Building
the 4th

Sector
Economy

Making Capitalism Work for Everyone

Thruline Networks is an impact venture studio that takes a living systems approach to building resilient solutions to sticky global problems. Driven by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and the Planetary Boundaries as guiding frameworks, the firm focuses ClimateTech companies solving challenges primarily in circularity and waste to value.

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We’re Here to Be the Change We Want to See in the World Through

We envision a world in where passion meets purpose, where financial and impact returns intersect, and where the limitations of capitalism that does not consider the significance of operating in a closed and resource constrained ecosystem are addressed. Our contribution to this vision is to create 100 impact unicorns in the next decade. Will you join us?!

Research

We explore critically important issues to determine where entrepreneurs and innovators can fill the gaps that prevent existing approaches from being successful.

Media

Through ecosystem partners and an expert practitioner community,  we create content to inform, engage and empower individuals and organizations to build market based solutions to humanity’s toughest challenges.

Services

We apply lessons learned from our research and community engagements to create services that help individuals and groups sharpen their skills, plans and execution capabilities.

Products

Whether on our own or in partnership with other mission driven companies, we build scalable solutions to empower disruptive and impactful innovations.

Investments

We connect people and organizations with the relationships and resources required for growth. We help companies to become investment ready, optimize their capital strategy and to secure various types of capital investment.

“Our mission is to support the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in a way that is impactful, scalable and profitable. We are building the 4th Sector of the economy - where impact meets financial returns; where passion meets profit; and where strategy meets humanity.”

Phil Dillard, CEO Thruline Networks

Our Perspective

Nature has no waste. In nature, everything is used. Humans create waste that is not able to be managed by nature. This waste is a serious problem for the planet, as it is the only ecosystem known to human kind that can sustain organic life. Humanity got to this point by being too disconnected from nature, and unaware of the systemic and interconnected nature of the planet, a fact of which people around the world are becoming far more aware of.

Managing this waste problem is as good for business as it is for the environment. Through research and thought leadership activities, Thruline Networks and its ecosystem partners aime to develop insights from nature, science, technology, business and process innovations to develop unique solutions that are relevant for sustainable and regenerative growth.

Thruline Networks is developing perspectives in each of the 6 waste categories defined by the company.

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Our Perspective

Nature has no waste. In nature, everything is used. Humans create waste that is not able to be managed by nature. This waste is a serious problem for the planet, as it is the only ecosystem known to human kind that can sustain organic life. Humanity got to this point by being too disconnected from nature, and unaware of the systemic and interconnected nature of the planet, a fact of which people around the world are becoming far more aware of.

Managing this waste problem is as good for business as it is for the environment. Through research and thought leadership activities, Thruline Networks and its ecosystem partners aime to develop insights from nature, science, technology, business and process innovations to develop unique solutions that are relevant for sustainable and regenerative growth.

Thruline Networks is developing perspectives in each of the 6 waste categories defined by the company.

PLASTIC WASTE
Plastic Waste

Exploring the sources of plastic (and microplastic) waste, and understanding the current initiatives designed to prevent, capture, mitigate transfer or transform plastic waste for maximum economic and environmental benefit.

Agricultural waste
Agricultural Waste

Evaluating the current status of traditional and evolving approaches for the growth of food, and understanding the macro level issues that cause waste of food, water, soil and nutrients in the process.

food waste
Food Waste

Understanding the existing practices for distribution, consumption /use and misuse of food for humans, in order to consider approaches to minimize waste, pollution and cost, while maximizing nutrition density.

construction waste
Construction Waste

Identifying the best and worst practices of building construction, categorizing a range of construction innovation solutions and determining the financial and environmental benefits delivered.

manufacturing waste
Manufacturing Waste

Exploring the challenges and opportunities related to the transition to electric & hydrogen fueled vehicles and the implications for the entire value chain and life cycle.

clothing waste
Clothing Waste

Exposing the cradle-to-cradle chain of events required to clothe humans on the planet, and evaluating new technological and process innovations that can transform the industry from linear to circular.

Our Service Offerings

The Thruline team leverages decades of leadership, operational, and investing experience to consistently deliver superior insights and results. Thruline Networks, directly and in collaboration with its ecosystem partners, assists clients, investors, corporate innovation teams in and corporate development teams by supporting their activities in 6 specific areas of focus that include:

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Philosophy—

Mission driven Capitalism to solve major problems on the planet

Our mission is to build and grow people and organizations that solve sticky problems related to UN Sustainable Development Goals in a way that is impactful, scalable and profitable. These teams will build the 4th Sector of the economy, one that is a perfect complement to the traditional public, private and nonprofit sectors, by aligning incentives to move at speed, create economic value, and properly account for environmental and human impacts of growth and development.

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In this episode, Kristin talks about systems thinking in sustainable business, the lessons she learned from leaving her comfortable position at Amazon, and why overcoming fears is pivotal for career growth.

In this episode, Maureen dispels the many myths about sustainability, how she transitioned into the sector, and breaks down the concept of sustainability into sizable bites.

In this episode, Jonce talks about the importance of weaving sustainability into each stage of the design process, improving end-user health and wellness, questioning the norm, designing with passion, and building the future.

Dan talks about the importance of upcycling food, regenerative agriculture, and the circular economy.

In this episode, Corey talks about the importance of breaking down food sustainability into digestible pieces, no pun intended.

In this episode, Jill talks about her passion for small business sustainability, defines what it takes to be successful in the industry, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and why small businesses are driving the future of business overall.

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Corey Glickman, Partner, Head of Sustainability & Design at Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting.

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Louis Lagoutte, Branch Manager at One Tree Planted, a non-profit working worldwide to plant trees, restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity and create sustainable economic opportunities.

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Nate Miller, Innovation Systems Designer at The I Will Projects. In this episode, Nate talks about the faults that exist within our current food system, how he defines impact through aquaponics, and the significance of the black soldier fly as a solution to waste management.

In this episode, Janice talks about bettering organizations by shaping company culture, the challenges of measuring impact in philanthropic ventures, and how to avoid the unintended consequences of well-intentioned social efforts.

In this episode, Aaron talks about his role in forecasting geopolitical outcomes, the worrying effects of mass climate migration causing internal displacement, and how he’s able to define and measure impact through systems-thinking in research.

In this episode, Randy talks about comparisons between small agriculture and big ag, the utmost importance of healthy soil in farming, and how farmers benefit greatly from global discussion, activating changemakers within the community.

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Arjita Sethi, Founder of Equally and New Founder School. In this episode, Arjita talks about getting started in entrepreneurship at the age of 16, the value of building a strong tolerance for ambiguity in business, and her goals for positively impacting more than one million founders in ten years.

In this episode, Jarie talks about how storytelling is important for achieving successful product sales, making or breaking even the greatest brands, and provides an in-depth analysis of successful companies that have mastered the art of storytelling.

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Philip Owen, Founding Member of GeaSphere. In this episode, Philip talks about the impactful stories that heavily influenced his career in eco-activism and the importance of organic farming and regenerative agriculture for the sustainability of the future.

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and James Ehrlich, Founder of Regen Villages Holding. In this episode, James talks about how current industrial agriculture is an inefficient way to sustainably feed 10 billion people, the importance of self guidance and being open to change in life, and how drawing inspiration from indigenous wisdom afforded him the premise for creating Regen Villages.

In this episode, Dr. Weinberg talks about navigating regional challenges in order to drive change across different sectors, the importance of tackling local issues with scalable solutions, and how to actively engage today’s youth in the future of California.

In this episode, Dr. Dorsey talks about the building practice of capitalism and how to fix it, provides a life cycle analysis of renewable energy while mapping out the future course of the planet, and offers advice for aspiring policymakers looking to engage governments across the globe.

In this episode, Joe shares his views on how venture capital can create a positive impact on society across a range of different communities. He also unveils the most important traits that all great leaders possess, and the strategies that everyone can use to find self-realization and fulfillment in their career.

Markus talks about solving the world’s housing problem, creating thousands of jobs while simultaneously fighting climate change, and also gets into the fine details of the organizational structure of his family-run company. Markus also provides great insight as to what it takes to be a successful serial entrepreneur from outside of the United States.

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