Podcasts about Impact investing

This year, $160 billion in remittance payments will be sent from the US to Latin America. $65 billion will be sent from the US to Mexico, the world's largest remittance corridor. Yet, the majority of payments will be sent via brick-and-mortar stores like Western Union or Moneygram. The future of payments is already here, yet most people are queuing in line, paying in cash, taking a photo of their receipt, and sending it to their families on WhatsApp for collection in their home country. If we can send receipts over WhatsApp, why can't we send money too?That same question was the motivation for Félix, an AI-powered chatbot that replicates the trusted agent experience om WhatsApp. It's a user experience made possible by stablecoins.In this episode of Money Trails, presented by Stellar Development Foundation, our user-centric series on global stablecoin adoption, we explore how immigrants send money back home. This episode of Money Trails is sponsored by Rain Cards. In this episode, we're joined by Manuel Godoy - Co-founder & CEO, FelixFarooq Malik - Co-founder & CEO, Rain00:00 - Intro01:06 - Sending money in Jackson Heights03:22 - Félix CEO Manuel Godoy04:54 - How Félix works06:20 - Stablecoin-powered remittance payments08:49 - Spending money in Mexico11:38 - Subscribe!Our Links -

In this episode, my guest is Jonathan Hirschtritt, Head of Sustainability & Investment at GCM Grosvenor – a leading global alternative asset manager for more than five decades.The firm manages over $80 billion across the full spectrum of alternatives and has built one of the most comprehensive impact and sustainability investing platforms in private markets.In 2017, Grosvenor brought Jonathan in to work on strategy and operations, later moving into the role of Deputy COO. Four years later, leadership asked him to take on something very different: to formalize and build Grosvenor's sustainable and impact investing platform.The firm already had a long history with underrepresented managers and other initiatives, but this mandate meant creating a dedicated team, new frameworks, and a full reporting system from scratch.“This was a brand new area… no one really had done impact reporting or sustainable reporting compared to financial reporting.”Today, Jonathan runs Grosvenor's sustainable and impact platform – representing roughly a third of the firm's AUM. It's spread across private equity, infrastructure, credit, and real estate.It's a returns-first model, fully discretionary, but built to be customized. In fact, more than 70% of Grosvenor's capital is deployed through separate accounts designed around a client's specific objectives – whether that means climate, affordable housing, labor outcomes, or education.Jonathan makes a sharp distinction between “sustainable” and “impact,” and for him it comes down to two things: intentionality and measurement. In short, if a GP accidentally does good, that's great. But that's not impact unless it was designed that way – and unless you can prove it.What struck me in our conversation is how much of Grosvenor's model is built on customization. Every mandate begins with the client's own theory of change – whether that's climate, social infrastructure, labor outcomes, or diversity – and then the team constructs an investment program to match.Jonathan doesn't talk like a marketer. He talks like a builder. Someone who's spent years designing a platform that balances customization and scale – and believes that the future of impact is about doing the hard work behind the scenes, even when no one's watching.In our conversation, he showed how the real work starts before a dollar is invested – aligning on objectives, setting outcomes, and building them into portfolio construction.We also discussed:the challenges of data reportingthe distinctions in ESG terminologythe leverage of private capitalwhy impact only scales when it moves in lockstep with performancethe growing role of AIwhat rising energy demand might mean for infrastructure and climate strategiesTune in.—About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK—Additional Resources:

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In this episode of the Investing in Impact podcast, I sit down with Yigal Kerszenbaum, Managing Partner at JFF Ventures, to explore how a mission driven investment fund partners with a national nonprofit to expand access, skills, and quality jobs for working adults.Yigal shares his immigrant journey and why it fuels his commitment to opportunity creation.The conversation covers the structure that aligns JFF's nonprofit mission with a return driven venture fund, the rise of AI in the workforce, and concrete portfolio examples that move people from learning to earning.Jobs for the Future is a forty year old national nonprofit focused at the intersection of education and work. Its North Star is to help tens of millions of adults transition into quality jobs. The organization has deep on the ground expertise, with hundreds of practitioners working across all fifty states and strong relationships with community colleges, employers, and public agencies.JFF Ventures is the investment arm aligned to that mission. It operates as a traditional venture capital fund with an impact thesis, backing founders who build products that increase economic mobility for adults earning less than fifty thousand dollars per year. The fund invests in pre seed and seed rounds, typically with an initial check near five hundred thousand dollars and reserves for follow on.Key takeawaysJFF is a forty year old nonprofit with deep networks in education and workforce, JFF Ventures is its aligned venture fundThe fund backs products that move adults from learning to earning, with a focus on those earning under fifty thousand dollars per yearPortfolio companies like Pace AI, Manifest, and Major League Hacking show the thesis in actionAI can both disrupt and enable, the opportunity is to use it to widen access, lower training costs, and improve job performanceThe structure shares financial upside with the nonprofit, reinforcing the mission as companies scale ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by PIF Advisory — a global services firm empowering startups and enterprises with expert guidance, tailored solutions, and measurable results. Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling globally, PIF Advisory delivers full-cycle support across every core function of your business:Bookkeeping, Accounting & Tax Management – Organized, compliant, and transparent financials managed by licensed professionals (CPAs, CFAs, CMAs, and lawyers) to drive smarter decision-making.Growth & Marketing – Data-driven strategies across branding, web, advertising, CRM, and sales enablement—all optimized for measurable ROI.Outsourced CFO – Flexible financial leadership covering cash flow, forecasting, and strategic planning.Entity Management – Stay compliant and ready for scale with expert corporate governance and compliance support.Operations, HR & Admin – Streamlined infrastructure to boost team efficiency and keep your business running smoothly.IT & Security – Safeguard your data and operations with best-in-class infrastructure, compliance, and protection.Technology Consulting – Build the right tech stack with expert support across NetSuite, QuickBooks, Avalara, and more.Management Consulting – Unlock growth with industry-specific advisory services focused on metrics, operations, and scalability.As a sister company to PIF Capital Management, they also offer clients direct insights into venture capital and access to a global investor network—ranging from individuals to sovereign wealth funds.

In this episode, my guest is Timothy Rann, Managing Partner of Mercy Corps Ventures. He leads what is likely the only venture capital fund in the world to have emerged from within a humanitarian NGO. When the fund was first created, Mercy Corps itself was a $600 million-a-year organization working in more than 40 conflict and climate-stressed countries.After years of building businesses in fragile markets such as Cambodia, Vietnam, and Afghanistan, he and his wife moved to Jakarta, where he was recruited to help launch what became Mercy Corps Ventures. The original idea was to create “the equivalent of Google X inside a nonprofit.”But that venture-building model proved too expensive. Tim and his team pivoted and convinced the board to let them invest directly in startups serving the Global South.From those beginnings, Mercy Corps Ventures has scaled into a family of four funds with more than 60 portfolio companies across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.Their first fund was evergreen, seeded by family offices and corporates, later joined by institutions like USAID and Proparco. It's already produced a unicorn and multiple exits.The second fund, now aiming for $50 million, focuses on climate adaptation and resilience.The third fund is the Venture Lab. It puts small grants behind frontier ideas – everything from anticipatory cash transfers to glacier restoration.And the fourth is a Web3 fund. Its purpose is simple: to test whether decentralized finance can lower costs and expand access in emerging markets. Mercy Corps Ventures has what they call a resilient future thesis. The idea is to back startups that help communities in emerging markets adapt to climate change and recover faster from shocks.Their thesis is built around three verticals:adaptive agriculture and food systemsinclusive fintechclimate-smart technologiesInstead of waiting years for perfect research to act on, they put capital to work now. They test what works and learn along the way. As Tim puts it, “We need to take as much impact risk as commercial risk within the realm”.It's this willingness to test, fail, and adapt that's helped MCV move from an experiment inside a nonprofit to one of the most innovative impact investors in the Global South today.In this interview, Tim talks about what it takes to back founders in fragile markets, why impact investing sometimes means taking risks no one else will, and why boring products like factoring can unlock climate resilience.Tune in to hear more about his remarkable journey.—About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK—Additional Resources:

Schuyler Dalton, impact investment manager with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), joins EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer to explore how her investment group, WWF Impact, is amplifying the WWF's charitable mission and conservation goals within the food system. In this episode, discover how WWF Impact is investing in innovations that reduce farming's environmental footprint while promoting ecosystem and community health. They'll dive into emerging tech trends in regenerative agriculture, from linking farmer profits to improving soil and biodiversity to advancing traceability in livestock, crops, and produce. Tune in to learn more about the Fund's mission to build a future where people live in harmony with nature.

A pioneer in the realm of impact investing explains how The Rise Funds have scaled over the last decade—and why they're hitting “escape velocity.”

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------The climate challenge has become the defining issue's of our era, unlocking trillions of dollars in climate finance and creating an unprecedented opportunity for bold ideas. But how capital is deployed and the types of founders it backs will determine whether we see systemic change or just incremental improvements.That's where Cerulean Ventures comes in.Co-founded by Matthew Stotts, Cerulean is a pre-seed venture capital firm investing in founders applying AI and advanced technologies to build exponential solutions for nature.Rather than chasing status-quo climate investments or one-off moonshots, Cerulean seeks leverage points where software, data, and fintech can radically transform entrenched systems.I recently sat down with Matthew to dive into his journey, Cerulean's unique investment lens, and the transformative startups reshaping everything from agriculture to renewable energy. ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by PIF Advisory — a global services firm empowering startups and enterprises with expert guidance, tailored solutions, and measurable results. Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling globally, PIF Advisory delivers full-cycle support across every core function of your business:Bookkeeping, Accounting & Tax Management – Organized, compliant, and transparent financials managed by licensed professionals (CPAs, CFAs, CMAs, and lawyers) to drive smarter decision-making.Growth & Marketing – Data-driven strategies across branding, web, advertising, CRM, and sales enablement—all optimized for measurable ROI.Outsourced CFO – Flexible financial leadership covering cash flow, forecasting, and strategic planning.Entity Management – Stay compliant and ready for scale with expert corporate governance and compliance support.Operations, HR & Admin – Streamlined infrastructure to boost team efficiency and keep your business running smoothly.IT & Security – Safeguard your data and operations with best-in-class infrastructure, compliance, and protection.Technology Consulting – Build the right tech stack with expert support across NetSuite, QuickBooks, Avalara, and more.Management Consulting – Unlock growth with industry-specific advisory services focused on metrics, operations, and scalability.As a sister company to PIF Capital Management, they also offer clients direct insights into venture capital and access to a global investor network—ranging from individuals to sovereign wealth funds.

Most investors now accept that climate risk is financial risk. But what about nature loss? What about the fact that half of global GDP is tied to the natural world – from soil health to pollination to forest carbon – and yet almost none of that value is priced into markets? If climate was the first wake-up call, nature is the second.In this 3-in-1 compilation, we revisit past episodes with investors at the forefront of this shift. Each one is building strategies to bring natural capital into the financial mainstream – through listed equities, real assets, or nature-based carbon credits.Here are the featured guests:Martin Berg, CEO of Climate Asset ManagementMartin is pushing to bring natural capital out of the margins and into the financial mainstream.With over $650 million raised and three funds under management, Martin's building a new category of real asset investing – one that spans sustainable agriculture, forestry, and nature-based carbon. The firm's strategies include land acquisition and restoration in developed markets, as well as carbon credit partnerships with smallholder farmers in emerging markets. Each is tailored to a different type of investor – but they share the same goal: aligning financial returns with measurable improvements in natural ecosystems.Full episodeIngrid Kukuljan, Former Head of Impact & Sustainable Investing at Federated HermesAt the time of recording our original interview, Ingrid was Head of Impact and Sustainable Investing at Federated Hermes. In that role, she launched the Biodiversity Equity Strategy – the first biodiversity-themed fund in the listed equity space.Her team screened nearly 9,000 listed companies – the standard MSCI All World benchmark – and found only about 150 that qualified as biodiversity champions: businesses aligned with at least one biodiversity-linked SDG and actively working to preserve or restore nature. The gap was striking. Ingrid pointed out that 80% of the UN Sustainable Development Goals depend on biodiversity, yet fewer than 20% are on track – and in the past 50 years, we've decimated biodiversity globally.Her team used a detailed KPI framework across emissions, water use, land conversion, and waste, making the case that public equities can play a vital role in financing nature-positive outcomes – and in helping restore ecosystems without compromising returns.Full episodeHelen Avery, Director of Nature Programmes at the Green Finance Institute (GFI)Helen is working to make nature investable. As Director of Nature Programmes at the Green Finance Institute, she leads the GFI Hive – a dedicated platform focused on removing the barriers that keep private capital from flowing into nature. That means shaping the building blocks of nature markets – like biodiversity net gain, mitigation banking, and nature-based carbon – and helping define the standards, infrastructure, and policy frameworks that make them investable at scale.Helen's team supports the UK's nature markets and investment readiness funds, partners with farmers and NGOs to build new business models, and works closely with corporates through the TNFD to help them assess their risks and dependencies on nature.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

‘It's just a good diversifying asset class that gives you tangible benefits for your communities' – Zeyn Ismail from STANLIB.

From M&S Plan A to Nature Metrics and beyond, Katie shares lessons on building businesses that value nature, drive systemic change, and create hope for a living planet. In this wide-ranging conversation, sustainability leader Katie Critchlow joins Scott Poynton to share her journey from pioneering Plan A at Marks & Spencer to leading Nature Metrics and now co-founding Re-genus, a fungi-based regenerative agriculture startup. Katie reflects on the successes and frustrations of corporate sustainability, the limits of data and impact investing, and why reconnecting people with nature is more powerful than reports or metrics. She also speaks candidly about values, trust, feminine energy in leadership, and the urgent need for systemic change in capitalism to secure a thriving planet. Inspiring and hopeful, Katie's story blends hard-won lessons with a clear call to action for anyone who cares about sustainability, biodiversity, and the future of humanity. Episode Highlights & Themes Katie's journey: from M&S Plan A sustainability pioneer, to WWF Indonesia, Nature Metrics CEO, and now co-founder of Regenerate (fungi-based regenerative agriculture). Corporate sustainability: moving from “doing less harm” to systemic change; frustrations with compliance, reporting, and greenwashing. Valuing nature: the limits of economics vs. the infinite value of biodiversity; the importance of reconnecting people emotionally and spiritually to nature. Impact investment: tensions between financial return expectations and genuine regenerative impact. Hope vs. collapse: social cohesion, trust, and the “one scenario” where humanity can thrive. Feminine energy & diversity in leadership and boardrooms. Regenerative agriculture: fungi compost innovation to reduce synthetic fertilizer use, cut emissions, and restore soils. Values: being human-first, truth-telling, compassion, trust, and connection.

How can entrepreneurs transform the challenges of an aging population into powerful opportunities for innovation? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood welcomes Bruce Simpson, a longtime McKinsey leader and now co-founder of Age Tech Capital, to discuss the rapidly growing world of age tech.Bruce shares his global perspective and deep experience in building new companies and catalyzing tech-driven change in healthcare and beyond. With Age Tech Capital, he's developing an investment ecosystem focused on supporting technology that benefits people over 50, combining health, financial security, and independent living with cutting-edge AI and data-driven solutions.Listeners get an inside look at emerging startups, funding models for angel investors, and why channeling entrepreneurial energy into age tech is both a social imperative and a huge opportunity. If you're passionate about investing, tech, or building a better future for all ages, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration you won't want to miss. To get the latest from Bruce Simpson, you can follow him below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-b-simpson/ https://www.agetechcapital.com Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

Stephen Grootes speaks to David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners, about how the SME sector is pushing for tangible support, including easier access to funding, targeted mentorship, and skills development to help entrepreneurs grow. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are witnessing a boom in new forms of financing that generate both profit for investors and a “social return” for communities. But what is “impact investing”, and why do we need more of it to protect our oceans and support small islands? Matt and Emily – with RESI colleague, Gail Hurley – reflect on the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, June 2025. We ask whether socially responsible investment can unlock new money for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and share powerful stories of islands and investors revolutionizing ocean protection through innovative financing. In Island Voices, Karuna Rana from Mauritius explains why local solutions are key to overcoming investment “ticket size.” In the Explainer, Gail unpacks what impact investing is and why it matters. In the Big Picture, Yabanex Batista (Global Fund for Coral Reefs), Melissa Walsh (Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance), and Hervé Lallement-Moe (Government of French Polynesia) discuss impact investing and the implications of UNOC3. Finally, in No Stupid Questions, Matt, Emily, and Gail ask how impact investing can support SIDS' policy priorities. Featuring: Emily Wilkinson | RESI Director and Principal Research Fellow at ODI GlobalMatthew Bishop | RESI Director and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield Gail Hurley | RESI Director and Development Finance Expert Karuna Rana | Director, Big Ocean States Initiative (BOSI) Yabanex Batista | Deputy Director, Global Fund for Coral Reefs, United Nations Capital Development FundMelissa Walsh Director | Director, Blue Finance & Scaling, Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) Hervé Lallemant-Moe | Digital Economy Directorate, Government of French Polynesia Resources: Programme page (RESI)UNOC Declaration | Our ocean, our future: united for urgent action RESI work on ocean equity | Turning the tide: enhancing ocean equity for SIDS Karuna's profile |Karuna Rana on LinkedIn BOSI website | Big Ocean States Initiative Yabanex's profile | Yabanex Batista on LinkedIn Melissa's profile | Dr Melissa Walsh at OORRAA Hervé's profile | Hervé Lallement-Moe on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, Andrea Kihlstedt talks with Rob Riley, President of the Northern Forest Center, about how his organization raised $35 million through a unique blend of philanthropy and impact investing.Spanning 30 million acres across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York, the Northern Forest Center set out to revitalize rural communities while protecting the largest continuous forest east of the Mississippi. Rob shares how the organization structured its first capital campaign to combine traditional fundraising with investment opportunities tied to real estate redevelopment, housing, and community revitalization projects.Listeners will learn how the Northern Forest Center:Balanced philanthropic gifts with investment capital to strengthen local economies and fund conservation initiativesOvercame challenges tied to multi-state fundraising and community-based givingBuilt a fundraising team that grew from two staff members to five while tripling the organization's budgetDesigned campaigns that engaged both donors and investors, with 75% of participants contributing in both waysUsed feasibility studies, case statements, and clear messaging to gain support for complex projectsCelebrated milestones with community events that inspired reinvestment and long-term engagementRob also highlights the role of volunteer leadership, the lessons learned from structuring matches and incentives, and the importance of celebrating success to keep momentum alive. From board development to donor cultivation, this conversation offers insights into what it takes to raise transformational capital for large-scale, place-based initiatives.Whether you are leading a nonprofit campaign, exploring impact investing, or looking for creative approaches to engage donors across regions, this episode offers practical takeaways and inspiring strategies.To ensure your campaign ends in a celebration, download our free Capital Campaign Step-by-Step Guide & Checklist. This intuitive guide breaks down each step of your campaign, and the timeline allows you to visualize your whole campaign, from start to finish!

The traditional view of bonds focuses only on financial returns. But social bonds turn that model on its head by aligning capital with solutions to pressing social challenges. Social bonds link financial success directly to positive societal change.Across these 3 conversations from past guests of the SRI360 podcast, a common thread emerges. When you design investment strategies to solve real problems and hold yourself accountable for the outcomes, you can unlock new sources of alpha, resilience, and long-term value.Social impact bonds show how shifting incentives can deliver better results for both investors and society.Here are the featured guests:Sir Ronald Cohen, Co-Founder and President of GSG ImpactSir Ronald Cohen's story begins in traditional venture capital, where he saw firsthand both the power and the limitations of finance. While VC could create jobs and generate wealth, it could also widen the gap between those at the top and everyone else. Could capital markets be redesigned to actively close those gaps instead?The answer took shape in the form of the social impact bond – a financial instrument where investor returns are tied directly to measurable social outcomes. The first was used to reduce reoffending among UK prisoners, shifting the risk from taxpayers to investors and incentivizing real results over box-ticking.From there, Sir Ronald Cohen went further, creating “impact accounting” – a framework to measure corporate social and environmental performance in monetary terms. It's a practical idea because people understand numbers more than anything else; hence, the approach to valuing impact is the same as valuing profit.Full episodeAdam Swersky, Former CEO, Social FinanceAdam Swersky's work at Social Finance has been instrumental in the creation and scaling of social impact bonds and similar outcomes-based financing models. Adam explains how bringing finance into the equation can force a greater focus on measurable outcomes, driving partnerships that are laser-focused on solving acute social problems. From the Peterborough Prison Program to the Mental Health Unemployment Partnership, Adam's experience demonstrates how applying capital to social issues creates a discipline around results, sustainability, and long-term impact. Full episodeSimon Bond, Former Executive Director of RI Portfolio Management, Columbia Threadneedle InvestmentsAt Columbia Threadneedle, Simon managed the UK and European Social Bond Funds – large-scale, diversified portfolios where every bond issued was tied to a clear, measurable social benefit.This is not philanthropy disguised as investing. These funds delivered market-rate returns while financing projects like affordable housing, education, public health, and climate resilience. Simon calls it “positive inclusion” – actively seeking out issuers whose activities deliver net social gain.Every investment was assessed not just on financial merit, but on its documented social outcomes. And because these are public market instruments, the scale was enormous, allowing institutional investors to channel billions into projects that might otherwise be underfunded, without sacrificing liquidity or returns.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

Redefining Wealth: From Finance to Impact Investing

What if your investment choices could align with your values—and create lasting change in the world?In this episode, I speak with Dionn Payn, founder of Women 4 Homes, whose mission is to inspire 1 million women to invest $5,000 to end homelessness by 2030.Dionn is passionate about helping people—especially women—grow wealth through ethical investing that uplifts communities, preserves the environment, and supports meaningful causes.As a purpose-led entrepreneur and speaker, Dionn brings a refreshing perspective on what it means to be wealthy: not just financially secure, but deeply fulfilled, values-aligned, and making a difference.This conversation is ideal for quiet achievers, introverted leaders, and conscious professionals seeking greater impact, authenticity, and alignment with their money and life.In this episode, we explore:What impact investing is and why it's a powerful alternative to traditional investingDionn's personal journey from people-pleasing and burnout to self-trust and purposeHow women can feel empowered around wealth and decision-makingThe mindset shifts that help you go from survival to spaciousnessWhat to do when your life's purpose no longer fits into the corporate boxThe power of community, mentorship, and investing in your valuesA fresh way to think about success: not just what you accumulate, but what you create and contributeWhether you're starting your wealth journey, feeling disillusioned with traditional finance, or curious about conscious entrepreneurship, Dionn's story will inspire you to lead—and live—with impact.Connect with Dionn Payn:Website: www.women4homes.comLink.tree: https://linktr.ee/women4homesEnjoying the podcast?Subscribe, rate, and leave a 5-star review to help more quiet leaders and changemakers find their voice.Join The Visible Introvert community for exclusive insights, podcast updates and resources at https://serenalow.com.auThis episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Marie Cheong leads Wavemaker Impact, a venture builder focused on climate tech in Southeast Asia. Through the 100x100 approach, the firm supports startups that aim to abate 100 million tonnes of carbon while building $100 million revenue businesses. And Wavemaker Impact combines commercial discipline with climate ambition, bridging entrepreneurship, innovation, and measurable environmental impact. On this month’s The Peak special on The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Zat, Editor-in-Chief, The Peak Singapore, to explore what makes Wavemaker Impact’s approach stand out and why it could reshape the future of climate tech and entrepreneurship in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explore intersection between gender equity and climate resilience in emerging markets. Recorded during London Climate Action Week, this fireside chat features Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada, and Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of British International Investment, in conversation at our London office. Together, they discuss how integrated investments in gender and climate are already driving transformative change in low-income countries and communities. From empowering women entrepreneurs to building climate-resilient businesses, they share real-world examples of initiatives that are delivering economic, social, and environmental impact.   Listen to learn more about how investing with an intersectional lens can unlock sustainable development and improve lives across in emerging and developing economies. 

We've spent decades talking about the shift to renewables – building more wind, more solar, more clean energy capacity. And that's important. But it's also only half the story.Because once that energy is generated, what happens next is where things start to get complicated – how it's stored, how it's moved, and how much of it actually gets used. Right now, the answer to that last question is… not much. In fact, the majority of global energy still gets lost before it ever reaches an end user.This week, we're revisiting two past conversations – both of them centered on the part of the energy transition most people don't see.One looks at the massive, under-addressed problem of energy waste – and the business models turning that waste into investment-grade infrastructure. The other zooms in on large-scale battery storage and what it takes to keep a renewable-heavy grid stable.These are two very different approaches to the same problem: not just how we generate clean energy, but how we manage it after it's made. Because if we don't solve that part, the rest doesn't work.Here are the featured guests:Jonathan Maxwell, Founding Partner and CEO of Sustainable Development Capital (SDCL)Jonathan Maxwell founded SDCL with a simple observation: the world isn't just short on clean energy – it's wasting most of the energy it already has. While the market poured trillions into new renewables, Jonathan zeroed in on the overlooked half of the story: how energy is used, moved, and lost before it ever reaches the point of need.He started SDCL in 2007 as an advisory shop, designing environmental infrastructure funds for clients like HSBC and the World Bank. But by 2012, the firm became an investor, building and financing projects that cut waste, generate energy on-site, and make buildings, industry, and transport far more efficient.Today, SDCL manages $2.5 billion in assets across over 50,000 properties in 10 countries. Their portfolio spans projects from industrial heat recovery to citywide biogas and low-carbon power for data centers. The common thread is delivering cheaper, cleaner, more reliable energy, without requiring customers to put up the capital themselves.Full episodeBen Guest, the Managing Director of Gresham House New Energy Division, Gresham House Energy Storage FundBen Guest leads Gresham House's New Energy Division, home to the UK's largest battery storage portfolio. His team controls close to a quarter of the market – a position built on one core idea: if renewables are going to power the future, they need somewhere to live when the sun's not shining and the wind's not blowing.Battery storage is that missing piece. Because wind and solar don't produce power all the time. But the grid still has to stay balanced every second of every day. That's what these battery projects do – they take in power when there's too much, release it when there's not enough, and do it over and over, many times a day.Ben's team is hands-on from start to finish. They find sites near key substations, secure planning and grid connections, oversee construction, run operations, and work with optimizers to trade power for the best returns.At the time of this conversation, they were managing more than £1.4 billion, with returns well above their 10% target for two years in a row.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

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This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Hey friends,Welcome back to Funding Rounds, where we break down the week's most impactful startup and venture funding announcements—highlighting the mission, the money, and the impact behind it all.This week, over $1 billion was invested across public safety tech, clean energy, autism care, robotics, carbon removal, and more. Let's get into it.First Due Secures $355 Million to Scale Public Safety SoftwareFunding: $355 MillionGoal: Expand public safety and emergency response software solutionsImpact: Empowering first responders with technology to improve community safety

Send us a textIn this inspiring segment, hear from this CEO on how purpose-driven investing can create real impact. She shares how her firm champions women founders, women leaders, and innovators who drive change worldwide. Learn her approach to building wealth with intention, giving back, mentoring future leaders, and balancing success with meaningful contributions.Discover insights on:- Investing with purpose and long-term vision- Empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders- Building intergenerational wealth responsibly- Mentorship and guiding the next generation-Combining profit with positive impactRecorded live at the Family Office Club investor event in Hawaii.

Bongani speaks to Adri Williams, Co-Founder and Partner at Khayelitsha Cookies, about her bold decision to buy a failing township bakery for just R1 — along with its R2.5 million debt. What followed was a remarkable turnaround: the business now produces tens of thousands of cookies daily, employs dozens of women, and has become a model for social entrepreneurship. Williams explains how they empower non-literate women with baking and management skills, offer equity through a worker trust, and maintain a human touch in a competitive cookie industry. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthcare is filled with breakthrough claims. But most of what gets funded doesn't make it anywhere near a hospital ward, a low-income patient, or a parent juggling three jobs. The gap between what's possible and what's actually useful is real, and these two investors are trying to close it.This week, we revisit two conversations with fund managers who are focused on problems that actually matter: the rising cost of care, the complexity of getting it, and the systems that still leave too many people behind. Their portfolios include diagnostics that reduce medical error, wearables that predict seizures, virtual platforms that help people manage chronic illness, and yes – even robotics that could expand access to fertility care.But this isn't just about cutting-edge tech. It's about a bigger question: What role do businesses – and the investors backing them – play in creating health? Because at the end of the day, a healthier population isn't just good policy. It's good business, too.Here are the featured guests:Dr. Tara Bishop, Founder and Managing Director of Black Opal VenturesTara Bishop is investing at the collision point – where healthcare and technology meet, and where legacy capital still struggles to keep up. At Black Opal Ventures, she's backing startups that don't just make care more digital – they make it more intelligent, more precise, and more accessible.Black Opal is one of the few female- and minority-led VC funds in the health-tech space. Tara and her partner Eileen Tanghal bring deep domain expertise – medicine on one side, deep tech on the other – and they're targeting high-impact companies that address the big four in healthcare: cost, quality, access, and security.Every investment is built around the same goal: getting the right care to the right patient at the right time – at a cost that works. And they're delivering Black Opal double-digit returns in the process.For Tara, impact means solving problems that have outlasted decades of reform – inside what she calls a “behemoth of an industry” that affects lives at scale and rarely rewards innovation that puts patients first.Full episodeKieron Boyle, Chair of the Impact Investing InstituteKieron Boyle has spent years making the economic case for better health. At Guy's and St. Thomas' Foundation, he helped turn an 800-year-old endowment into a £100 million impact portfolio – funding everything from healthier food startups to housing for women and children at risk. Not because it's charity. Because it's smart investing. Because a healthier society is more productive, more resilient, and more investable.His work started with a simple question: most of what drives health doesn't happen in hospitals – so why should health investing stop at hospital walls? The team backed medical technologies and life sciences, yes – but also addressed the wider commercial determinants of health: food, air, housing, debt. Then they went further, pioneering a dual mandate that put health and financial return on equal footing.Now, as Chair of the UK's Impact Investing Institute, Kieron is scaling that thinking. He's working with long-term investors (including pension funds and sovereign wealth) to align trillions in assets with the outcomes that actually shape wellbeing: healthier people, stronger communities, and more sustainable systems.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

Dr. Felecia Froe flips the script in this powerful interview on the Property Profits Podcast with Dave Dubeau. From her white coat to real estate boardrooms, Felecia shares how she walked away from full-time medicine to pursue something more purposeful: impact investing. This isn't just about ROI. It's about building wealth while feeding communities, literally. You'll hear how Dr. Froe went from owning 18 properties and losing it all in 2008, to rising again through syndications, assisted living, and food equity projects that combine financial and social returns. 00:00 – Balancing Medicine and Real Estate: Dr. Froe's Transition 03:00 – Why Multiple Income Streams Create Freedom 05:30 – Her First Deal, Thanks to a Real Estate-Savvy Patient 07:00 – Losing 18 Properties in 2008 and What She Learned 09:00 – From Student to Syndicator: Discovering Group Investing 11:00 – How She Raises Capital Through Relationships 12:30 – Investing with Purpose: Assisted Living & Social Impact 13:30 – Creating Grocery Stores & Hydroponic Farms in Food Deserts   Connect with Dave!   Website:  https://daveinterviewsyou.com/   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davedubeau   Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/property-profits-real-estate-podcast/    

What do an AI-powered investment engine, a grassroots organizing platform, and a nature-tech-focused VC have in common?They're all built on the conviction that technology should be in service of real-world problems – not just market efficiency or shareholder return. And increasingly, investors are stepping up not only to fund that kind of innovation, but to actively shape it.In this 3-in-1 compilation, we revisit past episodes with investors who are doing exactly that: using capital to steer technological progress toward social and environmental outcomes.Here are the featured voices:Paul Miller, Managing Partner and CEO at Bethnal Green VenturesPaul Miller launched Bethnal Green Ventures in 2012 – before “tech for good” was even a phrase most investors recognized.At the time, brilliant developers were stuck building tools for banks and ad agencies, while the problems they wanted to solve – climate, health, inequality – sat on the sidelines. Paul saw the gap and built something to fill it.Bethnal Green Ventures backs founders using technology to create measurable, intentional social and environmental impact. Everything BGV backs falls under one of three themes: building a sustainable planet, a healthy society, and better lives. That's included backing startups working on grid flexibility software for the energy transition… digital tools to streamline public healthcare… and workplace platforms helping frontline workers organize and advocate for change.Full episodeXavier Lorphelin, Managing Partner at Serena CapitalXavier Lorphelin co-founded Serena on a simple premise: entrepreneurs shouldn't work for VCs – VCs should work for entrepreneurs. From day one, the firm has been run like a startup itself, combining capital with hands-on operating support and the belief that founders deserve more than a check.That belief still holds. But in recent years, Serena's mission has sharpened. Alongside its general tech funds, the firm now manages two vehicles dedicated to sustainability: a fully SFDR Article 9 impact fund, and a new early-stage fund with a significant allocation to climate tech. Both are anchored in Serena's broader mission: to support innovative entrepreneurs in the service of a better world.For Serena, climate is only the beginning. The firm is doubling down on “Nature Tech” – tools that help companies measure and manage biodiversity, water, and soil health in real time. Their thesis is clear: digital infrastructure can enable breakthroughs in how we preserve natural systems, from AI-powered biodiversity monitoring to ground-based sensors that track ecosystem change.Full episodeDaniel Klier, former CEO of ESG BookAt the time of this interview, Daniel Klier was CEO of Arabesque S-Ray, the predecessor to ESG Book. He helped build one of the most ambitious platforms in ESG data – by combining three distinct engines: a sustainability-focused asset manager, a data provider tracking over 150 million ESG data points, and an AI system that customizes investment strategies in real time.For Daniel, tech for good means infrastructure – the kind that can shift how trillions are allocated. ESG Book's mission is to mainstream sustainable finance by making data transparent, machine-readable, and usable at scale.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

Are we truly shifting beyond the linear economy or just circling around it? Despite growing pressure on natural systems and the depletion of critical resources, the shift toward a circular economy remains slow and complex. While pioneering efforts have demonstrated circular potential, questions persist about whether we are replacing the linear model or simply repackaging it. In this episode, Sandrine Dixson-Declève, former Co-President of the Club of Rome, stresses the need for systemic change to address both environmental collapse and social injustice. Following her keynote at the CIRCULAR REPUBLIC Festival 2025, she joined Jocelyn Blériot, Executive Lead for Policy and Institutions at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, for a panel discussion moderated by Niclas-Alexander Mauss. Together, they explored what is holding back the circular transition, from cost structures to deeply embedded incentives for extraction. This episode is the first in our CIRCULAR REPUBLIC Festival 2025 series, created in partnership with CIRCULAR REPUBLIC to bring you the key debates and insights from this year's festival.

What does it look like when billion-dollar funds put impact at the core of their investment strategy?In this 3-in-1 compilation episode, we revisit conversations with investors managing tens of billions across public fixed income, public equities, private equity, and impact-focused real estate. Each one makes the case that environmental and social outcomes aren't a tradeoff – but a source of lasting value and market-beating returns.Meet the leaders turning billions into measurable impact:Michele Giddens, Co-Founder and CEO of Bridges Fund ManagementBridges was launched in 2002 with £40 million – including just £10 million in catalytic capital. Today, it manages over £2 billion across private equity, impact real estate, and outcomes contracts. From the start, its mission has been to invest in solutions that drive both a more inclusive economy and a more sustainable planet – ideally, both at once. Michele describes their theory of change simply: addressing systemic social and environmental challenges isn't a tradeoff – it's a way to unlock high-performing markets. Whether it's converting inefficient office buildings into low-carbon co-living hubs or financing housing solutions for marginalized youth, Bridges targets overlooked problems with market-driven solutions.Full episodeBen Dear, Founder and CEO of Osmosis Investment ManagementOsmosis was built on a simple but overlooked idea: companies that generate more economic value while using less carbon, water, and waste will outperform. Ben believed resource efficiency wasn't just good for the planet – it could be a consistent, data-driven investment factor.He was right. Today, Osmosis manages over $17 billion in global public equity strategies, all powered by their own proprietary environmental data. They collect and standardize metrics across carbon, water, and waste – giving them a lens on corporate performance that most investors miss.Their low-risk flagship targets just 0.5–1% above benchmark returns – yet still outperforms two-thirds of global equity funds on Morningstar. Their higher-alpha strategies deliver 2–3% annually, while cutting portfolio footprints by up to 70%.Check out the full interview: Part 1Part 2Stephen M. Liberatore, Head of ESG and Impact for Global Fixed Income at NuveenNuveen manages just over $1 trillion globally – and Steve oversees more than $20 billion of that in ESG and impact-focused public fixed income, across 38 distinct funds.While most associate impact with private markets, Steve has built one of the world's largest impact bond strategies by focusing on public debt. His theory of change is rooted in scale: in 2023, public fixed income financed over $800 billion in climate transition – ten times more than private equity and venture combined.Every security in Steve's portfolios must deliver a direct, measurable environmental or social outcome. That means no sustainability-linked bonds with vague KPIs. Instead, the team targets use-of-proceeds instruments that reduce financing costs for projects like clean energy, affordable housing, and ecosystem restoration – while delivering market-rate returns.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

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Send us a textGo behind the scenes with Camille Homsier, CEO of a $B+ global family office, and a powerhouse panel of family office leaders from New York, LA, Chicago, and Dubai. Recorded live at the Hawaii Family Office Retreat, this candid conversation explores how the ultra-wealthy are navigating global volatility, investing in private markets, and building legacies through real estate, private credit, and venture capital.Topics include:100% alternative portfoliosReal estate as a foundation for wealthESG and impact investing from the GCC perspectiveBuilding long-term family continuityHow to structure for resilience in unpredictable times

In this Agents of Impact podcast David Bank speaks with CapShift CEO and co-founder Adam Rein ] about the growing demand for impact investing among high net worth individuals and how Capshift is addressing this need through its technology-enabled platform. ImpactAlpha and CapShift are launching Advisors' Corner, a new hub of practical resources to help financial advisors dive into impact investing.

Amit Garg, co-founder and managing partner at Tau Ventures, shares how he backs startups at the intersection of healthcare, enterprise, and automation.. Drawing from his experiences as an operator, VC, and nonprofit founder, Amit offers a pragmatic and deeply thoughtful perspective on what makes a venture-backable company, and why doing the right thing can (and should) drive valuation.In this episode, you'll learn:[04:40] Why Amit believes _“VC is one of the most intellectually fulfilling jobs in the world”_—and how it blends empathy and long-term conviction[11:40] Betting on uncomfortable timing: Tau backed Iterative Health before AI in gastrointestinal innovation was trendy[17:40] "I value humility more than confidence." Amit's surprising lens on what makes a founder trustworthy (and fundable)[21:30] Understanding how to extend your runway to 24 months is the key to success in early-stage startups.[25:20] What founders must understand about true VC alignment[29:49] Value vs. valuation: The myth founders must unlearn to avoid being misled by hype-driven fundraisingThe nonprofit organization Amit is passionate about: Hospital for HopeAbout Amit GargAmit Garg is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Tau Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based early-stage venture capital firm. With a background in engineering, product, and investing, Amit has built a career around intersecting deep tech with human impact. Prior to founding Tau Ventures, he worked at Google, Norwest Venture Partners, and Samsung NEXT. He's also the co-founder of Hospital for Hope, a nonprofit hospital in rural India. Amit brings a global, grounded, and mission-driven lens to evaluating startups, with particular focus on AI, digital health, and enterprise infrastructure.About Tau VenturesTau Ventures is a seed-focused venture capital firm investing in startups at the intersection of AI, healthcare, automation, and enterprise infrastructure. Founded by operators-turned-investors, the firm applies deep technical understanding and pragmatic business insight to back early-stage teams tackling real-world challenges. Tau operates with a lean fund model, high conviction, and a focus on value creation over hype. Its portfolio includes startups applying cutting-edge technology to improve healthcare diagnostics, workflow automation, and infrastructure scalability. Tau's portfolio companies include 1Password, Absci, Alpaca Health, Autonomize AI, Iterative Health, Vecna Robotics among others.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Andrew Stimson—former pro basketball player, missionary, and now COO of Legacy Acquisitions—about how faith-filled entrepreneurs can build wealth and create lasting impact through real estate investing. We talk about the “build-to-rent” model, how to partner with experienced operators to mitigate risk, and what it looks like to boldly live out your faith in the business world. Whether you're curious about real estate or simply want to align your finances with God's Kingdom, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger about money, mission, and legacy. __________________________________________________________   Ready for more? Here are 3 ways we can help you: 1)

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In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Lucy Thomas, Global Head of Sustainable Investing and Impact at UBS Asset Management, shares her journey from her formative years in Ireland to her influential role in investment stewardship.Lucy addresses the challenges and opportunities present in emerging markets, emphasizing the role of blended finance in bridging funding gaps, and discusses the balance between achieving financial returns and making a measurable impact. Focusing on the importance of nature and biodiversity in financial decision-making, she also shares the positive signals and innovations within the sector, providing a hopeful outlook on the future.How can sustainable finance help address global challenges and steward capital flow toward responsible investments? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. Don't forget to subscribe and support us on Patreon!For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

What happens when you align your values with your actions? Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest and host of the Plantbased Business Hour, joins Laurette Rondenet on Owning Your Legacy to share how her journey from Kellogg and PBS to launching a climate-focused ETF on the New York Stock Exchange is transforming the food industry, climate action, and impact investing.Elysabeth explains why food systems innovation is key to addressing climate change, healthcare costs, and global security—and how investing in plant-based foods, regenerative agriculture, and alternative proteins can create a healthier planet and financial returns. She shares the power of using your dollars to drive sustainable investing while living a joyful, purpose-driven life.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why aligning your values with your daily choices matters✅ How the food industry impacts methane, water, land use, and your health✅ What a plant-based, climate-aligned ETF is and how it works✅ The joy and power of building a purpose-driven career at any age✅ How to find your voice and act on your purpose to leave a lasting legacy✅ The role of investing in reducing deforestation, factory farming, and emissions✅ Why collaboration and AI-driven transparency will shape the future of food✅ Stories of entrepreneurship, resilience, and shifting your path for greater impactWhether you're interested in plant-based investing, sustainable business, ESG investing, climate solutions, or transforming the food system, this conversation will inspire you to take action and rethink what's possible in your own journey.

Send us a textToday's episode is a short book summary, on a book called Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence by Kristen Ghodsee. This book was written for young Americans who were pissed off and energized by the election of Trump.The author, Dr. Kristen Ghodsee is a professor of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She studies countries that went from socialism to capitalism. Her big thesis in this book is that capitalism isn't all it is cracked up to be. That it turns out we, as a society can't really have it all, and she zeroes in on women in particular. Based on her research, she believes that women will have more economic freedom and work life balance under socialism, whereas capitalism has reinforced gendered stereotypes and roles, a gender wage gap and a situation where women work second shifts as caretakers. Tune in to the episode to learn more!https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/making-sense/read-an-excerpt-from-why-women-have-better-sex-under-socialismSupport the show

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Hey friends,After 10 incredible years of building Causeartist solo, I'm excited to share something personal with you.Last year, some amazing partners who believe deeply in the mission and future of Causeartist reached out. I knew from the initial conversation it was the right fit.The Pay It Forward Company (PIF) has officially acquired Causeartist, and I couldn't be more energized about what this means for the next decade.What's changing?Nothing about the core mission or voice will change. I'm still the founder of Causeartist and will continue to lead our daily content, podcasts, and community—just with more support, more resources, and a bigger vision.What's new?In addition to running Causeartist, I've also joined the PIF Venture Team as a partner. This means I'll be working more closely with early-stage impact startups and the people building infrastructure for a better world. More on that soon.Joining PIF feels like the perfect move at the right time.Their values align perfectly with everything Causeartist stands for: purpose-driven ventures, impactful innovation, and paying it forward.You can learn more about the venture side of the firm here and the advisory side here.To everyone who's subscribed, shared a post, tuned into the podcast, or built something impactful—you've helped Causeartist grow into what it is today. And now, we get to grow even further, together.We have some exciting things happening in the future.Here's to the next decade.

The mainstream investment community has long viewed emerging and frontier markets as high-risk regions fraught with numerous challenges. However, with growing populations and expanding digital access, these regions are poised to become the economic powerhouses of the future.In this compilation episode, we revisit 3 past conversations from Eliza Foo, Asha Mehta, and Monica Brand Engel, who are leveraging the power of impact investing to drive meaningful change across emerging economies.Each of these guests shared how they are turning risks into opportunities in emerging markets while earning impressive returns for their investors.By 2050, these regions will account for 70% of the global population and 50% of global GDP. This statistic alone shows the big opportunities that exist for businesses and investors alike.But we can't wish away the risks. Countries within these regions are often marked by political and economic volatility. In these conversations, we talk about evaluating these risks and overcoming challenges through innovative impact investing strategies.Eliza Foo, Director, Impact Investing at TemasekEliza Foo is a leader at Temasek, one of the world's most prestigious global investment firms, with a portfolio valued at USD $288 billion. Temasek invests across both public and private markets, operating with the flexibility of its own balance sheet, allowing them to pursue diverse opportunities across sectors, geographies, and asset classes.As the head of Temasek's Impact Investing team, Eliza plays a big role in the firm's mission to create value for both current and future generations. Under her leadership, Temasek has championed innovative investments in emerging markets, focusing on critical areas such as financial inclusion, healthcare, agriculture, and climate change.Full episodeAsha Mehta, Managing Partner & CIO at Global Delta CapitalAsha Mehta is a visionary leader at the intersection of impact and investment, with a deep commitment to unlocking the untapped potential in emerging and frontier markets. As the managing partner and CIO of Global Delta Capital, a US-based equity long-only investment manager, Asha and her team harness the power of capital to fuel social and economic development across international, emerging, and frontier markets.Her work combines systematic investing in publicly listed equities with a strong focus on generating both alpha and measurable impact.Full episodeMonica Brand Engel, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Quona CapitalMonica is an impact pioneer with a specialized focus on financial inclusion in emerging and frontier markets. Through Quona Capital, she leads investments in micro, small, and medium-sized businesses to drive economic growth and provide solutions to underserved and underbanked communities.Quona focuses on innovative fintech solutions that bridge the financial infrastructure gap in these regions. By investing in digital payments, tailored lending platforms, accessible insurance, and neo-banking services, Quona enables millions of people to access financial tools previously unavailable to them. Her investments in emerging markets center on creating sustainable financial products that cater to the unique needs of local populations.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

Send us a textDiscover how experienced investors across real estate, tech, media, AI, art, and sustainability are building antifragile portfolios that don't just survive — they thrive through volatility, disruption, and global change.This panel, recorded live at the Family Office Club Super Summit, explores how investors are navigating market uncertainty, deploying capital into resilient asset classes, and turning passion into performance.Hear insights on:What it means to be an antifragile investorWhy legacy, authenticity, and alignment matter more than everStrategic trends in real estate, AI, sustainability, art, blockchain, sports, and digital mediaWhere capital is flowing in 2024 and what lies ahead

“If you cannot change the system, change the frigging system… Women, when we have our money, are more likely to start an impact fund business or something. So, we have really got to get out of our way and just take the risk. " Tracy Gray at The Earth Day Women's Summit 2025 Innovative financing models are urgently needed to tackle the climate crisis, but significant gaps persist. Research shows that women and people of color deliver stronger returns yet continue to be underrepresented. Meanwhile, the insurance industry must confront the mounting risks of climate disasters.   So how can our financial systems better support women-led and minority-owned businesses, fund climate resilience and provide high return of investments?  Listen to this live recording of a riveting panel at The Earth Day Women's Summit at Earthx2025, moderated by Kristina Wyatt, Chief Sustainability Officer & Deputy General Counsel, Persefoni. You'll hear from Enya He, consultant with Munich Re and insurance industry expert, on how the insurance sector is confronting escalating climate risks. Shelly Porges, Managing Partner, Beyond the Billion, who shares strategies for women to access capital and build powerful allyships. Tracy Gray, Founder & Managing Partner of The 22 Fund, who sheds light on the systemic barriers that women and people of color face in securing venture capital. Kristina Wyatt, Chief Sustainability Officer & Deputy General Counsel, Persefoni.   “One strategy that I encourage every woman to consider, is to make men your allies because they control most of the assets. Not all men will be your allies. But if you look at the men in your lives who have been supportive of you or know what you're capable of, who have seen how hard you've worked, who've seen your successes, who have seen how much you've influenced other people, all of the above, then you can make men your allies.” Shelly Porges at The Earth Day Women's Summit 2025   You'll also like: Climate Is A Security Emergency – from The Earth Day Women's Summit 2025, with a top climate scientist and geopolitical expert Food, Fashion & Ag vs. Climate Change – from The Earth Day Women's Summit 2025, with top scientists and innovators in these fields What's The Role Of Business Today In Addressing The Climate Crisis? - from The Earth Day Women's Summit 2025, with top business leaders Rewriting The Climate Conversation - - from The Earth Day Women's Summit 2025, with top communicators, including a Hollywood producer and conservative voice Shelly Porges, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Beyond the Billion Dollar Fund, on funding women entrepreneurs Kristina Wyatt, Chief Sustainability Officer & Deputy General Counsel, Persefoni, on climate disclosure rules. Joan Michelson's Forbes article from SXSW London: Leapfrog, Transform Capitalism And Embrace Women's Strengths For Climate-Positive Economy Read more of Joan's Forbes articles here. More from Electric Ladies Podcast! JUST LAUNCHED: Join our global community at electric-ladies.mykajabi.com! For a limited time, be a member of the Electric Ladies Founders' Circle at an exclusive special rate.  Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with Electric Ladies Podcast. Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio and Spotify and leaving us a review! Don't forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: @joanmichelson LinkedIn: Electric Ladies Podcast with Joan Michelson Twitter: @joanmichelson Facebook: Green Connections Radio

Eric Larson, Founder and Managing Partner of Tilia Holdings, joins Laurette Rondenet on Owning Your Legacy to explore how food systems innovation, sustainable investing, and industry collaboration can drive measurable change for human health, climate action, and business growth. With decades of experience in private equity and a deep commitment to sustainability, Eric shares how aligning food, health, and environmental stewardship can create powerful ripple effects across the global economy.In this episode, Eric details how his “Three Ps” philosophy—public health, personal health, and planetary health—guides Tilia's investments in the food supply chain, positioning the firm as a leader in the “to” of farm-to-table. From launching the Tilia Innovation Collaboratory to driving ESG accountability within portfolio companies, Eric explains how collaboration and practical idealism can transform the food industry while delivering financial returns and leaving a lasting legacy.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why food is the single strongest lever for human and planetary health✅ How Tilia invests in the “to” of farm-to-table✅ The role of collaboration in transforming food systems✅ How data and strategy build successful portfolio companies✅ Insights on sustainability, food safety, and nutrition in the supply chain✅ The power of practical idealism in business leadership✅ How morning rituals and lifelong curiosity fuel legacy building✅ Why food industry innovation matters for future generationsWhether you care about sustainable investing, food innovation, ESG, or building your legacy through industry transformation, this conversation will inspire you to see food as a tool for systemic change.

In May, I spoke with four leaders who are reshaping what finance can do – and who it can serve.In this compilation episode, I've pulled together the most powerful ideas, turning points, and takeaways from those conversations. If something resonates, you can dive deeper – the links to each full episode are below.Here's the list of featured guests:Nasir Qadree, Founder and Managing Partner of Zeal Capital PartnersNasir launched Zeal in early 2020 – right as the pandemic began. For many, it seemed like the worst possible timing. For him, it was exactly the right moment.He saw a market that wasn't working for most entrepreneurs – and a venture ecosystem that kept recycling capital into the same places, the same profiles, and the same narrow definitions of potential.Zeal's model is built around what Nasir calls “inclusive investing” – a five-part framework designed to widen the lens on where and how capital gets deployed.Full episodeHadewych Kuiper, Managing Director at Triodos Investment ManagementHadewych joined Triodos right as the 2008 financial crisis hit. While other banks were collapsing under the weight of financial engineering, Triodos kept growing – because they weren't in the business of making money with money. Their investments were grounded in the real economy, and that made all the difference.Today, Hadewych leads the firm's €6 billion portfolio across what they call five transition themes: food, resources, energy, society, and well-being.Her mission is bigger than impact investing. It's about transforming the financial sector itself.Full episodeRomina Reversi, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Investment Banking Americas at Crédit Agricole CIBRomina started her career in equity derivatives at J.P. Morgan – a role she calls foundational for everything that came next. But in 2015, she pivoted into a niche team focused on green bonds. She was one of the earliest hires in J.P. Morgan's ESG debt capital markets group, helping to shape the playbook as they went.Now at Crédit Agricole, she leads sustainable investment banking for the Americas – overseeing ESG advisory, green and sustainability-linked financing, and supply chain solutions.Her team helped launch the first U.S. corporate green bond tied to nuclear energy, and structured the world's first sovereign bond with a step-up/step-down coupon tied to emissions and biodiversity targets.Full episodeMichele Giddens, Co-Founder and CEO of Bridges Fund ManagementMichele was asked to advise the UK Treasury's Social Investment Task Force, chaired by Sir Ronald Cohen. That experience led directly to the founding of Bridges, with a white sheet of paper and £10 million in catalytic government funding. The idea: to show that financial returns and social impact didn't have to be at odds.Today, Bridges has over £2 billion in assets under management across private equity, real estate, and outcomes contracts. Every investment aligns with one of two goals: building a more inclusive economy or a more sustainable planet. Their theory of change is simple – use financial capital to tackle systemic challenges, and value creation will follow.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Welcome back to Investing in Impact, the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of visionary leaders building a more sustainable and equitable future.Today, I'm joined by Josh Kaufman, CEO and Co-Founder of Khasma Capital. Khasma is on a mission to empower development teams by providing the critical early-stage capital and support needed to accelerate the construction of low-carbon infrastructure.In a world where many promising climate technologies struggle to move from pilot to scale, Khasma stands out. Their unique investment model combines flexible financing with strategic and operational expertise—bridging a crucial gap that traditional capital often overlooks.In this conversation, Josh shares his journey of launching and rebranding the firm, what it takes to commercialize climate infrastructure, and why Khasma is doubling down on sectors like waste upcycling, textile recycling, alternative fuels, and long-duration energy storage.TakeawaysJosh Kaufman's journey into climate finance began with a passion for renewable energy.Kazma Capital focuses on empowering development teams rather than taking control of projects.Investment in climate solutions requires a clear project definition and risk assessment.Innovative projects include solar panel recycling and renewable heating oil from biomass.The learning curve in the climate sector involves understanding various energy technologies.The renewable energy sector has seen significant growth and cost reductions over the past decade.Challenges in reconfiguring the energy grid are influenced by regulatory bodies and utilities.Competition in the energy market is essential for innovation and efficiency.Solar energy continues to grow, but faces challenges in maintaining growth rates.Kazma Capital's revenue model includes both development risk and equity stakes in projects. ----------------------------------------Investing in Impact is powered by PIF Advisory — a global services firm empowering startups and enterprises with expert guidance, tailored solutions, and measurable results. Whether you're launching your first venture or scaling globally, PIF Advisory delivers full-cycle support across every core function of your business:Bookkeeping, Accounting & Tax Management – Organized, compliant, and transparent financials managed by licensed professionals (CPAs, CFAs, CMAs, and lawyers) to drive smarter decision-making.Growth & Marketing – Data-driven strategies across branding, web, advertising, CRM, and sales enablement—all optimized for measurable ROI.Outsourced CFO – Flexible financial leadership covering cash flow, forecasting, and strategic planning.Entity Management – Stay compliant and ready for scale with expert corporate governance and compliance support.Operations, HR & Admin – Streamlined infrastructure to boost team efficiency and keep your business running smoothly.IT & Security – Safeguard your data and operations with best-in-class infrastructure, compliance, and protection.Technology Consulting – Build the right tech stack with expert support across NetSuite, QuickBooks, Avalara, and more.Management Consulting – Unlock growth with industry-specific advisory services focused on metrics, operations, and scalability.As a sister company to PIF Capital Management, they also offer clients direct insights into venture capital and access to a global investor network—ranging from individuals to sovereign wealth funds.

Step into the world of impact investing with this captivating episode of Female VC Lab! Host Barbara Bickham sits down with Najada Kumbuli, Vice President and Head of Investments at the Visa Foundation, for an illuminating conversation on reshaping capitalism for the greater good. Discover how Najada’s journey from communist Albania to leading global VC strategies at Visa Foundation fuels her passion for social responsibility, small business empowerment, and inclusive innovation. Find out what’s next in venture capital, why AI and emerging markets are top of mind, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Visa Foundation backs entrepreneurs while driving lasting social impact. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or changemaker, you’ll leave inspired and equipped with actionable insights on building a more equitable future. Guest Information Guest Name: Najada Kumbuli Bio: Najada Kumbuli is the Vice President and Head of Investments at the Visa Foundation, where she champions impact investing and ecosystem growth for small businesses and entrepreneurs worldwide. Leveraging her unique upbringing in Albania and global expertise, Najada leads a holistic investment strategy with a focus on inclusion, sustainable growth, and measurable social impact. Links: Visa Foundation Website: https://usa.visa.com/about-visa/visa-foundation.html LinkedIn: Najada Kumbuli LinkedIn Episode Outline Origins & Inspiration for Impact Investing Najada shares her powerful personal journey from communist Albania to global investing, revealing what motivated her to pursue impact investing and advocate for “conscious capitalism.” Learn more about impact investing from the Visa Foundation Visa Foundation’s Investment Thesis & Global Strategy A deep dive into how the Visa Foundation’s thesis centers on championing small businesses with access to capital, digital tools, and financial skills—spanning micro-entrepreneurs in Nigeria to high-growth startups in India. Visa Foundation Annual Report: See their latest impact and portfolio highlights Trends Shaping the Future of Venture Capital Najada gives her perspective on what’s ahead for VC: the expanding role of AI and deep tech, greater discipline in investing, increased attention to emerging markets like Africa and Latin America, and the rise of responsible, impact-driven investments. Acquired Podcast – a favorite resource mentioned by Najada Resources for Founders & Fund Managers Discover how to get connected with the Visa Foundation, access reports, and tap into support and tools for scaling your impact-driven business. Contact Visa Foundation or access their resources Further Reading & Resources: Visa Foundation Impact Report: Read here Book: “Conscious Capitalism” by John Mackey & Raj Sisodia Acquired Podcast Host & Show Info Host Name: Barbara Bickham About the Host: Barbara Bickham is a veteran technologist, investor, and founder committed to amplifying women’s voices in venture capital. She brings her expertise in innovation, investing, and entrepreneurship to every episode of Female VC Lab. Podcast Website: https://femalevclab.com Community & Calls to Action Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts – Support the show by leaving a review! [Apple Podcasts Link] Contact the show: femalevclab@trailyn.com Follow us on social media: X (formerly Twitter): @femalevclab Instagram: @femalevclab Join the conversation: Comment on LinkedIn, X, or share your key takeaways using #FemaleVCLab. Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qoA105xnIpUKhaman Maluach was just drafted 10th overall in the NBA Draft. He's a South Sudanese refugee who grew up in Uganda and only started playing basketball when he was 13 years old. After first playing the game at Luol Deng's basketball camp, Maluach played at the NBA Academy in Senegal, and played three seasons in NBA Africa's Basketball Africa League, before signing with Duke University. He's the first player from the BAL to be drafted into the NBA. And as we continue to invest in talent on the African continent, there will be more players like Khaman Maluach playing in the league in the future. Our Links -

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Wee Kii Teh, a Portfolio Manager at Allianz Global Investors, about the practical skills and mindset needed to succeed in a competitive finance career.Drawing on experience across credit risk, capital markets, and now impact investing, Wee Kii shares what really sets top interns apart, how to adapt to new roles quickly, and why asking smart questions is more important than knowing all the answers.Whether you're preparing for an assessment centre, trying to decide between sell-side and buy-side, or figuring out how to navigate workplace culture, this conversation is full of actionable insight.Expect practical tips on upskilling, career transitions, building strong relationships, and finding roles that match your values and ambition.(00:00) Introduction and Career Journey(02:26) Transitioning from STEM to Finance(08:59) Building Confidence and Seeking Mentorship(13:36) Adapting to New Environments and Upskilling(16:33) The Importance of Company Culture(21:21) Internship Insights and Attributes of Top Interns(24:54) Buy-Side vs Sell-Side Experience(27:53) Cultivating Relationships and Mentorship(31:58) Career Priorities and What Changes with Seniority(34:08) Impact Investing and ESG Opportunities(40:02) Advice for Young Professionals

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Fiber Global Raises $20M to Scale Circular Building MaterialsFunding: $20 million Series AGoal: Expand production of sustainable materials that reduce construction wasteImpact: Tackling industrial emissions and advancing the circular economyRead more →Lumion Secures $10M to Power the Future of Trade SchoolsFunding: $10 million seed roundGoal: Build an operating system to modernize vocational educationImpact: Addressing the skilled labor gap through better tech and infrastructureRead more →Swen Capital Raises $183M for Ocean Impact VenturesFunding: €183 millionGoal: Invest in early-stage startups protecting marine ecosystemsImpact: Scaling technologies for ocean conservation and sustainabilityRead more →Mealogic Raises $16M to Advance Food-as-Medicine InnovationFunding: $16 millionGoal: Integrate personalized nutrition and clinical outcomes through techImpact: Helping prevent chronic illness and improve health through better food systemsLearn more →Accessibility Startup Sociability Raises $3.5MFunding: $3.5 million seed roundGoal: Build accessible tech solutions for people with disabilitiesImpact: Empowering inclusive innovation with support from global backersLearn more about Sociability →SparkCharge Secures $30.5M to Expand Mobile EV ChargingFunding: $30.5 millionGoal: Scale its mobile charging network across the U.S.Impact: Making EV adoption more convenient and equitable through on-demand serviceRead more → ----------------------------------------Thrive in the Impact Economy.Join 20k+. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and curated products that drive the Impact Economy. Our mission is to highlight and celebrate the founders, creators, investors, and conscious brands shaping the future of conscious business and philanthropy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.com

Geoff Ralston, founder of SAIF (Safe Artificial Intelligence Fund), and former President of Y Combinator, shares his vision for building a safer AI future. Geoff discusses the risks and promise of AI as a force beyond traditional tools, posing AI as a set of entities that will reshape the way we work, live, and relate to each other. He talks about biosafety, interpretability, and misinformation as key focus areas for innovation. Geoff also shares advice for founders navigating this fast-evolving landscape and reflects on how thoughtful investment today can shape the future of humanity.In this episode, you'll learn:[02:05] Why Geoff believes AI is not ‘just' a tool but a cognitive force reshaping humanity[06:29] The subtle but profound difference between tools and intelligent agents[13:56] Who wins and who loses in an AI-driven future, and what roles must investors play?[20:36] Can we still design a utopian future with AI?[24:06] The types of founders Geoff wants to back through SAIF[26:30] Why mission-aligned safety startups still need product-market fit[28:46] What happens when AI does everything—and what humans will still choose to doThe nonprofit organization Geoff is passionate about: AI Venture LabAbout Geoff RalstonGeoff Ralston is the founder of SAIF (Safe Artificial Intelligence Fund) and former President of Y Combinator. A longtime startup investor, entrepreneur, and thought leader, Geoff previously founded Imagine K12, an edtech accelerator later merged with YC. With decades of experience launching and scaling category-defining startups, Geoff now focuses on funding companies that ensure AI becomes a force for good, addressing challenges around safety, security, and the future of human work.About SAIFSAIF (Safe Artificial Intelligence Fund) is a venture capital firm dedicated to building a safer future with AI. Founded by Geoff Ralston, SAIF invests in startups focused on AI safety, biosafety, interpretability, and information integrity. The firm supports mission-driven founders creating scalable solutions to counteract risks and ensure that AI technologies empower rather than endanger society.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.