Podcast appearances and mentions of Jacqueline Novogratz

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder & CEO of Acumen on her global journey that led her from the world of international banking to the heart of social entrepreneurship—beginning in Rwanda, and now reaching 650+ million lives through Acumen's work around the world.From Chase Bank to Kigali: A Journey Rooted in EmpathyJacqueline's journey began not with a grand strategy, but with a moment of clarity while working in Rwanda in the late 1980s, where she helped launch one of the country's first microfinance institutions.There, she witnessed how markets could be harnessed to empower individuals—especially women—but also saw how fragmented and fragile traditional aid systems were."Access isn't enough; capability is key."That idea would eventually become Acumen.The Founding of Acumen: Bridging Markets and PhilanthropyFounded in 2001, Acumen was created to tackle what Jacqueline calls "the blue flame" space—the gap between pure philanthropy and market-driven capitalism. Acumen uses “patient capital” to invest in entrepreneurs solving problems in energy, agriculture, healthcare, education, and workforce development."We need to reframe what risk means in investing."Acumen has since invested over $150 million into companies that have impacted millions of people in low-income communities across Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. But the goal isn't just scale—it's systemic change.What It Takes to Build Markets That Work for the PoorJacqueline explains that creating sustainable impact requires far more than capital—it demands a deep understanding of local contexts, cultural norms, and the lived experiences of the communities being served."The status quo exists for a reason; change is hard."She emphasizes that real progress depends on:Entrepreneurial courageLong-term thinkingCollaboration with governments and civil societyAcumen works to build "markets with moral imagination", where value creation doesn't come at the cost of human dignity or environmental degradation.Education, Circular Impact, and the Future of Social EntrepreneurshipAnother major focus of Acumen is education. Through the Acumen Academy, they've trained over 1,800 social enterprise leaders, equipping them with tools in moral leadership, storytelling, and systems thinking.Jacqueline envisions a circular economy of impact investing, where capital flows to and from communities, creating sustainable, inclusive systems over time."Resilience and moral imagination are essential qualities for social entrepreneurs."She sees the future of impact rooted in innovative partnerships—between private and public sectors, startups and institutions, and across geographies.A Legacy of Courage and CompassionAs Jacqueline looks ahead, her message is clear: we need a new moral framework for capitalism—one that measures success not just in returns, but in human dignity and long-term value for society.Her story is a reminder that systems can change, markets can heal, and entrepreneurs—when supported with the right kind of capital and community—can solve the world's most pressing problems. ----------------------------------------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

How can we use the tools of the marketplace and business to solve the problems that lead to poverty? That's where patient capital comes in. Jacqueline Novogratz, the CEO of Acumen, explains how her venture capital fund's long term investments, which prioritize social progress along with financial returns, have positively impacted 650 million people across the globe. She and Ilham discuss the most inspiring companies Acumen has invested in; the importance of kindness and patience in business; achieving audacity AND humility when working towards one's goals; how storytelling is key to success, and so much more. Timestamps1:42 - Inspiration for solving the problems of poverty3:39 - Becoming a banker6:18 - Founding Acumen and the emergence of patient capital8:59 - How to build sustainable and profitable companies12:47- Most inspiring companies Acumen invests in16:23 - The beauty of Acumen's manifesto20:05 - The importance of storytelling25:37 - Pushing back against the naysayers29:46 - Embracing the beautyJacqueline Novogratz is an entrepreneur, an author and quite frankly a beacon of light in the world. She is the founder and CEO of Acumen, a nonprofit global venture capital fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to address global poverty by investing in companies with the purpose. She is the author of Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World and The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World. For additional details about the podcast, show notes, and access to resources mentioned during the show, please visit https://www.syensqo.com/en/podcast

Hannah Schiff of Developing World Markets navigates the delicate balance between meaningful impact and competitive financial returns in emerging markets investing. Drawing on her decade of experience in impact investing, Hannah shares how DWM directs capital through local entrepreneurs who understand their communities' needs.With host Penny Zacharias, Hannah addresses investor skepticism by highlighting how impact is embedded in successful business models. She also reflects on inspiration from female leaders like Jacqueline Novogratz and discusses trends, including innovative approaches to help vulnerable populations build resilience against climate change through technology and targeted financing.Connect and Learn More☑️ Hannah Schiff | LinkedIn☑️ Developing World Markets | LinkedIn☑️ Penny Zacharias | LinkedIn☑️ McGuireWoods | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicThis podcast was recorded and is being made available by McGuireWoods for informational purposes only. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that McGuireWoods makes no warranty, guarantee or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in the podcast. The views, information or opinions expressed during this podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect those of McGuireWoods. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state and should not be construed as an offer to make or consider any investment or course of action.

Join Lori for an inspiring conversation with Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, as they explore how the foundation is dedicated to nourishing and uplifting the lives of children facing adversity. Alex delves into the profound impact of philanthropy and emphasizes the significance of starting small to create meaningful change!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Alex's professional journey before joining Newman's Own Foundation. The Newman's Own Foundation's mission and focus areas. Alex's advice to those who want to transition from the corporate to the nonprofit sector. Resources for the philanthropic journey. And much more! Alex's Website: https://www.yourimpactlife.com/ Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-amouyel-6a8a1a10/ Newman's Own Foundation: https://newmansown.org/   Alex's Book, The Answer is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-answer-is-you-alex-amouyel/1140772974?ean=9781642507218   The Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/594025/the-blue-sweater-by-jacqueline-novogratz/   Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/588996/decolonizing-wealth-second-edition-by-edgar-villanueva/   Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World by Scott Shigeoka: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seek-scott-shigeoka/1143160891?ean=9781538740811.   Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://linkphilanthropic.com Email: info@linkphilanthropic.com   

In this bonus episode of What the Fundraising, please enjoy an episode of the System Catalyst podcast with Jeff Walker and English Sall. They interview Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen, a global leader in impact investing.  Jacqueline shares her journey over the past 30 years, exploring how Acumen uses innovative patient capital to create real systems change. By investing in companies that tackle critical issues like climate change, energy access, and poverty alleviation, Acumen has provided pathways for social entrepreneurs to thrive. In this episode, you'll hear: The origins and evolution of impact investing, with Acumen at the forefront. How patient capital fuels long-term social change. The necessity of partnerships with governments, corporations, and investors. Jacqueline's reflections on building systems that prioritize people, dignity, and moral imagination. If you like what you hear, Follow this link to subscribe to System Catalysts. System Catalysts is produced by Hueman Group Media.  Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the concept of moral imagination as an antidote to the arrogant assumptions that can easily creep into leadership. Inspired by Jacqueline Novogratz's book Manifesto For A Moral Revolution, we explore how leaders can envision a more just and inclusive future by embracing humility, empathy, and authenticity. We'll discuss practical steps for developing moral imagination, from building trust to challenging the status quo, and how these actions can shape a healthier, more equitable workplace for everyone.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

In leadership, even the best-intentioned among us can fall into the trap of making assumptions, often without realizing it. This week, we're diving into a common leadership pitfall: the arrogant assumption. Inspired by Jacqueline Novogratz's Manifesto for a Moral Revolution, I explore how these assumptions can impact our teams, business relationships, and organizational culture.From dismissing ideas without consideration to believing we know better than others, these assumptions communicate an unintended arrogance. We'll break down ten common ways this behavior can show up, how it diminishes innovation and psychological safety, and why it's crucial to replace arrogance with curiosity and moral imagination.I'll also share some of my own leadership moments where assumptions got in the way of growth. We all want to lead well, but it's vital to align our intentions with our impact. In a future episode, we'll explore practical ways to address assumptions, but first, don't miss our special 200th episode celebration next week! See you then!And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

Joining hosts Patty McCord and Jessica Neal this week is the founder and CEO of nonprofit global venture capital fund Acumen, Jacqueline Novogratz.Listen in as they discuss the impact of investing in entrepreneurs, and creating meaningful change in the world.Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.TruthWorks is hosted by Jessica Neal and Patty McCord. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Mik Finnegan. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. TruthWorks is an editaudio production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A favourite quote of mine, a call to action really and one that I reference in How to Begin, is “give more to the world than you take.” Jacqueline Novogratz said it, and she's the founder of Acumen a venture capital firm that invests in non-profits making the world a better place.  I find it powerful because it's about the long game. Over your lifetime, give more than you take. There are some seasons when you need to harvest, of course. You trying to build a good life for yourself. But there should be other seasons when you plant, and when you build. Adam Grant's first book was about giving and taking, and the core insight from that book is that people who give, paradoxically, tend to be the most successful, so long as they give in a sustainable way. The people who give without boundaries tend to fail over time. I suspect on balance that many of us could get better at giving. I also know that for many of us, we have to learn to also receive. Get book links and resources at http://2pageswithmbs.com and subscribe to the 2 Pages newsletter at https://2pageswithmbs.substack.com. Kumi Naidoo reads two pages from Letters to my Mother. [reading begins at 20:56] Hear us discuss: “My area of focus right now is very much asking the question, what will it take for activism to win bigger and faster? And if I write that up as a book, I'll probably call it The Reflections of a Failed Activist.” [09:10] | “When we think about health and self-care, we tend to often think more about physical health and we're not sufficiently ready. to embrace the idea that we are dealing with a colossal global mental health crisis right now, from eco-anxiety, from climate anxiety, and also just a sense of injustice that people feel.” [19:42] | "Vulnerability is expressing strength and courage, not an acknowledgment of weakness and failure." [35:12] | "Activism is about people who look at the world, say 'this is an injustice,' and contribute in a way that makes a difference." [37:14] | "The moment of history we find ourselves in, pessimism is a luxury we simply cannot afford." [42:51]

This episode is a two-for-one, and that's because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I've curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #124 "Jamie Foxx on Workout Routines, Success Habits, and Untold Hollywood Stories" and #514 "Jacqueline Novogratz on Building Acumen, How to (Actually) Change the World, Speaking Your Truth, and the Incredible Power of 'Dumb' Questions"Please enjoy!Sponsors:ExpressVPN high-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service: https://www.expressvpn.com/tim (Get 3 extra months free with a 12-month plan)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)The League curated dating app for busy, high-performing people: https://www.theleague.com/; available on iOS and AndroidTimestamps:[06:50] Notes about this supercombo format.[07:53] Enter Jamie Foxx.[08:19] When Jamie met Kanye West.[10:58] Why Jamie considers his studio magical.[13:32] When Jamie met Ed Sheeran.[15:00] What's on the other side of fear?[16:53] Making impressions.[22:15] How Eric Marlon Bishop became Jamie Foxx.[24:49] Overcoming fear at open mics.[26:12] Could Prince or Michael Jackson find a career break in today's "Age of Memes?"[27:49] How Jamie learned to read the room.[33:27] Why do some comedians lose the ability to make people laugh?[39:04] Enter Jacqueline Novogratz.[39:37] Jacqueline's background and siblings' accomplishments.[42:06] Jacqueline's journey into social impact investing.[45:15] An early banking career and reputation for asking tough questions.[48:36] A tendency to champion underdogs.[53:18] From banker to disruptor.[1:00:04] Jacqueline's first opportunity in her new path.[1:05:28] Failures, small wins, and perseverance.[1:09:21] Jacqueline's first real win in Rwanda.[1:13:37] The path between Rwanda and founding Acumen.[1:16:06] Jacqueline's reasons for applying to Stanford Business School.[1:18:10] How the Rwanda genocide redefined poverty for Jacqueline.[1:20:42] Lessons Jacqueline learned about human nature from the genocide.[1:26:25] Acumen's three main functions and naming process.[1:29:12] The quantification of impact investment through Lean Data.[1:37:28] Alternative names for Acumen that got left on the cutting room floor.[1:40:43] The concept of moral imagination.[1:44:55] An early win at Acumen.[1:50:43] Advice for young people aspiring to create positive change.[1:53:20] The benefits of committing to something larger than oneself.[1:56:10] Characteristics of a good mentor.[1:59:36] Book recommendations.[2:02:48] Advice for impact investors at various levels.[2:09:20] Next steps for investors to start making a difference.[2:14:00] Jacqueline's authenticity.[2:17:07] A taste of potential topics for a future round two.[2:20:55] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. Jacqueline's background, an abundance of travel, and how it all lead her to a career in impact investing 2. What drove Jacqueline to begin her work tackling poverty and the first projects she chose to begin in this new space of impact investing 3. Acumen's Hardest-to-Reach initiative and what it focuses on 4. The future of investing in clean energy projects and key investment trends we might see in the coming years  

It takes courage to stand for something, to go beyond yourself in service of people and the planetIn Lesson 8 of the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP shares practical tips to help you develop your purpose mindset and find your way into impact from three positive leaders who know what this takes, Akhtar Badshah, Jacqueline Novogratz, and Indra Nooyi - listen now! If you haven't listened already, you can catch up on JP's conversations with this week's featured guests in full here:Akhtar Badshah: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/9512920-activating-purpose-mindsets-with-akhtar-badshahJacqueline Novogratz: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14404175-building-a-better-world-together-with-jacqueline-novogratzIndra Nooyi: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14002537-driving-performance-with-purpose-with-indra-nooyi If you're looking for more insights on finding your way into impact, JP recommends listening to his conversations with:Angeline Murimirwa: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14173700-unlocking-human-potential-through-mentorship-with-angeline-murimirwaRana Dajani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12161222-thriving-through-reading-with-rana-dajaniReshma Saujani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12067940-the-power-of-bravery-with-reshma-saujaniNandan Nilekani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13663342-achieving-ambitious-goals-with-nandan-nilekaniAnd for French speakers, Élisabeth Moreno: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14085690-fr-realiser-l-impossible-avec-elisabeth-moreno Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

Do you feel like your organization isn't making enough of an impact? Here's why: you're not close enough to the issue you're solving or the people you're helping. Take it from our guest, Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of Acumen. She's a veteran of the social-change space who supports social entrepreneurs across the globe through impact investing. If you want to learn how to turn a local effort into a global movement, you better listen to this episode.If you want to learn more about Acumen, visit acumen.orgAlso referenced in this episode:acumenacademy.orgManifesto for a Moral Revolution --If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the COO of Chase Bank told Jacqueline Novogratz that she had the potential for a high level career at Chase, she knew she had to quit her job. She continued to use the skills she learned from investment banking, and used them to change the way the world sees capitalism and philanthropy. Today Acumen has delivered more than 100 million dollars in loans, grants, and investments to projects and businesses that help low income people around the world. It's little wonder that as a child Jacqueline Novogratz was drawn to the stories of saints--or, rather, "narratives about women who directed their own lives," as she tells Guy Raz in this conversation from 2020 (reprised, fittingly, during a month that honors the power and history of women).

This episode is a compilation of 6 of the most powerful women featured on the So This Is My Why podcast, discussing the milestones that led them on their journey to successEp 124: Jacqueline Novogratz Jacqueline is the founder & CEO of Acumen - a non-profit global venture capital fund that aims to use entrepreneurial approaches to address global poverty. As the OG of impact investing, she shares her experience in Rwanda and learning that the most important thing is to build something where you leave no footprint behind.And how there is no such thing as black & white. Everyone has an angel and demon within them that comes out at different times.

Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder of Acumen, a nonprofit impact investment fund “changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in companies, leaders and ideas.” As well as founding Acumen in 2001, Jacqueline is a public speaker and best-selling author. She also sits on multiple philanthropic boards. Her latest book Manifesto for a Moral Revolution, “reveals 12 leadership practices for anyone eager to build a better world.” Jacqueline joins us to discuss how to create a high-trust society, the difference between moral righteousness and moral leadership, why the opposite of poverty is dignity, and MUCH more. Important Links: Acumen's Website Acumen Academy Jacqueline's Twitter Show Notes: Acumen's Origins A People-First Theory of Change Emerging Entrepreneurship in Africa Social Return on Investment and the Rise of Microfinance How to Create a High Trust Society The Blue Sweater The Path to Moral Leadership Defining Win-Win Solar Lights, the Adjacent Possible and the Rejection of Cynicism What Jacqueline is Most Excited For Jacqueline as Empress of the World MORE! Books Mentioned: The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World; by Jacqueline Novogratz Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World; by Jacqueline Novogratz

As founder and CEO of nonprofit venture fund, Acumen, JP's latest guest, Jacqueline Novogratz, is a visionary leader who has dedicated her career to connecting with people to build a better, more just world. Jacqueline's remarkable journey from Wall Street to the front lines of social entrepreneurship is a captivating story filled with great wisdom – listen now, and don't forget to subscribe.

In this episode, recorded during this year's Abundance360 Summit, Sal, Jaqueline, and Peter discuss the evolution of education and the impact of AI on jobs and learning.The conversation also touches on the potential for a significant transformation in education within the next decade, provided that basic infrastructural needs are met. 03:48 | AI's Impact on Education 26:45 | Technology Transforming Education 34:58 | Serialization for Dyslexic Learners Sal Khan is the Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a nonprofit that provides free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Khan Academy partners with more than 280 school districts globally, has over 145 million registered users across 190 countries and is offered in over 51 languages. Khan has been named Teacher of the Year and recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People by TIME. Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder and CEO of Acumen, a global nonprofit that invests in social enterprises, emerging leaders, and breakthrough ideas to tackle poverty and create sustainable change. She is an advocate for moral leadership and the author of "The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World," which details her journey from international banker to social entrepreneur.  Learn about Khanmigo Learn more about Acumen Learn more about my executive summit, Abundance360 ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Use my code MOONSHOTS for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic: seed.com/moonshots Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog Get my new Longevity Practices book for free: https://www.diamandis.com/longevity My new book with Salim Ismail, Exponential Organizations 2.0: The New Playbook for 10x Growth and Impact, is now available on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3P3j54J Learn more about my executive summit, Abundance360 _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our next episode of the IMPACT = podcast, we talk to Jacqueline Novogratz, impact investment pioneer and Founder and CEO of Acumen. Jacqueline shares her inspiring journey of creating Acumen in 2001, with a vision of changing the way the world tackles poverty by providing patient capital to support businesses and entrepreneurs. She also talks about some of the early successes and failures of Acumen, and how they shaped the organisation's strategy and culture.  To date, Acumen has invested over $150 million into over 150 companies across Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the United States. These companies have leveraged an additional $746 million and brought basic services like affordable education, health care, clean water, energy and sanitation to more than 308 million people. Prior to Acumen, Jacqueline founded and directed The Philanthropy Workshop and The Next Generation Leadership programs at the Rockefeller Foundation. Jacqueline serves on boards of the Aspen Institute and 60 Decibels and sits on the Advisory Councils of the Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Initiative, the Oxford Said Global Leadership Council, the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights, and UNICEF. In this conversation with our host Andrew Murray Watson, Jacqueline discusses the constant need for the impact investment industry to learn and adapt to the changing needs of the communities it serves - leveraging data, technology, and partnerships to measure and improve its impact where possible. She also shares some of the principles and practices of moral leadership within impact investing and discusses the importance of bringing in the right kind of capital to help companies scale.

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Jacqueline Novogratz, a former Wall Street professional, left her lucrative career to create Acumen, a nonprofit organization that has positively impacted over 263 million lives through impactful investments in poverty-fighting entrepreneurs. Key Points: Jacqueline Novogratz's mission with Acumen: Reaching the Unreachable: Acumen's vision is to help those in need who are beyond the reach of traditional aid and free-market solutions. Four Essential Approaches: Patient Capital: Providing startups with patient capital, allowing businesses to focus on reaching as many customers as possible. Early-Stage Opportunities: Prioritizing early-stage initiatives, working closely with budding entrepreneurs. Expertise: Leveraging a network of advisors and industry experts to provide invaluable guidance and mentorship. Post-Investment Support: Offering ongoing assistance in strategy development and best practices. Thanks to these strategies, Acumen has successfully invested $146 million in 155 companies, all dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Jacqueline Novogratz's inspiring journey reminds us that meaningful change begins by venturing where others fear to tread. So, where will your path lead you? Join The New 1% soft launch team at workwithtimmydouglas.com This is for the people looking to buy a business at some point, but not in the next 12-24 months. The impact here is in spreading the word until you can commit to doing the work Get a FREE Community Investing Course that will set you up to reap the rewards without doing the work by leveraging people and technology. If you're looking to buy a business in the next 12 months, DM me @timdouglas924 on IG and join the hard core launch team, limited to 100 people! We only take 5 per month… so hurry and DM to join the waitlist Here you'll get the following for FREE access to a list of Private money partners for buying businesses that I'm building a due diligence checklist a community of people committed to buying businesses essential contacts in major cities for due diligence FREE Courses on how I would do my proprietary search and build my private money partner list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timothy-douglas0/support

Jacqueline Novogratz, a former Wall Street professional, left her lucrative career to create Acumen, a nonprofit organization that has positively impacted over 263 million lives through impactful investments in poverty-fighting entrepreneurs. Key Points: Jacqueline Novogratz's mission with Acumen: Reaching the Unreachable: Acumen's vision is to help those in need who are beyond the reach of traditional aid and free-market solutions. Four Essential Approaches: Patient Capital: Providing startups with patient capital, allowing businesses to focus on reaching as many customers as possible. Early-Stage Opportunities: Prioritizing early-stage initiatives, working closely with budding entrepreneurs. Expertise: Leveraging a network of advisors and industry experts to provide invaluable guidance and mentorship. Post-Investment Support: Offering ongoing assistance in strategy development and best practices. Thanks to these strategies, Acumen has successfully invested $146 million in 155 companies, all dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Jacqueline Novogratz's inspiring journey reminds us that meaningful change begins by venturing where others fear to tread. So, where will your path lead you? Join The New 1% soft launch team at workwithtimmydouglas.com This is for the people looking to buy a business at some point, but not in the next 12-24 months. The impact here is in spreading the word until you can commit to doing the work Get a FREE Community Investing Course that will set you up to reap the rewards without doing the work by leveraging people and technology. If you're looking to buy a business in the next 12 months, DM me @timdouglas924 on IG and join the hard core launch team, limited to 100 people! We only take 5 per month… so hurry and DM to join the waitlist Here you'll get the following for FREE access to a list of Private money partners for buying businesses that I'm building a due diligence checklist a community of people committed to buying businesses essential contacts in major cities for due diligence FREE Courses on how I would do my proprietary search and build my private money partner list. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timothy-douglas0/support

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Small and medium agricultural enterprises (agri-SMEs) are Africa's largest employer and economic engine—and the key to transforming food systems and improving food security for the continent. Yet three out of four agri-SMEs can't access formal bank financing, and are too large for microfinance, creating an estimated $100 billion gap in unmet demand for financing. How can donor governments, development finance institutions, African governments, and the private sector catalyze action to strengthen food value chains in Africa through innovative financing, and better support small and medium agricultural enterprises? The event is co-hosted with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This special Leadership Panel on strengthening food value chains was held September 18, 2023 at the World Economic Forum's New York headquarters. - Speakers: William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya, Office of the President of Kenya; Scott Nathan, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation; Samantha Power, Administrator, US Agency for International Development (USAID); Rebecca Enonchong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AppsTech;Janet L. Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, US Department of the Treasury; Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Acumen; Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum Geneva; Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development, Norway Government; Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB). Watch the session here: https://www.weforum.org/events/sustainable-development-impact-meetings-2023/sessions/leadership-panel-bridging-the-gap-financing-africas-agricultural-growth About the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings: https://www.weforum.org/events/sustainable-development-impact-meetings-2023

Small and medium agricultural enterprises (agri-SMEs) are Africa's largest employer and economic engine—and the key to transforming food systems and improving food security for the continent. Yet three out of four agri-SMEs can't access formal bank financing, and are too large for microfinance, creating an estimated $100 billion gap in unmet demand for financing. How can donor governments, development finance institutions, African governments, and the private sector catalyze action to strengthen food value chains in Africa through innovative financing, and better support small and medium agricultural enterprises? The event is co-hosted with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This special Leadership Panel on strengthening food value chains was held September 18, 2023 at the World Economic Forum's New York headquarters. - Speakers: William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya, Office of the President of Kenya; Scott Nathan, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation; Samantha Power, Administrator, US Agency for International Development (USAID); Rebecca Enonchong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, AppsTech;Janet L. Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, US Department of the Treasury; Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Acumen; Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum Geneva; Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development, Norway Government; Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB). Watch the session here: https://www.weforum.org/events/sustainable-development-impact-meetings-2023/sessions/leadership-panel-bridging-the-gap-financing-africas-agricultural-growth About the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings: https://www.weforum.org/events/sustainable-development-impact-meetings-2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We all agree there is work to be done, smart solution-oriented moves to be made for the benefit of all. But who will do it? Who will walk away from richer paths and devote their life to growing businesses that operate for the greater good? Jacqueline Novogratz will. This is one of the quickest and most passionate people I've met in a long time. She has 20+ years of experience working with entrepreneurs across the world. This conversation is her take on the how and why of making big bold moves.

Jacqueline Novogratz is the founder & CEO of Acumen - a non-profit global venture capital fund that aims to use entrepreneurial approaches to address global poverty. She was also born for crisis.As the OG of impact investing, her impressive list of accolades include:One of the World's 100 Greatest Living Business Minds 2017 by ForbesForbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Entrepreneurship, 2016The Resolution Project Champions Circle Award, 2016Bloomberg Markets 50 Most Influential in Global Finance, 2014Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008She also sits on the board of: Aspen Institute board of trusteesPakistan Business Council Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB)]Advisory Councils of the Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Initiative, the Oxford Saïd Global Leadership Council and UNICEF.When she graduated from the University of Virginia, she described herself as someone who was "excited, idealistic & had dreams in your head of changing the world and didn't have a clue how to start”.That start ended up being at Chase Manhattan Bank - despite telling the interviewer that she had no interest in banking & was only there because her parents told her to!She did so well, the then COO, Tony Triciano, wanted to fast track her career and have her be his right hand person.She said NO. She wanted to change the world.And left for Africa. There, she suffered failure after failure after failure.She learned that while she had gone to try & save the African continent, Africa neither wanted nor needed saving.But those lessons were invaluable and led her down the path of founding Acumen.Even when building Acumen felt like - in the words of Acumen's first COO, Dan Toole - “Standing at the 5th floor of a brick building & we're trying to build a terrace brick by brick with no safety net underneath!”So:❓ What is it like to live a life of such purpose?❓ Who are the people (+ life partner!) that you need to surround yourself with to keep the mission alive?❓ Why did her mentor, John Gardner, use to say that “the key to life is to be interested. Not interesting”?Well.You'll just have to listen to STIMY Ep 124 to find out!

"I've seen unbelievable change happen in places that the world sees as not investible. Part of storytelling is doing the work of investing so that people can tell their own stories because of the changes they've made."In 1986 Jacqueline Novogratz quit her job on Wall Street and moved to Rwanda to help open the country's first microfinance institution. She then came to Stanford GSB in 1989, and, in 2001, founded Acumen, a nonprofit impact investing fund."We look at poverty always in terms of income, but poverty is so much more than income. Poverty is a lack of choice, it's a lack of opportunity, it's a lack of agency, it's a lack of feeling that you can contribute. Dignity is the opposite." In this View From the Top interview, Novogratz sits down with Kathleen Schwind, MBA '23, to talk about her journey into impact investing and how the industry has grown in the last decade. "We are in this moment of just extraordinary technological acceleration. Our challenge is to ensure that our moral reasoning, our moral imagination, our moral courage keeps pace with that acceleration." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dive into the mind of Seth Godin through his new book, "The Song of Significance," and learn how empathy, agency, and art in the workplace can create meaningful change. He tells inspiring stories of Ray Anderson, Jacqueline Novogratz, and Vision Spring and explores the importance of customer experience. Check out the full episode here: podcast.jesslarsen.net/Seth-Godin/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joining us to share her insights is Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of the global nonprofit, Acumen, a forerunner in the fight against poverty. Having grown up as a military kid, Jacqueline has always had a broader sense of what the word ‘home' meant to her. We start today's conversation by unpacking how this has influenced her impactful work of solving the problems of global poverty in an interdependent world. Jacqueline also shares her story of starting Acumen, and speaks to the mission of inclusion and freedom behind it. For show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/jacqueline-novogratzThe spring cohort of the Next Economy MBA is officially open! Save 20% when you register before 1/29 with our early-bird sale ➡️ https://lifteconomy.com/mba

Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen, a global organization that invests in for-profit companies that are tackling poverty and building a world where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity. For too long, businesses and corporations have put profits above everything else, to the detriment of people and the planet. Jacqueline Novogratz has pioneered an entirely new business model that uses traditional market-based approaches to invest in companies that are bringing affordable, life-changing products and services to the world's poorest populations. In our conversation, Jacqueline speaks about what it takes to be a leader who creates meaningful and lasting social impact, who can withstand the inevitable challenges that get in the way, and who always strives to do what's right, not what's easy. Some topics we cover include: How Acumen is pioneering a new business approach that people people and planet above profits Stories of the entrepreneurs Acumen supports, and the lives of the people they impact The importance of building a world based on dignity How change happens – starting small with big dreams Jacqueline's tips for being a socially responsible entrepreneur and investor Why women are integral to solving the problems of poverty Moral imagination, moral leadership, and the moral revolution And more! Jacqueline's books: Manifesto for Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World Transcription is available here Changemakers: How women make change happen This is the first episode of the new Changemakers series which explores how women make change happen from those at the top helping to drive it. Each episode, we look at where we are on this long march to equality, what lies ahead, and how important you are in the fight. In this 14-episode series, we'll hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman, Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, and Afghanistan's youngest ever female mayor Zarifa Ghafari, among others. Guest host Asha Dahya speaks with co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement Alicia Garza. — Become a Patron for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee Follow us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tik Tok | Youtube | LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly dose of all things WOMAN We need more women's stories in the world! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe, rate and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts Explore The Story of Woman book recommendations in the US and the UK - purchases support the podcast AND local bookstores

In this episode of the Advisor Advantage Podcast, Kim Butler and Janet discuss the importance of whole life insurance for advisors and the constant need for improvement in the industry. They mention the value of having a strong foundation in place during times of uncertainty and the necessity of a set of principles or a moral code. The episode also highlights the importance of building relationships with colleagues and peers within the industry and the plan to have individual advisors interviewed on the podcast to share their experiences and stories. The hosts also talk about various books that have helped them in developing a positive mindset and stress the importance of reaching out to other advisors for support and guidance. To learn more about the Prosperity Economics Movement http://prosperityeconomicsadvisors.com/how-to-keep-your-mindset-positive-bonus-episode   Links and Resources from this Episode Get in touch with Janet at janet@pem.email or 936-247-2732 https://prosperityeconomicsadvisors.com/summit-4-advisors/ Manifesto for a Moral Revolution by Jacqueline Novogratz: https://www.amazon.com/Manifesto-Moral-Revolution-Tools-Change/dp/1250222877 Win The Day by Mark Batterson: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Day-Habits-Stress-Accomplish/dp/0593192761 https://prosperityeconomicsadvisors.com/currence/ Connect with Kim Butler Perpetual Wealth Book: https://www.amazon.com/Perpetual-Wealth-Financing-Prosperity-Generations/dp/0991305477 Family Legacy Card Game: https://prosperityeconomics.org/family-legacy-card-game/ Prosperity Thinkers: https://prosperitythinkers.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdhbutler/ https://www.facebook.com/kimdhbutler/  Show Notes The changes in the advisory business and the constant presence of whole life insurance. Importance of certainty during uncertain times and the role of the Prosperity Economics community in providing support and resources History of the Prosperity Economics Movement and reflections on its growth and development Goal of connecting individual advisors and highlighting their unique work and practices Book recommendations: The Manifesto for a Moral Revolution by Jacqueline Novogratz and Win the Day by Mark Batterson Importance of having a strong moral foundation in the advisory business during uncertain times Request for advisors to share their stories through podcast interviews and collaboration with their peers Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. iTunes Spotify Stitcher RSS

Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen, and Myrna Atalla, executive director of Alfanar, the Middle East's first venture philanthropy organisation, join host Maysa Jalbout in The Impact Room to discuss what businesses, philanthropists, and impact investors can do to support social enterprises.A new generation of entrepreneurs are setting up mission-driven businesses to solve social problems in a sustainable way. These so-called social enterprises come in all shapes and sizes and span a variety of sectors and markets. Some focus on the provision of goods, like handicrafts or food, while others offer services such as online translation, access to off-grid energy or microfinance. But for all the success stories, many social businesses are still struggling to either scale effectively and compete in a for-profit marketplace, or wean themselves off a dependency on grant funding. In this episode of The Impact Room, we look at how the social enterprise ecosystem has grown over the past two decades, examine the ingredients for success, and hear how impact investment is changing the game.Novogratz, whose nonprofit Acumen has pioneered the investment of patient capital into social business, shares her thoughts about how innovative partnerships can help scale and sustain impact-driven start-ups.The author of New York Times best seller The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap between Rich and Poor, Novogratz, speaks passionately about some of Acumen's investees, talks about her hopes for achieving moonshot goals, such as universal electricity access, and gives advice to philanthropists about how they get involved.Atalla, meanwhile, explains how philanthropy can support mission-driven businesses and reflects on the emergence of a new generation of entrepreneurs focussed on impact and climate-related issues. She also shares details of Alfanar's two new initiatives, a US$50m regional impact investment fund, and a $5m pooled fund to provide operating grants and zero interest loans to  organisations driving women's economic empowerment in the MENA region.Organisations referenced in this episode include:Future EveFabricAid Easy Solar Promethean Power Systems Uncommon Cacao d.light Kheyti The books recommended by our guests were: “The Awakened Brain” by Lisa Miller “Home in the world” by Amartya Sen“Poetry unbound: 50 poems to open your world” by Pádraig Ó Tuama Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship by Teresa ChahineThe Impact Room is brought to you by Philanthropy Age and Maysa Jalbout. This episode was produced and edited by Louise Redvers. Find us on social media @PhilanthropyAge

When the COO of Chase Bank told Jacqueline Novogratz that she had the potential for a high level career at Chase, she knew she had to quit her job. She continued to use the skills she learned from investment banking to change the way the world sees capitalism and philanthropy. Today, Acumen has delivered more than 100 million dollars in loans, grants, and investments to projects and businesses that help low income people around the world.

For over two decades, Acumen and its partners have dared to go where traditional investors feared to tread. Acumen's pioneering vision and legendary hard work has brought life changing, off-grid electricity to hundreds of millions of people worldwide. And, along the way, their work has inspired and supported intrepid entrepreneurs and innovators in some of the toughest market environments on earth.  Now, this clear-eyed, gritty bunch, filled with hard edged hope and armed with proven models and even more patient capital have set their sights on new goals.  Listen in as Acumen founder and CEO, Jacqueline Novogratz, shares a glimpse into the fundamentals and underlying principles behind Acumen's ground-breaking approach to patient capital and where they are headed next and why.  Useful Links: Acumen Fund book - manifesto for a moral revolution - jacqueline novogratz https://acumencapitalpartners.com S&P Blog Road map: The energy sector braces for 2022 midterm elections | S&P Global Market Intelligence Solar Energy Industry Association links: State-By-State Map | SEIA Initiatives & Advocacy | SEIA

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What can you do to build a better world? Sharing stories from her pioneering career dedicated to tackling poverty, Jacqueline Novogratz offers three principles to spark and sustain a moral revolution. Learn how you can commit (or recommit) to creating big, positive change in your lifetime -- and give back more to the world than you take from it. "It is in the darkest times that we have the chance to find our deepest beauty," Novogratz says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By now it's obvious that our current system is destroying all life on the planet - and our food/farming system is key both to the current levels of destruction: industrial farming is eroding soil, poisoning the biosphere on land and sea, gobbling up fossil fuels and harming our health. Conversely, local community agriculture projects that link together viable enterprises in a network of circular economies is one part of the key to a viable, flourishing future.  Liberty Nimmo is part of a three-person team (The Three Turnips CSA) at Lower Hampen Farm in the English Cotswolds that is working towards a viable future. Their work aims to provide an environment where nature is allowed to flourish and thereby help to support a sustainable, diverse system of agriculture.  In this holistic, regenerative approach they wish to benefit all life, building soil health, contributing to cleaner air and improving water quality.  They operate a low input, low output farming system and constantly strive to reduce our energy requirements and aim to become carbon negative.Liberty herself is a Regenerative Horticultural Grower, and the Founder of Nimmo Skincare which uses Pasture Fed Tallow as a key ingredient, along with home grown oil infused herbs.  Liberty has a lifelong interest in herbal medicine and using local plants on people and livestock and combines her work at the farm with part time Italian Travel Consultancy.In this episode, we explore the practicalities of starting from scratch in the evolution of a new regenerative project: what are the aims and values that underpin it, and how can a network of enterprises grow up, each sustaining the others, so that the end result is a community supported agriculture project that feeds and nurtures the local community. Links: Hampen FarmNimmo SkinCareFiberShedZero DigCharles Dowding No Dig GrowingHuw Richards YouTube Channel (Growing)Elinor Ostrom: Governing the Commons Outrage and Optimism w Jacqueline Novogratz: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/outrage-optimism/id1459416461?i=1000570653731Nicole Masters: For the Love of Soil: https://www.farmingsecrets.com/mentor/nicole-masters/

Crippling heat, fire, and death in the U.K., Europe, and the U.S. are bringing the climate emergency to our literal doorsteps. At the same time, political antipathy一in the lack of climate depth among Britain's leadership candidates or the collapse of sweeping climate legislation in the U.S., for example一seems to be adding fuel to the fire.  Co-hosts Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson, and especially Christiana Figueres, are outraged! They explore what this means for the climate agenda going forward and, of course, how compassion, inclusion, and optimism must be part of the solution. Will deaths in the streets of Madrid and 40+°C (102°F) temps in the alleys of London compel us to wake up and see what's happening? Next, how do we use the tools of capitalism without being controlled by them? In this segment the gang explores the differences between traditional and enlightened capital and their connections to poverty, moral imagination, and climate – joined by visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and best-selling author Jacqueline Novogratz. Novogratz, described by Forbes as one of the World's 100 Greatest Living Business Minds (2017), is the head of the global nonprofit impact investment fund Acumen. Novogratz explains, “What is the problem we're here to solve, and how do we use the tools we have to solve them? Investment has always been [one of those] tools…but we see investment as a means, not as an end in itself.” Listen in as they deconstruct patient capital, off-grid solar, outrage over ongoing divisiveness, and how moral imagination as corporate strategy might just work a little magic for the future.   NOTES AND RESOURCES    Check out more of Gabrielle Sey's Music here, and be sure to spin her cut of “Patterns” and add it to your summer playlist! Learn more about Acumen and its inspirational founder, Jacqueline Novogratz.  You Can buy Novogratz's 2020 work “Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World” here, or in the US, here. You can buy Novogratz's bestseller, “The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap between Rich and Poor,” here, or in the US, here. To learn more about our planet's climate emergency and how you can transform outrage into optimistic action subscribe to the podcast here.

While there have been tremendous strides made, veterinary medicine still has a way to go to normalize support for the well-being of staff. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Dr. Sonja Olson of BluePearl Veterinary Partners about veterinary well-being. Sonja recommends Creating Wellbeing and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession by Sonja A. Olson (amzn.to/3RyjDOP) & Manifesto for a Moral Revolution by Jacqueline Novogratz (amzn.to/3ANcK65). Learn more about Sonja at bluepearlvet.com or at the well-being business website heartstorming.co.

Passionate about creating a better world and enabling growth among Anheuser-Busch employees and business, John is responsible for leading teams to deliver a more sustainable future and a resilient, dynamic and efficient supply chain. John joined Anheuser-Busch InBev in 2012, and has since held various positions across Europe and Africa focusing on agricultural development, procurement, technology and business operations.   John led the design and launch of Anheuser-Busch's SmartBarley program, a global platform supporting farmers across the world, and most recently was responsible for leading the business operations and digital transformation agenda in Africa before stepping into the role of U.S. Chief Sustainability and Procurement Officer. Prior to his time with Anheuser-Busch, he worked with Root Capital, providing business and investment support. John holds a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from NC State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. John Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Anheuser-Busch's main sustainability focuses: renewable energy, water, agriculture, and packaging Sourcing ingredients and how sustainability is incorporated into the supply chain Anheuser-Busch's SmartBarley program How Anheuser-Busch reached 100% renewable electricity with the Budweiser Wind Farm and Anheuser-Busch solar farm Reducing emissions in transportation/distribution Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders John's Final Five Questions Responses What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? For me it would be to really learn the business. To my last thoughts on our sustainability team, I think it's so important to learn the business, to understand the different elements of our strategy, of how we're connecting with consumers, to customers, to all the aspects of our value chain. I think this integration is really relevant to driving change and to ensure that we understand the intensions and we understand the value propositions, we understand how we can bring innovation into sustainability. Sustainability is not on the side. It's totally integrated within and it's a part of our management system. It's a part of our strategy, it's a part of our actions. I think as a sustainability professional, having that knowledge and experience is really important. My last role before coming back to the United States was in Africa leading technology in our business operation. There was nothing in my title that was sustainability, but that experience for me was so meaningful to learn different parts of the business. Obviously in a different market like Africa that has different challenges and different opportunities. Learning technology by leading the technology team in Africa— super relevant now to come back to a more formal sustainability role incorporating that knowledge and applying that to the impact and the acceleration of our agenda. Think of sustainability broadly, don't think of it as a narrow niche, think of it as something that really needs to be enabled across the entire business that requires that business experience and understanding. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? I think the energy. Ten years ago when I joined Anheuser-Busch and we were talking about agriculture, we were talking about it in a very different way. We were talking about how meaningful it was and how important it was, where now it's fundamental. Sustainability is our foundation. It's gone from important to fundamental. I think the energy within our business is represented in many other organizations that are really leaning in and integrating this into their core strategy. For me that's incredibly exciting. I think we see it in the ambitions set forward by many around net zero and taking the risk, knowing that there's a lot to learn, there's a lot that we don't understand, but we all know that that's such an important mission. Seeing that energy is incredibly exciting. Seeing the evolution of the work of sustainability, something that was maybe niche a decade ago, that's now core, fundamental, and at our heart is awesome. We've got to make sure that deliver on that opportunity. What is one book you would recommend sustainability leaders read? A book that was really meaningful in my life was The Blue Sweater written by Jacqueline Novogratz. This was personally at a really formative period when I was transitioning from being a design engineer to get back into agricultural development. I was thinking about what that would look like and what that would mean. That book opened my eyes and mind to thinking about business in a very different way - social enterprise and the role of business and society solving really meaningful societal challenges. Ultimately that's at the core of sustainability- how as a business do we solve the problems and the needs of our consumers and our customers so that our business can sustain and grow and achieve all of our missions and goals. That book really brought that to life through really relevant innovation and pushing a frontier on how do we bring finance to the missing middle especially in markets such as Africa where those institutional voids are so relevant and pressing, and the role that business can play in funding and investments, taking the right risks with a triple bottom line mindset. That would be one book I'd recommend. It meant a lot to me and certainly shaped the last 12 years of my life and career. What are some of your favorite resources or that really help you in your work? The power of networks is so important. I've had the opportunity to stay connected to different sustainability networks and colleagues. I have a learning group of sustainability professionals that I met many years ago. I think those types of networks are just so important. There's always so much to learn in this space as it evolves. Having people that are close to us that are in a different company, in a different industry, but connected to this ever growing and broadening topic around sustainability has continued to be where I really find a lot of inspiration and learning. I would recommend strengthening those networks if you have them. If you don't have them find them and contribute to them, and certainly you'll value from those networks. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at Anheuser-Busch? Our website anheuserbusch.com. That'll also link you to our global websites as well. You'll find some good information around our sustainability goals and some of our use cases and stories of progress. Certainly feel free to follow me on LinkedIn. I always try to share some of the interesting work that we're doing and what we think can be an inspiration to others.

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Jacqueline Novogratz (Manifesto for a Moral Revolution) is an entrepreneur, author and founder of Acumen, a nonprofit global venture capital fund whose goal is to use entrepreneurial approaches to address global poverty. Jacqueline joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what it was like growing up in a large family who moved around a lot, how she defines success beyond wealth, and why she left her job to start her own philanthropic nonprofit venture. Jacqueline and Dax talk about the difference between being a cynic and being a skeptic, how she feels we can solve the unhoused crisis, and how young people want to have a purpose in the jobs they choose. Jacqueline explains how investing in people empowers them to change their communities and what it truly means to perform a selfless act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacqueline Novogratz is the Founder and CEO of Acumen. She has been named one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy, one of the 25 Smartest People of the Decade by the Daily Beast, and one of the World's 100 Greatest Living Business Minds by Forbes, which also honored her with the Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Entrepreneurship. In addition to Acumen, she is a sought after speaker and sits on a number of philanthropic boards. In conversation with Lindsay Siegel, Head of Impact @ Company Ventures.

Welcome to Creative On Purpose Live, conversations about cultivating greater fulfillment and equanimity in endeavors that make a difference. I'm your host, Scott Perry, author of Onward, head coach at Akimbo Workshops, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to learn more and grab your copy of the burnout solution. Today's guest is Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of The Acumen Fund and author of Manifesto for a Moral Revolution. Learn more about Jacqueline at Acumen.org.

Progressive icon Russ Feingold and former Homeland Security official Paul Rosenzweig join Christiane Amanpour to assess the impact of Attorney General William Barr on American justice. Then Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of Acumen and author of "Manifesto for a Moral Revolution", calls for a moral revolution. She argues why we need to change our values to help the most vulnerable. And our Walter Isaacson speaks to Eduardo Padrón, president emeritus of Miami Dade College, about the diversity and inclusivity of his college, the life changing importance of education and how it's being impacted by coronavirus.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy