BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Impact Entrepreneur - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Impact Entrepreneur REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T131500 DTSTAMP:20260327T134855Z CREATED:20250923T173105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T134855Z UID:10000122-1763640000-1763644500@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:Unlocking Emerging Impact Ecosystems: MENA and Other Frontiers DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\n \n \n Unlocking Emerging Impact Ecosystems: Lessons from MENA and Other Frontiers \nAcross the globe\, new waves of entrepreneurial ambition are rising in regions where the supporting infrastructure remains fragile or incomplete. Nowhere is this tension more vivid than in the Middle East and North Africa\, where youth-driven innovation is colliding with limited capital\, weak institutions\, and cultural and regulatory barriers. Yet from Palestine to Lebanon\, Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs)\, pioneering investors\, and policy advocates are proving that vibrant impact ecosystems can be built even under difficult conditions. \nThis webinar brings together ecosystem builders\, investors\, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of impact entrepreneurship in MENA and beyond. Panelists will share practical lessons on mobilizing capital\, designing support structures\, and creating enabling policies — as well as frameworks for translating these insights into other geographies. Participants will gain strategies that apply not only to emerging regions like MENA but also to underdeveloped entrepreneurial frontiers worldwide. \nOur panel demonstrates that building an impact entrepreneurial ecosystem isn’t about transplanting Silicon Valley models\, but about cultivating context-specific\, locally grounded approaches. MENA provides a vivid case study — but the lessons we’ll explore today apply to any region seeking to harness entrepreneurial energy for systemic impact. \nFeatured Guests\nSaoussen Ben CheikhSaoussen Ben Cheikh\, an Impact Entrepreneur Correspondent\, has spent over a decade working at the intersection of research and practice\, championing human rights and leading development initiatives across the MENA region\, particularly in contexts of conflict and extreme poverty. As a program designer\, trainer\, and community builder\, she has led capacity-building efforts that nurture leadership\, spark innovation\, and drive community-centered change. Her field experience inspired her to found MENA-Can\, an initiative that empowers changemakers through training\, incubation\, and the creation of social impact ecosystems. \nPreviously a PhD researcher on State and Conflict in the MENA region at the University of Nice\, Saoussen deepened her understanding of systemic drivers of instability and resilience. Alongside her fieldwork\, she is a committed writer and thought leader on human rights\, media\, social entrepreneurship\, and social justice\, blending rigorous research\, bold advocacy\, and practical action with a clear aim: fostering systemic change and inspiring the next generation of changemakers. \nJenny KassanJenny Kassan has nearly 30 years of experience as an attorney and advisor for small businesses. She is the author of the IE article The Power of Place in Impact Investing as well as the book Raise Capital on Your Own Terms: How to Fund Your Business without Selling Your Soul (Berrett-Koehler\, 2017)\, president of the Crowdfunding Professional Association\, and a longtime member and friend of Investors Circle. \nDeepak MenonDeepak Menon is the Chief Program Officer at Village Capital\, where he leads the strategy for the organization’s global programmatic work. This includes designing and overseeing programs for both entrepreneurs and Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs)\, ensuring that Village Capital evolves alongside the changing needs of startup ecosystems and the founders they serve. Deepak joined Village Capital after five years with mDhil Health Info Services\, a health startup based in Bangalore\, India\, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that\, he worked with Quest Alliance\, a nonprofit focused on education and vocational training\, where he was involved in program evaluation and partnership management. \nEarlier in his career\, Deepak spent four years at Microsoft\, where he worked on building partnerships and running programs with nonprofits and social enterprises focused on health\, education\, and financial inclusion. These initiatives explored how technology could improve mission outcomes for organizations across the social impact space. Deepak also brings experience from working in nonprofit and social impact roles in the early part of his career\, which has shaped his strong commitment to inclusive and community-driven development. He holds a BA from Bangalore University and an MBA from T.A. Pai Management Institute in Manipal. \nSelen UcakSelen Ucak\, an Impact Entrepreneur Correspondent\, is a social impact leader working at the intersection of the private sector\, the impact economy\, and global development. She serves as Strategy Lead at the Refugee Investment Network\, the first impact investing and blended finance collaborative focused on solutions to forced displacement. In this role\, she supports investors and international organizations\, facilitates opportunities for refugee-led and refugee-supporting enterprises\, and contributes thought leadership in refugee lens investing. Through her consulting practice\, she also advises foundations\, funds\, and mission-driven organizations on inclusive entrepreneurship\, impact investing\, and market-based development strategies. \nPreviously\, Selen directed programs for Building Markets in the Middle East\, supporting small businesses and job creation in Turkey and Jordan\, and served as Executive Director of The American Turkish Society\, advancing U.S.–Turkey economic and cultural relations. She has authored publications on refugee entrepreneurship and economic inclusion\, and her broader background spans social entrepreneurship\, grantmaking\, and economics research. Selen holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School\, where she was the first Tashman Fellow\, and a B.A. in Economics and International Affairs from Colorado College. \nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/unlocking-emerging-impact-ecosystems-mena-and-other-frontiers/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Placeholder-image.jpg LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84941501059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T131500 DTSTAMP:20260327T134720Z CREATED:20240812T144707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T134720Z UID:10000102-1728561600-1728566100@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:Activating Shareholder Power for Philanthropic Impact DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\nAs highlighted in a recent Impact Entrepreneur article by Stacey Faella\, shareholder engagement is a pivotal\, yet often overlooked\, strategy within the philanthropic sector for leveraging investments to drive social and environmental change. This approach enables foundations to use their equity holdings as a means to encourage corporate responsibility and sustainability without necessitating significant changes to their investment portfolios. However\, it remains underutilized due to challenges like limited understanding and resource constraints. \nIn this special installment of our Building an Impact Economy Webinar Series\, Laurie Lane-Zucker of Impact Entrepreneur moderates a panel featuring four distinguished experts in the field of shareholder engagement. They will share their diverse experiences and insights into transforming passive investments into active tools for change. Through real-world examples\, including successful engagements that led to corporate commitments to sustainability\, our panelists will illustrate effective strategies that foundations and other institutional investors can employ to embrace active ownership. \nDiscussion Points: \n\nKey principles and benefits of shareholder engagement in public equities.\nTechniques for initiating and maintaining impactful shareholder dialogues and resolutions.\nThe role of philanthropic organizations as active shareholders and the effects of their involvement on corporate practices.\nActionable steps for aligning investment practices with mission-driven objectives.\n\nJoin us for this critical conversation aimed at demystifying shareholder engagement and providing actionable strategies for foundations eager to amplify their investment impact. Learn how even small\, incremental steps can lead to significant improvements in corporate accountability and sustainability practices. \n \n \n Featured Guests\nLaura CamposAs the Senior Director of the Nathan Cummings Foundation’s economic justice portfolio\, Laura Campos focuses on advancing economic security\, expanding access to capital\, and confronting monopoly power. She also oversees the foundation’s use of active ownership strategies to address corporations’ impacts on racial\, economic\, and environmental justice. Laura received the 2019 Joan Bavaria Award for her work to transform the capital markets into a system that balances economic prosperity with social and environmental concerns. Her work has been covered by numerous publications and her writing has appeared in The New York Times\, the Chronicle of Philanthropy\, and The International Business Times\, among others. Laura currently serves on the board of the American Economic Liberties Project. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the College of Wooster and an M.Sc.\, Economics from the London School of Economics. \nStacey FaellaStacey Faella is the Executive Director of the Woodcock Foundation\, where she oversees programs and operations and stewards a commitment to 100% mission alignment of the endowment. Stacey led the development of an impact-first\, catalytic capital asset allocation to drive impact aligned with the foundation’s grantmaking strategy. She also serves on the boards of Spark Microgrants and Confluence Philanthropy. \nPedro Henriques da Silva is the Director for Shifting Trillions at the Sierra Club Foundation (SCF). At SCF\, Pedro provides strategic direction for the Foundation’s leadership role in shifting trillions of dollars toward an economy that addresses the climate crisis and restores ecosystems while benefiting people and advancing justice. In addition to his role at the Foundation\, Pedro serves on the Board of Directors of The Crane Institute for Sustainability and on the Environmental Justice Advisory Board of the Coalition for Green Capital. \nJosh ZinnerAs ICCR’s Chief Executive Officer since January 2016\, Josh Zinner oversees programs and operations for the organization\, and is the lead external organizational representative. Josh has more than 25 years’ experience as a non-profit leader\, coalition-builder and policy advocate. Josh is also a long-time public interest lawyer who has spent his career working to promote social and economic justice and corporate accountability. For the eight years prior to coming to ICCR\, Josh co-directed the New Economy Project\, an organization that works with community groups on economic justice issues and is at the forefront both locally and nationally in the fight against discriminatory financial practices. In addition\, Josh was previously a member of the Consumer Advisory Board of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. \nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/activating-shareholder-power-for-philanthropic-impact/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Homepage.png LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86266339089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T131500 DTSTAMP:20260327T134715Z CREATED:20240724T164328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T134715Z UID:10000101-1726142400-1726146900@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:Leveraging Impact Metrics and Data for Enterprises and Investors DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\nLeveraging Impact Metrics and Data for Enterprises and Investors \nThe impact economy demands rigorous and precise measurement of social and environmental outcomes\, yet many enterprises and investors struggle to effectively manage sustainability data. This challenge often stems from a lack of robust frameworks and the complexities associated with integrating data into strategic decisions. \nEmerging solutions in the field are revolutionizing the way organizations can utilize data\, providing more sophisticated tools and methodologies that enhance data-driven decision-making. These advancements make it possible to link impact metrics directly to financial performance\, thus aligning sustainability initiatives with business goals in a transparent and accountable manner. This webinar will cover several key topics\, including: \n\nInnovative approaches to impact measurement and data analytics.\nTechnology's role in creating sustainable and equitable solutions.\nThe integration of impact data with financial performance for strategic decision-making.\nUtilizing data to direct resources effectively towards community-focused initiatives.\n\nIn this Building an Impact Economy webinar\, Impact Entrepreneur’s Laurie Lane-Zucker welcomes four IMM experts to discuss how cutting-edge data practices can facilitate significant changes in sustainability management\, offering enterprises and investors the tools they need to succeed in the impact economy. \n \n \n Featured Guests\nCatherine GriffinCatherine Griffin is the founder and CEO of Impactable\, the premiere impact modeling and reporting platform for founders and funders. Initially developed under the umbrella of Bloomberg Philanthropies and Obama Administration initiatives\, Impactable is designed to elevate the sophistication of impact analysis to that of traditional finance. The AI powered platform draws from a vast array of climate\, tech\, policy and ESG data to predict outcomes\, translate them into a dollar value\, and forecast impact potential per dollar of capital invested. It has grown to serve hundreds of leading funds and companies\, informing over $180M in impact capital. Prior to launching Impactable\, Catherine served as Managing Director at an award-winning impact accelerator where she built multiple global\, cross-sector innovation consortiums with Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Obama Administration's Climate Data Initiative to catalyze and accelerate the application of new technologies to address the world's most pressing challenges. Her work has been featured in FastCompany\, Forbes and the New York Times\, among others.  She has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and serves as a lecturer at Wharton. \nDrew PayneDrew Payne is an ardent advocate for education\, healthcare\, and community advancement\, who thrives at the intersection of innovation and impact. As founder and CEO of UpMetrics\, an industry-leading impact measurement and management software company\, Drew's journey has been defined by his unwavering commitment to helping mission-driven organizations harness the power of their data to drive capital and resources to community. Prior to spearheading UpMetrics\, Drew founded UHV Group\, where he provided operating advisory services to Blackstone portfolio companies within the real estate and education domains. His deep-seated dedication to fostering growth within these sectors fueled his passion for catalyzing transformation on a broader scale. Drew has roots in traditional philanthropy as Vice President of the Payne Family Foundation\, and has also focused on real estate and social impact investing. Born and raised in San Francisco\, Drew is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. \nJennifer SnapeJennifer Snape is the Founder and CEO of Reimag.in\, an enterprise data platform that provides companies and investors with comprehensive sustainability performance insights. Prior to Reimag.in\, she was a founding team member of UNDP's SDG Impact programme. Post UNDP\, she transitioned to Bain Capital Double Impact\, where she helped to establish the Impact Advisory Council and received top marks against the Operating Principles for Impact Management. In her role\, she supported portfolio companies to develop sustainability strategies and managed ESG regulatory and LP reporting for the fund. She continues to support organizations and fund managers to improve practices and mobilize teams\, resources\, and capital to meet sustainability objectives. \nEvan VahounyEvan Vahouny is the Chief Impact Officer at Proof\, where he leads the product strategy and design for their premier ESG and impact data intelligence platform. This platform empowers companies and investors to measure progress and create sustainable value for stakeholders and shareholders. Before joining Proof\, Evan worked in both the public and private sectors on building impact-linked financing projects\, designing data management systems\, and managing cross-sector partnerships in sustainable finance. He firmly believes that reliable\, transparent\, and actionable data is essential for driving systems change in the private sector\, paving the way for a just and sustainable world. \nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/leveraging-impact-metrics-and-data-for-enterprises-and-investors/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Impact Measurement & Management,Scaling Solutions,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Homepage-2.png LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87580448463 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T131500 DTSTAMP:20260516T002112Z CREATED:20240530T143200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T002112Z UID:10000099-1721304000-1721308500@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:Harnessing AI For Social Impact DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\nHarnessing AI For Social Impact Webinar Program \nIn an era marked by unprecedented technological advancement\, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and social impact presents extraordinary opportunities for positive change. This webinar\, part of Impact Entrepreneur’s Building an Impact Economy Webinar Series\, explores the technology’s potential for good\, as well as the ethical challenges and risks associated with it\, inspired by the insights shared by Brigit Helms in her compelling article. \nBrigit\, along with a distinguished panel of social entrepreneurs and a technology ethicist\, will navigate through the real-world applications and the broader implications of AI in today’s social impact landscape. The dialogue seeks to advance an understanding of how AI-driven solutions are improving impact\, while underscoring the importance of responsible implementation and ongoing ethical scrutiny. This webinar is an opportunity for participants to garner actionable insights on the application of AI to business operations to achieve greater social-economic goals\, thereby playing a pivotal role in accelerating the momentum towards an impact economy. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nThe growth of AI as a viable tool for social innovators and the ethical adoption in business models and operations.\nReal-world examples of successful social enterprise AI strategies and their impact on communities.\nMeasuring AI social and environmental impact against the technology’s challenges and risks.\nFuture Trends: the role of regulation and oversight when balancing the benefits of emerging technologies.\n\n \n \n Featured Guests\nBrian Patrick GreenBrian Patrick Green\, Ph.D.\, is the director of technology ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and teaches AI ethics in Santa Clara’s Graduate School of Engineering. His work focuses on ethical issues with AI\, tech companies\, risky emerging technologies\, space exploration\, and the relationship of technology and religion. He is author\, co-author\, or co-editor of six books\, and has worked on technology ethics with the World Economic Forum\, the Vatican\, and technology companies including Microsoft\, Salesforce\, and IBM. Green has been cited in media ranging from The Atlantic to The Wall Street Journal. \nBrigit HelmsBrigit Helms is Executive Director at the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship\, the premier university-based social enterprise accelerator dedicated to eliminating poverty. For 30 years\, Brigit has created and delivered solutions to social and environmental challenges in 45 countries across Africa\, Asia\, and Latin America\, in both the private and public sectors. As vice president for the global development company\, Development Alternatives\, Brigit led a team of experts in economic growth\, governance\, environment\, and results management to help design and implement solutions to complex development problems around the world. Previously\, she led the Multilateral Investment Fund (now IDB Invest)\, the innovation lab of the Inter-American Development Bank that invests $85 million per year in social enterprises across Latin America and the Caribbean. At McKinsey\, she helped build a global financial inclusion practice\, providing mobile financial services for the under-served\, and supporting the development of a smart card-based agent banking network. Brigit spent around 14 years with the World Bank Group\, including launching banking\, agriculture\, and forestry programs to benefit small and medium enterprises in Indonesia through its International Finance Corp (IFC). She also served as sector leader for IFC’s East Asia and the Pacific region\, leading the Access to Finance program from her base in Cambodia. She was a founding member of the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP)\, a global center of excellence for financial inclusion\, where she supported microfinance institutions and their ecosystems across the globe. \nDaphne NgunjiriDr. Daphne Ngunjiri is the CEO of Access Afya\, where she spearheads the mission to deliver affordable\, high-quality healthcare to underserved communities in Kenya. A seasoned healthcare leader with over 15 years of combined medical and management experience\, she holds both an MBChB from the University of Nairobi and an MBA in Healthcare Management and Policy from Strathmore Business School. Dr. Ngunjiri believes passionately in the power of healthcare systems\, data\, and analytics to revolutionize operational efficiency and clinical outcomes. \nManoj SinhaManoj Sinha is CEO of Husk Power and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business. In 2008\, he pioneered the minigrid industry to eradicate energy poverty\, and has since built Husk into the leading clean energy company serving rural Africa and Asia. Husk owns and operates the world’s largest fleet of minigrids. Under Manoj's leadership\, Husk recently raised $100 million to electrify 1\,400 new communities. Manoj is a board member of CLEAN\, India's decentralized renewable energy trade association. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Africa Solar Industry Association. \nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/harnessing-ai-for-social-impact/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Tech for Social Good,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Homepage.jpg LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87344384028 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T203000 DTSTAMP:20260327T134654Z CREATED:20240422T203939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T134654Z UID:10000097-1716402600-1716409800@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:Financing Strategies for Impact Ventures DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\nPremium members of Impact Entrepreneur get complimentary admission to this program\, among many other benefits. To RSVP for your spot as a Premium Member\, make sure to login with your premium account to see the RSVP option. \nThis special evening discussion and valuable networking opportunity promises to unpack the intricate tapestry of funding strategies propelling sustainable enterprises toward positive change. \nThe path to securing funding for social enterprises is rarely linear\, presenting a complex terrain unique to each enterprises' circumstances\, ambitions\, and vision for both growth and impact. Attendees will delve into the multifaceted landscape of impact-driven finance\, hearing nuanced insights into investment techniques that prioritize not only financial viability but also the realization of ESG benchmarks. From the strategic use of debt and equity investments to the foundational support offered through grants and alternative financing\, this evening will illuminate the innovative pathways that harmonize the three pillars of the triple bottom line. \nCome listen to real-world success stories\, gain actionable insights for aligning commerce with conscience\, and participate in an exchange of wisdom for shaping a more equitable future. \nOur discourse will unravel critical themes such as: \n● Understanding the intricate expectations of impact investors\, drawn to both fiscal rewards and tangible benevolent impacts.● Preserving a venture's core ethos amid the tug-of-war between capital needs and mission fidelity.● Accessing innovative finance avenues when traditional options fall short of recognizing the long-term value of impact driven businesses.● Forging strategic alliances with philanthropic entities and investors whose aspirations resonate with your vision for progressive change. \nDon’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event tailored for entrepreneurs\, investors\, and other practitioners driving the Impact Economy. \nFeatured Guests\nCarol CarusoCarol Caruso is a seasoned social impact entrepreneur\, investor\, and advisor\, with over two decades of global expertise in social impact\, inclusive finance\, and digital technology. Having co-founded an Inclusive Fintech startup\, she's a trailblazer in leveraging innovative tech like mobile apps\, AI\, and payment platforms for social good. Currently\, Carol serves as a social impact strategy consultant for multiple Impact Funds and startups\, advises MIT Sandbox Accelerator and Impact Entrepreneur\, and sits on investment committees and boards for various Impact Funds and startups. Her prior roles at Harvard Kennedy School’s Impact Accelerator and leadership positions at Accion International and Triple Jump underline her commitment to scaling businesses driving healthcare\, education\, clean energy\, social justice\, and inclusive finance worldwide. Carol's diverse background spans Europe\, US\, Africa\, Asia\, and LATAM\, fortified by having attended UC Berkeley’s Master’s program in Business Management and a B.S. in Economics & Finance from UC Santa Barbara. \nJosh CohenJosh Cohen is on a mission to make a difference via capitalism. He believes that how you make money (and what you do with it once you have it) matters and wants to help improve the world\, now. When considering how he wanted to be remembered\, Josh turned to impact investing before it had a name\, combining his experience as a venture capitalist\, technology company executive\, and family office CIO with his personal values. Thus\, the idea for City Light was born: partnering with experienced entrepreneurs using technology to generate significant financial returns\, while having a measurable social impact. Prior to founding City Light\, Josh led direct investments for a Greenwich CT-based family office\, worked in venture capital for a family office based in St. Louis\, was a Partner in a private debt fund\, and served as the Director of Business Development for Mobility Electronics (NASDAQ: IGOI). He began his career as an investment banker in the technology group of Deutsche Bank Alex Brown in San Francisco. Josh co-founded (and is a Board member of) The ImPact\, a member network whose mission is to inspire families to make impact investments more effectively. In addition\, he is on the investment committee for a family office based in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. Josh sits on the Board of Directors for Ready Responders and Brave Health. Josh previously held advisory roles with Ginger (now Headspace)\, OhmConnect (now Renew Home)\, 2U (Nasdaq: TWOU)\, Shotspotter (Nasdaq: SSTI)\, Practice (Acquired by Instructure: INST)\, Trilogy (Acquired by 2U: TWOU)\, and StraighterLine (Acquired by BV Partners). He is a frequent speaker on the topic of impact investing. \nSarah ConeSarah Cone is the founder and Managing Partner at Social Impact Capital. Referred to by Forbes as a “risk-taker who has proven herself\,” Sarah is an experienced venture capitalist who has proven that impact investing can generate strong financial returns while producing a positive effect on the world. Sarah invests very early in founders of innovative and impactful solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges\, helping them prove scalability and acquire follow-on funding from top-tier venture capital firms. In 2016\, Sarah began making direct angel investments in early-stage social impact venture capital opportunities. After successfully following this model for several years\, Sarah decided to launch a traditional venture capital fund following the same impact-oriented strategy as her angel investments. Sarah launched Social Impact Capital Fund I in 2019 via funds raised from high-net-worth individuals\, family offices\, foundations\, and fund of funds ultimately totaling over $43M in commitments. The firm uses an “impact arbitrage” investment strategy\, investing from the pre-seed and seed stage in companies that offer solutions to some of the world’s biggest environmental and societal challenges. Social Impact Capital is one of the few woman-led VC firms. Before founding Social Impact Capital\, Sarah worked at Illuminate Ventures and Omidyar Network's emerging technologies group along with a stint in Google’s legal department. Sarah holds a JD from UC Berkeley\, where she won several academic awards\, and a BA from Evergreen State College. \nPeter StrugatzAs a serial social entrepreneur\, Peter Strugatz serves on the Board to Victory Hemp Foods a regenerative agriculture hemp industrial ingredient company. Previously served as adviser to Califia Farms a midmarket plant-based beverage company and Ejido Verde a pine resin reforestation company in Southern Mexico. He was an adviser to Green Monday Ventures of Hong Kong\, a plant-based venture capital firm. Peter advises impact investors and social entrepreneurs\, with a focus on social capital\, strategy and implementation planning\, shared leadership\, and building strategic relationships for revenue growth and sales channel development. He was co-founder and co-CEO of IceStone which achieved Cradle to Cradle Gold and B Corp certifications. His 25 years of leadership experience also includes serving as CEO of Austin Productions. A former board member of Social Venture Network and the ALS Association\, Peter investment’s in multiple social purpose companies has included Stonyfield Farm Yogurt\, Light Phone\, Victory Hemp Foods\, Zipcar\, and Califia Farms. \nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/impact-encounters-financing-strategies-for-impact-ventures/ LOCATION:Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area\, 417 Fifth Avenue\, Suite 814\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HomepageLIVEEVENTS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T131500 DTSTAMP:20260327T134624Z CREATED:20231222T154246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T134624Z UID:10000090-1706184000-1706188500@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:Impact Procurement: Revolutionizing Corporate Supply Chains DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\nIn a world increasingly interlinked\, the essence of corporate responsibility extends far beyond traditional boundaries. This webinar\, part of Impact Entrepreneur's Building an Impact Economy Webinar Series\, delves into the profound exploration of Corporate Supply Chains and Social Procurement\, inspired by the insights shared by Brigit Helms in her compelling article. This session seeks to unveil how modern enterprises can intertwine profitability with social impact\, through revisiting their procurement strategies and engaging with value chains that echo the principles of social equity and environmental stewardship. \nBrigit Helms\, along with a distinguished panel of corporates and impact entrepreneurs\, will navigate through the real-world applications and the broader implications of social procurement in today's business landscape. The dialogues aim to foster a robust understanding and appreciation among the participants on how redefining supply chains can be a cornerstone for not only mitigating operational risks but also for catalyzing systemic change towards a more sustainable and inclusive economy. This webinar is a conduit for participants to garner actionable insights on aligning corporate supply mechanisms with the broader socio-economic goals\, thereby playing a pivotal role in accelerating the momentum towards an impact economy. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nThe evolution of corporate supply chains in response to global sustainability challenges.\nReal-world examples of social procurement strategies and their impact on communities and the environment.\nEngaging with social enterprises and local suppliers: Challenges\, Opportunities\, and Best Practices.\nMeasuring the social and environmental impact within procurement processes.\nStrategies for fostering collaborative partnerships between corporates and social enterprises.\nWhat needs to change in order for entrepreneurs to better access corporate supply chains.\nFuture trends: How emerging technologies can facilitate more sustainable and socially responsible supply chains.\n\nFeatured Guests\nJennifer BeasonJennifer “Jen” Beason is the global director of social entrepreneurship at SAP\, the world’s largest enterprise application software provider. Jen joined SAP in 2007 where after a decade supporting SAP's customers in North America\, she applied her skills as a natural dot-connector and transitioned into corporate affairs to integrate company-wide efforts that help the world run better and improve people's lives. Today\, she leads programs and partnerships that accelerate social business in more than 90 countries\, and through this ecosystem\, works with organizations that collectively impact more than one billion lives. \nBrigit HelmsBrigit Helms is Executive Director\, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship\, the premier university-based social enterprise accelerator dedicated to eliminating poverty. For 30 years\, Helms has created and delivered solutions to social and environmental challenges in 45 countries across Africa\, Asia and Latin America\, in both the private and public sectors. \nKarin GuemmerKarin Guemmer\, VP Head of Technical Procurement EMEA at Bayer\, has over 17 years of expertise. Formerly spearheading procurement at Zurich Insurance Group Germany\, Karin played pivotal roles at Bayer\, including Head of Mobility Procurement\, Head of Procurement Japan\, and Director of Procurement Innovation. She significantly contributed to Zurich by championing social procurement as an integral part of the strategy which she now continues at Bayer. Karin is a seasoned professional\, showcasing a wealth of insights and leadership acumen\, particularly in her fervor for supplier diversity. \nKim LimKim Lim is the CEO and co-founder of PichaEats\, a food business rebuilding the lives of refugees in Malaysia. PichaEats won The Chivas Venture 2017/18 in Malaysia and thrived into the Top 5 at the international level. Additional honors include winning Allianz's Future Generations Award; being named a Booking.com’s Top 10 Sustainable Venture; and designated a Top 10 Asia Social Enterprise. Lim received THE EDGE Inspiring Young Leaders 2017 award; a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia designation; Tatler's Gen.T List inclusion; and was recently an Obama Fellow. \nAntonio NuñoAntonio Nuño is the co-founder and CEO of Someone Somewhere\, a B-Corp and Climate Neutral company that is helping large companies transform their textile products supply chains into poverty-eradicating\, waste-sucking engines. Someone Somewhere will make over 10 million products with its innovative model in 2023.Before starting Someone Somewhere\, Antonio worked at McKinsey & Company Mexico\, CEMEX Switzerland and Social Ventures Australia. He is a Miller Center Fellow and has been recognized as Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company\, 30 Under 30 by Forbes\, and as Top 100 Social Capital Leaders by the International Business Times. \nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/impact-procurement-revolutionizing-corporate-supply-chains/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HomepageIP.jpg LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87156964748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T131500 DTSTAMP:20260327T134615Z CREATED:20231030T184007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T134615Z UID:10000088-1700136000-1700140500@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:Innovative Financing Structures for Impact Enterprises DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\nImpact Entrepreneur Premium Members register for all live programs for free. Become a Premium Member today! \nInnovative Financing Structures for Impact Enterprises\nIn the evolving sphere of impact entrepreneurship\, the strategic allocation of financial resources is a linchpin for sustainable success. This live program delves into the burgeoning world of innovative financial structures and approaches that fortify impact-driven enterprises. This session aims to unfold the myriad of financing avenues that are tailored to bolster the triple-bottom-line. As the impact economy grows/scales\, it is imperative that financing structures evolve in tandem to undergird the sustainable and systemic change heralded by impact enterprises. \nFeaturing two experts in impact investing and finance\, the conversation will provide frameworks with real-world examples of innovative financing structures. They’ll unravel how these approaches are not only feasible but instrumental in propelling impact enterprises towards their lofty yet grounded objectives. The discourse will bridge the conceptual with the practical\, offering attendees a clear understanding of how innovative financing models can be harnessed to drive forward the impact economy. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nSummary of different types of financing needs of early and growth stage enterprises and which types of innovative financing structures are appropriate for which types of enterprises.\nAn exploration of various innovative financing structures such as impact-linked financing\, royalty financing\, and demand dividend structures.\nAn examination of how these financing models align with the mission and sustainability goals of impact enterprises.\nCase studies showcasing the application and success of innovative financing structures in different sectors of the impact economy.\nThe role of stakeholders in catalyzing and sustaining financing innovation.\nLegal and regulatory considerations for adopting novel financing structures.\nGeneral discussion of the future of financing in fostering a thriving impact economy.\n\nThis webinar is an indispensable journey for impact entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars keen on exploring the frontier of financing that undergirds the transformation towards an impact economy. Through engaging discussions and insightful case examinations\, attendees will be equipped with a robust understanding of the financial scaffolds that can empower impact enterprises in their pursuit of systemic\, sustainable change. \nFeatured Guest\nKusi HornbergerKusi Hornberger is a Partner at Dalberg\, where he leads its Finance & Investment Practice. In this role\, Kusi has led more than 200 advisory projects on a wide range of topics related to blended finance\, financial inclusion\, impact investing\, impact measurement and management\, and innovative finance with leading donors\, development finance institutions (DFIs)\, family offices\, foundations\, and private investors around the globe. Outside of Dalberg\, Kusi serves on the board for several leading international NGOs\, guest lectures at leading business and policy schools\, speaks at conferences on topics related to the impact economy and regularly publishes articles in leading business and finance publications. Kusi also recently published a book titled\, Scaling Impact: Finance and Investment for a Better World (Palgrave MacMillan Press\, 2023).  \nChintan Panchal\n\n\nA transformative figure and influencer since the early days of impact investing\, Chintan Panchal is recognized for his ability to use the levers of finance and law to create novel transaction frameworks that address some of the most pressing global challenges around the world. Chintan is a Founding Partner and head of the U.S. region at RPCK\, Rastegar Panchal\, a global boutique law firm that specializes in co-creating and facilitating the launch of scalable and investible solutions that address social and environmental targets. \nRPCK works closely with leading family offices and foundations\, high growth companies\, and investment funds around the globe and across a broad spectrum of industries on a range of capital investments that generate social and environmental impact alongside market rate\, risk-adjusted financial returns. \nChintan has helped architect a number of groundbreaking transactions for clients around the world that have become templates for the rest of the industry\, and is a recognized speaker at industry conferences around the country. \n\n\n\nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/innovative-financing-structures-for-impact-enterprises/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Innovative-Financing-Structures-Homepage.jpg LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84339045820 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T131500 DTSTAMP:20260327T134552Z CREATED:20230522T180211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T134552Z UID:10000083-1689854400-1689858900@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:How Financial Advisors Advance an Impact Economy DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\nHow Financial Advisors Advance an Impact Economy   \nIt is going to take all of us to shift the global economy to one that prioritizes sustainable over extractive practices. An estimated $4.2 trillion in private investment capital each year is required to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Investors\, entrepreneurs\, and financial institutions all play a role\, but financial advisors are core. Financial Advisors guide your investment capital and inform decision making. They educate\, identify\, vet and diligence\, monitor\, engage with companies\, and measure success\, both financial and social impact. You can play a critical role in building a new impact economy by choosing the right financial advisor.   \nThis webinar and Q&A features the Co-Founders of ValuesAdvisor\, an online non-profit platform of impact financial advisors\, and two financial advisors who have deep impact expertise. We will explore: \n\nWhy do you need a financial advisor to begin with?\nThe ways that financial advisors are aware of needs of economic transformation/systems change\, and how it might conflict with their sense of fiduciary duty.\nHow financial advisors advise on the full spectrum of investing with impact for their clients - ranging from cash\, private markets to public equities.\nHow advisors measure the impact of investments to avoid green/impact washing and how are they reporting this information to their clients.\nHow financial advisors are thinking about blended finance approaches (i.e. including philanthropic strategies like DAFs alongside their investment strategies).\n\nFeatured Guests\nNicole Middleton HollowayNicole Middleton Holloway\, CFP\, is a San Francisco Bay Area-based advisor with Natural Investments.  Her personal mission is to support conscious investors in making a positive impact with their wealth. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and a financial activist\, Nicole enjoys designing portfolios for clients that incorporate racial\, gender and economic justice\, and she uses her expertise and position as a business owner to open the door for more women and people of color to work in the financial services industry.  She holds a Master's Degree in Financial Planning from Golden Gate University\, and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California. When she is not working\, Nicole enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two young daughters. \nLisa RenstromLisa Renstrom is the Co-Founder/CEO of ValuesAdvisor\, a nonprofit dedicated to making it easy for individuals to find a Values-Aligned Financial Advisor.  ValuesAdvisor is her answer and offering to the impact investing field and most recent contribution to climate solutions. She’s the former President of the National Sierra Club\, Rachel’s Network\, and Threshold Foundation\, and the Co-Creator of DivestInvest Individual. She currently serves on the Boards of Bonwood Social Investments\, ecoAmerica\, and Fresh Farm Markets DC. Formal education happened at the University of Nebraska at Omaha\, Owner President Management (OPM) at Harvard Business and MC/MPA from the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. \nKate SimpsonAs an impact investing professional\, trained life coach\, and teacher\, Kate Simpson has spent her career helping investors on their impact journey. She is a Co-founder of ValuesAdvisor\, a non-profit platform to connect investors with values-aligned financial advisors\, and creator of the Take Two “Invest Your Values” course. \nStuart ValentineStuart Valentine\, MBA\, is the Co-Founder of Centered Wealth and has been a financial advisor for the last 19 years. Prior to that he was active in the global futures market for 13 years. In parallel with his investment management and advisory work\, Stuart has actively been exploring the boundaries of philanthropy\, and entrepreneurship in his role as Co-Director of the Sustainable Living Coalition (SLC) and the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT)\, both non-profits dedicated to sustainability education\, local food production and regenerative enterprise design. The Centered Wealth mission includes "manifesting the experience of centered wealth for clients by supporting the integration of their deep life purpose with their investment portfolio." (www.Centered-Wealth.com) Stuart is a co-author of “Imagining Philanthropy for Life: A Whole System Strategy to Transform Finance and Grow True Wealth”. (http://www.philanthropy4life.net/our_book) Additionally\, Stuart also plays an adjunct faculty role at Maharishi University of Management in the area of Socially Responsible Investing\, Sustainable Community Design and Transformational Entrepreneurship. \nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/how-financial-advisors-advance-an-impact-economy/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Homepage.jpg LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86476431641 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T131500 DTSTAMP:20260327T134514Z CREATED:20230218T154019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T134514Z UID:10000076-1683115200-1683119700@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:Investing for Climate Impact through Food Waste Solutions DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\nNote that this webinar is scheduled for a Wednesday\, not our usual Thursday slots. \nInvesting for Climate Impact through Food Waste Solutions \nDespite the fact that real progress has been made over the past two decades\, it’s now abundantly clear that the climate crisis is no longer a future concern. It’s happening now\, and we must act more boldly to address it by investing in for-profit and nonprofit enterprises that offer immediate\, rapid\, and large-scale solutions to climate change – like food waste reduction. In the United States alone\, an estimated 35% of all food ends up uneaten annually\, producing more greenhouse gas emissions than 42 coal-fired power plants. Uneaten food is the number one product entering landfills\, where it decomposes and generates methane\, an anthropogenic greenhouse gas that’s 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide. \nThe good news? The problem of food waste is eminently solvable – it’s literally low-hanging fruit. Food waste reduction solutions already exist\, and many of them are “shovel-ready\,” just needing implementation rather than invention to reap big benefits. And by preventing food waste from going to landfill – through prevention and diversion – we can reduce atmospheric methane concentrations in just a decade or two\, which is critical for limiting warming by 2050. \nJoin Impact Entrepreneur for a Building an Impact Economy webinar\, co-hosted by ReFED\, a nonprofit working to reduce food loss and waste in the U.S. food system. We’ll explore the connection between food waste and the climate\, present a range of solutions for fighting it – from breakthrough innovations to basic best practices – and share opportunities for you to support the effort right now. \nFeatured Guest\nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/investing-for-climate-impact-through-food-waste-solutions/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Homepage.jpg LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81739510702 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T121500 DTSTAMP:20260327T134529Z CREATED:20230321T172155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T134529Z UID:10000079-1681383600-1681388100@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:Business Models for Biodiversity DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\n*Note the starting time for this webinar (one hour earlier than usual)* \nIn December 2022\, representatives from 188 governments came together at COP15 to adopt a landmark international agreement for biodiversity: The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Many commentators have touted the GBF\, which pledges to protect 30% of global habitats by 2030 through a variety of multi-stakeholder approaches\, as the “Paris Agreement of biodiversity”. \nEven though both the COP for the Convention on Biological Diversity and that for Climate were first established in 1992\, progress on biodiversity commitments and efforts have lagged far behind. Scientists estimate that current rates of extinction are 100 to even 1\,000 higher than natural rates. Clearly\, the need for action for biodiversity conservation and restoration has never been starker. \nWith increasing pressures and an international limelight cast on biodiversity\, the question on many people’s minds is – how? \nIn this live Building an Impact Economy Series webinar\, we highlight three innovators and entrepreneurs who are tackling different aspects of the biodiversity crisis: habitat and wildlife crimes\, biodiversity business risks\, and the private funding gap for biodiversity. Through our discussion\, we will cover a variety of topics including: \nBiodiversity in context: The scale and urgency of the issue \nClimate and Biodiversity: How is addressing the biodiversity crisis different from addressing the climate crisis? What additional challenges need to be addressed to achieve biodiversity-positive outcomes\, besides driving for carbon net-zero? \nA Market for Biodiversity? Corporate incentives for participating in biodiversity protection and restoration\, and moving from innate to instrumental values on nature \nScaling Solutions: What have been the biggest challenges for scaling solutions for biodiversity\, and what coming next that will allow us to address these challenges? \nBiodiversity credit space: What trends and developments do we see for the space across both regulatory and voluntary markets? \nFeatured Guests\nEric DinersteinDr. Eric Dinerstein is President and CEO of WildTech/Nightjar. For much of the past 25 years\, he was Chief Scientist at the World Wildlife Fund. Beginning in 1975\, he led pioneering studies and conservation programs for endangered species such as tigers\, greater-one horned rhinoceros\, and Asiatic elephants. Most recently\, he led the publication of conservation frameworks—the Global Deal for Nature and the Global Safety Net—to address the extinction and climate crises. At WildTech/Nightjar\, Eric leads the creation of TrailGuard AI\, an innovative camera-based real-time alert system to prevent wildlife poaching and human-wildlife conflict\, and enhance security in remote areas of importance. \nAsh KnopBefore co-founding and running Wilderlands\, Ash Knop headed up the innovation portfolio of conservation organisation Cassinia Environmental. Prior to this\, Ash established his career in sales\, senior management and strategy within the not-for-profit sector\, whilst founding a number of start-ups in the health and tourism sectors. \nRachel Ashton LimRachel Lim is an impact investment analyst at Silverstrand Capital\, a Singapore-based family office investing in biodiversity and the regenerative economy. She holds a dual degree from Claremont McKenna College in Biology and Environmental Policy. Rachel is passionate about environmental protection\, and in the innovative\, intersectional solutions which can enable wide-scale systems change. At Silverstrand\, her work includes project due diligence\, portfolio management\, and communications. Her latest responsibility is in managing the Biodiversity Accelerator+\, a three-month program helping entrepreneurs addressing the biodiversity crisis to scale. Prior to her time at Silverstrand she has worked with spiders\, turtles\, corals\, and more. \nDebbie SaundersDr. Debbie Saunders is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader with 25+ years of industry experience. She is the CEO and Founder of a deep tech company transforming biodiversity conservation through innovative technological solutions. This includes Nature Data Insights\, an online platform enabling corporations to manage biodiversity risks for a nature-positive future\, and Wildlife Drones\, the world's most advanced drone radio-telemetry technology used by species managers worldwide. Dr. Saunders holds a PhD in Conservation Ecology from the Australian National University and has secured multiple business innovation awards and over $4.5 million in grants and investments. \nHost\nLaurie Lane-ZuckerLaurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur\, PBC\, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network — a large\, global network of “systems-minded” entrepreneurs\, investors\, and scholars of social and environmental innovation — and editor and publisher of Impact Entrepreneur\, a digital magazine covering the emerging Impact Economy. For over 30 years\, Laurie has been a “pioneer” (Forbes) and recognized leader in sustainability\, social enterprise\, and impact investing. Laurie was the founding Executive Director of the international environmental organization\, Orion Society\, which publishes the celebrated Orion Magazine\, as well as the founder of a global sustainability think-tank\, the Triad Institute\, and Hotfrog\, a Founding B Corporation\, GIIRS Pioneer Company\, and the first company ever to complete an equity transaction on an impact investment exchange. Laurie is the bestselling and multiple award-winning publisher and editor of books and magazines on sustainability and social impact — having worked with such acclaimed authors as Wendell Berry\, Barry Lopez\, Terry Tempest Williams\, and David James Duncan — and the author of numerous articles on entrepreneurship and impact investing. Laurie is contributing author to the academic textbook from World Scientific\, Sustainability: Business and Investment Implications. His new book\, The Impact Entrepreneur Breakthrough: A Field Manual for the Regenerative Economy\, will be pubished by Berrett-Koehler in 2026\, with global distribution by Penguin Random House. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/business-models-for-biodiversity/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Homepage.jpg LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83984213185 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T131500 DTSTAMP:20260516T001311Z CREATED:20220628T174835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T001311Z UID:10000066-1658404800-1658409300@impactentrepreneur.com SUMMARY:How Investors Can Champion Racial Equity & Avoid Common Pitfalls DESCRIPTION:Building an Impact EconomyThursday\, November 20\, 202512:00 PM - 1:15 PM\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nStream This Program\nAchieving racial and economic equity is a defining opportunity of our time. When it comes to investors\, the urgency of the moment necessitates greater understanding\, pushing and growing in how they approach advancing racial equity and economic justice. Despite recognizing the need for more effective practices within their organizations and portfolios\, many investors starting out on their diversity\, equity\, and inclusion journeys succumb to several common pitfalls:  \n\nThinking that racial equity is solely about diverse representation\nUsing impact management to claim victories\, not guide growth\nAiming to solve for equity in one big push\n\nIn this Building an Impact Economy webinar\, our panelists\, who co-designed the IRIS+ racial equity theme for impact investing and co-wrote a related article for Impact Entrepreneur Magazine\, will discuss both the opportunities and pitfalls for investors. They will provide insights into how investors can consider power\, risk\, and justice in their impact measurement and management work. \nPANELISTS \nMahlet Getachew\, Managing Director of Corporate Racial Equity at PolicyLink\, works to ignite the racial equity movement more broadly and deeply within corporate America. She comes to PolicyLink with extensive experience in the private sector advising public and private corporations across various industries as external legal counsel and in-house counsel. \nTynesia Boyea-Robinson\, President and CEO of CapEQ™\, has been religiously leading and writing about enterprises that “do well and do good” for over a decade. As President and CEO of CapEQ™ she works with companies and investors to embed equitable impact in their daily practice. \nLissa Glasgo\, Director\, IRIS+/Impact Measurement & Management (IMM) at the GIIN\, leads the IRIS+ standards on impact themes including DEI and supports the development of the GIIN’s impact performance benchmarks. She is grateful to have spent her career on IMM strategy/research for incredible organizations and people around the globe. \nGUEST MODERATOR \nMelanie Audette\, Senior Vice President at Mission Investors Exchange\, a national membership network for foundations building and growing their impact investing programs. She works with members to identify and drive additional resources towards innovative impact investing opportunities\, facilitates partnerships across the sector\, and represents the impact investing network. URL:https://impactentrepreneur.com/event/how-investors-can-champion-racial-equity-avoid-common-pitfalls/ CATEGORIES:Building an Impact Economy,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://impactentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Pitfalls.png LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88291281768 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR