companies: Redington, a pension fund management company with a strong corporate social responsibility ethos; and Mallowstreet, an online community that helps companies achieve financial security. Both are Certified B Corporations.
Describes how his undergraduate dissertation on a glacier in the alps, and engagement in subjects around loss of biodiversity at COP26, led him to co-found his new start up, Rebalance Earth. It’s a Community Interest Company ‘CIC’ and their intent as they grow is to become a B-Corp.
Explains how Rebalance Earth takes a market mechanism approach to tackling climate crisis issuesthrough ‘nature credits’ and functions as a data source for natural capital.
Discusses the lack of financial education in British culture and how living in Argentina as a child informed his attitude to money and his career in finance.
Recalls the difficulties and successes of his first business, explaining the process of learning from mistakes and how you can enhance decision making.
Expresses his hopes for Rebalance Earth, expanding on the positive impacts he wants to make for the planet and for people through his business.
Shares his mantra ‘being with the end in mind’ and the process he takes in achieving success through long-term thinking.
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0:00 | Alan introduces the show by talking briefly about his history in business. He continues by describing the format and purpose of the show.
1:05 | Alan invites listeners to get in touch with questions and comments, and gives contact details.
1:18 | Alan presents the sponsor of the show, Magus wealth.
1:48 | Alan welcomes Rob Gardner to the show and invites him to introduce himself and his two companies and his new start-up.
2:41 | Rob goes into more detail on his three companies, beginning with Redington, a pension fund management company. He details the success of Redington and gives insight into the corporate social responsibility aspects and projects of the company.
6:44 | Rob then tells listeners about his second company, Mallowstreet, an online community that aims to help companies achieve financial security.
8:44 | Rob moves on to Rebalance Earth, his new start-up. He gives insight into how his undergraduate dissertation on a glacier in the alps, and engagement in subjects around loss of biodiversity at COP26, led him to start Rebalance Earth. Rob explains how Rebalance Earth takes market mechanism approach to tackling climate crisis issues through “nature credits”.
15:09 | Rob details how Rebalance Earth functions as a data source for natural capital.
20:22 | Rob gives an insight into his involvement in each business and how he delegates his time.
22:25 | Rob recounts his experiences living in Argentina as a child and how this informed his relationship with money and educated him in economics, leading him to work in banking and financial education.
30:32 | Alan and Rob discuss the lack of financial education in British culture.
31:46 | Rob details his experience at Merrill Lynch and how this led him and his business partner to set-up Redington.
33:02 | Rob recalls the early days of Redington and the difficulties and successes they faced.
36:21 | Rob pinpoints some people related mistakes they made in the early days. He goes on to reflect on a financial decision that worked short-term but long-term had negative impacts.
40:41 | Alan and Rob discuss the process of learning from mistakes and how to enhance decision making.
43:57 | Rob expresses his hopes for Rebalance Earth, expanding on the positive impacts he wants to make for the planet and for people through his business.
47:19 | Rob shares his mantra “begin with the end in mind” to give an insight into some of his biggest learnings and the process he takes in achieving success through long-term thinking.
49:47 | Rob shares URLs for Rebalance Earth, and his social media handles.
50:20 | Alan thanks Rob for coming on the show and wraps up the interview.
50:30 | Alan reflects on some of the learnings that can be taken from the interview. He touches on Rob's attitude to change, Rob's pioneering spirit, and the power of having clear non-financial goals.
54:31 | Alan ends the show by reminding listeners how to get in touch, and shares details on the shows sponsor, Magus Wealth