Podcast appearances and mentions of sandi hunt

Sandi Hunt, Managing Director of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, talks about gender lens investing and Project Sage 4.0, which builds on prior gender lens investing reports, highlights new aspects of gender lens investing, and provides an updated picture of the field today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

InScribe is a business with a mission to help nontraditional college students. CEO Katy Kappler talks to Wharton's Sandi Hunt about building a safety net for students to succeed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

InScribe is a business with a mission to help nontraditional college students. CEO Katy Kappler talks to Wharton's Sandi Hunt about building a safety net for students to succeed.

InScribe is a business with a mission to help nontraditional college students. CEO Katy Kappler talks to Wharton's Sandi Hunt about building a safety net for students to succeed.

Katy Kappler, Co-Founder and CEO of InScribe, joins host Sandi Hunt, Managing Director of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, to discuss how the virtual community platform aims to help any student (regardless of their background or their modality of learning) access the resources they need to be successful in their program. Kappler also discusses the emotional challenges of learning remotely, and why creating opportunities for connection and collaboration is important for addressing isolation and loneliness. InScribe was the company that won the winning presentation in the 2021 Turner MIINT competition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Suzanne Biegel, Founder of Catalyst at Large, joins host Sandi Hunt, Managing Director of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, to discuss their recently published co-authored report, Project Sage 3.0. This report presents a global scan of gender lens private equity, venture capital, and private debt funds, as well as key findings on the current state of the field. In this podcast, Biegel and Hunt reflect on what they hope readers of the report do with it, what these findings show, and why it matters. Access more insights as well as the full Project Sage 3.0 report here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Second-year Wharton MBA students Ellen Halle and Susanna Hamilton join host Sandi Hunt to discuss how they helped launched the Philadelphia chapter of Off Their Plate. This grassroots movement helps provide meals to hospital teams while restoring jobs to restaurant workers who have lost work due to COVID-19. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cynthia Muller, Director of Mission Investment at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the unique position of corporate foundations in addressing systemic inequities. Since 1930, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has focused its investments on benefitting disadvantaged children in poor and rural areas and addressing race-based issues. Original airdate: June 27, 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Miriam Altman, CEO and Co-Founder of Kinvolved, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Katherine Klein to discuss chronic absenteeism in schools. Her startup Kinvolved makes students’ attendance data available to parents and acts as a connection tool for parents, teachers, and school administration. Original airdate: March 21, 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jason Wadsworth, Category Merchant for Packaging & Sustainability at Wegmans, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the negative impact of food waste. He talks about the grocery store's efforts in reducing food waste and increasing sustainable packaging. Original airdate: April 4, 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Damon Centola, Associate Professor in the Annenberg School for Communication and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss his book “How Behavior Spreads”—a look into how changes in societal behavior occur. His findings offer insights for those looking to harness networks for social change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Noorain Khan, Director of the President's Office at Ford Foundation, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss how the organization incorporates a disability lens across all of their grant making. She also discusses why inclusivity and accessibility are embedded in all of the foundation’s operations, from communications to staff training and beyond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Fajgenbaum, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman on Dollars and Change. He discusses how he combined skills and expertise from both his medical and business degrees to work towards a cure for Castleman disease, a rare disease that presents as a cross between cancer and an autoimmune disorder. He is also a patient of the disease, and believes that research and treatments for Castleman disease have been accelerated through his innovative use of a business-inspired approach to medical research. He recently published a book about his experience called, “Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope Into Action.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Hoffman, President of Tellus Products, joins host Sandi Hunt to discuss how the company uses sugarcane fibers to create eco-friendly alternatives to plastic products like plates, bowls, and take-out containers. He also discusses some of the issues stemming from plastic waste. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Flacke, Executive Director of Commonwealth, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss how the organization is building innovative solutions that tackle the challenges of financial vulnerability. He discusses the psychology (and anxiety) of saving and offers tips on how people can save more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stacie de Armas, VP of Strategic Initiatives and Consumer Engagement at Nielsen, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss insights from the recently published report, “La Oportunidad Latinx: Cultural Currency and the Consumer Journey”. She offers thoughts on why brands and policymakers need to know about the issues that are important to Latinx consumers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James O’Toole, Author of “Enlightened Capitalists: Cautionary Tales of Business Pioneers Who Tried to Do Well by Doing Good”, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss the complicated history of pursuing profits and social impact. He also talks about why he is hopeful, citing trends like the growth of social entrepreneurship, the rise of B Corporations, changes in investor attitudes, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melissa Hanna, Co-Founder and CEO of Mahmee, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss the alarming rates of maternal mortality in the U.S. Mahmee aims to tackle this crisis by offering comprehensive prenatal and postpartum support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yurij Rudensky (Redistricting Counsel, Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice) and Christopher Warshaw (Assistant Professor of Political Science at George Washington University) join hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the trends and challenges of gerrymandering. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aaron Seybert, Social Investment Officer at Kresge, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss opportunity zones and the importance of local context, transparency, and accountability. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sophie Lanfear, Director on Netflix’s Our Planet, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the nature documentary series. Our Planet focuses on humans’ impact on the environment and the effects of climate change on all living creatures. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danyelle Solomon, Vice President of Race and Ethnicity Policy at American Progress, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss structural inequities and systemic racism in the U.S. She discusses the H.R.40 bill and calls on Americans to better understand U.S. history and the impact of slavery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how LGBT business owners generate over $1.7 trillion in economic impact. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam Harris, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Ben Miller, Vice President for Postsecondary Education at the Center for American Progress, join hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the systemic issues facing the student debt crisis. They also discuss the recent pledge from billionaire Robert Smith to pay off student loan debt for the Morehouse College Class of 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stacey Chang, Founder of Veerah, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the shoe company's commitment to sustainability. Veerah uses vegan leather made from apple peels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian Linton, Founder and CEO of United By Blue, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss how the sustainable outdoor apparel brand is making a measurable impact. For every product sold, United By Blue removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shanel Fields, CEO and Founder of MD Ally, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how the 911 triage and telehealth company is tackling the overutilization of emergency resources. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Pohlson, Co-Founder and CEO of Omaze, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how Omaze offers everyone the chance to win a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” when they donate to charities via the online platform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gary White, CEO and Co-Founder of Water.org, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the global water crisis and why the organization focuses on breaking down financial barriers so that millions of people around the world can have access to safe water and sanitation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam Polk, Founder and CEO of Everytable, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss how Everytable aims to solve the challenge of food deserts—communities with limited access to healthy food. Everytable sells healthy, affordable meals through a business model that is focused on impact. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yennie Solheim Fuller, Civic & Social Impact Manager at Niantic, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how Pokémon Go (an augmented reality game developed by Niantic) has become a big platform for charitable and social events. Last year, game players and Niantic partners picked up over 7 tons of garbage around the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's the world's fastest growing emerging market? Women. Katie Kaufman, Managing Director for Global Women's Issues at OPIC (Overseas Private Investment Corporation), joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Katherine Klein to discuss how they are aiming to mobilize $3 billion to invest in women in developing countries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian Murray, Co-Founder and Principal of Shift Capital, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how the urban real estate firm seeks to find better ways to align capital to underserved communities. "Our goal is to be a catalyst." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joey Hundert, Founder & CEO of Sustainitech, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss innovative technologies in indoor agriculture and why he's inspired by sustainability. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health Network, and Donald Parker, CEO and President of Carrier Clinic, join hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss behavioral and mental health: innovative treatment approaches, integrating screenings in mainstream medicine, and overcoming stigmas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health Network, and Donald Parker, CEO and President of Carrier Clinic, join hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss their work to battle the opioid crisis, depression and the teen suicide epidemic by expanding behavioral health access on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happens when the same minds that bring you smart phones, designer coffee, and standing desks turn their attention to social challenges such as poverty, poor education, and childhood obesity? Each week, hosts Katherine Klein, Sherryl Kuhlman, Sandi Hunt and Nick Ashburn highlight the individuals and organizations who are using their business smarts to change lives. Learn how your company’s positive impact in society can support your business model, drive innovation, and improve your bottom line.Dollars and Change airs every Thursday LIVE from 8AM-10AM Eastern only on SiriusXM 132. We’d love to take your calls at 1-844-WHARTON (1-844-942-7866). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shadrack Frimpong, Founder and CEO of Cocoa360, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how he took the experience and skills he gained at Penn to push for change in Ghana. Cocoa360 aims to improve access to education and healthcare for Ghana’s cocoa farmers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"The outsourcing industry is the way to create middle class jobs." Mike Dershowitz, CEO of Rethink Staffing, joins Dollars and Change hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss fair trade outsourcing and how it can create measurable social impact. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vikram Dewan, CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, President of the Zoological Society of Philadelphia, and Wharton alum, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss the Philadelphia Zoo's many impact programs that span from the community here in Philadelphia to the wildlife all over the world with efforts in Conservation, Sustainability, Social Impact, Education, and more on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does the zoo address challenges in adjacent communities? Vikram Dewan, CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss the organization’s efforts to create opportunities by expanding mass transit and converting vacant lots into urban farms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Palak Shah, Founding Director of NDWA Labs and Social Innovations Director of National Domestic Workers Alliance, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how NDWA Labs aims to improve marketplace norms for domestic workers, including launching the first portable benefits tool designed for domestic workers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anand Giridharadas, author and former New York Times columnist, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss his latest book that investigates the global elite's efforts to "change the world" and how they're actually preserving the status quo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dune Thorne, Head of Client Experience at Brown Advisory and Founder of Invest in Girls, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss impact investing and advocating for financial literacy on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dune Thorne, Head of Client Experience at Brown Advisory and Founder of Invest in Girls, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss impact investing and advocating for financial literacy on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Librie, Head of Global Impact & Giving at eBay, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss some of eBay's initiatives to help build sustainable communities like Retail Revival, eBay for Charity, and more on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Librie, Head of Global Impact & Giving at eBay, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss some of eBay's initiatives to help build sustainable communities like Retail Revival, eBay for Charity, and more on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer at PepsiCo, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the sustainability initiatives he oversees with PepsiCo Global Performance with Purpose, inspired by the fundamental belief that business success is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world we share on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer at PepsiCo, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the sustainability initiatives he oversees with PepsiCo Global Performance with Purpose, inspired by the fundamental belief that business success is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world we share on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff King, Senior Director of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Social Innovation at The Hershey Company, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss Hershey’s sustainability and farmer livelihoods programming, philanthropic giving and community programs, and Hershey’s commitment to childhood nutrition programs and expanding economic development in under-served communities on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.