Podcasts about impact investors

We talk to Michael Blessing Kamwana , founder of the Wealth Transfer Token (WTT) project, about his plans. See more about it here. Business Showcase : Wealth Transfer Token (WTT) What is your Elevator Pitch? "Turning Speculation into Empowerment" Introduction: A Movement Disguised as a Token In a world where meme coins dominate headlines and speculation fuels market frenzies, Wealth Transfer Token (WTT) stands out by doing something rare: making crypto meaningful. WTT is a blockchain-powered initiative with a bold mission - to bridge the global digital divide by delivering affordable internet access, financial education, and digital learning tools to underserved children around the world. While many tokens promise moonshots, WTT promises measurable change. Here, investors don't just chase gains - they change lives. The Vision We believe in a world where your ZIP code doesn't determine your future. Right now, millions of children with raw potential live disconnected from opportunity. They lack access to the internet, basic digital skills, and the kind of mentorship that transforms lives. Yet the tools to bridge that gap already exist. How are you different? WTT is the access. We're creating a token economy where the act of buying, staking, or holding a digital asset fuels: Internet infrastructure projects Financial literacy for kids Gamified learning platforms Mentorship networks Scholarships funded by token rewards The Problem: The Global Digital Divide * Over 2.7 billion people still lack internet access. * In Sub-Saharan Africa, only 1 in 5 children has access to a connected device. * Most underfunded schools don't have Wi-Fi, let alone modern edtech. * The result? Lost potential, broken dreams, and perpetuated poverty. Why will you do well? 1. Social Impact Investing Is Exploding Impact-focused investments hit $1.2 trillion in 2023. Investors are hungry for purpose. WTT gives them an on-chain way to see their money create measurable, lasting change. 2. Meme Coin Culture Meets Meaning Retail investors have shown they'll rally around hype - imagine when that hype is backed by humanity. WTT offers all the memetic energy of SHIB or PEPE, but with a mission that builds schools instead of just buzz. 3. Decentralization for Social Good WTT introduces *"DeSocFi"* - decentralized social finance. We connect blockchain tools with grassroots change. This isn't charity - it's community-powered economic transformation. And also, # 1. Blockchain for Education We leverage blockchain to create transparent, decentralized funding models that route resources directly to communities and schools in need. # 2. Crypto with a Conscience WTT behaves like a meme coin in terms of market appeal - but its utility is deeply humanitarian. As the token grows in value, its social footprint grows with it. # 3. Real-World Deliverables * Wi-Fi-enabled learning hubs in rural schools * Child-friendly digital wallets for savings and rewards * Interactive dApps with offline functionality * On-chain governance so token holders help decide project focus areas Where are you based? The CEO and Founder is based in Tralee, County Kerry in the Republic of Ireland where he's been living for the past 11 years. The other two team members originally from Zimbabwe are based in Johannesburg, South Africa . When was the Company Launched? The Token is yet to be launched, we are still in the presale phase so that we can be able to raise funds for marketing and liquidity for the token. What are your biggest wins to date? * Token development completed and audited * Strategic partnerships forming with African ISPs, NGOs, and edtech firms * Educational dApp prototype in development * Built core team across Ireland, South Africa. * Secured advisory input from blockchain, nonprofit, and finance experts. Who Are You Trying to Attract? *Crypto Speculators* - seeking a token that might moon, but won't disappear the next day *Impact Investors* - seeking ESG exposure with on-chain trans...

We examine how disclosure delivery mode, oral versus written, influences investors' reactions to managers' tone language. We hypothesize that listening to disclosures, relative to reading them, causes managers' qualitative word choices to have a greater impact on investors' judgments. We theorize that this effect occurs because oral delivery mode promotes heuristic processing and qualitative tone language is an easy-to-process disclosure element. The results from an experiment in a conference call setting are consistent with our hypothesis and suggest a boundary condition. Specifically, the interaction of mode and tone language is significant in a setting where heuristic processing is likely (good earnings news) but not in a setting where investors are likely to scrutinize the disclosure (bad earnings news). Our results inform investors about the potential consequences of how they consume disclosures. Specifically, we show that investors are more susceptible to managers' tone language when listening to disclosures containing good news than reading them. Authors: Elliott, W. Brooke, Serena Loftus, and Amanda Winn

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.***Raphaele Leyendecker, a Managing Director at Techstars Sustainability Paris, where she has invested in 70+ climate tech startups, joins the podcast to discuss early-stage impact assessment and the french ecosystem as it compares to the global landscape. In this episode, we discuss:* Why early-stage impact assessment is often a myth* The biggest challenge for climate startups in France* How investors should really measure impact* The role of technological readiness levels (TRLs) in deep tech investing* How France's climate tech ecosystem compares to the US and Nordics* Why founders should focus on revenue before certifications* And more...***TIMESTAMPS * 00:00 – Introduction:* 01:14 – Why Impact Assessment is Overrated for Early-Stage Startups* 04:45 – Defining Impact Metrics That Matter* 07:32 – Revenue vs. Impact: What Should Startups Prioritize?* 12:10 – Tools & Frameworks for Impact Investors* 18:25 – The Role of TRLs in Deep Tech & Hard Tech Startups* 22:40 – The Strengths & Weaknesses of the French Climate Tech Ecosystem* 30:15 – Why France is Slow to Scale Climate Innovation* 35:50 – Comparing France to the US, Nordics & Germany* 40:10 – Rapid-Fire Q&A: Advice for Founders & Investors* 48:00 – Closing Thoughts***CONNECT WITH RAPHAELE▶️ Raphaele Leyendecker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaeleleyendecker***CONNECT WITH ME ▶️ Newsletter - https://climateventuresvco2.substack.com/

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: ⁠Initial reactions from agents of impact⁠ to President Trump's re-election; an update on some of the funding already being distributed from the ⁠Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund⁠; and how a ⁠mutual aid network in Asheville⁠, North Carolina is helping overlooked entrepreneurs rebuild after Hurricane Helene.

Send us a textHello, I'm Richard Wilson, and I'm coming to you from a tax investment conference here in Hawaii. I've been talking with many of my clients, including ultra-wealthy family office managers, and we've had some interesting discussions about what it means now that Donald Trump is going to be the next president. I wanted to share some of those insights with you in this video.I'm not a political expert or an economist, but based on my conversations with family offices, investors, and founders in my network, I want to give you a snapshot of what I'm hearing from them about what we can expect under Trump's presidency. In other words, this is what 80% of the investors I talk to are predicting for the economy and different industries now that Trump has been voted in.What's likely to improve under Trump's presidency: Cannabis, psychedelics, oil and gas, energy, and U.S.-based manufacturing are expected to see growth.Business owners and founders will likely benefit from lower taxes, which will allow them to reinvest more in their businesses and the economy.I also think the real estate market will improve, with less volatility and less risk of a market collapse due to the economic growth that's anticipated.What could face challenges: If Trump lays off a significant portion of federal employees—whether 25%, 50%, or more—it could have an impact on spending, despite severance packages. This could affect the broader economy.There's also concern that Trump's aggressive trade policies and tariffs might lead to inflation.What I'm hearing from investors and business leaders: One point Elon Musk raised, which has come up in several investor conversations, is that the U.S. government has over 400 federal agencies. We've only been around for 200 years, so every year we've created two new government agencies. Musk calls them "brake pedals" that slow down economic growth. Many believe removing these barriers and adding "gas pedals" will lead to more entrepreneurship, more jobs, and better opportunities in the U.S.There's also a lot of hope that Trump's leadership could encourage more entrepreneurial opportunities. However, some investors are concerned about the impact of AI replacing jobs and the potential for mass government layoffs.Other key topics I've been hearing: Big pharma and big food companies are under increasing scrutiny. There's a push for healthier products, with some hoping that we'll see fewer chemicals in our food and more natural ingredients.Many investors are also worried about growing censorship and the potential loss of free speech. Some of the founders I've spoken with switched to supporting Trump because they believe he'll protect our ability to speak freely and explore the truth.I also want to mention that many Republicans who were hesitant to support Trump in the past may now see him as the best option, especially with Elon Musk's support and his principle-based approach to leadership. Even those who don't agree with everything Trump says recognize the importance of supporting policies that will protect free speech and promote economic growth.As an investor community, we do want to encourage business owners and investors to think critically about the potential impacts of these political shifts on their businesses, portfolios, and industries. How should we adjust our strategies and position ourselves moving forward with Trump as president?Thanks for watching,  I look forward to shaking many of your hands at our annual investor summit next month where you can connect with 250+ investors and hear from more ultra-wealthy investors on stage than any other event held anywhere globally in 2024 or 2025. Shoot me a text at (305) 333-1155 if you want to learn more. #trumpeconomy #trump  #inves

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: Initial reactions from agents of impact to President Trump's re-election; an update on some of the funding already being distributed from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund; and how a mutual aid network in Asheville, North Carolina is helping overlooked entrepreneurs rebuild after Hurricane Helene.

Carol Sanford (⁠⁠https://carolsanford.com/⁠⁠) is one of the most important thinkers of the last few decades. Like no-one else, her work calls out the deeply damaging effects of Behaviourism on all aspects of our lives, especially learning and education, and advocates for a living systems approach to business, education and community. Carol's latest book, ‘No More Gold Stars: Regenerating Capacity to Think for Ourselves' is in some ways a synthesis of many of her most powerful ideas that she has developed through a lifetime of practice and learning from various indigenous and wisdom traditions. But it also calls out the damaging Behaviourist ideas that have ‘become ubiquitous in all our lives and institutions' and undermined our trust in our abilities to know ourselves and think for ourselves - in all of our various and richly diverse ways. As Tyson Yunkaporta calls it in his amazing foreword to the book, “the sharp and pointy gift that keeps on giving”. As someone living with ALS, Carol's voice can be a little hard to understand at times, so if you would like it you will find a transcript link here: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkr31QCA2MO5y9AynAq0L7Qb1bStlk0muFralyIfBeM/edit?usp=sharing⁠⁠ (as well as the automatic transcription on Spotify and some other podcast platforms). As Carol says in Part One: “I use the 7 First Principles of Living Systems to be rigorous in examination, precise in focus and in order to rise up and venerate life. Otherwise, we fool ourself for the sake of our ego.” (https://carolsanford.medium.com/the-regenerative-education-system-and-practice-part-1-23ffcc86326e) Part Two:  Principle 1 - Engage with wholes Principle 2 - Evoke essence Part Three:  Principle 3 - Realise individual potential Principle 4 - Development of mind and beings Principle 5 - Work within nestedness Part Four:  Principle 6 - Laser focus to nodal Principle 7 - Regenerate energy fields (Due to Medium paywall, I am also sharing all of the articles, Parts 1-4, here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12HWRFUbzmWpv4_k7JxLFgn7F99r8UG4o/view?usp=drive_link) Carol refers to Alice Waters, chef and restauranteur who started the Edible Schoolyard movement at Berkeley. ⁠⁠https://search.worldcat.org/title/Edible-Schoolyard-:-a-universal-idea/oclc/1280875278⁠⁠ About Carol: For four decades, Carol has worked with great leaders of successful businesses such as Google, DuPont, Intel, P&G, and Seventh Generation, educating them to develop their people and ensure a continuous stream of innovation that continually deliver extraordinary results. Carol is a founder and designer of ⁠⁠The Regenerative Business Development Community⁠⁠ with lifetime members of almost 500 members, meeting in locations around the world and now online with leaders from multiple companies learning together in bi-quarterly events as well as an Annual ⁠⁠Regenerative Business Summit,⁠⁠ Carol is also a founder and designer of The Regenerative ⁠⁠Change Agent Development community⁠⁠, with members from three regions- Americas, EMEA, Deep Pacific with over 30 events a year in person and online with regenerative change agents learning about and creating change together. Carol is the best-selling author of No More Gold Stars: Regenerating Capacity to Think for Ourselves, ⁠⁠The Regenerative Business⁠⁠: Redesign Work, Cultivate Human Potential, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes; ⁠⁠The Responsible Entrepreneur⁠⁠: Four Game-Changing Archetypes for Founders, Leaders, and Impact Investors, ⁠⁠The Responsible Business⁠⁠: Reimagining Sustainability and Success;  and ⁠⁠No More Feedback⁠⁠: Cultivate Consciousness at Work.  Her books have won over 15 awards so far and are required reading at leading business and management schools including Harvard, Stanford, Haas Berkeley and MIT. Social Links LinkedIn - @carolsanfordkeynote - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolsanfordkeynote/ Instagram - @carolsanfordauthor - https://www.instagram.com/carolsanfordauthor/

Stan Bockmann and Dick Weidner are veterans of the BAM movement. Their passion for global discipleship led them to business as mission and their background in the financial world led them to form capital funds to support startups and scale ups around the world. Their current endeavor, the Legacy Generational Fund, acts as a conduit for funds in the neediest and most often overlooked places, places more conventional investors rarely go. LGF is an opportunity for more than investment; it also invites investor involvement in the businesses they help launch. As they raise investment dollars they are also looking to engage the next generation of believers to take the lead in their work. For more information or to give, visit http://Legacygenerationalfoundation.org.

Dana and Bill Wichterman have a long history of generosity. From the onset of their marriage, Dana and Bill have practiced financial stewardship, always living below their means. Even in a one bedroom apartment with no vehicle to drive, they budgeted a specific amount they could use for spontaneous generosity, and trained their children in Spirit-led giving.   Their collective backgrounds in missions, politics, and poverty alleviation have given them a passion for impact investing, allowing God to use their money to see real change in the world. Recently the Wichtermans reached their net worth finish line, recognizing that they need nothing else for themselves. Yet the joy of giving drives them to continue in their careers simply to have more to fuel God's Kingdom. Dana is a senior advisor to the Impact Foundation, and she and Bill had some amazing insights to share about giving, stewardship, investing, and the importance of Christian community in the generosity space.   Major topics include: Their unique backgrounds and stories of coming to faith How they learned financial stewardship Thinking through an accumulation finish line vs. an income finish line A long term view of maximized generosity Budgeting in view of their callings together and individual What is impact investing and how they got involved  How to look for impact an returns in your portfolio Strategically praying for your investments to change the world and bless people The blessing of community among Christians stewarding finances The importance of hearing other people's stories QUOTES TO REMEMBER Bill: “The more you understand the nature of the Gospel and its implications for your life, the more you get the implications of generosity.” Dana: “Once we set a finish line, I entered into an abundance mindset.” Dana: “Now that we've reached our finish line, it makes our work that much more joyful. Now it's like why would we ever want to retire? We want to keep generating this amount so that we can give.” Bill: “It's so fun to help change the world with your money!” Dana: “You have your Holy Spirit radar up for needs that you couldn't possibly anticipate, but you know you have to cash to give to that when it comes.” Dana: “We can't meet every need around us, but there are certain needs that have our name on it. And when our name's on it and then God provides, there's such a joy with that.” Bill: “Most of the time, you possibility for world change is greater with for-profits, especially in poverty alleviation.” Dana: “I believe that God made us all in His image to be creators. We're either builders or backers, founders or funders. So if we're all doing what God calls us to, the success of it isn't so much on us. It's the faithfulness that's important.” Dana: “It's to God's glory that He's transforming us from selfish, self-absorbed individuals into more of the Family likeness which is more and more generous.” Bill: “What do we have to boast about? We're only giving what we've already been given.” Dana: “Sacrificial giving can actually become very joyful over time because it has become part of your DNA as God is transforming you, and then it doesn't feel sacrificial anymore. His burden becomes light, but only over time.” Dana: “One person's generosity doesn't have to look like another person's.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Impact Foundation Crown Financial Ministries Noble Story Co. Sunshine Nut Co. Scatter by Andrew Scott Operation Mobilization The Steward Investor Masterclass The Gathering National Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills) Generous Giving (see our interviews with cofounders Todd Harper and David Wills and CEO, April Chapman) Journey to Generosity (JoG) with Generous Giving (see our interviews with cofounder, Todd Harper and CEO, April Chapman) The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Matthew 25:14-30 | Parable of the Talents    2 Corinthians 9:7 | A Cheerful Giver   Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

Join me in today's episode as we attempt to navigate the rate game. We're diving deep into the recent announcement of the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates. What could this mean for the real estate market and the overall economy? Walk with me through the highs and lows of rates since the 1910s and gain insight into smart investment strategies under current market conditions. If you're considering buying a house or investing in real estate, you won't want to miss this episode. Register For Our First Ever W2 Millionaire Conference! https://www.w2msummit.comTo check out all the AWESOME things Backflip Capital has to offer click this link!  https://backflip.app.link/FinanceCowboyPodMy Analyzing Deals Course: https://analyzewithjaren.com/learnJoin our FREE Facebook group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/financecowboy/W2 Millionaire method:https://w2millionairemethod.com/sales-page1713793012723Follow me at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financecowboyYouTube: https://youtube.com/@financecowboyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefinancecowboyTwitter: https://twitter.com/financecowboyReady to start investing in real estate? Let me help you! Setup a time to chat with us here: investwithjaren.com"I love Jaren and the Finance Cowboy Show"

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What's up everybody this is Grant at Causeartist, welcome to the Investing in Impact podcast, where we interview Impact Investors, General Partners, and Family Offices from around the world.Each week conversations will bring on industry insiders to discuss the latest news, topics, and trends in impact investing.My apologies for the delay on new episodes, but the Investing in Impact podcast is back with weekly episodes this year! And when there's big news in the industry, I'll be hopping in with quick updates on those interesting topics.As always, if you have any questions or thoughts, shoot me an email at grant@causeartist.com.In Episode 66 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Anshul Magotra, cofounder and partner at Social Innovation Circle. Anshul shares her journey from a career in banking to working in the impact venture sector.She also talks about how she stumbled into the world of social innovation through volunteering at Ashoka, where she discovered the power of social entrepreneurs and their innovative solutions.This experience led Anshul to co-found Social Innovation Circle, an organization that supports social entrepreneurs and impact investors. Anshul emphasizes the importance of funding for social entrepreneurs and the need for expertise in finance and business to help them scale their impact.She also highlights the role of angel investors and the creation of a syndicate to increase the flow of capital into social enterprises. Anshul also touches on their unique business model, which revolves around coaching, capital, concepts, and community.When you get a chance, please share, rate, and subscribe to the podcast. Enjoy the interview.

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News talks to Joanne Howarth, founder and CEO of Planet Protector Group, about the company's goals to scale up current manufacturing operations for its sustainable multiple award-winning Woolpack insulated packaging solution, create a vertically integrated operation on shore, and expand to other markets.We start off by discussing how Planet Protector spent 15 months closing a $12m Series A capital raise, with challenges including current market conditions and the market's lack of support for female founders. Joanne gives us an insight into the investors, the company's intentions to expand into South East Asia, and the collaboration from the Victorian State Government. We also do a deep dive into how Woolpack is recovering waste wool from going to landfill, what makes wool such an effective insulator, and the timeline for the new manufacturing facility to come on stream in Altona North, Victoria. The discussion also explores the level of involvement of the investors, the importance of value aligned investors, and Planet Protector's ambitions to expand to India. Joanne gives us a detailed overview of the company's intentions in India to establish a pilot facility to, in part, supply a large retailer who faces $5bn in wastage due to not having refrigerated transport. We also review other fibres that Planet Protector is investigating for packaging and insulation solutions and reducing landfill. We wrap up by getting some valuable tips for those interested in starting a business with revolutionary ideas.Links:Sponsor: Trimatt Engineering & Integrated Systemswww.trimatt.com/ - (03) 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.com Planet Protector raises $12m from impact investorswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/planet-protector-raises-12m-from-impact-investors------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest's employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to editor@packagingnews.com.au.MC: Grant McHerronHost: Lindy HughsonProducer: Steve VisscherEditor: Chris VisscherPKN Packaging News - © 2024

This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring impact investor, Debbie La Franchi.  Debbie is the founder and CEO of SDS Capital Group, an impact fund with over $1B of investments and a 20-year track record of success.  A lot of people these days talk about impact, but Debbie and her colleagues at SDS actually walk the walk as well.  They have been making strategic investments at the leading edge of two of the most important initiatives in America today.  Their funds address both the housing affordability crisis and the attempt to revitalize the manufacturing sector.        I wanted to have Debbie on the show to learn firsthand what it takes to be a genuine impact investor.  She is among the first few impact investors ever to emerge in America and obviously one of the most successful.  We met through our mutual passion for civic activism earlier this year.  I invited her to a meeting with some of my colleagues on the LA Coalition who had gathered to prepare some pro-housing recommendations for Mayor Bass here in Los Angeles and as she delivered a tour de force of understanding and insight of all the interconnections between business and government, I knew I had to have her on the show.  In this fascinating discussion we cover: ·      How SDS is working to alleviate poverty, address the housing affordability and homelessness crises and bring back manufacturing to America·      Why the pressure to generate competitive risk adjusted returns make impact investing a difficult art and distinguishes it from philanthropy·      Why Debbie believes it's so important to recruit business to the fight against poverty, injustice, and inequity·      The inspiring origin story for SDS&·      Much, much more Stay tuned to the end to learn how early experiences in Debbie's life informed her steadfast passion for making a difference in the world and how an opportunity working for Mayor Riordan's Administration in Los Angeles opened her eyes to a whole new world of possibility with impact investing

Do your social impact business metrics reflect your passion for the change you want to create? This week, on the second and last part of our series on Investment Readiness, we receive the Co-founder and CEO of CommonGood Capital, Jeff Shaffer, to learn about investment readiness from the impact investor standpoint and the metrics, values, and opportunities impact investors feel called upon. Despite being in the financial services industry for over three decades, Jeff made a radical shift less than ten years ago, when impact investing taught him it is possible to create a meaningful impact through the purposeful use of capital. He is also the Host of "A New Lens Podcast," a true library of interviews on impact investing. Tune in and listen to the forty-third episode of the Avant-Garde Entrepreneur podcast. You'll learn more about Jeff's "awakening," the metrics you should be aware of in your social impact business, and what you can do if you "don't have everything figured out" in your impact business. Jeff also answers some questions from the Avant-Garde community, what are the most common mistakes social entrepreneurs make, and much more. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Jeff's background (5:30)Jeff talks about his radical shift (9:00)The role of a spouse in impact investing (16:20)Buzzwords in impact investing. The difference between ISG and Impact (23:50)How to make your company attractive to investors (27:40)What's an impact investor expected ROI? (40:00)The biggest mistake most social entrepreneurs make (45:10)Resources:Quiz! What's Your Social Entrepreneur Style?Avant-garde Entrepreneur Academy WaitlistConnect with Jeff:LinkedInListen to A New Lens PodcastA New Lens with Morgan Simon, Author of "Real Impact"A New Lens with Patrice Tsague - The Nehemiah ProjectThe Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) IRIS Metrics ToolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramKeywords:Investment Readiness - Attracting Impact Investors - A New Lens Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sphere. I'm your host, Matt Barnes, and you're going to want to stick around for this one, folks. In this episode, we speak with the wonderful Svetlana Ratnikova, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Impact Investors Network. Together, we get to the heart of why the nonprofit business model needs to be switched up, and the major clash in values in today's society.

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Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Justin: I believe my superpower is kind of rooted in authenticity. My friends get the same Justin as my colleagues, as the entrepreneurs that I work with. I wear my heart on my sleeve.“Wefunder kind of coined this term ‘community round,'” explains Justin Renfro, the director of revenue-based financing at the popular investment crowdfunding portal.“We want to simplify the fundraising process by orchestrating all the legal, all the compliance, all of the operations around fundraising and allow founders to fundraise from a broader group of people,” he says.One key to that objective is a new emphasis on revenue-based financing, which is especially relevant for smaller, impact-focused businesses. Justin explains:Revenue-based financing is a new financial instrument for founders to be able to raise capital. The way it works is they offer a multiple to investors; for simplicity's sake, let's say a 2X multiple. So investors are going to put in a thousand and get $2,000. The way in which an investor realizes that multiple is through small quarterly payments of a percentage of revenues. Again, for simplicity purposes, let's say 5 percent of revenues. So, an entrepreneur pays 5 percent of their quarterly revenues until investors have realized a stated multiple of two X.In this framework, it's very friendly because it's not a fixed payment every month. It's based on the progress of the business. If the business is going well, investors get paid back faster. [If] the business goes slower, investors get paid back slower.The advantages of this structure go beyond being easy to understand. A debt structure's legal and tax burden tends to be simpler than for an equity round of financing.Justin's time at Kiva informs his work at Wefunder. He remains focused on social impact. He says his authenticity, his pattern of wearing his heart on his sleeve, is his superpower.AI Episode Summary* Devin Thorpe hosts the Superpowers for Good Show, and his guest is Justin Renfrow from Wefunder, a crowdfunding platform.* Wefunder is focused on helping impact companies raise funds through innovative financing structures.* The community round, a term coined by Wefunder, allows startups to raise funds from a larger group of people, simplifying the fundraising process.* Wefunder encourages the use of revenue-based financing as a new financial instrument for founders to raise capital.* Revenue-based financing offers flexibility and a variable payment based on the progress of the business, shifting the focus from equity and future exit events.* Wefunder also simplifies the legal and compliance aspects of fundraising, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on growing their businesses.* Debt deals on Wefunder are attractive for impact companies as they do not require revenue or profitability and have tax simplicity.* Investing on Wefunder allows smaller investments and a diverse portfolio of impact startups for individuals who cannot afford large angel investments.* Justin's experience at Kiva, particularly working with microloans in the US, influenced his passion for supporting entrepreneurs.* His superpower is authenticity, showing genuine interest in others and building personal connections, which has positively impacted his personal and professional relationships.How to Develop Authenticity As a SuperpowerJustin shared the story of how he used his authenticity superpower:Wefunder has a really cool policy that every three years, we get a three-month sabbatical—my sabbatical hit about a year ago. I decided to go out into the desert alone for almost three full months. And I just wrote, wrote and wrote. I wanted to write a book. I didn't know what the book was going to be about. And. I kind of put my whole personality on display. This is who I am. This is what I'm about. This is my perspective of the world. I sent the book to a lot of people that I've worked with professionally, to friends, just sharing who I am with a broad group of people, sharing my pains, sharing my challenges, sharing what I'm optimistic about, sharing my perspective of the world.I learned a lot about myself being out in the desert for three months, and writing pretty much is my only activity other than hiking. So, I think that [authenticity] was one of my main takeaways. I think that came out in the book. It's something that I was very proud to share with the people I've worked with and the people in my personal life as well.Justin recognizes that genuine authenticity can create vulnerability and acknowledges that it isn't for everyone. Still, for those who would like to lean into it, he shared some insights for strengthening it as a skill.First, he suggests that you remember that building genuine relationships helps build business. “I trust that if I share who I am and I show genuine interest in who you are, and we build a personal connection, the business will naturally follow.”So, he notes, for business development folks like him, authenticity is a sales tool.Second, he highlights the fact that you can and should start with the easy stuff. “It doesn't need to be a deep dive into your deepest, darkest secrets. It's like, I want to know what you do for fun. Start there.”By following Justin's example and advice, you can strengthen your authenticity, potentially developing it into a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Guest-Provided ProfileJustin Renfro (he/him):Director, Revenue Based Financing at Wefunder, WefunderAbout Wefunder: Wefunder (PBC) is an investment platform that helps startups raise capital.  Wefunder's platform allows founders to raise from their friends, family, customers, and community, with a mission to democratize startup investing.  We're driven to help more founders take their shot.  To date, we've helped over 2,000 founders raise over $600M in funding.  Website: wefunder.comTwitter Handle: @wefunderBiographical Information: Justin Renfro is a leading expert in early-stage fundraising. He currently leads Revenue Based Financing at Wefunder, a new initiative designed as an alternative to banks and VCs.  Justin has mentored hundreds of startups and captured top insights about fundraising.  These insights include pathways to secure funding, the mindset of successful founders, and how to raise money from the crowd.Twitter Handle: @JustinRenfro11Superpowers for Good is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.For the September SuperCrowdHour, I'm going to share some of the lessons I've learned from making dozens of crowdfunding investments and talking to hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors. You'll learn not just how to make investments via crowdfunding but how to make money doing it.Many impact crowdfunding investors focus on impact first. I admire the approach but note that a goal for maximizing impact is best accomplished by making money. It works two ways. A company that goes out of business has no impact after it dies. One that grows profitably can do unlimited amounts of good. Furthermore, if the investment delivers financial results to you, you can reinvest and do more good as an investor!If you're focused primarily on making money, you'll find this session helpful, too. We'll discuss maximizing financial returns. Don't miss it!Register now for half-price!Join us at the Kinect WeROC® Conference 2023 on Sep 5-6! Empower female CEOs, entrepreneurs, and founders as they scale their visions into reality. Be inspired, support, and invest in the Power of Her. Let's drive success together! Get your tickets now. #WeROC2023 #WomenInBusiness

From Startups to Success: Why Mazarine Ventures invests in Climate Adaptation Technology with John Robinson.  Learn how Mazarine Ventures assesses investment candidates by using the CIA Framework  (Character, Intellect, and Access).   See how ESG fits into their Investment Thesis, and why they specifically focus on Water Tech.  Hear what technologies John is Bullish on and which ones he is Bearish on.  Don't miss out on this interesting interview and learn how Impact Investors see the future.         Thanks to our Sponsors: Cascade Environmental, E-Tank, and the Center for Sustainability and Excellence. #water #watertech #watermanagement #environment #ventureinvesting #waterquality #waterrisk #climateadaptationtech #pfas #waterdata #digitaltransformation #impactinvesting #startups

Sign up here for updates on impactinvestor.ioThanks to all the Causeartist Partners - Check them out here.Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here.----------------------------------------In Episode 55 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Kevin Tayebaly, Co-Founder of ChangeNow, on building one of the largest impact events in the world, attended by 40,000 people, including 1,200 impact investors!About KevinAfter spending his early career in strategy consulting, Kevin founded his first social venture in Mumbai, India in 2008. The venture aimed to democratize the cultural space in the city by offering local activities targeted towards underprivileged populations. In 2012, inspired by the tech wave, he returned to Europe to work with several tech startups undergoing exponential and global growth.During his time at INSEAD in 2014-2015, Kevin reflected on his career experiences and began exploring the concept of mission-driven companies that combine purpose with a scalable business model. He went on to found his second impact venture, an e-commerce platform supporting local independent retailers in large cities. His efforts earned him the BCG Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2016.In 2017, Kevin co-founded ChangeNOW, the world's largest event for the planet, with the goal of promoting a new, virtuous, and responsible business culture globally. His achievements and leadership in the field earned him a place on the Choiseul 100 list in 2023, recognizing top French economic leaders under 40 years old.About ChangeNowChangeNOW 2023 is a three-day summit that brings together the most innovative solutions and impactful changemakers tackling our planet's biggest challenges, to take action, together. ChangeNOW builds bridges between the entrepreneurs, business leaders and policy-makers to accelerate change.The 2023 edition of the ChangeNow Summit was held in the heart of Paris, at the Grand Palais, from May 25th to May 27st. The event attracts over 40,000 attendees, including entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and policymakers, from more than 120 countries.One of the highlights of the summit was the exhibition area, which featured over 1,000 projects and solutions from around the world. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with the exhibitors, learn about their products and services, and network with like-minded individuals. The exhibition area was divided into several zones, including Energy & Mobility, Food & Agriculture, Circular Economy, and Social & Inclusive Business.In addition to the exhibition area, the summit featured a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops on various topics related to sustainability and innovation. Speakers included business leaders, policymakers, and social entrepreneurs who shared their experiences, insights, and visions for a better future. Some of the key themes that emerged from the discussions were the importance of collaboration, innovation, and the role of technology in driving 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.

The Turner Miint's Adwoa Asare joins co-hosts Monique Aiken and Brian Walsh to talk about training the next generation of impact investors – and the winners of this year's competition. Plus the headlines. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impact-alpha/message

The Turner Miint's Adwoa Asare joins co-hosts Monique Aiken and Brian Walsh to talk about training the next generation of impact investors – and the winners of this year's competition. Plus the headlines. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impact-alpha-briefing/message

This week we discuss the recent oil price rises as a result of the OPEC+ reducing oil supply by 1m barrels a day. We also ask whether ESG is missing a D?!This podcast is not financial advice and when investing your capital is at riskGet in touch: podcast@circa5000.comPension Comp T&Cs: https://circa5000.com/support/promotional-terms-pension-competition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fran Seegull of the Impact Investing Alliance joins David Bank to talk about jobs, climate and communities in this week's State of the Union address and to preview Agents of Impact Call No. 49. Plus, the headlines. RSVP for The Call: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-year-of-the-s-public-policy-for-social-equity-in-2023-tickets-538081796137 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impact-alpha/message

Fran Seegull of the Impact Investing Alliance joins David Bank to talk about jobs, climate and communities in this week's State of the Union address and to preview Agents of Impact Call No. 49. Plus, the headlines. RSVP for The Call: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-year-of-the-s-public-policy-for-social-equity-in-2023-tickets-538081796137 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impact-alpha-briefing/message

On this week's episode, Roger and Elias talk about the latest Fed meeting and how it could impact the market and investors going forward. Plus a look at what you should know as we head into tax season.  Visit www.BTWealthShow.com  Follow Us on Facebook.com/BTWealthShow  Subscribe to the Podcast https://linktr.ee/BehindTheWealth Hosted By: Roger Abel Guest Host: Elias Randel Produced By: Molly Nordlocken Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.  The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for  any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for  you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.   All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.  Premier Investments of Iowa, Inc. and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.  Dollar cost averaging involves continuous investment in securities  regardless of fluctuation in price levels of such securities.  An investor should consider their ability to continue purchasing through fluctuating price levels. Such a plan does not assure profit and does not  protect against loss.  Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there  can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.  There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are  suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes.  The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. Consult your tax professional about eligibility to Roth and Traditional IRA  contributions. Contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can be withdrawn  without paying taxes and penalties if the account owner is at least 59 ½  and has held their Roth IRA for at least five years. Prior to investing in a 529 Plan investors should consider whether the investor's or designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program. Withdrawals used for qualified expenses are federally tax free. Tax treatment at the state level may vary. Please consult your tax advisor before investing.  Data Sources:  Bloomberg Morningstar Secure Act 2.0 of 2022 https://www.finance.senate.gov/   

The debt ceiling debate has been front and center lately, so we thought we'd share this article from our partners at Clearnomics discussing this issue and how it may impact markets. Over the past week, there has been nonstop news coverage of the federal government hitting the $31.4 trillion borrowing limit known as the debt ceiling. This once again puts Washington drama on center stage as the Treasury Department enacts "extraordinary measures" to not default on its obligations. Although this has become a regular occurrence, many investors are still understandably nervous. While it's unclear how this will play out politically before the estimated June 5 deadline, the fortunate news is that financial markets have taken these events in stride. How can long-term investors maintain the right perspective around political and fiscal uncertainty in spite of these headlines? Watch on YouTube HERE The federal government has hit the debt ceiling The large and ever-growing national debt is a controversial topic that impacts the economy and markets in complex ways. At its core, budget deficits occur when the government spends more than it collects in taxes and other sources of revenue, adding to the total debt each year. Even though tax revenues increase as the economy grows (even without raising tax rates), they have been outpaced by spending over time. These expenditures have grown across "mandatory" programs such as Social Security and Medicare as well as "discretionary" items such as defense and education, and have only accelerated since the global financial crisis in 2008 and the pandemic in 2020. The difference between revenues and spending is funded by government borrowing, i.e., by issuing Treasury securities. What makes this discussion challenging is that several complex issues are intertwined. First, the question around the debt ceiling is not about government spending per se, since that spending has already been authorized through the normal budget process. The only question around the debt ceiling is whether the government can pay its bills. This is akin to signing the papers for a new car and then afterward requesting an increase to your credit card limit. For most of us, the decision to buy something can't be separated from whether we will pay for it, even if it's with debt. Unfortunately, the Congressional process for approving a budget by September 30 each year is separate from whether the Treasury can actually pay the bills. This nearly reached a breaking point in 2011 when a political standoff around the debt limit led Standard & Poor's, a credit rating agency, to downgrade the U.S. debt. During this period, the stock market fell into correction territory with the S&P 500 declining 19%. Ironically, the prices of Treasury securities increased during the 2011 debt ceiling crisis because, even though these were the exact securities being downgraded, investors still believed they were the safest in the world at a time of heightened uncertainty. The debt ceiling was eventually raised to $16.4 trillion which averted a government default. Debt ceiling standoffs have occurred a few times since then with the limit suspended and raised in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021. Fortunately, despite the headlines and investor concerns, these episodes had little long-term impact on markets. The U.S. has never defaulted on its debt, and nearly all economists and policymakers agree that doing so would lead to turmoil in the financial markets and increase borrowing costs for businesses and everyday citizens. The government has run budget deficits throughout history Second, debt ceiling aside, the national debt at today's level means that it has more than doubled over the past decade and, with very few exceptions, has grown nearly every year over the past century. While this is often framed as a partisan issue, the unfortunate reality is that neither party has addressed the problem over the past decad...

How are ESG initiatives impacting investors? Andy Puzder discusses this, highlighting the 2ndVote Society Defended ETF (EGIS). He goes over some of EGIS's top holdings which include Chipotle (CMG), Regeneron (RGN), O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), BJ's Wholesale (BJ), and Lowe's (LOW). He also goes over what to know about the 2ndVote Life Neutral Plus ETF (LYFE). Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.

Uit het verlies van biodiversiteit en de vernietiging van natuurlijke ecosystemen vloeien grote risico's voort beleggers. Maar investeren in biodiversiteit kan ook economische waarde opleveren. In deze podcast praat Marije Groen met Karin van Dijk over de rol die bedrijven en investeerders kunnen spelen bij het behoud van biodiversiteit. Karin is portfoliomanager van het ASN Biodiversiteitsfonds.

Impact investing is an investment strategy that is built on the intention to generate positive social or environmental impact through business investments.  On this episode of the Park Street Insider podcast, Andrew Merinoff, the founder of DisPact Ventures and Co-founder and Chairman of Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, sits down with Emily Pennington to discuss the intersection of impact investing and brand development. He'll take listeners through his investment strategy and help them understand the decision-making process behind how he allocates funds. He also covers the values his company operates under and the types of change he hopes to inspire in the wider bev-alc market. Merinoff will also get specific about the models brands should adopt to succeed in the long term.  He offers his perspective on the importance of building the right team, what he wants to hear from brands when sizing up a potential investment and how brand owners should approach an exit strategy. Listeners will also hear how his experience in the impact investment sector helped inform the brand development strategies he adopted when founding Chinola. He'll dive into his motivations for starting the brand, how his team brought the brand to market, and the models he thinks brands. Episode Breakdown: Merinoff's background - 3:36 Merinoff's principles of team building - 11:05 Investment strategy at DisPact Ventures - 13:55 Merinoff on industry disruption - 23:09Brand exit strategy - 34:24 The founding of Chinola - 36:50 Route to market strategy - 41:51 Key Quote:"I think there are certain brands that need to chase top-line revenue, but most brands don't need to do that. They need to find their path for organic growth because companies will not buy you if there is no route to eventual profitability. If you can't leave a piece for acquisition that allows them immediate growth, you're going to fall short of that target."   In this episode you'll hear from:Andrew Merinoff  Founder, DisPact Ventures Co-founder and Chairman of Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur Mentioned in this episode:DisPact Ventures: https://www.dispactventures.com/Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur: https://chinola.com/This episode was recorded in September of 2022 as part of the Park Street Insider Podcast's "What's Trending" series.Learn More About Park Street: https://www.parkstreet.com/Sign up for our Daily Industry Newsletter here.Follow us for more industry insights on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkstreetcompanies/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParkStreetCompanies/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkStreetNewsInstagram

We are joined by Philanthropy Impact's Chief Executive, John Pepin, to discuss how Guernsey can affect positive environmental and societal change through philanthropic investments. To listen to more of our podcasts, check them out hereSign up for our upcoming annual Sustainable Finance Week 2022 hereRead the Effective Philanthropy report hereConnect with John on LinkedInFollow philanthropy Impact on LinkedInFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on Twitter: @WEAREGUERNSEYFollow Guernsey Green Finance on Twitter: @gsygreenfinanceFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on LinkedIn

Quantitative tightening goes full throttle: How will it impact investors? Goldman says buy commodities, as markets overestimate global recession risk. EU plans to intervene in energy markets to stop surging power prices. Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Jones futures rise as market looks to break out of slump. Catch today's WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

How to Find Impact Investors Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Impact investing continues to expand in scope. It covers many industries, including clean energy, food, education, healthcare, housing, clean water, and more. For startups looking for impact investors, here are some key steps: Determine your area of impact. This is important as many investors focus on specific industries and it will help narrow your search. Research impact businesses like yours to find out their source of funding. Determine the type of investor you need, such as angel investors, family offices, impact funds, or grants. Use online database search tools such as the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) to find investors in your industry and type. Investors want to see how their investment will achieve the target impact. So, measure your startup's impact, both historical and projected. Reach out to the investor to find alignment on the impact you are providing. Then, build a relationship with the investor or fund so they become familiar with you and your work. Later bring up the terms of your investment offering to the investor. Finally, close the investor by following their diligence process and funding cycle. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.Let's go startup something today. ____________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

There's been a lot of talk about potential tax changes under the Biden administration. They haven't happened yet and it's possible they won't happen until after the midterm elections, but it's good to know about these proposals ahead of time. As they old saying goes: “Being forewarned is being forearmed.” So we have invited a guest onto the Real Wealth Show to talk about the status of tax change proposals including those that seem to have disappeared and those that are still on the table. She also gives her expert opinion on the two best reasons to invest in real estate, from a tax perspective.Our guest is real estate investor and tax strategist Amanda Han of Keystone CPA. Her goal is to help clients supercharge their wealth-building process with money-saving tax strategies. She co-authored a top selling book with her husband, Matt MacFarland, called “Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor.” The husband and wife duo have also been featured guests by prominent media outlets that include Money Magazine, Talks at Google, CNBC's Smart Money Talk Radio, and the BiggerPockets podcasts.If you'd like to learn more about get those wealth-building assets in place, go to realwealthshow.com and sign up for free. As a member, you'll get access to the Investor Portal where you can learn about single-family rentals and other investment opportunities in strong housing markets around the country. You'll also have access to our network of resources, including investment counselors, property teams, lenders, 1031 exchange facilitators, attorneys, CPAs and much more.And please remember to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Thank you!

The Mosiac Fellowship brings a skilled and diverse pool of talented young professionals into the world of impact investing through a summer internship program – to help create the impact investing leaders of tomorrow. Meet four Mosaic fellows from top graduate programs who spent 10 week summers embedded with ICM members and are now bringing their diverse experiences to impact investing and entrepreneurship. The Mosaic Fellows is a fully paid fellowship that you can apply to on the ICM website.

Speakers:George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer, KeyBank Investment CenterBrian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment Strategy, KeyBank Investment Center Rajeev Sharma, Managing Director of Fixed Income, KeyBank Investment Center 01:03 – Recap of key economic indicators, including three things to know about the economy 04:53 – Outlook on the market and thoughts on GDP data  06:57 – Preview of the Fed FOMC meeting next week and implications for fixed income markets  12:23 – The concept of correlation and what it means for overall portfolio construction  Additional Resources: Key Questions: What Do Investors Need to Know When Historical Patterns Change?

Irma Olguin, Jr. is the CEO and co-founder of Bitwise Industries, a startup founded in Fresno, California that aims to create diverse tech workforces that can reinvigorate underestimated cities across the United States. Morgan Simon is a founding partner of Candide Group, which works with families, foundations, athletes, and cultural influencers who want their money working for justice. She is also the author of Real Impact: The New Economics of Social Change. In this conversation with Stanford associate professor Chuck Eesley, Olguin and Simon discuss how impact investors can help a startup grow and how impact-driven organizations can shape the technology sector into a force for equity and social change.

Irma Olguin, Jr. is the CEO and co-founder of Bitwise Industries, a startup founded in Fresno, California that aims to create diverse tech workforces that can reinvigorate underestimated cities across the United States. Morgan Simon is a founding partner of Candide Group, which works with families, foundations, athletes, and cultural influencers who want their money working for justice. She is also the author of Real Impact: The New Economics of Social Change. In this conversation with Stanford associate professor Chuck Eesley, Olguin and Simon discuss how impact investors can help a startup grow and how impact-driven organizations can shape the technology sector into a force for equity and social change.

In this episode, ODEON CAPITAL CONVERSATIONS presents parallels in history to understand the future of the globe with the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. What does this shocking unfolding of events in Europe mean for global trade and the world economy as well as for investors and your money? This episode will ask these important questions and much more. The invasion of the Ukraine provides clarity to the fact that there is a new Axis in place, according to Dick Bove, chief financial strategist at Odeon Capital Group. The new Axis is composed of Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba not to mention the countries that have re-entered the Russian Federation's orbit, he says. Bove explains: “The words of Putin and the actions of China suggest that the goals of this new Axis are manifold: · Create a multipolar world not dominated by the United States · Build an economic monolith around the Belt and Road Initiative, which is now in 78 countries · Create a new financial system more reliant on the yuan than the dollar · Use military prowess when required. “ Bove says that the new system being posited changes the way business will be done. In the past two decades, the decision was made to pretty much open the world to global trade, he notes. “The country that could make serviceable products at low prices obtained the business. This no longer makes political sense,“ Bove says. If the United States increases its reliance on sourcing critical goods from Axis nations, it could find itself at a terrible disadvantage in the event that Russia builds a new military machine in Western Europe or China uses the South China Sea as a national lake, according to Bove. "The United States must redevelop self-sufficiency again," he says.

And we're back! Sorry for the delay. In this episode, I talk to Patrick Mullen, Vice President of Arctaris Impact Investors. Patrick has a fascinating background in finance and impact investing with a recent focus on rural communities and Opportunity Zones. Patrick and I talk about Opportunity Zones - what they are, how they work, and what he would like to see them do better. We talk about the importance of regional planning, public/private partnerships, why he was in Malad recently, and how you have to show up and listen, time and again, in rural communities if you want to build trust and help. We end, as always, with the Road Trip Music Question. 

Rosalie Cates advises philanthropic foundations engaged in impact investing. An independent consultant, she's affiliated with The Giving Practice, a project of Philanthropy Northwest. I've been learning from Rosalie for more than 20 years. In our most recent conversation, she shared her thoughts on the centrality of mission and values, cultivating trust, and finding one's niche as a consultant.

Michael Brown, Head of Research at Wharton Social Impact Initiative, joins host and Vice Dean Katherine Klein to discuss the complexities around impact measurement. Most impact investors report meeting or exceeding their impact performance metrics. But is this truly the case? Brown collaborated with Wharton PhD candidate Lauren Kaufmann on research that uncovers how it is common practice for impact investors to report impact metrics primarily to market, or publicize, their success – rather than to evaluate and understand where their impact may fall short. While the reality of impact measurement may not meet the rhetoric, Brown believes this is due to the challenges of measuring impact rigorously while simultaneously running an investment fund. He offers recommendations for measuring impact, and also explains why the field needs to get more comfortable with impact underperformance in order to learn and grow.Transcript. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do investors look for when they buy into Nature-based Solutions? In our previous episode we discussed the process of becoming bankable from the project developers' points of view; now, we're switching to the impact investors' side. BNCFF manager Dorothée Herr asks two fund managers what they think makes a Nature-based Solution attractive for them to invest in. Plus, an innovative mangrove project in Indonesia shows how blended finance can support the early years of a blue natural capital business – and help it get investment-ready. With special thanks to Simon Dent from Mirova Natural Capital, Martin Berg from Climate Asset Management, and Thomas Egli from Blueyou. Investing For Ocean Impact is a Fresh Air Production for IUCN's Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility. Follow or subscribe now for free, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a time when many of us are inundated with facts and data that represent differences of opinion as it relates to our own personal health choices and careers, my most recent podcast guest shines a light on how we can make sense of the discord. New York Best Selling author Carol Sanford is our special guest on October 19th on Charged Up Studio. Carol joins Danna talking about the Regenerative Business model that encourages team learning by thinking systemically toward innovation and creativity. Carol's book “The Regenerative Business: Redesign Work, Cultivate Human Potential, and Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes,” explores her core beliefs that we all have not only the desire but the opportunity to make a much bigger impact on the world and in other people's lives. Carol is the author of The Regenerative Business: Redesign Work, Cultivate Human Potential, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes; The Responsible Entrepreneur: Four Game-Changing Archetypes for Founders, Leaders, and Impact Investors, The Responsible Business: Reimagining Sustainability and Success; and No More Feedback: Cultivate Consciousness at Work. Her books have won over 15 awards so far and are required reading at leading business and management schools including Harvard, Stanford, Haas Berkeley, and MIT. Carol also partners with producing Executive Education through Babson College, Kaospilot in Denmark, and University of Washington, Bothell, WA, and The Lewis Institute at Babson. Website: https://carolsanford.com/ Podcast: https://carolsanford.com/business-second-opinion/ Email: carol@carolsanford.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special 2021 Government Budget edition of Lunch Money, Sharesies' co-founders Leighton Roberts and Sonya Williams chat to journalist Jenée Tibshraeny from interest.co.nz. The crew dive into the recent Government Budget and Reserve Bank's latest announcement on the Official Cash Rate (OCR), and covers what this might mean for you as an investor. Jenée also gives us insight into one of the lingering curiosities you may have, by telling us what exactly happens on Budget Day as a journalist.

What happens if you put $1 billion dollars in the hands of students to invest collaboratively? Luke Hohmann is Founder and CEO of FirstRoot, which wants “to get $1,000 into a million schools so that children are in control of $1 billion or more of capital by 2030.” Hohmann shares stories of how real school students have invested in their schools and communities – with surprising results. It's all in an effort to help cultivate civic responsibility in youth and grow the next generation of impact investors. As our guest puts it, the circular economy and impact investing “are the mechanisms by which we can make positive change occur through the normal structures of business in a very powerful way." Accenture | SolutionsIQ's William Rowden hosts. Learn more at firstroot.co.

With all the hype on emerging markets, we forget there is one additional realm which very few impact investors have considered until now - frontier markets. On this episode, we speak with Gavin Serkin of New Markets Media and Frontier Funds to discuss what they are, why impact investors should be considering them and why they matter for a sustainable future.