Balancing Impact

Anish Nagar is the CEO of Corecentra, a Social Impact Software solution for social enterprise's to manage stakeholders, track projects, analyze data, maintain budget and create custom reports. Episode Highlights In our conversation, we talk about how Anish got his start in the software field. · The applications of Corecentra. · Corecentra's non-profit accelerator. · The role of core values in an organization. · And more! Resources Mentioned: https://www.corecentra.com/

Daniel came to the farm with a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University. He has over 3 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a Medical Device Startup in Silicon Valley and with a local oil and gas manufacturing firm. These have given Dan the hands-on training in production and manufacturing necessary to help develop the farm infrastructure both physical and operational. With certificates in Six Sigma and Lean, Dan has used his time developing and tweaking farm processes and documentation to create replicable and scalable systems that help the farm run smoother while collecting data and communicating responsibilities. With a side hobby in web design, Dan is also the lead in marketing for the farm through social media outlets, the development and maintenance of our website, and flyer and farm stand design. Lastly, his background in entrepreneurship developed in college and fostered within the startup world has made Dan the driving force behind Small Places’ long-term business vision, growth, and development separating Small Places from any other urban agricultural projects. Small Places Episode Highlights: - Impact sustainable agriculture is making in the lives of children and communities - How economics fit into sustainability - Challenges of Land Security Contact Dan and find out more at https://www.smallplaces.org/

Kim Clancy is Member Engagement Manager of Toniic a global community of asset owners seeking deeper positive net impact across the spectrum of capital. Episode Highlights In our conversation, we talk about how Kim got her start in venture capital (VC) · Impact Investing During a Pandemic · Initiatives for new Impact Investors · And much, much, more Resources Mentioned: Toniic.com Sacred Economics by Charles Eisenstein Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:27 → Introduction. 00:27 - 01:00 → Guest Introduction. 01:00 - 02:25 → What is Toniic? 02:25 - 03:47 → Toniic’s Reports and Research Ventures (T100 Project) 03:47 - 04:13 → How Toniic is organized. 04:35 - 05:07 → How to become a member of Toniic. 05:07 - 07:08 → Shared Due Diligence for Investment Opportunities within Toniic. 07:08 - 08:34 → Supporting Social Entrepreneurs with Impact Investing during a Pandemic. 08:34 - 09:23 → Revenue Based Financing 10:17 - 11:14 → Toniic’s Impact Terms Platform 11:14 - 12:38 → Toniic’s Guidelines to Track and Manage Impact. 13:35 - 14:12 → Toniic’s Impact Management Project 14:12 - 16:16 → SEGs and Toniic Tracer 16:16 - 18:40 → Current Toniic Initiatives and Educational Curriculum for new Impact Investors 18:40 - 20:23 → 100% Group 20:23 - 23:04 → About Kim Griffin 23:04 - 24:18 → Education 24:18 - 26:42 → Aquaponics 26:42 - 27:44 → Time at Toniic. 27:44 - 29:40 → Skills to acquire to get into similar roles. 29:40 - 33:00 → Hobbies. 33:00 - 34:29 → Book Suggestion. 34:29 - 38:02 → Final Remarks: Trends 38:02 - 39:22 → How to reach out to Kim Griffin and Toniic.

As part of our Gender Lens finance series, where we shine a spotlight on funding for female founders in Texas, we are excited to interview Stephanie Campbell. Stephanie is a General Partner of the Artemis Fund which is the first female-focused fund in Houston. Artemis seeks to move the needle on female founders’ access to capital. Stephanie is also the Managing Director of the Houston Angel Network, one of the most active angel networks in the country and the Chair of Houston Exponential’s Early Stage Investment Committee. She holds an MBA from Rice University. Episode Highlights In our conversation, we talk about how Stephanie got her start in venture capital (VC) · How Texas VC’s evaluate opportunities and how it may differ from the other coasts. · Investment readiness for founders · And much, much, more Resources Mentioned: https://www.theartemisfund.com/ https://www.houstonangelnetwork.org/ Venture Deals by Brad Feld The Overstory by Richard Powers Spruce

Kate Jaceldo has paved her own path to entrepreneurship as the founder of Compost Queens in San Antonio, TX. A company that provides residential and commercial composting services through a process called Bokashi. Things you will learn in this episode: What is the connection between food waste and climate change What is Bokashi 2 things that shouldn't keep you from going for funding A key ingredient that's needed for the entrepreneur journey Resources from this episode: LaunchSA & Venture Challenge UTSA Small Business Development Challenge Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business Les Dames San Antonio Connect with Katie https://www.compostqueenstx.com/ IG: compostqueens/ Facebook: compostqueens

Akola is the only Impact luxury brand that impacts and transforms lives of women in crisis through their supply chain. Akola quality jewelry can be found in Sak's 5th Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Macy's and Akola serves women from Uganda to Dallas, TX. Things you will learn in this episode: Why nonprofits may want to consider changing their business model Akola's unique competitive advantage Different Funding options for nonprofits and for-profit companies Connect with Brittany - Website https://akolaproject.com/, IG @akolajewelry

In our first episode on Texas Impact Alliance Podcast show, Balancing Impact, we start off with our interview series of female founders in Texas with Rahel Abraham, Founder & CEO of Climaguard. Rahel has an inspiring story and an incredible product that can be useful across the world. Things you will learn in this episode: How to use resourcefulness to open up doors of opportunities for bootstrappers Learnings from 1st round of production in China The importance of having the male and female perspectives in your entrepreneur journey The importance of coaching yourself to keep progressing How you can protect your car, couch and more from flooding Resources mentioned in this episode: Climaguard SCORE Houston Urban League DiVinc Engineers Without Borders Connect with Rahel - Website https://www.climaguard.co, E-mail rahel@climaguard.co. , IG @climaguard_llc She’d love to connect with you.