Podcasts about wharton social impact initiative

Wharton's Katherine Klein interviews Maoz (Michael) Brown, head of research for the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, about a study revealing some of the problems with measurement in impact investing.

Wharton's Katherine Klein interviews Maoz (Michael) Brown head of research for the Wharton Social Impact Initiative about a study revealing some of the problems with measurement in impact investing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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

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

One of the biggest myths in impact and gender lens investing is the lack of data showing the power of investing in diverse and inclusive ventures or those with a gender lens. Investors tend to think “impact” or “gender specific” means soft and small and pass on these opportunities. Although this mindset is slowly changing, many still need data and facts to change their mind. Well, the data is out there! A new report, Project Sage 3.0, from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and consulting firm Catalyst at Large finds a dramatic increase in gender lens investing over the last few years, and helps to demystify the stigma around impact and gender lens investing. On this week's episode, we sit down with one of the leading experts in the field, Suzanne Biegel, Founder of Catalyst at Large and globally renowned speaker on gender-smart investing. She is also Co-Founder of the GenderSmart Investing Summit and co-author of Project Sage 3.0. Her work spans research, field building, and consulting in the area of gender-smart investing. Join us as we discuss how applying a gender lens to impact investing and using powerful data can bridge the funding gap and build resilient communities even in times of crisis. The data is there and the time is NOW! LISTEN NOW!

Katherine Klein, Wharton Professor of Management and Vice-Dean of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, talks about NASDAQ's recent announcement requiring board diversity, why it's important to reinforce diversity throughout the company overall, and why companies have been historically resistant to change in this area. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Catalyst at Large finds a dramatic increase in gender lens investing over the last few years a strong indication that the financial sector is working to balance a legacy of lopsided investments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Catalyst at Large finds a dramatic increase in gender lens investing over the last few years, a strong indication that the financial sector is working to balance a legacy of lopsided investments.

A new report from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Catalyst at Large finds a dramatic increase in gender lens investing over the last few years, a strong indication that the financial sector is working to balance a legacy of lopsided investments.

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

We are back with Katherine Klein, Vice Dean of Wharton Social Impact for another fascinating episode! Join us as we dig deeper into the psychology behind “selection bias” and how that has impacted not only hiring practices in business but the world of venture capital. We chatted with Katherine about her work at Wharton and how we all need to “get a little uncomfortable” with ourselves if we are going to make any sustainable progress in this movement. We never have enough time with Katherine but this episode has us very excited and hopeful about the work she's doing! Listen now!

Join us as we sit down with Katherine Klein, Vice Dean of Wharton Social Impact (WSII) for an interview you won't want to miss! In her unique position as Vice Dean at one of the nation's leading business schools, Dr. Klein leads WSII's research on the goals, structure, management and financial performance of impact investing, private equity and venture capital. She is literally shaping WSII's vision and strategy, research, partnerships, and, in turn, the future of the investment world. We sit down with Dr. Klein to discuss how she envisions the “new normal” and the impact this will have on, not only universities, but the business world and investing in general. This interview was so good we had to break it into two episodes! You don't want to miss it!

We're featuring a series this month called “2019: A Look Ahead” and conclude our series with a look at women in leadership positions and how the Me Too movement has influenced businesses. A December report by The World Economic Forum said it would take 202 years for gender parity in the workplace – much longer than the 170 years estimated in 2016. But a study by the annual Women CEO Report said that 2018 was a great year for women, who made up over one-fifth of the newly installed CEOs last year. California took a bigger step than other states when it passed a law requiring publicly listed companies with headquarters in the state to have at least one woman on their board by the end of this year. And 2019 has started with an increase of women sworn in to the 116th United States Congress. So what might we see in the year ahead for women in 2019? Host Dan Loney is joined by Katherine Klein, a Professor of Management at the Wharton School, Vice-Dean of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, and co-host of Dollars and Change, and Janice Madden, University of Pennsylvania Professor of Regional Science and Sociology, to discuss the implications of these shifts for women on Knowledge@Wharton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What makes a company a good employer for women? Host Laura Zarrow examines the new report published by the Wharton Social Impact Initiative called "Four for Women: A Framework for Evaluating Companies' Impact on the Women They Employ" on Women@Work. She speaks with Sandi Maro Hunt, Sr. Director at the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, host of Dollars and Change, and co-author of this report, about their research into the four outcomes that matter most to women: representation, pay, health, and satisfaction. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What makes a company a good employer for women? Host Laura Zarrow examines the new report published by the Wharton Social Impact Initiative called "Four for Women: A Framework for Evaluating Companies' Impact on the Women They Employ" on Women@Work. She speaks with Sandi Maro Hunt, Sr. Director at the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, host of Dollars and Change, and co-author of this report, about their research into the four outcomes that matter most to women: representation, pay, health, and satisfaction. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is your company good for women? Sandra Hunt joins Laura to discuss Wharton Social Impact Initiative’s innovative report, Four for Women: A Framework for Evaluating Companies’ Impact on the Women They Employ. This report sets up long-needed metrics to measure the degree to which a company is a good employer of women. Join us to hear Sandi explain the importance of transparency in gender lens investing, and the power of standardized and consistent data to grow companies’ workforce of women. Originally aired with Host Laura Zarrow on December 5, 2018 on SiriusXM's Business Radio Powered by The Wharton School, Channel 132 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What makes a company a good employer for women? Wharton professor of management and vice dean of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, Katherine Klein, joins Knowledge at Wharton to discuss highlights from WSII's latest report, Four for Women: A Framework for Evaluating Companies' Impact on the Women They Employ. Read the full report on the WSII website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Wharton Social Impact Initiative advance the science and practice of social impact through research, consulting, hands-on training, and outreach. In Part 1 of this series, Jacob Gray from the Wharton Social Impact Initiative discusses the paper Great Expectations. Hosted by Jesse Simmons.

The Wharton Social Impact Initiative advance the science and practice of social impact through research, consulting, hands-on training, and outreach. In the final part, Jacob Gray discusses founding a fund and an accelerator. Hosted by Jesse Simmons.