EPISODE #29: Jaye Connolly on Disrupting Systems with Data & Ethics

EPISODE #29: Jaye Connolly on Disrupting Systems with Data & Ethics

What if solving the world’s toughest problems came down to better data, not bigger ideas?

In this episode of the Perpetual Growth Podcast, host Zac Palmer sits down with Jaye Connolly—Chairman & CEO of RippleNami, Chairman of Callium Resources, and author of Carbon Credits or Crap. With more than $2 billion in M&A leadership, Jaye brings decades of experience in energy, healthcare, AI, and governance—and now, she’s focused on using technology and transparency to tackle corruption, close data gaps, and build sustainable global systems.

From redefining how developing nations track tax revenue to exposing the real flaws in the carbon credit economy, this episode is packed with insight for leaders who want to combine profit and purpose.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅How Jaye scaled multiple businesses through strategic M&A and digital transformation ✅The hidden costs of data silos in global economics and government ✅How RippleNami uses AI, blockchain, and digital ID tech to empower developing nations ✅What’s broken in the carbon credit market—and how we fix it ✅Why transparency isn’t a buzzword—it’s a business strategy ✅How to lead global initiatives through ethics, clarity, and cross-border collaboration

If you’re in tech, ESG, international business, or impact-focused leadership, this episode will challenge how you think about systems, scale, and long-term change.

🔗 Connect with Jaye Connolly:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaye-connolly-830b50/ Learn more: https://ripplenami.com Book: Carbon Credits or Crap — Available on Amazon and TEDx

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