December 2025 Littlefoot Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, Eight years ago, Littlefoot Ventures began with a simple hope: to make real, lasting change in the food system we all rely on. I started this strategy firm with a
Dear Colleagues, Eight years ago, Littlefoot Ventures began with a simple hope: to make real, lasting change in the food system we all rely on. I started this strategy firm with a
Dear Colleagues, Wishing all my American friends a warm and restful Thanksgiving. This season always reminds me how much our work depends on community, care, and showing up for one
Dear Colleagues, As the autumn summit season approaches—with New York Climate Week, UNGA, and COP30 on the horizon—I’ve been reflecting on what this past year has meant for those of
Dear Colleagues, I truly hope you are finding joy and fun this summer (if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, winter for those of you south of the equator). The state
Dear Colleagues, The biggest challenges in our food system—like food waste, climate change, and feeding a growing population—aren’t about who wins. They’re big, messy problems that need all of us
Dear Colleagues, As we navigate the twin crises of climate change and food insecurity, one thing is increasingly clear: philanthropy must play a critical role in leading the way. This is
The global food system is one of the biggest drivers and solutions to the climate crisis, yet it receives less than 5% of philanthropic climate funding. In Eva Goulbourne’s piece
Dear Colleagues, Last week, I had the privilege of leading the first-ever food systems track at the Global Philanthropy Forum Leaders Summit. This experience underscored both the urgency and the immense opportunity
Dear Colleagues, The past few weeks have brought dramatic shifts in food and climate policy, with decisions that could have lasting consequences for global food security, U.S. farmers, and climate
Dear Colleagues, Instead of joining the crowd of shiny 2025 trend predictions, I’m highlighting what I call the “un-trends“—the steady, less glamorous efforts driving real progress in transforming our food