{"podcast":{"title":"Between the East and the West","slug":"between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487","podcast_index_feed_id":6696487,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d809779c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meenu-gupta89","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/36144991/36144991-1672172144932-68f4b73d4e8cd.jpg","author":"Meenu Gupta","episode_count":85,"summary":"The podcast series \"Between the East and the West\". The series showcases the journey of people who have straddled continents in their work and relationships…who have taken the road less travelled and gathered enough moss to share some! Their motivations to spread roots and shoots spiritually, mentally and passionately, their learnings and nuggets of wisdom, their challenges and milestones, their quest, sense of identity and belonging to different parts of the world…their observations and assimilation of contrasts and similarities in different continents.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487"},"episode":{"title":"Can Entrepreneurs play a role in Peace Building? A conversation with Jon Bellish","slug":"can-entrepreneurs-play-a-role-in-peace-building-a-conversation-with-jon-bellish","published_at":"2026-02-16T06:32:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/can-entrepreneurs-play-a-role-in-peace-building-a-conversation-with-jon-bellish","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meenu-gupta89/episodes/Can-Entrepreneurs-play-a-role-in-Peace-Building--A-conversation-with-Jon-Bellish-e3f5b96","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/d809779c/podcast/play/115567334/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-16%2Fc3e375b4-5065-6804-eaec-708d1535550a.mp3","summary":"In this conversation, Meenu Gupta and Jon Bellish explore the intersection of private capital and peace building, discussing how entrepreneurs and businesses can contribute to peace in fragile contexts. They delve into Jon's formative experiences in Somalia and Colombia, the complexities of defining peace and the importance of trust in building relationships. The discussion also covers the role of philanthropy, the need for integrated solutions and the responsibility of corporations in fostering peace. Jon emphasizes the significance of trust, community and security as foundational elements for a peaceful society, while also addressing the challenges of rebuilding trust after failures. Keywords Peace building, impact investing, private capital, Somalia, Colombia, trust, community, governance, entrepreneurship, global citizenship Takeaways Peace can be built through markets and responsible private capital. Private companies can play a significant role in peace building. Understanding local contexts is crucial for effective peace initiatives. Trust is a vital component in building relationships in fragile societies. Community and security are essential for a peaceful society. Philanthropy should focus on sustainability and local governance. Integrated solutions are necessary for addressing complex global issues. Conflict sensitivity is key in peace positive finance. Rebuilding trust requires transparency and accountability. Global citizenship involves recognizing our interconnectedness beyond national identities. Sound Bites "Peace isn't built only by diplomats." Chapters -John Bellish: A Journey of Identity and Purpose -The Role of Markets in Peace Building -Understanding Peace: A Complex Concept -The Reality of Somalia: Beyond Conflict Headlines -Trust as a F…","meta_description":"In this conversation, Meenu Gupta and Jon Bellish explore the intersection of private capital and peace building, discussing how entrepreneurs and busines…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4534,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/episodes/can-entrepreneurs-play-a-role-in-peace-building-a-conversation-with-jon-bellish/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-the-east-and-the-west-6696487/can-entrepreneurs-play-a-role-in-peace-building-a-conversation-with-jon-bellish.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}