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title: The Nest Summit 2020 | Generation Climate Activism
description: The Nest Summit brings an enlighten discussion with Laura Turner Seydel, Founder of the Captain Planet Foundation and Director of the Turner Foundation, and her son John Rutherford Seydel, and her daughter Vasser Seydel on continuing the family's legacy and commitment to saving the planet.
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# Generation Climate Activism with Laura Turner Seydel

**Laura Turner Seydel**, Founder of the Captain Planet Foundation and Director of Turner Foundation – named after her late father, the infamous business mogul behind CNN, TBS, and many others throughout his incredible career. Laura carries on the Turner family legacy addressing environmental issues most concerning for our planet to create a long-term, sustainable future. Laura takes us through her upbringing, being raised by “Captain Planet” vis-a-vis her father, **Ted Turner**. This really is an incredible interview as we all strive to make a difference in the world.

 

## SPEAKERS

Laura Turner Seydel, Captain Planet Foundation

John Rutherford Seydel, Captain Planet Foundation

Vasser Seydel, Oxygen Project

## MODERATOR

Kavita Gupta, FINTECHTV

## The Future is Now

### Climate action is critical. Join The Nest Summit to learn about solutions that are available and how you can make a difference.

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