Philanthropy at a Crossroads

Philanthropy at a Crossroads

Last month at the Skoll World Forum, global philanthropic leaders and innovators gathered for what felt less like a panel discussion and more like a wake-up call. As crises converge — from climate collapse and democratic backsliding to widening inequality — the...
The SDGs That Investors Ignore

The SDGs That Investors Ignore

Impact investing is growing, with more capital flowing toward innovative solutions aimed at solving the world’s most pressing challenges. Yet, as revealed by the Norrsken Impact 100 list for 2024 – a list of the most promising impact startups, as chosen by Norrsken...
Invisible Gates & Climate Startups

Invisible Gates & Climate Startups

Imagine if those best equipped to launch the next big climate companies were simply unable to begin. Many entrepreneurs who demonstrate the necessary grit and talent for success are discouraged, disadvantaged, or thwarted from pursuing their dreams by systemic...
The Green Retreat

The Green Retreat

Just as we were led to believe Wall Street was beginning to embrace sustainability, major players are backpedaling. JPMorgan, BlackRock, and others are abandoning their climate pledges. What does this say about the future of finance? For impact practitioners, this...
Resilient Small Business is the Answer to Global Sustainability

Resilient Small Business is the Answer to Global Sustainability

Twenty Twenty-Two opens with the clear recognition that the economic landscape has been forever disrupted. The past two years — which laid bare the market’s structural inequalities, climate emergency, and systemic barriers to inclusive prosperity – clearly posed the...
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