Podcasts about impact investment

In this compelling episode, hosts Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker welcome Bob Simpson, President & CEO of the Multifamily Impact Council — a nationally recognized leader in affordable, green, and healthy housing. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of housing finance and public policy—including two decades at Fannie Mae—Bob shares invaluable insights into how multifamily real estate can be a powerful tool for both social impact and financial returns.In this episode, Bob shares the five core questions every impact-focused investor should be asking, discusses the creation of the Multifamily Impact Framework, and explores how scalable, data-driven solutions—combined with the right capital strategies—can drive both returns and resilience. From federal policy to emerging housing tech, this conversation is a masterclass in values-aligned investment.Chapters(02:50) Why Housing is a Foundation for Health, Wealth & Stability(05:15) The Power of Multifamily as an Impact Investment(06:50) Bob's Five Questions Every Impact Investor Should Ask(10:40) Launching the Multifamily Impact Council: Mission & Vision(12:20) Defining Impact: The Multifamily Impact Framework(14:00) Building Tools for Standardized ESG & Impact Reporting(16:00) Debunking the Myth: You Can Do Good and Make Money(18:10) Tech as a Game-Changer in Affordable Housing(20:30) Streamlining Policy to Accelerate Housing Development(23:30) Career Journey: From Capitol Hill to Fannie Mae to Founder(26:45) A Property Turnaround Story That Became Personal(30:10) What Bob Looks for When Hiring: Grit, Growth & Resilience(33:00) The Power of Mentorship and Learning from Loss(36:00) Final Thoughts: Staying True to Mission in a Noisy World---LinksYouTube: https://youtu.be/LstoMLI07kYSpotify: https://spoti.fi/35ZJGLTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3I3nkG9Web: https://www.jacksonlucas.com/podcast/bob-simpson

In this conversation, Steve and Derrick from the Hoyl Financial Group discuss the complexities of retirement planning, particularly focusing on Roth conversions, economic uncertainties, and the evolving landscape of retirement strategies. They emphasize the importance of working with knowledgeable advisors to navigate tax implications, investment strategies, and the emotional aspects of financial decision-making. The discussion highlights the need for a comprehensive and adaptable retirement plan that considers longer lifespans and rising costs. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Analysis Social Media: Facebook I Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In dieser ESG-Talk-Folge spricht Stella Ureta Dombrowsky mit Christine Ter Bragg-Forstinger, CEO von G-Impact Capital, über die Bedeutung und die Zukunft von Impact Investing. Was unterscheidet wirkungsorientiertes Investieren von klassischem nachhaltigem Investieren? Wie wichtig ist die Intention hinter einer Investition? Und wie lassen sich Wirkung und Rendite sinnvoll miteinander verbinden? Christine bringt nicht nur umfassendes Fachwissen mit, sondern auch eine klare Haltung: Impact Investing bedeutet, Kapital gezielt dort einzusetzen, wo es echten, messbaren Unterschied macht – sozial, ökologisch und wirtschaftlich. Sie erklärt, warum echte Impact Investments vor allem im Private Market zu finden sind, welche Rolle ESG-Kriterien, Gender Lens Investing und technologische Innovationen wie Künstliche Intelligenz spielen – und wie wichtig Transparenz, Impact-KPIs und ein offener Dialog mit Unternehmensführungen sind.

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 to Episode 86 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I'm joined by Howard Fischer, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of Gratitude Railroad, to discuss his journey from Wall Street to impact investing and how Gratitude Railroad is building a community-driven approach to fund entrepreneurs creating lasting social and environmental change.Prior to his work in impact investing, Howard spent over 30 years in traditional finance as the Founder and CEO of Basso Capital Management, a hedge fund specializing in convertible securities.He previously held senior trading roles at Smith Barney, Drexel Burnham Lambert, and Cohen Feit & Company, and began his career as a Certified Public Accountant in both public and private sectors.Howard currently serves on the boards of 1% for the Planet, The Carbon Underground, and the Garrison Institute's Compassionate Leaders in Finance program.He also advises BrightEdge, the investment fund of the American Cancer Society, and has held board positions with DoneGood, Builders Fund, Atlas Impact Partners, and Blackdirt Capital.He holds a B.S.E. in Accounting and Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and was a Fellow in Harvard University's Advanced Leadership Initiative in 2013 and 2014. ----------------------------------------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

Why This Episode Is a Must-Watch In a world where financial decisions can be deeply influenced by emotions and biases, understanding how these factors play a role in investment strategy is crucial. This episode of “Inspired Money” dives deep into behavioral finance to uncover the predictable irrationality in our investment choices. Are you letting fear and greed drive your financial decisions? Discover strategies to navigate biases and invest more rationally by tuning in. Meet the Expert Panelists Colin Camerer is a pioneering behavioral economist and neuroeconomist known for integrating psychology and neuroscience into economic decision-making. As the Robert Kirby Professor of Behavioral Finance and Economics at Caltech, he researches neuroeconomics, behavioral game theory, decision science, and the neuroscience of economic choices, earning him a MacArthur Fellowship in 2013 and an honorary doctorate from the Stockholm School of Economics in 2019. Tom Howard is a pioneer in behavioral finance, best known for founding AthenaInvest and authoring the influential book Behavioral Portfolio Management. With over 35 years in academia and finance, he developed a groundbreaking approach that challenges traditional investment theory by focusing on how investors actually behave, revolutionizing portfolio management through a behavioral data-driven strategy. Annika Echarti, CFP® is a financial coach specializing in behavioral finance and financial psychology. With a background in accounting, law, and economics, she helps self-employed individuals and small business owners align their financial decisions with their goals and values, focusing on both practical strategies and the psychology behind money habits. Megan McCoy, Ph.D., LMFT, AFC®, CFT™ is an Assistant Professor at Kansas State University's Department of Personal Financial Planning, where she specializes in financial therapy, financial well-being, and the dynamics of couples' financial interactions, and has published extensively on these topics while also contributing as a board member of the Financial Therapy Association and co-editor of the Financial Planning Review. Key Highlights: Cognitive Biases Unveiled: According to Colin Camerer, “Fear and greed are real and are actually in the brain.” He explains how these emotions manifest during market bubbles, revealing deep insights into investor behavior. Recognizing these mental states can help investors maintain discipline amidst market fluctuations. The Power of Planning: Tom Howard highlights that “myopic loss aversion is the most important mistake that investors make,” emphasizing the role of structured investment plans and predefined sell rules. By anchoring decisions to clear guidelines, investors can mitigate the biases that lead to costly errors. Aligning Financial Decisions with Values: Annika Echarti stresses the significance of aligning financial choices with personal values to overcome emotional biases. This strategic alignment helps investors make decisions that not only benefit their portfolios but also align with their life goals. The Role of Emotional Intelligence: Megan McCoy advocates for the development of emotional intelligence to recognize financial biases. Through self-awareness and exercises like the money egg, investors can unpack early money-related experiences to better understand their current biases. Call-to-Action Here's what I want you to do: the next time you're about to make an investment decision—pause. Ask yourself: Is this decision based on a solid strategy, or is it driven by emotion? Write down your reasoning before taking action. Even just becoming aware of your thought process can help you make smarter choices. Let's start investing more intentionally and less emotionally. Let me know in the comments—what's one bias you've noticed in your own financial decisions? Find the Inspired Money channel on YouTube or listen to Inspired Money in your favorite podcast player. Andy Wang, Host/Producer of Inspired Money

David's extraordinary journey through trauma, loss, and awakening reveals the power of transformation. From early childhood challenges to a profound spiritual awakening in Egypt, David shares how life's pivotal moments reshaped his path, guiding him toward a deep sense of purpose. His journey offers invaluable insights into resilience, self-discovery, and creating meaningful change, especially in Africa.00:09- About David SolomonDavid is the co-founder of the Times Global Impact Summit for the Financial Times.He is the pioneer of the Nation Building Initiative, a new blueprint for Impact Investment.He developed a holistic blueprint to transition challenged regions from AID to development.

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Michael Gordon Voss is publisher at Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR), and in this week's rebroadcast from Season 6, the conversation is all about trust.See, Micheal has spent the last few decades building relationships of trust between his publications and his reading public. That experience has made him an expert in a few key areas we're eager to explore this week. What is the role of curation when it comes to using news and information in building and maintaining trust with your audience? How does the broader social sharing economy impact our ability to impact change? What is the value of a publication in an information economy that is so challenged for trust between publisher and reader right? We explore those areas and more this week.A little about Michael: before joining SSIR, Michael was Vice President, Associate Publisher, Business Development & Marketing for Scientific American, based in New York City, where he drove commercial marketing and brand strategy, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and new product development. His career in digital and traditional media has spanned nearly two decades and a wide array of titles and companies, including Newsweek, Meredith Corporation, and George magazine.Over the course of the show, we make reference to a few stories that make for appropriate follow-up from the pages of SSIR."Change is Worth the Risk" by Mauricio Miller"The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership" by Anne Wallestad"The Next 10 Years of Impact Investment" by Yasemin Saltuk Lamy, Christina Leijonhufvud & Nick O'Donohoe"Coming Together from a Place of Strength, Not Weakness" by Carrie FoxIf you've never had the opportunity to hear from Michael directly, we're honored and thrilled to bring him to you this week. His work is the foundation for thought-provoking exploration for our growth as communicators while guiding organizations to move their missions forward. Our great thanks to Michael for joining us this week on the show. (00:00) - We're on a break! (00:42) - Sponsor: Unit Of Impact – Promo Code EARLYBIRD2024 (01:23) - Welcome to Mission Forward (02:58) - Introducing Michael Gordon Voss (08:50) - Understanding Social Innovation (11:42) - Weighing in on "Expertise" (14:38) - Innovation Across Communities (21:32) - Communications Challenges (27:21) - Measuring Impact (32:17) - Finding Hope (36:14) - Learn More (37:38) - Special Interview: Unit of Impact

Episode 77.  We're all driven to have an impact of some sort or another at work. Likewise, when we invest, having an impact is a very nice bonus as well. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Mike Winterfield, founder of Active Impact Investments, Canada's largest climate tech seed fund. They discuss Mike's journey from recruitment to founding a clean technology venture capital fund, the types of companies he invests in, and how these companies are addressing climate change while generating financial returns. Mike shares his strategies for evaluating potential investments and the importance of having a high-functioning board. He also offers career advice for those looking to make an impact and resources for learning more about climate tech.00:00 Introduction to Lifetime at Work Podcast00:23 Meet Mike Winterfield: Founder of Active Impact Investments01:18 Mike's Career Journey and Investment Philosophy03:43 Building and Supporting Climate Tech Startups17:34 The Importance of Board Roles and Governance30:56 Recruiting Top Talent for Startups35:44 Balancing Social Impact with Financial Returns37:35 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Final Thoughts42:21 Closing Remarks and How to Stay Connected

How can education transform lives in underserved regions like Eastern Uganda?  Education is a fundamental right, yet millions are denied access to quality learning. Learning Alliance recognizes that just throwing textbooks at children doesn't make learning happen. In addition to high-quality, localized materials, Learning Alliance is adding teacher training and ongoing coaching to ensure long-term impact. Robust evidence coming out of RCTs in Kenya has inspired this model, which is set to launch in Eastern Uganda in 2025. When I interviewed Learning Alliance Co-founder Ilana Kessler for my podcast, I learned how the project synthesizes her teaching background with extensive experience in scaling development work in East Africa. She isn't just someone flying into the region blind, she has worked in Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania and thinks deeply about what her work means to East African people.  Her scientific mindset, evidenced by the way she speaks about research and data, makes me bullish about how well the evidence elsewhere in East Africa might transfer to the Learning Alliance. I'm thrilled to see work that both honours the dignity of Ugandan people and stands to help millions. If Learning Alliance even partially realizes the promise that structured pedagogy holds, this could enable a better way of life for society in that region. Support Learning Alliance to help scale impactful solutions in Uganda. Learning Alliance https://www.learningalliance.net/ Best ways to Reach Elliot Linkedin or the EA Anywhere Slack Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@-effectingouraltruism Listen to the full audio podcast: https://pod.link/1754081644 Evidence Review https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PfET3a2QvJvLydB2t43dpf_r9hE7Bdhm/edit#heading=h.kxl0nqdr8gbi #LearningAlliance #EducationInEastAfrica #EffectiveAltruism #TeacherTraining #ImpactInvestment #Podcast #CharityEntrepreneurship  

Send us a textPanel discussion hosted by DP World and Amaly Legacy featuring Charles Karangwa, Global Head of Nature-based Solutions, IUCN, Eugene Willemsen, CEO, Africa, Middle East and South Asia at PepsiCo, Ravi Suri, Global Head of Impact Investments and Sustainable Finance, KPMG, and Roy Steiner, Head of Food Initiatives, Rockefeller Foundation moderated by Wahid A. Kamalian from Amaly Asset Management (part of Amaly Legacy Group of Companies). In this session, we explore diverse perspectives of trends, innovations and approaches in transforming agriculture and food systems.

Was wäre, wenn Stiften so einfach wäre wie Online-Banking? Felix Oldenburg macht's möglich! In dieser spannenden Folge trifft Jan den ehemaligen Generalsekretär des Bundesverbandes Deutscher Stiftungen, der mit seinem Fintech-Startup bcause das traditionelle Stiftungswesen revolutioniert. Was bisher nur vermögenden Menschen vorbehalten war, macht Felix nun für alle zugänglich: Mit seiner digitalen Plattform können User*innen bereits ab kleinen Beträgen ihre eigene "Online-Stiftung" gründen - und das ohne komplizierte Verwaltung, teure Anwält*innen oder starre Vorgaben. Das Besondere: Du musst dich nicht von Anfang an festlegen, sondern bleibst flexibel in deinen Entscheidungen. Ob Klimaschutz, soziale Projekte oder innovative Impact-Investments - du entscheidest, wo dein Geld Gutes bewirken soll. Felix erklärt, warum das klassische Stiftungsmodell im 21. Jahrhundert nicht mehr zeitgemäß ist und wie er mit Bcause einen völlig neuen Ansatz entwickelt hat. Dabei geht es nicht nur um die technische Innovation: Die Plattform schafft auch eine Community von "Impact Influencer*innen", die sich gegenseitig inspirieren und gemeinsam Wirkung entfalten. Spannend wird es auch, als Felix von seiner Vision erzählt: Er möchte das Geben aus der Nische holen und in die Mitte der Gesellschaft bringen. Denn gerade junge Menschen wollen ihr Geld nicht nur anlegen, sondern damit auch etwas bewegen. Mit bereits 2.500 User*innen nach nur einem Jahr zeigt sich: Der Bedarf ist da! Hör unbedingt rein und erfahre, wie du Teil dieser Bewegung werden und dein eigenes "Stiftungskonto" eröffnen kannst. Denn Felix ist überzeugt: Großzügigkeit macht nicht nur die Welt besser - sie macht auch glücklich! Über die Personen: [Gast] Felix Oldenburg ist Sozialunternehmer und Experte für Philanthropie. Als Vorstand der gut.org AG, der Muttergesellschaft von betterplace.org, und Mitgründer des Fintech-Startups bcause, setzt er sich für innovative Lösungen im gemeinnützigen Sektor ein. [Gastgeber] Dr. Jan Evers ist erfahrener Gründungsberater und selbst Unternehmer. Jan berät seit fast 20 Jahren Banken und Ministerien sowie wachstumsstarke Gründer*innen und Mittelständler – als Aufsichtsrat, Business Angel und Miteigentümer. Mehr Infos zu Jan: https://everest-x.de/profil/ [Redaktion] Gesa Holz & Sarah Bechtloff [Technische Bearbeitung] Erik Uhlendorf Weitere Themen: LaborX Hamburg – Ideencouch #66 Geschäftsmodell -- Ideencouch #99 Kapital statt Mitleid – Ideencouch #117 Mietfrei wohnen – Ideencouch #52 Ehrenamtliche Organisation zu einem Unternehmen Über die Ideencouch: Die Ideencouch ist ein Podcast von EVEREST. Wenn du Gründer*in bist, dich Startups faszinieren oder du als Unternehmer*in an deinem eigenen Unternehmen arbeitest, ist dieser Podcast genau der richtige für dich. Aus den Gesprächen zwischen Jan und seinen Gästen wirst du praktisches Wissen, anwendbare Erkenntnisse und kreative Anregungen für deinen Unternehmer*innen-Alltag mitnehmen. -- Du möchtest uns Feedback geben oder selbst Gast im Podcast sein? Schreib uns eine E-Mail info@laborx-hamburg.de Wir freuen uns auf deine Nachricht!  -- Partner -- LaborX -- Gründerplattform -- Firmenhilfe   -- SmartBusinessPlan -- InStart

“I would like to invite impact investors to look at the region as an opportunity for revival” After 20 years of leading effective capacity building across social enterprises in the MENA regional through venture philanthropy, Alfanar are now launching the first regional impact investment fund for the Arab world, aimed for investing in scalable enterprises matching purpose with profit. Richard Mullane caught up with Alfanar Country Director for Lebanon Maya Rahal at the Impact Europe Bilbao conference to find out how Alfanar have managed to support so many brilliant start-ups, delivering critical social and environmental solutions, often under extreme circumstances, including: - Stories from flourishing regional Social enterprises across edtech, circular fashion and culture- What it takes to stay working towards positive solutions in zones devastated by conflict - How Alfanar select enterprises and help them transform from being reliant on philanthropy to being self-sustaining- Lessons learned from 20 years on the ground for other global venture philanthropists - How Maya made the journey from being a journalist and communications expert to an Impact leader- Why the relationships between funds and enterprises can be like a marriage, the social ingredients that make Lebanon such a special place to live, tips for staying grounded and healthy - and more! “It's rare for you to be in a job when you can actually see the results in people's faces” Alfanar Venture PhilanthropyAlfanar: Tabshoura: Digitising education across Lebanon and the region Alfanar: Fabricaid - Socially and environmentally conscious value chain for the apparel industry: optimizing the collection, sorting, up-cycling, and resale of secondhand clothesd Alfanar: Inaash - dedicated to improving the lives of women in the Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon, while preserving the embroidery culture and traditionThe Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of LivingThe Lighthouse PodcastBerrytechBeat Podcast“If you are born every day with one seed in your hand, then you have to plant it”#venturephilanthropy #socialenterprise #menaimpactfundInvesting for PurposeSocial Value InternationalImpact EuropeImpact FrontiersGlobal Impact Investing NetworkSDG Goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In diesem zweiteiligen Podcast Gespräch geht es um regeneratives Wirtschaften, Unternehmertum und Impact Investment. Dazu habe ich Sebastian Fittko eingeladen, den ich im Regenerativen Salon in Karlruhe kennengelernt habe. Sebastian Fittko ist Gründer und Vorstand der Initiative Regenerative Marktwirtschaft. Er arbeitet an der Schnittstelle von regenerativem Wirtschaften, Unternehmertum und Impact Investment. Als Gründer von Regeneration Partners begleitet er Unternehmerfamilien zum regenerativen Wirtschaften und nutzt seine Erfahrung mit Start-ups, Mittelständlern und Konzernen, um nachhaltige Substanz- und Potenzialentfaltung zu fördern. Sebastian ist Dozent an der ESCP und im Vorstand der Bundesinitiative Impact Investing. Die Initiative Regenerative Marktwirtschaft ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein, der sich für ein zukunftsbejahendes, generationengerechtes und lebensdienliches Wirtschaften einsetzt. Durch innovative Formate wie den Regenerativen Salon, Podcasts und Kampagnen fördert sie den gesellschaftlichen Dialog über eine Wirtschaft, die positive Auswirkungen durch Aufbau und Erneuerung erzielt. Das Konzept der regenerativen Wirtschaft ergänzt und erweitert bestehende Nachhaltigkeitsansätze: Es strebt nach Einheit mit allem Lebendigen und nutzt das Regenerationspotenzial der lebenden Mitwelt als Grundlage für eine zukunftsfähige Wirtschaft. Dieser ganzheitliche Ansatz integriert ökologische, wirtschaftliche und soziale Aspekte zu einem kohärenten System. Ziel ist ein tiefgreifender gesellschaftlicher Wandel, um ein erfülltes Leben in der Gegenwart zu ermöglichen und eine lebenswerte Zukunft für kommende Generationen zu sichern. Wenn du Interesse hast, beim nächsten Live Podcast dabei zu sein, findest du alle Termin hier in meinem Kalender. Mein Name ist Jutta Kallies Schweiger, ich bin Expertin für Inner Development & Kreativität. Meine Erfahrungen als Team Leader in internationalen Textilbetrieben motivierte mich dazu, das kreative Selbstvertrauen und die kreative Problemlösung zu erforschen und daraus resultierend die Methode soluvaire® zu entwickeln, die ich heute in Organisationen anwende und in einem Akademie Programm weitergebe. Meine Vision ist eine zukunftskompetente Gesellschaft, in der jeder das Recht und den Auftrag hat, sich mit der Zukunft zu befassen, sich an ihrer Gestaltung zu beteiligen und daran mitzuwirken Veränderungen voranzutreiben, um die bestmögliche Zukunft für sich selbst, die Gesellschaft und den Planeten zu schaffen. In meinem Podcast führe ich Gespräche mit Menschen über Zukunftskompetenzen. Damit möchte ich inspirieren und kreative Kollaboration anregen. Meine Bitte an Dich: Wenn mein Podcast Dir gefällt, folge mir und hinterlasse mir bitte Deine Sternebewertung. Das unterstützt meine Arbeit und ermöglicht es mir, dass ich diesen Podcast weiterhin werbefrei hosten kann.

The ASB is soon to wind up its Positive Impact Kiwisaver fund - affecting about 5000 customers - citing global changes and declining customer demand.

Susannah and Sarah discuss politics both sides of the pond: UK Budget speculation and what rumoured changes mean for investors, plus what impact the US election is having on companies and markets.They are joined by Ben Page, chief executive of IPSOS, who explores opinions and behaviours around elections. Emma Wall, our head of investment analysis and research, speaks to Ziad Gergi, head of multi-manager funds at Hargreaves Lansdown. And Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, will assess how some shares will be affected by the US election result – Microsoft, Ashtead and D. R. Horton. This podcast isn't personal advice. If you're not sure what's right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episode 80 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Cole Shephard, founder of Legacy Group, on his mission to become a leading coffee producer in Colombia while maintaining a focus on sustainability and social impact.About Cole ShephardCole is a Partner at Legacy Group, an alternative asset manager focused on high-impact investment opportunities in the U.S. and Latin America.Founded in 2015, Legacy Group aims to bridge the gap between financial capital and ventures with significant social and environmental impact across various sectors, including real estate, agriculture, and technology.Before founding Legacy Group, Cole spent eight years with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, working across the U.S., Bermuda, Hong Kong, and Beijing. His expertise spans accounting, advisory, and consulting, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions in industries like financial services, real estate, and healthcare.In this episode, Cole shares valuable insights on building business models that integrate environmental and social initiatives, emphasizes the importance of adaptability for aspiring entrepreneurs, and outlines the ambitious future goals for the Green Coffee Company.Key Takeaways from the Interview:Green Coffee Company is Colombia's largest coffee producer.The company focuses on sustainability and social impact.Building a business for the long term is crucial.Education and talent development are key to success.Entrepreneurship involves facing numerous challenges.Aspiring entrepreneurs should learn from experiences.Identifying strengths and weaknesses is essential.Future goals include becoming a public company.The company aims for nationwide expansion in Colombia.Building a community around the business is important. ----------------------------------------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

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Alecia Hill, Vice President, Impact Investments, FCP, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate private equity firm. Alecia shares her outlook for impact investing in real estate private equity, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, along with her experience being a woman in the industry and more.

Blake Jones is a founder of several cooperative enterprises, including Namaste Solar and Kachuwa Impact Fund. He's a pioneer in his marrying of the cooperative model and impact investing. Kachuwa Impact Fund is democratically owned and operated by its members. They invest in companies that have a positive impact on the environment and society, and real estate that does the same—such as organic farms and affordable housing. They invest in Main Street as opposed to Wall Street, and impact is their number one priority with financial return being second. In this episode, Blake and show host Neal discuss Blake's journey from working in the oil and gas industry to shifting his interest to renewable energy, and eventually becoming fascinated by the cooperative enterprise model. They dive into the concept of impact cooperative investment funds, discussing how these funds differ from traditional investment models and why they are essential for supporting mission-driven enterprises and real estate. It's a fairly new concept and Blake shares details of how the fund works in practice—how they vet potential investments and investors, how they approach liquidity and patience, and how members' voting power is not tied to their investment amount. Blake shares valuable insights from his experience with Kachuwa and other cooperative enterprise, as well as some valuable tips for anyone interested in impact investing cooperatives. For more information about Blake and his work, visit Kachuwa Impact Fund. ———————-At Latitude, we're more than a real estate firm; we're your partner in the transformation of homes, communities, and habitats towards healthy, resilient, and thriving communities. By combining specialized real estate consulting services with a creative agency model, we work with property stewards and developers on capital and fundraising strategies, team formation, branding, marketing, and sales. ---------Are you a professional wanting to create transformational outcomes with your work? Join the Regenerative Real Estate Community to get access to workshops, regenerative real estate investment opportunities, and connect to other leaders and culture creators within the greater real estate industry to create the impact you seek in your work.

Revolutionizing Community Philanthropy by Empowering the Next Generation of Givers Open minds & Open hearts can shift how we observe new solutions that serve our communities. Shared empathy, compassion and curiosity Empowers young hearts & minds to participate. Transparency, Accessibility & Affordability will Engage a new generation of Philanthropists. Revolutionizing Community Philanthropy - Via Engagement, Education & Empowerment - Transparency & Impact tracking, Shifting the mindset from Scarcity >"Giving money (donation) away" to Abundance > making an "Impact Investment" in their community. Serving Community Nonprofits with tools, data & insights to drive engagement, collaboration and reliable funding. John Del Bello is a visionary entrepreneur with over 35 years of community involvement dedicated to revolutionizing philanthropy. He combines curated technology with accessibility and affordability, drawing from 2,500+ hours of research. Holding a 2020-21 Certification in Nonprofit Leadership & Management from Austin Community College's top-ranked Center for Nonprofit Studies, he's equipped with vital skills for nonprofit leadership. More information at https://bgiving.one  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a society pushing most planetary boundaries, how can venture capital step in and scale the technologies we need to change the world?That's the power behind Planet A Ventures, led by environmental advocate and policymaker Lena Thiede.Lena is a co-founding partner of Planet A — a cutting-edge green tech venture capital fund that only invests in European startups with a proven and significant positive impact on the environment. They've already hit an important milestone, raising an impressive €160 million in 2023 that has been put into action for backing and scaling startups with groundbreaking green technologies in development. What's truly unique about Planet A Ventures is that they're the only early-stage VC with an in-house science team dedicated to conducting rigorous lifecycle assessments before investing, which Lena leads. This means they place the highest value on impact as the primary screening metric, guaranteeing significant positive outcomes for climate, biodiversity, and beyond.Lena is a prominent figure in environmental research and policy, thanks to her substantial background in climate science and over 11 years of experience as a senior government official at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. She knew early on in her childhood that she wanted to be involved in political science and environmental protection, a desire that landed her in government programs in Tanzania and East Africa, focusing on biodiversity and water resource monitoring and evaluation. Lena has also done environmental research for the German Advisory Council on Global Change, OECD, GIZ, and the Ecologic Institute. She also advises the EXIST Program of the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, promoting more science-based startups.Tune in to hear all the fascinating examples of science-based impact investing that Lena shares, along with how Planet A is transforming the landscape of sustainable venture capital.—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. In my interviews, I cover everything from their early personal journeys to insights into how they developed and executed their investment strategies and what challenges they face today. Each episode is a chance to go way below the surface with these impressive people and gain additional insights and useful lessons from professional investors.—Connect with SRI360°: Sign up for the free weekly email update.Visit the SRI360° PODCAST.Visit the SRI360° WEBSITE.Follow SRI360° on X.Follow SRI360° on FACEBOOK. —Key TakeawaysMeet Lena Thiede & her formative years (00:00)Lena's time at the Ecological Institute in Berlin & 3plusx (08:23)Moving to Tanzania & Managing the Serengeti & Selous game reserves (13:48)Relocating to Cape Town, founding Planet A, and Lena's other ventures (19:16)A high level overview of Planet A ventures (25:55)The relationship between impact and financial returns (33:48)Planet A's investment universe & how they measure impact (34:51)Conducting lifecycle assessment analysis (48:42)Positive impact beyond Planet A & the biodiversity lifecycle analysis (54:51)An end-to-end look into a Planet A investment (59:55)Rapid fire questions (01:08:53)—Additional ResourcesPlanet A's Website & Medium page.Follow Planet A

Stephanie Niven sits down with experienced and award winning impact investor Dimple Sahni from Anthos Fund and Asset Management to examine some of the challenges and opportunities of turning impact insights into an alpha advantage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As companies and investors continue to navigate the 3D-reset themes of decarbonization, deglobalization and demographic change, Schroders believes that it is important to consider the practical investment implications of these broad trends. In 2024, Schroders sees investors transitioning from simply thinking of ESG risk management and integration to an increasing focus on sustainable opportunities and themes to harness for value creation. To shed more light on this rich and exciting investment area, we have three portfolio managers with us today. Chris Damm is an Assistant PM on the US Multi-Sector Fixed Income Team at Schroders; Valerie Harrington is a Fund Manager at BlueOrchard, an Impact Investment manager owned by Schroders and Uzo Ekwue is a Fund Manager on the Global Thematic and UK Equity teams at Schroders.

In Episode 70 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Zoila Jennings, Impact Investment Lead at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, on poverty alleviation and systems change through targeted community financing.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.Sound Bites"The limit does not exist in philanthropy. I think with banks, they're highly regulated, and it does limit what they can do in terms of flexible financing.""We're a systems level investor. So I don't say, oh, I'm focused on housing or small business. On the community development side, I say, where is the capital now going and where are places that we should really pilot, test, bring in other investors to join."About ZoilaZoila Jennings joined the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2021, bringing her career focus on social justice and poverty alleviation—through targeted community financing—to her role as an impact investments officer. Prior to this, Zoila served as a senior relationship manager with U.S. Bank, the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States, as part of its Community Development Corporation.In this position, she sourced, structured, and underwrote loans and equity investments for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). She also developed and executed investment initiatives aimed at addressing racial inequities, including a $25 million fund to support women of color microbusiness owners and the first CDFI-issued racial equity bond for targeted investments in underserved communities of color.Before joining U.S. Bank, Zoila spent a decade at JPMorgan Chase in New York, taking on various roles, including vice president for Community Development-New Markets Tax Credits.Here, she utilized tax equity to structure community development transactions. As a credit underwriter, she managed a credit portfolio that encompassed lending, from small working capital lines to large syndicated tax-exempt debt obligations, to nonprofit hospitals, higher education institutions, and social services agencies.In other roles, she founded a consulting firm specializing in credit underwriting, loan structuring, and financial due diligence for loans and investments benefiting low-income communities.Zoila holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Business Economics with a concentration in Catholic Studies from Fordham University.The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is a force in the realm of philanthropy, employing a multifaceted approach that includes grantmaking, policy change, and impact investing to dismantle barriers to health and wellbeing.At the heart of RWJF's mission is the belief that everyone in the U.S. should have the opportunity to live their healthiest life possible. Achieving this goal requires equitable capital flow to communities historically deprived of investment due to generations of racist policies and structural racism.About RWJF Impact InvestmentsRWJF stands as a national leader in philanthropy, committed to transforming health across the nation within our lifetime. Through impact investments—which encompass deposits, loans, equity investments, and guarantees—RWJF collaborates with both public and private sector investors to channel more capital into underinvested communities.The foundation's vision encompasses flourishing communities where clean, safe drinking water and stable housing are accessible to all, jobs pay a living wage, and everyone has a fair chance to thrive.Since 2010, RWJF has allocated $625 million to impact investments, addressing structural barriers that perpetuate health inequities.These barriers include historical and ongoing disinvestment in housing, jobs, water infrastructure, and other critical community conditions. RWJF's investments target improving health and economic opportunities for communities, small business owners, and households that have historically faced a lack of investment, such as rural communities, communities of color, and low-income communities.RWJF aims to attract or "leverage" $1 billion from other investors—including banks, commercial lenders, insurance companies, and private investors—by 2025 to further this mission.

Research shows that 81% of adults would like their investments to do some good as well as provide a financial return. However, the skepticism surrounding impact investing and limited awareness of the tools, standards, and regulations that support it holds many investors back in their impact journey.What the world needs now is greater advocacy for integrating social good into mainstream investment practices, which is precisely what we're going to explore with today's guest, Kieron Boyle. Kieron Boyle is a visionary leader working on shaping policy around impact investing for social good. Currently, he's the Chief Executive of the Impact Investing Institute in London, an independent, non-profit organization with the goal of making capital markets fairer and better aligned with the UK's and the world's current social and environmental needs.Prior to the Impact Investing Institute, Kieron served as the Chief Executive of Guy's and St. Thomas' Foundation for seven years, managing their £1 billion foundation investment arm. His highly distinguished career spans several influential roles, including a senior advisor role at No. 10 Downing Street, which led to this Cabinet Office role as Head of Impact Investment and as a non-executive director at the world's first social investment bank — Better Society Capital.With this breadth of experience, Kieron has consistently driven real-world change through innovative financial strategies focused on urban health and social good.Our conversation delivers insights into Kieron's goal of shaping investment frameworks that not only yield financial returns but also address crucial global challenges surrounding health and climate change. We discuss his achievements in his most prominent roles and also his efforts in establishing major initiatives like the Long-term Investors in People's Health (LIPH), a $7 trillion global alliance of institutional investors working to improve people's health.Tune in to learn more about how you can contribute to societal change while also achieving financial growth. —Show notes.—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 update.Visit the SRI360° PODCAST.Visit the SRI360° WEBSITE.Follow SRI360° on X.Follow SRI360° on FACEBOOK. —Key TakeawaysMeet Kieron Boyle, his early life, & formative experiences (00:00)Kieron's beginnings in strategy consulting (18:38)The world's first social investment bank, Big Society Capital (35:28)Kieron's time at Guy's and St. Thomas' Foundation (45:15)Transition to the Impact Investing Institute & their theory of change (01:14:16)Kieron's plans for the Impact Investing Institute (01:22:41)Rapid fire questions (01:29:02)—Additional ResourcesLearn more about Kieron here or connect with him on LinkedIn and X.  Visit the Impact Investing Institute website here.Visit Big Society Capital here.

Visste du att den välkända Stenmark-mössan har bidragit till att bygga Sätila of Sweden så till den grad att man numera driver både fastighetsbolag, stiftelse och en impactinvesteringsgren? Jessica Nauckhoff är vd för den sistnämnda Sätila Impact Investment, och hon är ständigt på jakt efter nya bolag i tidigt skede som verkligen kombinerar hållbarhet och impact med en hållbar affärsmodell. Heja Framtiden träffade henne under foodtech-konferensen Big Meet för att att ta reda på hur hon jobbar och vilka entreprenörer som är mest spännande att investera i framöver. // Programledare: Christian von Essen // Läs mer på hejaframtiden.se och prenumerera på nyhetsbrevet. // En artikel kommer även upp på Impact Loop inom kort!

Eric is driven by a single, fundamental question: how do we transform how power and resources are shared in our economy, while centering those who have been systematically excluded?Eric mobilizes resources for underserved communities as both an investor and an educator. He is Vice President for Community-engaged Investing at Earlystone Management, a family office. He also leads an initiative at Harvard Law School focused on supporting labor pension fund trustees advocate for more responsible investing at their Funds.Previously, Eric served as the Director of Impact Investments at Common Future, where he led the organization's impact-first investments by-for-and-with communities of color. Before, he was at Transform Finance, where he led educational initiatives for activists and organizers exploring paths for their communities to better engage with capital. He's also worked at the Woodcock Foundation, where he supported the organization's grantmaking and impact investments.Eric serves on multiple boards and investment committees (New York Foundation, UUCEF, Invest Appalachia) and teaches “Capital for Good: Finance, Investment and Social Justice” to graduate students at CUNY.A former Fulbright Grantee, Eric earned his MPA from Syracuse University and his MBA from NYU. He calls Brooklyn home.Tell Me What Happened features the music of Susan Salidor. More information about Susan Salidor can be found at her websiteGet Susan Salidor's One Little Act of Kindness Children's BookGet Susan Salidor's I've Got Peace in My Fingers Children's BookMore Information about other quality publications from our sponsor can be found on Sidelineinkpublishing.com

Welcome to Season Three of Uplifting Conversations! In this exciting premiere episode we dive into the inspiring stories of two remarkable leaders at the forefront of all things uplifting. Join Toussaint Bailey as he sits down with Uplifting Capital's Linda Assante (Managing Partner, CIO) and Linda Magara Horner (Partner, Impact Investments & Corporate Strategy). Their stories, accomplishments, and goals will leave you impressed and inspired.

Mi invitado de hoy es Rodrigo Villar. Rodrigo es contador de formación que decidió retar el mundo del emprendimiento en México hace ya 20 años, dedicándose a la inversión de Impacto. Esta busca involucrar al sector privado en problemáticas ambientales y sociales, demostrando que lo rentable es amigo de lo sustentable. Él es el socio fundador de “New Ventures Group”, la organización líder en inversión de impacto en latinoamérica. También fundó Adobe Capital, VIWALA, Las Páginas Verdes the Ecofest, y el FLII (Foro Latinoamericano de Inversión de Impacto). Es el presidente de la Alianza mexicana de inversión de impacto y hace parte del consejo de administración del Global Steering Group for Impact Investment. En el episodio de hoy hablamos de los inicios de su emprendimiento cuando “Emprender en México” aún era una frase ajena y más aún sumándole el hacer Inversión de Impacto. Discutimos los retos de estar primero en la curva y tener que vender una idea que presentará rendimientos a futuro. Hablamos de las empresas del futuro, de cómo entender el impacto ambiental y social como amigo de la rentabilidad y de entender estas problemáticas que usualmente se ven como responsabilidad del estado o de ONGs como oportunidades de negocio. Además hablaremos de los mayores errores que cometen los emprendedores sociales y de lo que significa encontrar propósito en tu emprendimiento.

Did you know there are membership organizations for people of means who want to use their money in greater alignment with their values? Whether you are looking for a group to join or looking for free resources online to DIY your own journey towards greater alignment between your money and your values, tune in this week to learn more about: Toniic, Women Donors Network, Solidaire, Resource Generation, and Thousand Currents.Links from today's episode:Toniic's Directory of Impact Investments https://toniic.com/diirectory/ Financial Times: Toniic, partner of GIIN, wants to bring impact investing to China's wealthy https://www.ft.com/content/23f02dd0-f3c9-11e8-9623-d7f9881e729fWomen Donors Network https://womendonors.org/ San Francisco Chronicle: Zendaya makes $100,000 donation to Bay Area theater where she got her start https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/zendaya-california-shakespeare-theater-donation-18680592.phpSolidaire https://solidairenetwork.org/ Solidaire's Black Liberation Pooled Fund https://solidairenetwork.org/movement-partnerships/black-liberation-pooled-fund/ Thousand Currents https://thousandcurrents.org/ Resource Generation https://resourcegeneration.org/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:When Trust Fund Kids Grow Up- Episode 97 (recorded a few weeks before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Support the show

In this episode of the IMPACT = podcast, we talk to Kieron Boyle, Chief Executive of the Impact Investing Institute - an independent, non-profit organisation with a vision of transforming capital markets for a sustainable future, where impact investing is an effective tool for deploying capital. Kieron joined the Institute following seven years as Chief Executive of Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation, one of the world's oldest foundations, and itself a pioneer in incorporating impact investment into the investment strategy of its £1 billion endowment. At Guy's & St Thomas', Kieron has led some of the UK's most innovative and impactful alliances to reduce health inequalities. He was an early leader in impact investing, having joined Guy's & St Thomas' from the Cabinet Office, where he was Director of Impact Investment and the key architect, starting in 2012, of the UK Government's strategy to make the UK a global hub for impact investing. That catalytic work included the creation of Big Society Capital, the world's first wholesale social investor, and putting impact investing on the agenda of the G8 during the UK's presidency, in particular through the creation of the Social Impact Investment Taskforce. In this wideranging conversation, Kieron reflects on the evolution of impact investing over the last two decades and the UK's place in the global industry. He also share his thoughts on the pushback on ESG and the role of impact investing in creating the conditions for growth.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with investment expert and author Terrence Keeley. They discuss the recent success of the ARC conference, the reality of climate narratives and the ESG mafia, the cost effective solutions to some of our most pressing problems, and the positive side of societal betterment via impact investing. Terrence Keeley is an American investment expert and author who has worked with and managed some of the largest investment organizations in the world. Besides having been an executive at Blackrock, Terrence also founded and served as the Senior Managing Principal of Sovereign Trends, LLC, an advisory firm for and about sovereign institutions. From 1987-2010 he was a senior managing director at UBS Investment Bank, where he oversaw the firm's transactional and advisory relations with central banks, sovereign wealth funds, ministries of finance, public pension funds, and multilateral organizations, including the IMF and World Bank. Terrence served as a consultant to Pope Francis' financial reform commission, overseeing the Vatican bank. He is also a founding director of the Financial Hippocratic Oath movement. From 1982-85 he served as one of the first young trustees on the Notre Dame Board. Today he is also a frequent commentator/author on all issues relating to international finance, cross-border capital movements and global financial governance. He is married to Saskia Bory of Geneva, Switzerland. Their two sons attended the Lycée Français de New York.​ This episode was recorded on October 13th, 2023  - Links - 2024 tour details can be found here - https://jordanbpeterson.com/events For Terrence Keeley:Learn about how to go beyond ESG investing here  https://www.1pointsix.com/ Sustainable (Book)Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Moving-Beyond-Impact-Investing/dp/0231206801Columbia University Press https://cup.columbia.edu/book/sustainable/9780231206808

Earlier this year JP Morgan announced that they will be releasing an AI driven investing platform, sparking conversations about the future of the investment advisory business. Donna and Nathan discuss the reasons why investment advisor professionals are not as worried about this development as the public may expect. Also on MoneyTalk, the drawbacks of having too many investment options.Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 11/30/2023. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk-radio to join the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enlightening conversation with Daniela Barone Soares, the visionary CEO of Snowball Impact Investment. Discover how Snowball is reshaping the landscape of finance to foster prosperity for people and the planet. Redefining Investment: Learn how every investment impacts the world, and why recognizing this is crucial for sustainable finance. Snowball's Unique Approach: Explore Snowball's innovative, diversified global fund that focuses on solving critical environmental and social issues through profitable, mission-driven companies. Beyond Financial Returns: Understand Snowball's commitment to non-extractive fee models and its recognition as a top B Corp for governance. Impactful Investments: Hear about Snowball's strategy for selecting impactful investments, exemplified by the transformative work of eFishery in Indonesia. Measuring Impact: Delve into the complexities and methodologies behind quantifying social and environmental impact in investment portfolios. The Future of Investing: Daniela shares her vision for democratizing impact investing and the urgency of aligning financial decisions with the SDGs by 2030. Final Thought: Embrace the power of your investments for change. Discover how impactful investing can be the key to a sustainable future. Don't Miss This Episode: Tune in to gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of impact investing and how it's shaping our future. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 200+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. 

The Steinbridge Group CEO, Tawan Davis talks with Ali Jackson-Jolley about how the $100 million investment will help historically underfunded Black institutions turn underutilized property into new sources of revenue, and how he plans to create the next generation of Black wealth builders.Stay ConnectedForbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.comForbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbesForbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbesForbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbesMore From Forbes: http://forbes.comForbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is part of our Capital Series hosted by Jason Jacobs. This series explores a diverse range of capital sources and the individuals who drive them. From family offices and institutional LPs to private equity, government funding, and more, we take a deep dive into the world of capital and its critical role in driving innovation and progress. On today's MCJ Capital Series, we have two guests: Mark Berryman, Managing Director of Impact Investments, and Nick Flores, Managing Director of Impact Investing and Client Advisor for Caprock. Caprock is a multifamily office that provides customized, comprehensive and strategic financial solutions for a select number of families and foundations. They advise over $8 billion in assets of which over $2 billion has been allocated to impact investments. Caprock is a founding B corporation, which certifies that they meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. In this episode, we cover: [2:05] An overview of Caprock[3:07] The roles and collaboration between the client advisory and investment research teams at Caprock[5:38] Caprock's approach to impact, due diligence and monitoring[8:48] The firm's emphasis on privates[18:21] Client demand for deeper and more niche impact investment opportunities[25:19] How Caprock thinks about return profiles[30:51] Criteria for manager and fund selection[34:13] Tracking specialists vs generalists[38:23] Nick and Mark's concerns and what excites them in the climate space[41:35] Caprock's interest in deep tech[45:00] Thoughts on first of its kind (FOAK)[47:31] Evolution of LP base and barriers holding it back[51:31] Continuous learning and knowledge sharing as a key aspect of Caprock's approach to impact investingResources mentioned: Caprock's Impact Investment Case StudyCorrection: In this episode, Jason mistakenly refers to Caprock as having over $8 billion in assets under management. Caprock advises over $8 billion in assets. Get connected: Jason Jacobs X / LinkedInMark Berryman LinkedInNick Flores LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on Oct 12, 2023 (Published on Nov 1, 2023) 

This episode's special guest is Jeff Shafer - Co-Founder and CEO of CommonGood Capital. We discuss various exciting topics, from Jeff's journey to becoming an impact investor, thinking of how one might define impact investing, the biggest changes in the impact investing space, and areas of focus for CommonGood including forestry projects in the Pacific Northwest and renewable energy projects in Africa. Link to CommonGood Capital: https://commongoodcap.com/ Link to Jeff's Podcast - "A New Lens Podcast": https://commongoodcap.com/podcast/

Why you should listen:**How to succeed in building your company from a seasoned ClimateTech and energy investor**How to successfully expand your thesis and launch a new fund**Learn the best ClimateTech industries of the futureShow notes:In this episode, Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) & Somil Aggarwal (@somil_agg) speak with Jason Blumberg from Earth Foundry. Earth Foundry came out of Energy Foundry, who after a successful decade of investing in energy technologies is expanding its scope to other areas of climate tech.Jason Blumberg is the co-founder and Managing Director of Earth Foundry. As a former consultant and founder in the energy space, he has sat on many boards and has a wide array of knowledge about energy and beyond to share with us. Enjoy the Episode!

Aloha Inspired Money Makers! In Episode 8 of the Inspired Money Podcast's live stream series, "Investing for Impact: The Rise of Socially Responsible Investing," hosted by Andy Wang and produced by Bradley Jon Eaglefeather. In this transformative episode, we are graced by the wisdom of our esteemed panelists—Debra Schwartz, Laura Ortiz Montemayor, Bruno Bertocci, and Kevin Peterson—as we journey through the realms of ethical investing. Overview In a world where the call for sustainability and social responsibility reverberates louder each day, this episode serves as your guide through the labyrinth of socially responsible investing (SRI), ESG factors, and impact investing. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a novice eager to make a difference, this episode is your compass to navigating investments that not only grow your wealth but also contribute to a better world. Segments Segment 1: The Roots of Socially Responsible Investing: A Journey Through Time Embark on a historical voyage tracing the origins of SRI from religious communities to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. This segment serves as a foundational pillar, illuminating the ethical principles that have shaped this form of investing over the years. Segment 2: ESG Investing: The Alchemy of Metrics, Tools, and AI Step into the future as we delve into Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing. Discover the metrics, tools, and even AI-driven analysis that are revolutionizing this sector, turning raw data into golden opportunities. Segment 3: Impact Investing: The Magic of Making a Difference Navigate the transformative world of Impact Investing, where your financial choices ripple through sectors like education, healthcare, and financial inclusion, creating waves of positive change. Segment 4: Values-Driven Investing: Crafting Your Ethical Portfolio Learn the art of Values-Driven Investing, a personalized approach to crafting a portfolio that mirrors your deepest ethical beliefs and personal values. Segment 5: Measuring Impact: The Scales of Financial and Social ROI Conclude your journey with a comprehensive guide to evaluating both financial and social ROI. This segment equips you with the tools to ensure that your investments are not just profitable but also impactful. Guest Profiles: Debra Schwartz: Debra Schwartz, the Managing Director of Impact Investments at the MacArthur Foundation, is a beacon of equity, inclusion, and sustainability. With a commitment exceeding $750 million, she specializes in catalytic capital that ignites transformative change. Laura Ortiz Montemayor: Founder of SVX México, Laura Ortiz Montemayor is on a mission to recalibrate the flow of capital to serve humanity. Her work in impact investment has been a catalyst for social, economic, and environmental justice. Bruno Bertocci: With over four decades of industry experience, Bruno Bertocci, formerly of UBS Asset Management, has been a pioneer in developing public securities impact measurement frameworks and has served on numerous esteemed committees. Kevin Peterson: Kevin Peterson, the Special Projects Manager at the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority, has been instrumental in designing a $12 million Impact Investing Program, shaping the future of ethical investment. May this blog article serve as your guide and inspiration in the fascinating world of luxury watches. Mahalo for joining us on this captivating journey! #Inspiredmoney #DebraSchwartz #LauraOrtizMontemayor #BrunoBertocci #SociallyResponsibleInvesting #ESGInvesting #ImpactInvesting #ValuesDrivenInvesting #FinancialFreedom #PositiveChange #EthicalInvesting #SustainableFinance #InvestingForImpact #InspiredMoneyLive #eaglesvision Guest Links: Debra Schwartz: https://macfound.org Laura Ortiz Montemayor: https://www.svx.mx Bruno Bertocci: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-bertocci-a6094210 Kevin Peterson: https://nhcdfa.org This blog post is brought to you by Runnymede Capital Management, in collaboration with EaglesVision and the Inspired Money live-stream podcast series.

Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Krisztina Tora, as the Chief Market Development Officer at GSG, plays a pivotal role in mobilizing capital for positive impact across 70 nations. Her expertise extends to advising governments, financial institutions, and other stakeholders on strategies to accelerate capital flow, ultimately benefiting both people and the planet. She champions the cause of systemic change, with a particular emphasis on addressing the financing gap for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in emerging markets. Krisztina also leads efforts to drive policy transformations and the establishment of innovative financial instruments and impact funds.Before joining GSG, Krisztina was a co-founder and leader of the Global Social Entrepreneurship Network (GSEN), a worldwide network of organizations dedicated to supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs across more than 50 countries, impacting the lives of over 2.5 million people globally.Krisztina's unwavering passion for making a difference has been a constant throughout her career. Prior to 2013, she held the position of Director at a prominent strategy consultancy, specializing in forging partnerships between multinational corporations and NGOs or social enterprises. Earlier in her career, she served as the International Projects Manager at Veolia, a global utilities company.She holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School in Paris, is fluent in French, Hungarian, English, and Spanish, and possesses proficient skills in German and Portuguese. ----------------------------------------Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.

"Having a broader purpose has led to better investment returns."

In our eighth episode, Mark Lee is joined by Candice Brenet, Head of Sustainability, and Antoine Bateman, Sustainability Senior Manager, at Ardian and Michael Eisenberg, Partner, ESG Services, at ERM to discuss private market impact investment strategies and evolving trends, with a focus on scaling energy transition and decarbonization investments. Their conversation covers:How to measure and manage impact in private market investmentsEngaging investors and companies to accelerate and scale impact Integrating impact and decarbonization strategies across investment portfolios.Related link:Private Market Impact Investing: A Turning Point | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) - authored by Michael Eisenberg Navigating ESG data scarcity challenges in Private Markets (sustainability.com)

We're thrilled to release our Impact Investment seminar recorded at Bar Convent Brooklyn 2023. On the Park Street University stage, Emily Pennington sat down with some of the leading impact investors for a high-level discussion about what they're doing to make a positive social impact while boosting their bottom lines in the spirits industry.  In this episode you'll hear from:Jomaree Pinkard, CEO & Managing Director, PronghornKamuti Kiteme, Managing Director - Inclusive Investment Programs, Distill VenturesMaria Pearman, Principal, GHJAndrew Merinoff, CEO, Chinola & DisPact VenturesKatie Dunn, Partner, Power to PitchYou'll hear critical insights from impact investors about:The intersection of impact investments and mentorshipWhile some investors issue checks and track their investments from the sidelines, our contributors make a case for a hands-on approach to investing that builds sustainable long-term partnerships. Balancing ROI and altruismImpact investors from Distill Ventures and Pronghorn will always seek out talented individuals from underrepresented groups that are pushing boundaries and being innovative, but it's essential that they see the proof points of a strong business as well. They'll explain how they balance influencing positive social ecosystems while measuring KPIs for return on investment in a business. Red flags for investment pitchesWith decades of experience in this space between them, our panelists have seen the difference between brands that secure funding and those that don't. Our panelists make the case for a hyper-focused approach to pitching investors that leaves no room for ambiguity about your goals and trajectory.  Mentioned in this episode:Pronghorn Distill VenturesGHJDispact VenturesChinolaPower To Pitch2023 Craft Spirits Data Project - Distillers SurveyLearn More About Park StreetSign up for our Daily Industry Newsletter.Sign Up for our Monthly Newsletter.Check out Park Street's Guide to Getting Started in the U.S. MarketFollow us for more industry insights onLinkedIn FacebookTwitterInstagram

In this episode, Jeff and Herve discuss: Building on a new foundation of faith as an adult. Balancing business, personal life, and faith. Generosity beyond the financial balance sheet. Developing your business skills to better be used for God's stewardship.   Key Takeaways: God will shape things in a way that makes sense for you. If you put boundaries around what is yours and leave space open for God to direct, that is where you will find success and achieve the goals you want to reach. Utilizing your time and talents generously will allow you to be the prayer answer that others need when guided by God. The only valid answer to the end of a series of why questions is to glorify God.   "Being generous is a form of worship - you should be worshiping with your entire balance sheet, both literally and figuratively." —  Herve Sarteau About Herve Sarteau: Herve is a former Founding Senior Partner of CarVal Investors, a private equity firm where he ran a global portfolio and held multiple roles, including on its investment committee. Prior to his time at CarVal, he managed M&A and strategy projects for both Cargill and HP Europe. He is a board member of several start-ups, and for many years served on the global and US boards of Opportunity International, as well as its affiliate banks in Ghana and Mozambique. Herve serves on the advisory board and chairs the Investment Committee of Talanton llc, an Impact Investment fund focused on creating jobs through SME financing in developing countries. He was raised in France and holds both a MSEE and an MBA from INSEAD. His wife, Jennifer, and he currently lives in Minneapolis, MN. Connect with Herve Sarteau:Website: https://www.talantonllc.com/about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herve-sarteau-5b1a2355/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In Episode 60 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Laura Ortiz Montemayor, Founder of SVX México and GP at Regenera Ventures Fund, on preserving biodiversity and advocating for real Impact Investing.Laura Ortiz Montemayor is a living-systems thinker and mompreneur. As the founder of SVX México, she is deeply passionate about fostering Regenerative Culture, preserving biodiversity, and advocating for Impact Investing. Laura's ultimate mission is to redirect capital towards serving life rather than controlling it, and she dedicates her efforts to transforming investment paradigms.Over the years, Laura has focused her work on driving social, economic, and environmental justice through providing advice and education on Impact Investment. She actively contributes as a board member of the Mexico Impact Investing Steering Committee and Taskforce (AII MX) and volunteers as a mentor for ALTERNARE A.C. Laura is also one of the founding members of the ASEM (Mexican Association of Entrepreneurs).Currently, Laura and her business partner, Stevie Smyth, are diligently structuring their inaugural fund, Regenera Ventures. This fund is dedicated to investing in the regenerative transition for rural Mexico, with a gender lens and a landscape approach. Laura's expertise has reached an extensive audience, as she has taught impact investing, climate finance, and regenerative economy principles to over 1,400 Latin American investors. Her valuable insights have been shared in various countries, amplifying her impact on a global scale.Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, Laura accumulated over eight years of experience in wealth and asset management, working with prestigious institutions such as BBVA and Citi Banamex. Her educational background includes a degree in International Business from ITESM (Tec de Monterrey), along with certifications in Impact Investment from Oxford University, Regenerative Entrepreneurship from UCI, Venture Capital and Private Equity Seminar from RiskMathics, Investment Management training from ANDE, and Behavioral Economics from NYU.Laura's commitment to making a difference extends beyond her professional endeavors. As an angel investor in Desplastifícate and a micro investor through collective finance in two other social and environmental impact companies, she actively supports ventures aligned with her values. Laura's unwavering dedication and diverse experiences make her a true force for positive change. ----------------------------------------Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.

Carole Laible is the CEO of Domini Impact Investments. She has over twenty years of impact investing experience, having joined Domini in 1997. Ms. Laible is responsible for the overall research and mutual funds operations of the firm. She also leads institutional client service and marketing initiatives, and collaborates with Amy Domini, Chair, in the development of overall business strategy and business plan implementation.

Walter Schindler is a lawyer, investor, entrepreneur, strategic advisor and project developer internationally recognized as one of the US pioneers and global leaders of sustainable impact investment. Walter has won more international awards for his sustainable investment vision and game-changing achievements than any other American. He has been selected by international judges based in London “Game Changer of the Year” for each of the last seven years. In 2020 Walter accepted the invitation of Forbes Magazine to join the Forbes Business Council and has published twelve (12) articles in Forbes. Through his current company Transformation LLC,Walter is providing strategic and legal advisory services and project development and management services to large global clients pursuing sustainable energy, water, agriculture, healthcare and other sustainable projects throughout the world. He serves as Chairman of the International Advisory Boards of two world leaders in sustainable innovation. 

There is an extreme shortage of safe, quality and affordable housing in the United States. According to Sam Sells, CEO at Wild Mountain Capital, the key to the solution is creating good incentives. Sam joins WealthChannel's Andy Hagans to discuss how his company is working to address the affordable housing shortage in a way that benefits communities and investors alike. Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/05/sam-sells-136/

Sir Ronald Cohen is a pioneering philanthropist, venture capitalist, private equity investor and social innovator, who is driving forward the global Impact Revolution. He serves as Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and The Portland Trust, a British non-profit ‘action tank' whose mission is to promote peace and stability between Israelis and Palestinians through economic development.. He has been described as "the father of British venture capital' and ‘the father of social investment.' More recently, Sir Ronald is author of Impact: Reshaping Capitalism to Drive Real Change, which we will discuss today, among other things. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toby-usnik/support

On this episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance Podcast, we have TJ Woodard a full-time Options trader, owner of Impact Investments, and economics major. We speak about TJ got his start in investing, how he was able to navigate trading during the pandemic and how trading has changed the 2022 economic environment. We also get into special types of accounts and tax destinations you can receive as a full-time trader. Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ JOIN IMPACT INVESTMENTS Complete this short survey to help grow the BWR Podcast: 1-Min Survey "It Pays To Know How To Purchase Knowledge" Click Here to Learn How to Build Wealth