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Why the Growth of Impact Investing Depends on Data

Dec 22, 2020
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A lack of data has hampered knowledge of how and whether impact investors achieve their goals. Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks with Harvard’s Shawn Cole and Chicago Booth’s Robert Gertner about[…]

Conscious Capitalism: Giving All Stakeholders a Seat at the Table

Nov 23, 2020
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Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Vital Farms investor Karl Khoury and CEO Russell Diez-Canseco about how stakeholders benefit from the ethical pursuit of profit.

Beyond Philanthropy: How Corporate America Can Advance Racial Equity

Nov 17, 2020
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Strong leadership, constant communication and cross-sector partnerships can help corporations deepen their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, according to experts who joined Wharton’s Beyond Business discussion series.

Bridging Social Justice and the Financial Markets

Oct 23, 2020
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Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Adasina founder and CEO Rachel Robasciotti about her firm’s mission to change the planet through more ethical investing.

How Gender Lens Investing Is Gaining Ground

Oct 02, 2020
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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[…]

Advancing Economic Justice: How the Ford Foundation Is Investing in Diversity

Aug 24, 2020
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Roy Swan of the Ford Foundation talks to Wharton’s Katherine Klein about how his organization is using its endowment to help reduce racial disparities in investing.

Investing in ‘Rockstars’: How One Fund Is Building Businesses with Women of Color

Jul 28, 2020
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Wharton’s Katherine Klein speaks with Gayle Jennings-O’Byrne and Pialy Aditya, who are using their early-stage investment fund to boost tech startups owned by women of color.

Why ‘Growing the Pie’ Can Help Firms Deliver Purpose and Profit

Jun 09, 2020
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Growth in investors’ fortunes does not necessarily have to be at the expense of other stakeholders, according to a new book by London Business School professor Alex Edmans.

Help Where It’s Needed: How Grass Roots Organizations Are Making a Difference

May 08, 2020
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In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, volunteer organizations like Off Their Plate are making an impact on several fronts.