net present value

Author: TMO (Thomas Morgan)

Net Present Value unpacks money, meaning, and the overlooked asset that underpins all investments: nature. Host TMO (Thomas Morgan, CCIM) left 20 years in commercial real estate to pioneer Natural Asset ENSURANCE a way to hedge portfolios and earn alpha by restoring ecosystems. Hear why wetlands beat strip malls, how insurers turn climate risk into cash flow, and which currencies are backed by living forests. No ESG fluffjust deals that cut risk and boost resilience. Explore projects at https://ensurance.app or dive deep at ensurance.wtf made possible by BASIN Natural Capital
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Leveraging AI for Impact: Grant Orb & BASIN
Monday, 1 September, 2025

In this live video broadcast, TMO connects with Deepa from Grant Orb to discuss their efforts in integrating AI technology into the world of grant writing and funding for social impact projects. They delve into the development and functionalities of Grant Orb, a platform designed to simplify and expedite the grant application process using various AI models. Deepa explains how Grant Orb caters to both the Web3 and nonprofit sectors by automating proposal writing, budgeting, and validation based on funding criteria. The discussion also covers the potential of using AI for grant evaluation, emphasizing the need for fast grants. Additionally, TMO shares insights into BASIN's approach of using decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency for funding natural assets and ecosystem services, highlighting the innovative application of agentic wallets and on-chain identities. The conversation wraps up with a mutual interest in collaborating and leveraging platforms like Zora for content monetization and funding social impact initiatives.00:00 Introduction and Live Streaming Setup00:26 Meet Deepa and Grant Orb01:26 The Evolution of Grant Orb02:50 AI-Powered Grant Writing10:58 Technical Insights and AI Models17:36 Grant Evaluation and Future Plans21:54 Challenges and Collaboration Opportunities22:50 Grant Application Delays and the Need for Fast Grants23:13 Building Wallets and On-Chain Names for Agents24:29 Tracking and Evaluating On-Chain Activities25:48 Funding Ecosystem Services with On-Chain Accounts27:23 Creating and Trading Coins for Funding33:23 Zora Role in Funding and Liquidity37:34 Leveraging Zuora for Content and Fundraising47:12 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans