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Our emotions don't have to be an obstacle to our holiness. In part two of this series, Dr.Sri explains how we can integrate our reason, our will, and our emotions so we can experience true freedom. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week, Sri recaps his visit to Amazon Accelerate.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

Do you ever find that certain emotions suddenly surface and seem to take control? In part one of this series, Dr. Sri explains the Church's teaching on the emotions and reveals God's marvelous plan for them—highlighting their vital role in the moral life. Discover how the virtues don't suppress our emotions but rather help to integrate them properly. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week, Sri recaps his visit to Amazon Accelerate.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

My guest today is Michael Etzel – a partner at Bridgespan, and one of the key architects behind a shift that's still unfolding: the effort to bring hard-nosed analytical discipline to a field once seen as closer to charity than capital.Michael came to this work from the social sector, back when “impact investing” wasn't yet a defined field. At Bridgespan, he began advising philanthropists and foundations – and over time, that work expanded to include some of the world's largest asset managers as they started asking how capital could solve problems philanthropy couldn't.His idea was pretty simple: to put impact first.Our conversation starts with that principle – and where it sits between two poles. On one side: traditional philanthropy willing to lose money in service of outcomes. On the other: finance-first investing chasing market-rate returns. Impact-first lives in the messy middle. The kind where the first diligence question isn't “What's the IRR?” – it's “What's the problem we're solving?”Michael was one of the architects of the Impact Multiple of Money, or IMM – a six-step process designed to estimate and compare the social or environmental value created for every dollar invested. It starts with what a business produces, connects those outputs to real-world outcomes, and draws on academic research to ground the analysis. The result is a dollar-based estimate of impact – not to put a price on people's lives, but to give investors a common language for understanding what value really means.Michael breaks it down in plain terms. He and his team actually put numbers to impact – they start with what a business produces, figure out what real-world benefits come from that, adjust for the risks, and then compare it to the money invested.The IMM framework is now used across TPG's Rise and Rise Climate funds, together managing tens of billions of dollars in assets. It's become part of how they underwrite investments, sitting right alongside financial measures like IRR and MOIC when evaluating performance.And the best part – it's open source. The full method and case studies are published in Harvard Business Review (“Calculating the Value of Impact Investing”), so anyone can see how the math works.But for Michael, this work has never been just about frameworks. It's about decision-making – what actually happens inside organizations when impact moves from a good idea to something real.In this conversation, we also got into some of the bigger questions shaping the future of the field:Fiduciary duty, and why that concept needs a serious resetHow much progress still depends on individuals, not market forcesAnd why one of the most overlooked disciplines in this work is simply knowing how to say noTune in!*** Impact investing services are provided by Bridgespan Social Impact, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bridgespan Group.–About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK—Additional Resources:- The Bridgespan Group website- Michael Etzel Biography- Michael Etzel LinkedIn- Calculating the Value of Impact Investing

Why did Jesus sometimes say things that seem puzzling—or even contradictory—at first glance? In this episode, Dr. Edward Sri joins Jessica to unpack some of the most misunderstood sayings of Jesus in Scripture. Together, we explore the deeper meaning behind His words and actions, revealing the wisdom, mercy, and divine intention that underlie them.In this episode, Dr. Sri explains:John 8:6–8 – The Woman Caught in Adultery: Why did Jesus bend down to write in the dirt—and what might He have written?Matthew 5:39 – Turning the Other Cheek: Does Jesus really mean we should never defend ourselves? How do we understand this teaching without confusing it with passivity or enabling abuse?Luke 22:36–38 and 22:49–51 – The Command to Buy a Sword: Why did Jesus first tell the disciples to arm themselves, then forbid them to use the sword? What was He really teaching about spiritual readiness and His mission?John 20:17 – The Risen Jesus and Mary Magdalene: Why did Jesus tell Mary not to hold on to Him after the Resurrection? What does this moment reveal about the Ascension and our relationship with Christ today?Mark 10:18 – “Why Do You Call Me Good?” If Jesus is God and good, why does He ask this question? What truth is He leading the rich young man—and us—to see? Dr. Sri helps us see how each passage points us to the heart of Jesus: His divinity, His mercy, and His call to deeper discipleship. Dr. Edward Sri is a theologian, author, speaker, and FOCUS' Sr. Vice President of Apostolic Outreach. Dr. Sri has written several best-selling books and is also the presenter of several Ascension Press and Augustine Institute faith formation film series. He hosts the acclaimed podcast, "All Things Catholic" and is an adjunct professor at the Augustine Institute. He and his wife Beth reside in Littleton, Colorado. They are blessed with 8 children and one grandchild.

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Do you ever find it difficult to pray the Rosary? In honor of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Dr. Sri reflects on the common challenges many of us experience in praying the Rosary and reminds us that even when our minds wander or we grow weary, the Rosary remains a profoundly sacred and powerful prayer. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Small and medium businesses make up nearly half of all employment and GDP, yet they often struggle to compete against the scale, brand power, and resources of large corporations. Too often, the advice given to them is to “play bigger”—but that's a losing battle. What if the real advantage lies in embracing their underdog status?In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari sits down with Sri Kaza, Advisory Board at Markaaz and author of the upcoming book UNCONVENTION: A Small Business Strategy Guide, to explore how SMBs can thrive by leaning into what makes them different: positioning, proximity, and purpose. They discuss why small doesn't mean weak, and how founders can unlock resilience, loyalty, and growth by playing their own game.Sri Kaza is an entrepreneur, investor, and former McKinsey consultant with a career spanning engineering, consulting, finance, and startups. He has helped scale visionary companies like Viking Cruises, co-founded ForwardLine to provide innovative financing for small businesses, and worked closely with entrepreneurs across industries to unlock growth. Ashish and Sri unpack inspiring stories, actionable insights, and practical strategies that will change the way you think about leading and growing a small to medium business. Tune in to discover how to turn your size into your greatest strength.Things you will learn in this episode:• The three Underdog Principles—Positioning, Proximity, and Purpose—and how to apply them• Why focusing on your core customers builds resilience during crises• How closeness to employees and community becomes a competitive edge• How AI can serve as a growth engine for SMBs rather than just a cost-cutting tool• Practical ways to stay grounded as a founder and align every decision with purposeIf you want to discover how small and medium businesses can outcompete giants and make flourishing their competitive edge, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.✅Resources:• How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit by Alex Edmans: https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2020/10/01/how-great-companies-deliver-both-purpose-and-profit/ ✅Books:• Unconvention: A Small Business Strategy Guide by Sri Kaza: https://a.co/d/aYYfD8w • The Experimentation Machine by Jeff Bussgang: https://experimentationmachine.com/• Hardwired for happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://happinesssquad.com/hardwired-for-happiness/

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week, Sri recaps his visit to Amazon Accelerate.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

My guest today is Daniel Izzo, co-founder and CEO of Vox Capital – Brazil's first impact investing firm.When Vox launched in 2009, the term "impact investing" barely existed in Latin America. There was no roadmap, just a few people who believed business could do more than serve the top of the pyramid.Daniel teamed up with Kelly Michel, co-founder of Artemisia, an accelerator for social entrepreneurs. Kelly introduced him to Antonio Ermírio de Moraes Neto, a young investor from one of Brazil's most prominent business families. Together, the three launched Vox Capital.When Vox began in 2009, few understood what they were trying to do – and fewer believed in it. “People thought it was cute... crazy... or got angry at us.” The infrastructure wasn't there. Most investors ignored 85% of the population outside their own social class. Daniel understood why – but he also knew what they were missing.His team wasn't avoiding Brazil's social challenges, but solving them. They focused on early-stage companies that could scale – businesses built for scarcity, but still desirable for all.The breakthrough came from the results. Their second fund proved returns were possible – over 30% IRR – and suddenly, the skepticism began to fade. Today, Vox manages over $300 million across VC, credit, and real estate – all aiming to unlock opportunity for Brazil's low-income communities.They invested early in a medical education company that slashed the cost of specialist training from $10,000 to $1,000 and made it available online. They also backed Latin America's leading ventilator maker, years before COVID hit. When the pandemic overwhelmed Brazil's hospitals, that company supplied over 80% of the ventilators procured by the Brazilian government during the crisis.But Vox isn't just about writing checks. They take board seats, offer strategic advice, connect founders with new markets, and help navigate major crises.Today, they're leaning into catalytic capital, reforestation, regenerative agriculture, and environmental finance – the next frontier for impact.In Brazil, where deforestation and unsustainable land use drive climate damage, Daniel sees a huge long-term opportunity. Not just to earn returns, but to restore ecosystems.When I asked him what he'd fix with a magic wand, he went straight to mindset. “It'll only be good for everyone, when it's really good for everyone.” He believes ultra-wealthy families have a responsibility to mobilize their capital for collective survival.This is a conversation about what it takes to build in a place where the challenges are complex, the urgency is real, and the opportunity is bigger than most people realize. Daniel makes the case that the next era of capital won't just be about returns – it'll be about restoration, resilience, and responsibility.Tune in.—About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK—Additional Resources:- Vox Capital website- Daniel Izzo LinkedIn- The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty Through Profits

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Sarah Leinberger. Sarah is an ex-colleague of Sri from General Mills. She recently switched to leading marketing and brand management at a startup Yoobi. She is active on the brand speaking circuit from Cannes Lions to Adweek and more. This episode is a recap of how she made the jump, what it takes in a very small environment and how she is laying the path for brand share gains.Follow Kim Cox on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahzehrerleinberger/Follow Yoobi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yoobi-llc/Follow NIQ online at: https://yoobi.com/Here's what we asked her : Sarah, what's the Yoobi story? What was the consumer problem it solves? In a crowded market, how does Yoobi uniquely stand out to shoppers, retailers, and partners?In your own journey from some of the largest companies and brands to a startup - what's the biggest change you are experiencing?How are you folks approaching distribution and retail media to scale Yoobi in 2025 and beyond?How is Yoobi leveraging digital shelf, DTC, or omnichannel touchpoints to stay close to consumers?As a marketer, how do you see AIAs a growing brand, how do you balance investments in media versus broader awareness-driving channels?How are Gen Z and younger cohorts influencing Yoobi's product innovation, brand voice, or community building? What role does sustainability, inclusivity, or brand purpose play in Yoobi's DNA? What's your vision for marketing for Yoobi by 2026? What does success look like?For those transitioning from large brands to follow your path, what advice would you give to emerging CPG entrepreneurs looking to navigate retail, media, and consumer demands today?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

România, mai vraiște ca Moldova în războiul hibrid cu Rusia. Ce a reușit Maia Sandu și au ratat Iohannis, Ciolacu și Ciucă? (SpotMedia) - Cum se vede în SUA corupția generalizată din România (G4Media) - Numărul angajaților la stat a scăzut în prima jumătate de an. Sunt în continuare cu 116.000 mai mulți decât acum zece ani (Europa Liberă) - Încâlcitele căi ale statisticilor: Câţi angajaţi are cu adevărat România? În ce baze de date se încred autorităţile când pun la cale finanţele ţării? (Ziarul Financiar) Dosarul alegerilor anulate: există proba implicării Rusiei (DW) Președintele României își va informa omologii europeni despre noile dovezi care certifică în alegerile prezidențiale din România de anul trecut implicarea Rusiei. Nicușor Dan va participa la summitul informal al Consiliului European care începe astăzi, 1 octombrie, la Copenhaga, și va continua cu reuniunea Comunității Politice Europene. Acolo le va prezenta liderilor prezenți raportul Parchetului General de la București. Există, în acest moment, probe noi și clare ale interferenței rusești în răspândirea dezinformărilor, a apreciat președintele, într-o conferință de presă ieri la Timișoara.  România a fost 'prinsă pe picior greșit' din cauza amplorii și vitezei tehnologice a operațiunii desfășurate în favoarea lui Călin Georgescu, a declarat, tot ieri, președintele Dan. Moldova a reușit să se apere mai bine decât România la provocări cel puțin identice pentru că ”a fost prevenită” iar ”acolo unde au simțit că nu au resurse, au cerut ajutorul țărilor europene și l-au primit”, a spus demnitarul de la Cotroceni. România, mai vraiște ca Moldova în războiul hibrid cu Rusia. Ce a reușit Maia Sandu și au ratat Iohannis, Ciolacu și Ciucă? (SpotMedia) Breșa de securitate din România a pus în pericol stabilitatea politică, socială și economică din Uniunea Europeană, dar și pe cea militară, în contextul războiului din Ucraina. SRI nu are director din iulie 2023, când Eduard Hellvig a demisionat la scurt timp după ce Marcel Ciolacu a devenit prim-ministru. Rapoartele de activitate, pe ultimii patru ani, ale principalei agenții de informații nu au fost discutate în Parlament, deși au existat inițiative în acest sens. În timp ce Maia Sandu a conștientizat pericolul reprezentat de Rusia, a informat populația și a luat măsuri pentru descurajarea acțiunilor ostile ale Kremlinului, la București, Iohannis, Ciolacu și Ciucă au folosit informații secrete pentru a se poziționa mai bine în lupta politică. Ambiția lui Marcel Ciolacu de a ajunge președintele României, în ciuda faptului că nu avea susținere publică, lipsa de autoritate și activitate ale lui Klaus Iohannis, dar și campania bezmetică a PNL care a mizat totul pe candidatura lui Nicolae Ciucă au creat furtuna perfectă din societate, care a fisurat arhitectura statului, fisură prin care s-a strecurat Rusia, provocând cea mai mare criză de siguranță națională de după 1990. Din cauza complicităților politice, a faptului că PNL și PSD sunt și astăzi la guvernare și a contextului actual, marcat de conflictul militar de la graniță, e greu de crezut că vreun procuror își va asuma sarcina de a investiga ce s-a întâmplat cu adevărat în 2024 și cine sunt responsabilii, conform legii. Dar o astfel de investigație nu va putea fi amânată la infinit pentru că la mijloc a fost vorba de un atac la siguranța, democrația și independența României, garantate de Constituție. Cum se vede în SUA corupția generalizată din România (G4Media) Într-un raport privind climatul investițional din România (Romania Investment Climate Statement), Departamentul de Stat al SUA atrage atenția asupra corupției generalizate din România. Tradus pe limbajul unui CEO de mare companie, frazele din raport spun în esență următorul lucru: ți se cere mită din momentul în care ai pus piciorul în țară. Ai de trecut un container prin vamă, trebuie să dai șpagă. Ai nevoie de diverse avize și autorizații de la administrația locală? Nu se poate fără șpagă. Ai un business mai mare și interacționezi cu guvernul? Ei bine, și aici te lovești de corupție. Ce se întâmplă mai departe, în mediul privat, în relațiile dintre companii? Nici aici n-ai scăpat. Marfa din containerul tău ajunge în magazin, pe raft, tot pe bază de șpagă. Ce face însă România pentru a combate fenomenul corupției? Din raport se înțelege destul de clar că nu mare lucru: legislația anticorupție a fost măcelărită de politicieni, procurorii DNA intimidați și supuși la presiuni, iar cazurile care ajung totuși în instanță se prescriu până la o sentință definitivă, infractorii scapă. Aderarea la OECD (Organizația pentru Cooperare și Dezvoltare Economică) ar include într-adevăr România într-un club select al business-ului mondial. Numai că politicienii români sunt experți în trucarea realității, în construirea formelor fără fond.  Numărul angajaților la stat a scăzut în prima jumătate de an. Sunt în continuare cu 116.000 mai mulți decât acum zece ani (Europa Liberă) În iulie 2025, România avea puțin peste 1,3 milioane de funcționari publici – medici, polițiști, angajați în administrație etc. Este o scădere față de ianuarie, când au fost cei mai mulți angajați ai statului din ultimii 16 ani. Rămân, însă, cu peste 116.000 de bugetari mai mulți decât acum zece ani, deși populația a scăzut. Administrația locală și sănătatea au, fiecare, cu aproape 50.000 mai mulți salariați. În primele șase luni din 2025, cheltuielile salariale ale statului au fost mai mari cu 10% decât în aceeași perioadă a anului trecut. Asta deși legea bugetului statului pe 2025 estimase o scădere a lor cu 5%. Încâlcitele căi ale statisticilor: Câţi angajaţi are cu adevărat România? În ce baze de date se încred autorităţile când pun la cale finanţele ţării? (Ziarul Financiar) Publicația se întreaba câţi angajaţi are cu adevărat România? Pentru ca un indicator aparent simplu – numărul de salariaţi– devine un labirint statistic. Concret, Institutul Național de Statistica numără salariaţi, Inspecţia Muncii ține evidența contractelor, Casa de Pensii contabilizează numărul de asiguraţi, iar Comisia de Prognoză jonglează cu două statistici paralele. România nu ştie cu exactitate câţi angajaţi are. Și-atunci cum îşi fundamentează statul deciziile economice? În ce baze de date se încred autorităţile când pun la cale finanţele ţării? 

Many of our ongoing struggles trace back to deeper wounds—and this was certainly true for St. Thérèse. In part two of this series, Dr. Sri continues to explore the childhood traumas that affected St.Thérèse and more importantly, how God gave her the grace to do His will in the midst of them. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

My guest today is Nick O'Donohoe CMG – former CEO of British International Investment, co-founder of Big Society Capital, and one of the early figures to frame impact investing as a financial discipline.Nick spent nearly three decades in global banking – first at Goldman Sachs, then at JPMorgan, where he rose to become Global Head of Research.When the crisis hit in 2008, Nick left JPMorgan to explore whether finance could be used to serve people who had never been served by it at all.That search took him to Bellagio, where the Rockefeller Foundation had gathered a small group of investors, philanthropists, and bankers to explore a new idea – something that would eventually become known as impact investing.Nick brought a small research team – and the ability to put JPMorgan's name on something. He offered to write a report explaining what impact investing could be: who it was for, how it might work, and why it mattered.That report – Impact Investments: An Emerging Asset Class – was the first of its kind. It gave the idea a name, a structure, and a platform. For the first time, the field became legible – to banks, to investors, and to the wider world.A few years later, he left banking to co-found Big Society Capital (now known as Better Society Capital) with Sir Ronald Cohen. Their mission was to use dormant assets to back the UK's social sector.Big Society Capital backed early-stage social enterprises, co-founded intermediaries, and pushed for legal structures that could attract blended capital.In 2017, Nick became CEO of CDC Group – later British International Investment – the UK's development finance institution. His mandate: deploy billions in public capital into emerging markets, while balancing risk, return, and development goals.Under his leadership, BII invested in solar and wind, hospitals, digital connectivity, agribusiness, and venture capital. Most of that capital flowed into Africa, South Asia, and parts of the Caribbean.He also launched the Catalyst Portfolio – where expected returns were zero or even negative. He introduced an Impact Score to measure social and environmental outcomes with the same rigor as financial ones.During his time at BII, over 60% of the portfolio went into African countries. He believes capital needs to be structured differently to reach the people and places that need it most. That's where development finance has to step in – to fill the gaps the market won't touch on its own.Now Nick is about to start as a Senior Fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he'll be focused on what comes next.If I had to sum up our conversation in one word, it would be risk – financial, political, and moral. But we talked about much more.Tune in to hear from Nick O'Donohoe firsthand.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK—Additional Resources:- Nick O'Donohoe CMG LinkedIn- British International Investment website- Impact Investments: An Emerging Asset Class

Dass US-Präsident Donald Trump mit seiner radikalen Klimapolitik den Windkraft- und Solarspezialisten das Geschäft verhagelt, das spüren die Besitzer vieler entsprechender Aktien, Themenfonds- und Spezial-ETFs schmerzlich. EinParade-Beispiel ist der dänische Offshore-Windpark-Errichter Orsted, dessen Aktien seit Jahresbeginn bis zu 40 Prozent an Wert verloren, weil die Trump-Administration einen Baustopp für ihrem Mega-Windkraftpark vor derUS-Ostküste verhängte. Diese Woche konnte die Orsted-Aktie aber wieder über 11 Prozent zulegen, nachdem ein US-Bundesrichter den verhängten Baustopp des Projekts aufhob, in den die Investoren bereits fünf Milliarden US-Dollar hineingebuttert hatten. Berg und Talfahrt – das erlebt man oftmals bei Aktien von Unternehmen, die stark der Politik ausgesetzt sind. Da hilft es dann auch nicht in einen nachhaltigen Themenfonds oder ETF zu investieren, da kauft man sich nur ein Klumpenrisiko, weil man in Unternehmen mit ähnlichen Geschäftsmodellen investiert. Mein persönlicher Ansatz ist in einen über Branchen und Region breit gestreuten ETF zu investieren, bei dem dieUnternehmen noch zusätzlich nach Nachhaltigkeitskriterien gefiltert werden. Die erkennt man an Kürzeln wie „ESG“ odr „SRI“, die an den Indexnamen angehängt werden. Eines der prominentesten Beispiele ist der MSCI All Country World SRI-Index, der in den letzten zehn Jahren mit über zwölfProzent Anstieg pro Jahr sogar leicht besser abschnitt wie der MSCI World ACWI ohne Nachhaltigkeitsfilter. Mehr über nachhaltige Geldanlage erfahrt ihr übrigens auch in der aktuellen Podcastfolge der GELDMEISTERIN in meinem Interview mit Nachhaltigkeitsexpertin Alexandra Bolena  Viel Hörvergnügen auch bei der GELDMEISTERN wünscht Julia KistnerFür alle Anlegerinnen hätte ich noch einen Spezialtipp: Es gibt noch Gratis-Restplätze für den ersten  GELDMEISTERIN-Live-Event „Finanztipps von Frauen für Frauen“ am 9. Oktober ab 18 Uhr in einer sehr netten Location:  Shelhammer Capital Bank AG,  Goldschmiedgasse 3-5, 1010 Wien.Für die Gratis-Teilnahme ist eine Anmeldung unter event@geldmeisterin.at oder ⁠office@dat.at⁠  erforderlich. Ich freue mich auf Euch!  Eure Julia KistnerWir möchten Euch darauf aufmerksam machen: Geldanlagen bergen ein Verlustrisiko.Musik- & Soundrechte:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.geldmeisterin.com/index.php/musik-und-soundrechte/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you know the real story of St. Thérèse of Lisieux? Dr. Sri delves into the depth of St. Thérèse's life, highlighting her profound sufferings, trauma, and family challenges. Dr. Sri explains how these adversities became the very context in which she encountered God's grace and mercy—shaping the heart of her spirituality, the “Little Way.”. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week, Sri recaps his visit to Amazon Accelerate.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

How Small Businesses Beat Big: Profit Lessons from McKinsey to Main Street with Sri Kaza   Most small business owners feel like underdogs—limited resources, endless responsibilities, and constant pressure just to keep up. But what if those very constraints were the secret to outpacing billion-dollar corporations?   That's exactly what Sri Kaza, former McKinsey consultant and now small business advocate, reveals in his book Unconventional and in our latest conversation on the Profit Answer Man podcast.   After years advising Fortune 500s and later scaling and selling private-equity backed companies, Sri discovered something surprising: small businesses that embrace their unique strengths can outmaneuver the giants.   Key lessons from our conversation: Profit Struggles Aren't Just for the Small Guys. Even Fortune 500 companies wrestle with profit pressures—just on a different scale. Every quarter, CEOs are forced to deliver “more” to investors. Small business owners feel the same weight, but without the safety net of massive budgets. The lesson? Pressure is universal—discipline is optional. Stop Digging, Take the Ladder. Many business owners keep “digging” harder when they're in a hole—working more hours, cutting corners, or avoiding debt even when smart investment could be the ladder out. Climbing requires perspective. Look up, not down, and take the smarter path to profit. The Underdog Advantage: Positioning, Proximity & Purpose. Sri's underdog principles are what separate resilient small businesses from the rest: Positioning – Know exactly who you serve, and stop trying to please everyone. Proximity – Stay close to your customers; your agility and speed are advantages no big corporation can match. Purpose – Profit matters, but purpose keeps you and your team going when times are tough. Build Jobs Around People, Not Just Seats. Unlike big corporations that design roles and then try to squeeze people into them, small businesses can craft jobs around people's strengths and passions. It's not just about skills—it's about values, culture, and fit. Trust Is the Invisible Profit Driver. There's no line on the P&L for trust, yet it may be your most valuable asset. Sri highlights the Trust Equation: credibility × reliability × intimacy ÷ self-interest. The more authentic, reliable, and human you are, the more customers and employees will follow you.   Key Takeaway: Small doesn't mean weak. It means nimble, personal, and resilient. By leaning into what makes you different—your closeness to customers, your unique positioning, and your purpose—you can outmaneuver the giants and build a business that's both profitable and fulfilling.   Abou Sri Kaza: Sri Kaza is a seasoned business leader and small business advocate with a background in corporate strategy and entrepreneurship. After earning degrees from the University of Michigan and Northwestern, he began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Blue Martini Software before advising Fortune 500 companies at McKinsey & Co.   He later transitioned to executive roles, including a leadership position at Viking Cruises, before shifting his focus to small business support. Sri founded Talytica, a data analytics startup that helped small businesses assess job applicants, and led the employment tax credit division at Tax Credit Co. (now part of Experian), supporting thousands of businesses in securing government incentives. Most recently, as CEO of ForwardLine Financial, he scaled the private equity-owned company and guided its sale to new investors.   His book, Unconvention, draws on this extensive experience, challenging conventional corporate thinking and empowering small businesses to succeed by staying true to their unique strengths.   Links: Website: Sri-Kaza.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikaza   Conclusion: The story of small business isn't about competing on size—it's about competing on strengths. While big corporations drown in bureaucracy and quarterly pressures, small businesses have the power to stay close to their customers, move quickly, and lead with purpose.   Sri Kaza reminds us that profitability isn't just about spreadsheets and strategies. It's about positioning yourself where you can truly make an impact, crafting a business around your people and values, and never underestimating the invisible currency of trust.   At the end of the day, being the underdog can be your greatest advantage. The question is: will you use it?   #ProfitFirst #BusinessProfit #CashFlow #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth #BusinessClarity #Profitability #UnderdogAdvantage #SmartScaling #EntrepreneurTips   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! 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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Campanale, founder of Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker, best known for introducing one of the most disruptive ideas in climate finance: the carbon bubble.Mark's journey began in his 20s, crossing the Sahara and working in a famine camp, where he first saw how capital, policy, and poverty were deeply linked. After years supporting fair-trade cooperatives in East Africa, he shifted to sustainable finance in London, co-launching the Jupiter Ecology Fund and founding the Social Stock Exchange – until a loss of mission led him to step away. Around that time, he noticed a dangerous blind spot: fossil fuel prospectuses running hundreds of pages mentioned climate change in only a handful of lines. That raised a critical question: how much of the global carbon problem was sitting on corporate balance sheets?No one had run the numbers. So he did.He joined forces with Nick Robins and James Leaton to launch a nonprofit and publish a report – renamed last-minute to Unburnable Carbon.The idea was simple – and terrifying.We have a finite carbon budget if we want to stay under 2°C of warming. But the reserves held by fossil fuel companies – already financed, already capitalized – far exceeded that budget. Mark compared it to a game of musical chairs – but the players were oil majors, national oil companies, and gas producers, all scrambling for the planet's last remaining carbon budget. There aren't enough seats for everyone to win.That meant much of the fossil fuel industry's projected value was based on resources the world couldn't afford to burn. If countries kept their climate promises, those reserves would stay in the ground. And markets weren't ready for that.The report didn't just land. It exploded.Rolling Stone headlined it “Global Warming's Terrifying New Math,” and the term carbon bubble went global. University campaigns launched, the Financial Times ran a feature, and even analysts at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs called Mark in to brief them.He hadn't meant to start a movement, but once it took off, he knew it needed structure. So he built Carbon Tracker – an independent research group now analyzing over 75 companies, using a traffic-light system to show whether business plans align with the Paris Agreement. Their reports, downloaded tens of thousands of times each month by banks and regulators, speak market language to translate climate risk into financial terms.One of their biggest impacts is that the industry's reserves life has fallen from 50 years to just 23. It didn't happen by accident. It happened because investors stopped believing those reserves would ever be developed.The idea of “stranded assets” has expanded beyond fossil fuels through Planet Tracker, Mark's second initiative applying the same forensic lens to oceans, land use, and natural systems. By following overlooked data, he exposed a deeper conflict between financial markets and the planet's future.Mark is not the loudest voice in the room. But his work has made some of the most powerful institutions take a second look.This is his story.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK—Additional Resources:Mark Campanale LinkedInMark Campanale Twitter/XCarbon Tracker InitiativePlanet Tracker

Sri Kaza, serial CEO (most recently of BriteCap Financial) and author of Un-Convention: A Small Business Strategy Guide, joins me to share how unconventional thinking and the Trust Equation Framework can transform client relationships and small-business strategy. Sri explains how he discovered entrepreneurship through his own career, from Y2K programmer to global sales executive to CEO, and why developing people is at the heart of his personal “Why.” We explore Sri's memorable experience selling software in Japan—where karaoke, izakayas, and takoyaki roulette taught him more about trust than any sales manual—and how David Maister's Trust Equation Framework — credibility × reliability × intimacy ÷ self-interest — later helped him make sense of it. Sri also unpacks the principles behind his book Un-Convention: why small businesses can leverage their proximity to customers, nimbleness, and purpose to outperform bigger competitors, and how to avoid “empty-calorie” expansion by focusing on the right customers. --- Important Links: Sri's LinkedIn Sri's website

Evolving your leadership today isn't only about strategy, goals and performance, it's about people, being real and growing through change, with all its highs and lows. In this episode, I'm joined by Sri Sharma, serial technology entrepreneur, who has founded 2 companies that have both sold to private equity, and is now a strategic advisor to B2B software and agency scale-ups. In our conversation we explore what it means to be a leader with authenticity, how to build global teams, and stay resilient and strong in moments of uncertainty and business pressure. Sri shares about how leadership is different from management, the power of truthful communication, and how to lead high-performing remote and multicultural teams. He offers brilliant insights on empathy, mentoring, and how to keep learning and evolving your leadership style. What you'll learn in this episode: Why authentic leadership creates trust and stronger teams. How to communicate truthfully during challenging moments. Growth through doing, not only thinking. Building high-performing, culturally diverse remote teams. The 2 types of empathy and how they support better leadership and mentoring. Reflection Questions: What does leading authentically look like for you What leadership habits support your growth? Boost your leadership communication skills with my free training resource to accompany the podcast, Global Leader Impact. Download it now at https://www.culturecuppa.com/leader and strengthen the key communication skills you need. Resources: Access my free resource: Global Leader Impact: https://culturecuppa.com/leader Connect with Sri Sharma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srisharma Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com Website: https://culturecuppa.com

From the diocesan Faith Formation Conference, nationally recognized theologian and FOCUS co-founder Dr. Edward Sri shares a powerful talk on the vital role of prayer in the life of every Catholic. Drawing from Scripture, Church teaching, and personal experience, Dr. Sri unpacks the obstacles many face in prayer and offers practical insights on how to deepen one's relationship with God.This inspiring message calls listeners to move beyond routine and into real communion with Christ through daily prayer.The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

To truly understand the Gospel and share it effectively, we must first embrace a Catholic worldview—a way of seeing reality through the lens of the Faith. Dr. Sri emphasizes that this step is an essential starting point for engaging in meaningful and fruitful conversations about the Gospel. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

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

 How do you respond when you're not being treated well? Drawing on the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sri identifies three key ways to recognize when anger is leading us down astray and explains how to use this passion constructively. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

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

Why did God give us the passion of anger? Dr. Sri examines both the virtue of righteous anger, which seeks to restore justice and harmony, and the pitfalls of sinful anger and unreasonable patience. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

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

Show Notes: Sri Kaza is a former McKinsey partner and the author of Unconvention, A Small Business Strategy Guide. Sri explains why he left McKinsey after nearly a decade of working with large corporations, to start working with small businesses. Around 12 years ago he decided to pursue entrepreneurship and independence. He worked for Tor Hagen at Viking Cruises, who was a former McKinsey partner, and Sri was impressed by Tor's ability to allow his vision to take risks and drive decision-making. This inspired Sri to look more broadly at entrepreneurship. The Tax Credit Company After working with Hagen, Sri joined a new entrepreneurial venture, the Tax Credit Co., which focused on small businesses with less than 100 or 500 employees. His focus was operationalizing their work opportunity tax credit business, helping them access the government credits they simply were not aware of.  Sri's company spent a significant amount of time and money acquiring customers, focusing on providing value and helping them navigate the complex world of tax credits. Explaining The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Sri explains how The Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which allows small businesses to claim tax credits up to 2000 dollars for hiring individuals on government assistance or from unique districts with socio-economic issues. Sri talks about the scale of tax credit opportunities available as well as the potential for fraud and exploitation. To build a scalable back end, Sri drew from his McKinsey experience and suggests thinking about the business from the perspective of the small business owner and providing guidance on where the big problems are. Small Business Lending  Sri shared examples from his most recent role as CEO of ForwardLine Financial, a small business lender about being informative and helping businesses research their problems. This approach helped both the small business clients and Sri's company scale up well; but many of their clients' business faced challenges during the COVID pandemic and a third of their customers did not survive the pandemic. Sri then developed a framework for building business cases and understanding the strategies of small firms, helping them apply funds and succeed. It was this experience that inspired the concept of his book. Agility and Speed of Decision-Making Incorporating agility and speed of decision making into a small business framework is crucial for success. Small business owners have the advantage of knowing their customers day-to-day and making decisions quickly. This is different from CEOs of big companies, who have to make decisions based on government restrictions. Sri explains that, during the post-COVID period, many businesses didn't wait to set up their standards for their in-store experience. They adjusted their offerings based on customer preferences, even in states with more freedom. For example, in Florida and Texas, businesses with a large number of operations struggled and saw higher revenue declines on average than some California cities. Business owners in these states didn't wait for the government to dictate their practices, but instead understood their customers' concerns and did their own research. This allowed them to make decisions quickly and reflect their customers' preferences, which helped them stay in better shape than chains that were waiting for national rules. The Importance of Purpose and Pride for Small Businesses Sri discusses the concept of purpose in small businesses, comparing it to the concept of Shokunin, or craftsmanship. Sri talks about  his time in Japan and what he learned from small businesses there. He found that these businesses focused on their craft rather than profit or growth. He later realized that purpose allows individuals to choose their return on investment and pursue their passions. Individuals often leave consulting to pursue independence, not to make more money. They value the freedoms they gain from doing so. When making decisions, it's crucial not to compromise on their purpose, as it's powerful and doesn't have to follow the path of larger corporations. Pricing for Small Businesses Sri discusses the concept of raising prices for small businesses, which can be a challenge. He explains that there is more to understanding customer value than just price, and that small businesses should be conscious of the benefits they are sharing. He suggests that small businesses should not solely focus on profit but also on what they are trying to accomplish. He lays out pricing principles in his book to help small businesses understand how to calculate pricing and be conscious of the driving factors behind it that may not simply be profit.  Plans for the Future Sri's personal plans for his book include becoming a coach or consultant to small businesses, launching a nonprofit foundation, and having an impact on 30 million entrepreneurs in the country. He believes that these entrepreneurs are challenged and need advice from people who have practical experience. He plans to create a nonprofit foundation and help build tools and reach a wider distribution. Timestamps: 02:15: Sri Kaza's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey  03:52: Challenges and Successes in Small Business Consulting  08:02: The Concept of Underdog Principles  22:40: Purpose and Craftsmanship in Small Businesses 26:27: Agility and Speed in Small Business Decision-Making  27:03: Value and Pricing in Small Businesses 28:42: Future Plans and Impact of the Book  Links: Website:https://sri-kaza.com Gift for Unleashed Listeners: https://sri-kaza.com/media/unleashed Substack: https://substack.com/@srikaza?utm_source=global-search The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Unconvention-Small-Business-Strategy-Guide-ebook/dp/B0FM41LNWX?ref_=ast_author_mpb Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

Societatea de avocatură condusă de posibilul viitor șef al SRI are conturi de 3,5 milioane de euro și 2,6 milioane lire sterline puse sub sechestru în urma unei anchete DIICOT legată de devalizarea unei firme de medicamente (G4Media) -  „Nu ne priviți ca pe străini, curățăm străzile pe caniculă și vă aducem mâncarea pe ger” / Mărturie puternică a unui student din Bangladesh, după ce un livrator din țara lui a fost bătut la București (HotNews) - Cât timp pierdem cu CFR comparativ cu ungurii sau polonezii. Cele mai importante orașe turistice din România, legate cu trenul în peste cinci zile (Libertatea) Primăriile se închid pe termen nelimitat din 29 august: „S-a umplut paharul” (Adevărul) Începând de vineri, 29 august, primăriile din România își închid porțile, pe termen nelimitat, în semn de protest faţă de pachetul al doilea de măsuri fiscale pentru care Guvernul Bolojan urmează să-şi asume răspunderea în Parlament. Sindicatul Național al Comunelor și Orașelor din România (SCOR) a anunțat închiderea tuturor primăriilor din țară, începând cu 29 august, dacă Guvernul nu renunță la măsurile considerate „abuzive” asupra administrației locale. Decizia vine după șapte săptămâni de negocieri fără rezultat între sindicat și premierul Ilie Bolojan. Pachetul 2 de măsuri prevede tăieri drastice pentru administrația publică locală: reducerea cu 25% a numărului de funcționari publici din primării, peste scăderea de 10% aplicată anul trecut, scrie Adevărul. Un alt punct fierbinte este legat de cei 60.000 de asistenți personali ai persoanelor cu handicap pe care Guvernul promisese că îi va prelua la bugetul de stat, dar, potrivit ultimei variante de proiect, responsabilitatea rămâne tot la primării. EXCLUSIV Societatea de avocatură condusă de posibilul viitor șef al SRI are conturi de 3,5 milioane de euro și 2,6 milioane lire sterline puse sub sechestru în urma unei anchete DIICOT legată de devalizarea unei firme de medicamente (G4Media) Pe rolul Curții de Apel București se află pe rol, de anul trecut, un dosar în care un procuror DIICOT a cerut confiscarea sumelor de 3,5 milioane de euro și 2,6 milioane lire sterline deținute de societatea de avocatură Țuca, Zbârcea și Asociații în două conturi la o bancă comercială. Banii ar reprezenta o parte din prejudiciul de 32,7 milioane de lei produs unei firme de medicamente inclusiv prin activitatea lui Robert Roșu, unul dintre avocații din cadrul Țuca, Zbârcea și Asociații. Un dosar penal pe acestă speță a fost deschis în 2015 și clasat prin prescriere în 2022, dar, la momentul clasării, procurorul de caz a decis sesizarea unui judecător de camera preliminară de la Curtea de Apel București în vederea confiscării celor 32,7 milioane de lei de la Țuca, Zbârcea și Asociații și de la mai multe persoane fizice deoarece ar fi fost obținuți în urma săvârșirii unor infracțiuni. Conform informațiilor din acest proces, avocatul Gabriel Zbârcea, al cărui nume a fost vehiculat recent ca posibil șef al Serviciului Român de Informații, a fost martor în dosarul de confiscare a banilor. Integral pe pagina G4Media. Un atac xenofob din București produce reacții la Cotroceni, scrie Europa Liberă. Președintele Nicușor Dan a condamnat agresiunea xenofobă asupra livratorului din Bangladesh. „Condamn cu fermitate agresiunea asupra unui tânăr venit la muncă în București, care a fost lovit și umilit doar pentru că nu s-a născut aici. Asemenea fapte sunt intolerabile”, a transmis șeful statului. „Autoritățile ar trebui să trateze acest caz cu maximă seriozitate, ca o infracțiune motivată de ură. Felicit polițistul aflat în timpul liber care a intervenit rapid și cu mult curaj pentru a opri atacatorul, împiedicând astfel incidentul să degenereze”, a continuat președintele României. „Nu ne priviți ca pe străini, curățăm străzile pe caniculă și vă aducem mâncarea pe ger”, spune într-un interviu pentru publicul HotNews un tânăr student din Bangladesh, stabilit la Cluj. După doi ani petrecuți în țara noastră, el spune că discursul politic care instigă la ură este o problemă, însă românii „arată multă bunătate”: „Pot spune că mă simt norocos. Românii sunt foarte prietenoși și deschiși”. Din ZF aflăm că nimeni nu îi plăteşte pe asiatici mai puţin decât pe români, singura diferenţă reală este că unui asiatic îi dai cazare. Muncitorii asiatici din România câştigă salarii comparabile cu cele ale angajaţilor români, diferenţa fiind dată în principal de structura pachetului salarial, care include cazarea, susţine Melania Pop, managing partner al agenţiei de recrutare International Work Finder. De asemenea, ea susţine că niciun muncitor necalificat din afara Uniunii Europene nu lucrează în România pentru mai puţin de 3.000 de lei net, iar pentru poziţii calificate salariile ajung chiar la 5.000 de lei în anumite sectoare. Cât timp pierdem cu CFR comparativ cu ungurii sau polonezii. Cele mai importante orașe turistice din România, legate cu trenul în peste cinci zile (Libertatea) Dacă un călător s-ar urca acum într-un tren gestionat de Căile Ferate Române (CFR) pentru a face turul celor mai importante nouă orașe turistice din România, i-ar lua 129 de ore și 30 de minute să parcurgă cele douăzeci de trasee interconectate. Adică, ar dura mai mult de cinci zile, fără oprire. În cazul unor trasee similare gândite în Ungaria sau Polonia, călătoria ar dura cu o zi jumătate, respectiv cu două zile și opt ore mai puțin decât în România, scrie Libertatea.

(Contra)Bilanțul lui Nicușor Dan la 100 de zile de mandat: relație rece între Palate, lipsa unei echipe și multă indecizie politică (Libertatea) - Mesaj clar de la Chișinău: Franța și Germania susțin Moldova. România, mare absentă. Profesorul decorat de Franța: „Situația e cumva dificilă” (Adevărul) Pasul mare al lui Nicușor Dan spre ”suveraniști” / Ce ascunde mutarea cu șefii SRI și SIE (G4Media) Cu propunerile de șefi la SRI și SIE, președintele Nicușor Dan a bulversat opinia publică, și-a surprins susținătorii și a stârnit un val de nedumerire. Ce se întâmplă cu șeful statului? Nimeni n-a înțeles cum a ajuns Gabriel Zbârcea, un avocat cu viziuni politice naționaliste și suveraniste exprimate public, să fie propus de șeful statului pentru șefia SRI. Marius-Gabriel Lazurca, propus la șefia SIE, are un CV admirabil ca diplomat, dar vine tot din zona ideologică ultraconservatoare. Cele două propuneri sunt unite de un fir roșu, scrie jurnalistul G4Media Dan Tăpălagă. Primii care au salutat propunerile lui Nicușor Dan au fost liderii AUR. În schimb, liderii coaliției, Ilie Bolojan (PNL) și Sorin Grindeanu (PSD), ar fi întâmpinat cu răceală propunerile lui Nicușor Dan la șefia SRI și SIE. USR a ironizat propunerile, iar susținătorii lui Nicușor Dan caută în continuare explicații pe care, evident, nu le găsesc. Totuși, explicații există și a devenit destul de clar în ultima lună, cel puțin, că Nicușor Dan curtează intens publicul așa-zis suveranist/georgist/aurist/neolegionar. Vom vedea dacă propunerile sale trec de votul Parlamentului. A avut Nicușor Dan și acceptul partenerului strategic atunci când le-a pus pe masa coaliției? Greu de crezut că nu i-a consultat și pe americani pe tema acestor propuneri pentru cele două funcții-cheie din domeniul securității naționale, altfel nume care n-au cum să nu fie pe gustul trumpiștilor. În orice caz, opțiunile lui Nicușor Dan la șefia SRI și SIE spun multe despre direcția pe care dorește să o imprime României. Șefii de servicii secrete nu sunt funcții oarecare în statul român, ci reprezintă principalele instituții de forță. Ele dispun de o putere enormă, inclusiv aceea de a remodela ideologic o societate, chiar dacă, în teorie, nu fac politică. (Contra)Bilanțul lui Nicușor Dan la 100 de zile de mandat: relație rece între Palate, lipsa unei echipe și multă indecizie politică (Libertatea) Nicușor Dan a bifat 100 de zile de când a depus jurământul de președinte al României. Bilanțul noului șef al statului e mai degrabă sărac în realizari, dar foarte bogat în aspecte care ar fi trebuit puse la punct, iar pe zi ce trece relația cu unul dintre cei mai importanți parteneri, premierul Ilie Bolojan, e tot mai rece. Promisiunea lui Nicușor Dan că până la 30 iunie va veni cu echipa de consilieri a fost călcată în picioare cu brio. Au trecut mai bine de trei luni și cu mâna sa Nicușor Dan a semnat doar numirea lui Radu Burnete, consilier pe zona economică. În rest, majoritatea sunt moșteniți de la Klaus Iohannis și Ilie Bolojan. Iar temele pe plan intern și internațional se tot adună, România urmând să dea piept cu dosare grele, cu implicații financiare majore. Însă la Palatul Cotroceni nu e panică. Nicușor Dan și-a ales să iasă din turnul de fildeș de la Palatul Cotroceni și să încalce neutralitatea politică prin susținerea lui Cătălin Drulă pentru Primăria Municipiului București. Jurnalistul Radu Eremia mai scrie în Libertatea despre baletul european al lui Nicușor Dan. La Bruxelles ai nevoie de o familie puternică, ai nevoie de influență pentru a promova interesele țării tale. Iar Nicușor Dan în continuare pare indecis dacă să aleagă PPE (din care fac parte PNL și UDMR) sau Renew (din care face parte USR). Mesaj clar de la Chișinău: Franța și Germania susțin Moldova. România, mare absentă. Profesorul decorat de Franța: „Situația e cumva dificilă” (Adevărul) Liderii celor două mari puteri europene, Franța și Germania, au fost prezenți miercuri, 27 august, la Chișinău, cu ocazia Zilei Independenței Republicii Moldova. Profesorul Sergiu Mișcoiu decriptează, pentru „Adevărul”, mesajul transmis de Macron și Mertz, dar și pe cel al absenței României de la acest eveniment. În opinia sa, vizita are ca principal rol o mobilizare a alegătorilor pro-europeni din Republica Moldova, dar și un mesaj de susținere pentru președintele Maia Sandu și pentru forțele democratice ale țării. În acest moment, mai spune Sergiu Mișcoiu, Republica Moldova este unul dintre teritoriile în care are loc o încleștare între două lumi, cea occidentală și cea rusă. Rezultatul este departe de a fi previzibil, chiar dacă aparent forțele pro-occidentale par capabile de o mobilizare, așa cum s-a văzut anul trecut la alegerile prezidențiale câștigate la limită de Maia Sandu. Din urmă vin însă puternic forțele politice fidele Moscovei. Nici președintele Nicușor Dan și nici premierul Ilie Bolojan nu au fost prezenți la Chișinău, iar percepția generală este că nici nu au fost invitați la acest eveniment. Asta arată încă o dată cât de departe este România de a conta cu adevărat, în condițiile în care printre cei invitați s-a aflat premierul polonez, deși Polonia nu are legăturile speciale cu Republica Moldova pe care le are Bucureștiul. Profesorul Sergiu Mișcoiu are o explicație pentru această absență, cumva surprinzătoare și neplăcută, în egală măsură. „Sigur că ar fi fost bine ca România să fie cooptată în acest triunghi și să aibă o prezență mai susținută la Chișinău, dar probabil că se dorește ca lucrurile să se întâmple în mai multe valuri, adică să existe vizite care să se succeadă, nu toate deodată, tocmai pentru a păstra ritmul acest al actelor care demonstrează susținerea pentru guvernul pro-european de la Chișinău”, adaugă profesorul.

Pachetul II de reforme va fi împărțit pe mai multe direcții, pentru o siguranță mai mare, spune la RFI vicepreședintele PNL Gheorghe Falcă. Guvernul își va asuma luni răspunderea în Parlament. Liberalul vorbește în interviu și despre problema pensiilor speciale pentru magistrați. Gheorghe Falcă, despre pachetul II de reforme: ”Important este ca ceea ce a început domnul Bolojan să continue, plecând de la nevoia de a reduce risipa, nevoia de a responsabiliza administrația publică locală și centrală și acest parcurs a primit avizul coaliției, unde lucrurile au funcționat în aceste trei-patru zile foarte bine și ne așteptăm la un succes a ceea ce înseamnă reducerea cheltuielilor publice, lucru care este așteptat de toți cetățenii”. Despre pensiile speciale ale magistraților: ”Ne așteptăm ca cineva să atace unul din pachete, indiferent că noi credem că lucrurile sunt făcute bine și de aceea nu trebuie să riscăm acest lucru (...). Poate cel mai așteptat atac o să vină pe reducerea pensiilor speciale pentru magistrați”. Despre numele vehiculate pentru șefia SRI și SIE, Gabriel Zbârcea și Marius Lazurca: ”Eu apreciez faptul că vin din societatea civilă cei doi. Vorbim de un avocat de prestigiu și este foarte important ca un avocat să fie în zona controlului civil al SRI, domnul Lazurca, din diplomație, ceea ce este foarte ușor să conduci SIE. Președintele României are două opțiuni foarte bune (...), sunt doi oameni respectați, cu educația nu doar la zi, cu o educație importantă, cu o activitate în societatea civilă, cu o apreciere pentru modul în care și-au gestionat carierele”.

What are the classic signs that we struggle with the sin of pride? Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas, Dr. Sri breaks down three ways we can subtly fall into pride and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our dependence on God and His grace. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

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

Temperance might appear to limit our freedom, but it actually orders our desires, making room for the deeper joys God created us to experience. Dr. Sri explains the sin of gluttony and shares how fasting and self-control are pathways to freedom and joy in Christ. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

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

We LOOOOOOOVE Sridevi but have seen very few of her films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, or Kannada - and it's time to fix that! Today we celebrate this most super of superstars by looking at Sigappu Rojakkal (1978), Neela Malargal (1979), Kshana Kshanam (1991), and Puli (2015, her last Tamil film). What others should we watch? Let us know in the comments. Our first Sri-focused episode also featured the wonderful Amrita from the Khandaan Podcast: https://youtu.be/Km17utQU81I?si=JTzUKVmTg25crP2yAnd here's the song Pitu loved in Kshana Kshanam: https://youtu.be/qlhpXNfJ_nQSubscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062@filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on InstagramBeth is @bethlovesbollywood on BlueskyEmail us at filmiladies at gmailSee our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfyOur logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

Did you know that even secular individuals hold religious-like beliefs? Dr. Sri examines the secular world's values, promises of salvation, and utopian ideals, and contrasts these with the core tenets of the Gospel. He revisits the five key aspects of the Kerygma—relationship, rebellion, reconciliation, recreation, and response—and explains how the secular vision borrows from and distorts these principles. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

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

 Have you ever wondered why there are so many different Christian denominations out there? Dr. Sri explores the deep roots of the Catholic Church's unity, tracing it back to Scripture and the practices of the early Christians. Dr. Sri also encourages us to pray for greater unity in the wider Christian community. Snippet from the Show At the Last Supper, Jesus prays that we all may be one. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

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

If we want to encounter God, do we really need rituals and sacraments? Dr. Sri delves into the origins and purpose of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church, explaining their Biblical basis and the incredible graces they confer. Snippet from the Show "The sacraments, instituted by Christ, make us more aware of the deeper invisible realities." _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

If God is love, why does he allow people to go to hell? Dr. Sri clarifies the Catholic Church's teaching on hell and explains how this teaching should impact us. Snippet from the Show "God extends his arms open wide in mercy but also respects our freedom." _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

For over 11,000 years, yogis and mystics have claimed that one specific geometric pattern can unlock supernatural abilities, manifest desires, and open pathways to higher consciousness. Dismissed as superstition for centuries, modern neuroscience has now proven that the Sri Yantra actually does something remarkable to your brain—and what researchers discovered will change how you think about ancient wisdom forever. The Sri Yantra stands as one of humanity's most sophisticated sacred geometric forms, representing a 25,000-year evolution of spiritual wisdom that bridges ancient tantric traditions with modern scientific understanding. Ka-gold-jewelry. In this episode we will discuss the Sri Yantra and how you can use it to enhance your own manifestations and tune into divine energy.  

How do we maintain interior peace amidst the pressures of daily life? Dr. Sri explores the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, highlighting the difference between Martha's anxious state and Mary's centered state. He shares three practical ways to cultivate Mary's interior peace in our lives. Snippet from the Show " We want to live a centered life, a life centered on the one thing necessary: Jesus." _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

In this special Jubilee Year episode, Dr. Edward Sri visits the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, home to relics of St. Clement and St. Ignatius of Antioch. Surrounded by sacred beauty, he reflects on the inner deserts of the soul and how God meets us there with his love. Drawing from Scripture, sacred art, and prophecy, Dr. Sri offers a powerful meditation on suffering and grace. He explains what it means to thirst for God. Snippet from the Show  Your heart is thirsting for God to come in to guide you, to shed some light on where your life is going. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Do you find yourself repeatedly struggling with the same weaknesses? Something deeper may lie beneath those challenges. Dr. Sri emphasizes the importance of addressing the deeper roots of our sins and struggles and bringing our wounds to God to experience true healing and transformation Snippet from the Show  Our weaknesses and sins have deep roots that we can't dissolve on our own—we need God's healing hand to heal our wounds. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

God is not overwhelmed by our failures. Dr. Sri explains how we can avoid the danger of perfectionism and self-reliance as we strive to live a virtuous life. Snippet from the Show God uses those moments of failure to help us grow in more profound ways. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Why does the Chuch celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi? Dr. Sri delves into the origins and meaning of the Feast of Corpus Christi, underscoring the necessity of faith and trust in understanding the mystery of the Eucharist. Snippet from the Show  "Faith will tell us Christ is present when our human senses fail". _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.