Best Scott Arnell Podcasts (2025)

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More Than Timber: How Smart Forestry Beats Market Returns for EFM | Bettina von Hagen (#081) 2:00:35

6d ago2:00:35

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In this episode, I’m talking with Bettina von Hagen, Managing Director & CEO of EFM Investments & Advisory. Since founding Ecotrust Forest Management 20 years ago, she’s been redefining forestry investment – consistently beating traditional market-rate returns while protecting ecosystems, communities, and future generations. Bettina grew up in poli…

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Idle Funds to £10B Market: How Better Society Capital Helped Grow UK Social Impact by 12X | Stephen Muers (#080) 1:35:13

12d ago1:35:13

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Today's guest is Stephen Muers, CEO of Better Society Capital – the UK’s leading social impact-led investor. His path to impact started long before his career, shaped by his upbringing in a Quaker family rooted in values of equality, social conscience, and integrity. Before stepping into the world of impact investing, Stephen spent years in the UK …

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Inside the First Impact-Only Wealth Management Firm: Veris Walks The Impact Talk | Stephanie Cohn Rupp (#079) 1:26:14

20d ago1:26:14

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My guest today is Stephanie Cohn Rupp, Chief Executive Officer of Veris Wealth Partners — one of the first impact-only wealth management firms in the world, and one of the rare few that has been majority women-owned or led since day one. Stephanie was born in the U.S. and raised just outside Paris by parents who did medical missions in underserved …

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Catalytic Capital Transforming “Risky” to “Investment Grade” Impact | Yasemin Saltuk Lamy (#078) 1:14:54

26d ago1:14:54

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My guest today is Yasemin Saltuk Lamy, Head of Investment Strategy at Legal & General (L&G), a London-based multinational financial services and asset management company. And believe it or not, her investment journey started when she was only 18. Back then, she had been dreaming of studying in Senegal to experience a French-speaking African economy…

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A $100 Trillion Opportunity: Empowering Entrepreneurial Households in the 'Unseen Middle' in India | Jyotsna Krishnan, EPIC World (#077) 1:10:20

1M ago1:10:20

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My guest today is Jyotsna Krishnan, the CEO and Co-Founder of EPIC World focused on empowering what she has termed "the unseen middle." Jyotsna leads initiatives to change the financial systems for entrepreneurial households in India, creating replicable models for other regions that share similar market dynamics, like Latin America. She recognized…

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IIX Orange Bonds Lifting MILLIONS of Women in Asia & Africa! | Robert Kraybill (#076) 1:14:25

1M ago1:14:25

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Robert Kraybill is a well-known name in the impact investment space who has created innovative financial products that channel capital into improving livelihoods across emerging markets, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. But his journey didn’t start there. Robert’s first big career move was at Morgan Stanley. Fresh out of Princeton, he was …

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The Next Evolution of Wealth Management: Jed Emerson on Purpose, Capital, and Delivering Impact (#075) 1:26:24

2M ago1:26:24

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Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back Jed Emerson, our first-ever repeat guest on the show. Jed is a true impact pioneer and has spent decades thinking about and exploring how to create impact and value that is in alignment with who you are – your values, your goals, and your purpose. Jed's impact journey began in the gritty Tenderloin district of Sa…

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It's NOT ESG – It's Value Enhancement: Private Equity Giant General Atlantic on Sustainability as a Pillar for Growth (#074) 1:37:09

2M ago1:37:09

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Today, I'm talking with Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of Sustainability at General Atlantic. Cornelia is a leader who has uniquely merged corporate social responsibility with real-world business practices. Born and raised in Paris, Cornelia's culturally vibrant yet traditional family shaped her strong sense of justice and commitment to ethical busine…

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Sir Ronald Cohen is Leading a Revolution: Valuing Impact for the $40 Trillion ESG Industry (#073) 1:22:26

2M ago1:22:26

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My guest today is Sir Ronald Cohen, often referred to as "the father of British venture capital" and "the father of impact investing." As Co-founder and President of GSG Impact, Sir Ronald is leading a revolution to transform how the financial world measures and reports a company's value by including its net impact on people and our planet. Early i…

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Elevar’s Bold Bet on 50 Million Entrepreneurial Households as Growth Engines in Emerging Markets (#072) 1:27:08

2M ago1:27:08

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In this episode, I speak with Sandeep Farias, Founder and Managing Partner of Elevar Equity. If I wanted to describe Sandeep in one sentence, I'd probably say he’s a nomadic child of India’s landscapes who became an impact investing titan. His early life was shaped by his father’s multiple assignments in the State Bank of India. From spending time …

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Scaling Success for the Underserved: Temasek's Eliza Foo on Impact Investing in Asia and Beyond (#071) 1:20:46

3M ago1:20:46

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Impact investing in emerging markets has been viewed as a high-risk proposition fraught with challenges. But my guest today sees these challenges as opportunities for innovation, identifying and investing in solutions that address critical social and environmental needs while building a resilient portfolio with competitive returns. Eliza Foo is a l…

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The Women-Led VC Fund Making Healthcare Profitable, Accessible & Scalable | Tara Bishop, Black Opal Ventures (#070) 1:56:12

3M ago1:56:12

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When you think about healthcare innovation, the image of cutting-edge technologies, AI-driven diagnostics, and robotic breakthroughs might come to mind. But is there a way to use these innovations to address the system's biggest challenges – cost, quality, access, and sustainability? My guest today is Dr. Tara Bishop who is the founder and managing…

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Cracking the Code of Circular Economy: 3 Innovators Redefining Waste into Resources and Revenues (#069) 1:51:07

3M ago1:51:07

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In this 3-in-1 compilation episode, we're revisiting the world of the circular economy. As our planet faces escalating environmental challenges, these three pioneers are lighting the way for sustainable business practices that promote ecological resilience and economic prosperity. These are the innovators whose approaches are making a real differen…

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SRI360 Revisited: Is Your Portfolio Aligned With Your Values? (#068) 1:10:29

3M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

In this episode, instead of bringing you a long-form interview with a world-class investor, I thought I’d do something different. This time, I’m revisiting the book that inspired this podcast: Sustainable and Responsible Investing 360: Lessons Learned from World-Class Investors. As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the ch…

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4 Changemakers Leveraging Capital to Bridge Profit, Social Justice, and Environmental Impact (#067) 2:04:51

4M ago2:04:51

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In this 4-in-1 compilation episode, I’ve brought together the compelling stories of four changemakers who are rethinking how we use capital to create measurable social and environmental impact. Each of these guests takes a unique approach to closing the gap between profit and purpose, showing how financial tools and innovative strategies are drivin…

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The Secret Behind Osmosis’ $17B Success: Using Data to Crush ESG Stereotypes for Scalable Impact | Ben Dear (#066) 1:35:15

4M ago1:35:15

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Last week, my guest, Ben Dear, the founder and CEO of Osmosis Investment Management, started sharing his extraordinary journey – a 17-year journey of career pivots that ultimately led him to create one of the most innovative sustainable investment funds. We paused at the pivotal moment when he founded Osmosis, which now manages over $17 billion in …

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No Quick Wins, No Shortcuts: The Grit That Took Ben Dear from Zero to $17bn – A Real-Life Sustainable Fund Raising Odyssey (#065) 1:29:30

4M ago1:29:30

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Today, I’m joined by Ben Dear, founder and CEO of Osmosis Investment Management, and this is the first part of a story that is anything but ordinary. It's a true odyssey that began in a small town in England, passed through many entrepreneurial experiments, and ultimately led him to found Osmosis – a $17 billion sustainable investment fund. But Ben…

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Essential Yet Undervalued: Helen Avery on GFI's Mission to Crowd-In Natural Capital Investment (#064) 1:11:49

4M ago1:11:49

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Biodiversity loss isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s a financial opportunity hiding in plain sight. But here’s the thing: while it’s just as important as tackling carbon emissions, natural capital is still flying under the radar for most businesses and investors. That’s where today’s guest, Helen Avery, comes in. Helen is the Director of Natu…

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Riding the Next Big Disruption: Tech VC Serena Betting Big on Bold Climate & Water Innovations (#063) 1:35:46

5M ago1:35:46

1:35:46

When you think of venture capital, you might picture fast-paced deals, tech unicorns, and ambitious growth strategies. But what if it could also drive real, measurable change for the planet? That’s exactly the vision behind Serena, whose co-founder Xavier Lorphelin joins me today. Xavier is here to explain, among other things, why the firm integrat…

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In Case You Missed It: October’s Impact Leaders on Revolutionizing Microfinance & Energy Efficiency (#062) 2:06:38

5M ago2:06:38

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Last month I had insightful conversations with two leaders in impact investing and sustainability. The first was with Rochus Mommartz, who is the CEO of responsAbility, and the other was with Jonathan Maxwell, who is the founding partner and CEO of Sustainable Development Capital. This episode is a special one which serves as a recap of the episode…

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Public Fixed Income Drives 10X More Impact Than PE, VC & Public Equities Combined! - Nuveen's Steve Liberatore Tells Us How (#061) 1:49:45

5M ago1:49:45

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When we think of impactful investments, public fixed income probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, it’s driving far more capital into climate finance than we see in private equity, venture capital, and public equities combined. It’s not just statistics – it’s proof of the powerful impact fixed income can achieve. To learn more abou…

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Betting Big on Energy at the Edge: SDCL Finds Double-Digit Returns Off the Grid | Jonathan Maxwell (#060) 1:54:11

6M ago1:54:11

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Here's something I learned in this interview: We're wasting three-quarters of the world’s energy, half of its food, and a third of its water. That’s a crazy amount of lost resources! But what if, instead of just seeing this as an environmental problem, we saw it as a huge economic opportunity? The truth is, we don’t need to wait for new technology,…

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COP16 Special: Profitable Nature-Based Investing - 4 Leaders Paving the Way for a Greener, Sustainable Future (#059) 1:45:33

6M ago1:45:33

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In honor of COP16, the biodiversity 'Conference of the Parties', which begins next week in Cali, Colombia, I’ve put together a special compilation episode featuring four insightful conversations on nature-focused investment strategies. Each segment explores different approaches to nature-based investing, highlighting the diverse asset classes and s…

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Inside a $5 Billion Mission: How Private Debt & Equity Are Transforming Emerging Markets | Rochus Mommartz, responsAbility (#058) 1:27:02

6M ago1:27:02

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Welcome back to the second part of the interview with Rochus Mommartz, the visionary CEO of responsAbility and a true impact warrior. With his specialized impact asset management house, Rochus is on a mission to create accessible opportunities for all, focusing on sectors that touch on the core needs of underserved populations – sustainable agricul…

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Reinventing Microfinance in Emerging Markets: From Subsidies to Sustainable Investment | Rochus Mommartz, responsAbility (#057) 1:01:29

6M ago1:01:29

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Rochus Mommartz has spent decades creating opportunities for people in emerging markets. ⁤⁤Today, he's with us to share his insights and his experiences from that incredible journey.⁤ Rochus is the CEO of responsAbility, a pioneer in impact investing that has evolved from a leader in microfinance to a prominent force in impact investing across Lati…

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Africa’s Great Doubling: How Vital Capital Seizes PE Profits & Purpose in Overlooked Opportunities Providing Essential Services (#056) 2:02:13

7M ago2:02:13

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Today, I'm speaking with Nimrod Gerber, Managing Partner of Vital Capital, a private equity firm that is redefining impact investing in emerging markets, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Vital Capital focuses on providing essential services such as healthcare, food production, water, and sustainable infrastructure, often through "overlooked oppo…

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Nancy Pfund's Secret Sauce: How DBL Partners' Double-Bottom Line Defined Impact Investing (#055) 1:37:30

7M ago1:37:30

1:37:30

My guest today is Nancy Pfund, the visionary founder and managing partner of DBL Partners. She invested in Tesla when others ridiculed the idea of electric cars transforming the auto industry. DBL was among the first to see Tesla's potential, driven by a commitment to decarbonize transportation and create jobs in an industry most believed would nev…

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FinTech & Capital Markets for the Underbanked: Quona Capital Brings the Margins into the Mainstream (#054) 1:58:27

7M ago1:58:27

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Today, I'm speaking with Monica Brand Engel, a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Quona Capital, an impact pioneer focusing on financial inclusion in emerging and frontier markets. Quona’s mission is to generate impact and returns by investing in micro, small, and medium-sized businesses across South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. T…

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Million-Dollar Missions: A 2-In-1 Episode on How These Investors Are Reshaping the World (#053) 1:12:46

8M ago1:12:46

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This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its second year anniversary. To celebrate, I’ve been curating special compilation episodes, featuring some of the best segments over the past two years of SRI360. Today, I’m revisiting two extraordinary guests who have harnessed the power of impact investing to create a bett…

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Impact Investing Excellence: A Compilation of Four Leading Minds Working On Social Change (#052) 1:22:43

8M ago1:22:43

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In celebration of the SRI360 podcast's second anniversary, I’ve prepared a special four-in-one episode featuring curated segments from four extraordinary leaders in impact investing and social change. These stories highlight their unwavering commitment to using finance as a tool for positive change, showcasing how these pioneers are leading the way…

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How Science-Based Impact Investments Are Saving Our Planet with Lena Thiede, Co-Founder of Planet A Ventures (#051) 1:15:29

8M ago1:15:29

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In a society pushing most planetary boundaries, how can venture capital step in and scale the technologies we need to change the world? That’s the power behind Planet A Ventures, led by environmental advocate and policymaker Lena Thiede. Lena is a co-founding partner of Planet A — a cutting-edge green tech venture capital fund that only invests in …

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Inside TPG’s The Rise Fund: Maya Chorengel on Managing the Largest Global Impact Platform (#050) 1:42:49

9M ago1:42:49

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What happens when Bono meets impact investors? They create The Rise Fund! In this episode, I’m speaking with Maya Chorengel, the co-managing partner of The Rise Fund — the world’s largest global impact platform committed to achieving measurable, positive social and environmental outcomes while securing financial returns for its investors. Founded b…

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SRI Investments That Surprisingly Worked: Lessons Learned from World-Class Investors (#049) 27:45

9M ago27:45

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Today’s episode is a follow-up to our first “best of” compilation in celebration of our 2-year anniversary as the SRI360 podcast. I’m highlighting some of my favorite and most interesting responses from one of the most popular questions in my interviews. Tune in to hear what these world-class investors in sustainable and responsible investing had t…

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Federated Hermes' Blueprint for Biodiversity Investing and Quantifying Positive Impact Outcomes | Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact & Sustainable Investing (#048) 1:08:45

9M ago1:08:45

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Biodiversity is essential for the survival of humankind, yet we threaten it every day as a society. But what’s most concerning is how it’s vastly overlooked by companies in the investment space, not realizing how their future returns depend on having healthy ecosystems. To help shift this narrative is my guest Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact and Su…

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SRI Investments That Didn't Work: Short Lessons Learned from World-Class Investors — 2 Years of Insights (#047) 27:42

10M ago27:42

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To celebrate the SRI360 podcast's 2nd anniversary, I've created a “best of” episode with some of my favorite responses from one of the most popular questions in my interviews: the lessons learned from investments that didn’t turn out as expected. This episode features: 1. Bram Bos: Green Bonds Investing (02:12) Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Asse…

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The Future of Sustainable Fashion: Enabling the Circular Economy in the Apparel Sector | Karla Mora, Alante Capital (#046) 1:45:44

10M ago1:45:44

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Have you ever thought about what happens with the clothes you toss out, or all the unsold items in malls? The apparel industry is a $3 trillion market that mass-produces tons of garments. Yet, a large portion of these items end up as waste without ever being sold. For many brands, it’s more cost-effective to write off unsold items as waste rather t…

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Mainstreaming Natural Capital Investing: How Apple & Partners Invest in Forestry & Carbon Removal To Generate Returns | Martin Berg, Climate Asset Management (#045) 1:42:15

10M ago1:42:15

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Have you ever stopped to think how we’re treating biodiversity like it’s free to use? Our planet’s biodiversity does a great service for all humankind, and it's time we give it the financial value it deserves. This is the core of natural capital investing, and today’s guest, Martin Berg, is here to share its inner workings. He is the CEO of Climate…

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Impact Investing: A Win-Win for Health & Wealth | Kieron Boyle, Impact Investing Institute (#044) 1:33:46

11M ago1:33:46

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Research shows that 81% of adults would like their investments to do some good as well as provide a financial return. However, the skepticism surrounding impact investing and limited awareness of the tools, standards, and regulations that support it holds many investors back in their impact journey. What the world needs now is greater advocacy for …

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Can Impact Investing Return DOUBLE Digits? | Anish Majmudar, M&G plc. (#043) 1:22:37

11M ago1:22:37

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Portfolios looking to make a real-world impact are increasingly considering real assets as part of their investment strategies. With a trillion-dollar investment gap in our global infrastructure, this seems like a smart move. Real asset investing is not only driving progress worldwide, it’s also a smart long-term investment to secure our planet’s f…

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How This Impact VC is Transforming Plastic Waste Management by Investing in the Circular Economy | Lucy Mortimer, Archipelago Ventures (#042) 1:58:42

11M ago1:58:42

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When you think of the circular economy, it’s inevitable to also bring up the significant challenges in the transition to this model, such as high transition costs, logistical complexities, inconsistent regulatory support, and low business and consumer participation. Regardless of its complexities, there’s hope in impact venture capital. To share ho…

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Impact-Driven Forestry Investing: Biodiversity & Climate Returns Beyond Business As Usual | Charlotte Kaiser, Head of Impact Finance, BTG Pactual TIG (#041) 1:10:42

12M ago1:10:42

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Traditional timberland investing has historically attracted those with long investment horizons, drawn by its reputation as a solid inflation hedge and ability to deliver cash yields competitive with public equities over the long term. But imagine investing in forests not just for profit, but as a powerful agent of global sustainability and conserv…

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Wall Street's Green Bond Warrior: From Creating GB Principles to Financing the Energy Transition | Marilyn Ceci, JP Morgan (#040) 1:16:19

12M ago1:16:19

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The world of finance has proven that it has the power to drive the global decarbonization effort and advance interest in ESG investments. ⁤⁤Learn how this is happening with one of the architects of the Green Bond Principles. ⁤Today's guest is Marilyn Ceci, a titan in the world of sustainable finance. ⁤She started in interest rate sales at JP Morgan…

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How To Generate Alpha & Impact in Emerging Markets with THIS Cutting-Edge ESG Quant Strategy | Asha Mehta (#039) 1:39:52

1y ago1:39:52

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Emerging and frontier markets are full of opportunities often overlooked by the mainstream investment community. Today’s guest will help us understand these markets and prove how systematic investing in publicly listed equities can unlock their potential for alpha and impact generation. Meet Asha Mehta, the managing partner & CIO at Global Delta Ca…

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Creating Blue Haven Initiative: A Millennial’s 100% Impact-Focused Single-Family Office | Liesel Pritzker Simmons, Co-Founder (#038) 1:31:06

1y ago1:31:06

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Millennials care much more about how their investments affect the world around them. Since they’re set to inherit the largest wealth transfer in history, we’re seeing a shift toward impact investing. Today’s episode is proof. My guest is Liesel Pritzker Simmons, a millennial who’s rewriting the rules of wealth management with her single-family offi…

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Social Finance's CEO Shares Everything You Need To Know About Social Impact Bonds | Adam Swersky, CEO, Social Finance (#037) 1:25:53

1y ago1:25:53

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In the pursuit of social change, every bit of investment can make a difference. Learn how Social Finance is leading the charge through social impact bonds. Today, I’m interviewing Adam Swersky, CEO of Social Finance (UK), the non-profit enterprise responsible for creating the world’s first social impact bond. He’s here to talk all about social impa…

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How BlackRock Invests in Green Bonds & ESG Fixed Income | Ashley Schulten, Head of ESG Investing, Global Fixed Income (#036) 1:18:28

1y ago1:18:28

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What if your investments could be a force for global change? At BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company, they’re steering capital towards a sustainable future with green bonds and ESG fixed-income investing. In this episode, I’m speaking with Ashley Schulten, the Head of ESG Investment for Global Fixed Income at BlackRock. After gra…

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Scaling Purpose-Driven Startups with Impact Venture Capital | Impact Evangelist, Gordon Eichhorst (#035) 1:45:58

1y ago1:45:58

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Imagine your portfolio as a catalyst for change, where each investment contributes to solving the world's most pressing social and environmental challenges. That's the promise of impact investing. Today, we're discussing everything you need to know about impact venture capital investing with a guest whose career trajectory embodies this ethos like …

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CalSTRS CIO, Chris Ailman, on His Visionary ESG Strategy for the World’s Largest Educator-Only Pension Fund (#034) 1:26:30

1y ago1:26:30

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Does your pension fund contribute to a more sustainable world? CalSTRS does and has been since the 1970s/80s. To lead this conversation is the very first pension fund guest for SRI 360°, Chris Ailman, one of the world’s most recognized and respected Chief Investment Officers. Multiple award winner, Chris currently acts as CIO of CalSTRS, managing i…

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The Key to Successful Renewable Energy: Investing in Battery Energy Storage Systems w/ Ben Guest, Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (#033) 1:26:03

1y ago1:26:03

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The transition from traditional investment in energy production to renewable energy represents a significant shift in addressing climate change challenges. To help us understand the intricacies of investing in renewables and utility-scale battery energy storage systems, I am joined by Ben Guest, the Managing Director of Gresham House New Energy Div…

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Inside Paul Miller's Pioneering 'Tech for Good' VC Investment Strategy (#032) 1:26:47

1y ago1:26:47

1:26:47

In this episode, I speak with Paul Miller, Managing Partner and CEO at Bethnal Green Ventures, which has invested in over 150 startups that aim to create a more sustainable planet, an inclusive society, and healthy lives. Paul is a trailblazer who spearheaded early-stage impact venture capital investing in the early 2010s at a time when this was hi…

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