Best Agri Jobs Podcasts (2024)

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A political proxy battle⁠ for the soul of tech, youth-lens investing in Africa, and recycling is having a moment 21:06

8h ago21:06

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Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: The political proxy battle for the soul of tech, innovation and social impact, what youth led protests mean for the impact agenda, and how recycling is having a moment.

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Red Tractor, Food Assurance, the UK Food Industry and Careers 27:52

3h ago27:52

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Unlock the secrets of the UK's food industry with insights from Steven Shields, Technical and Sustainability Director at Huntapac Produce, and Sam Trevey, Fresh Produce Technical Manager at Red Tractor. Discover what Red Tractor's assurance really means for food safety and traceability, and learn how these industry veterans have navigated their imp…

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New strategies for refugee-lens investing, deadlines approach for the GGRF, and a preview of Capitol Gains 21:10

4h ago21:10

21:10

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with Jessica Pothering. Up this week: Refugee-lens investing: https://impactalpha.com/new-tools-for-humanitarian-relief-in-crisis-zones-blended-finance-offtake-contracts-and-debt-swaps/ GGRF deadlines: https://impactalpha.com/epa-melds-private-and-public-capital-and-a-surplus-of-opinions-to-beef-u…

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Wait, there's good economic news? Plus, TPG's AI enabled, smart city play. 13:49

1d ago13:49

13:49

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: the good economic news that’s been largely overlooked — or at least overshadowed — in the current tumultuous news cycle: https://impactalpha.com/left-behind-communities-ride-bipartisan-policies-if-not-politics-to-prosper-at-last/ Plus, an impact investment fro…

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Indigenizing agri-finance for Native-led businesses with Skya Ducheneaux 15:05

16d ago15:05

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Skya Ducheneaux of Akiptan, a Native community development financial institution on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in Eagle Butte, SD. joins David Bank on the latest Agents of Impact Podcast.

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The Pig Farming Industry in the UK and Career Opportunities Available 37:14

9d ago37:14

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What drives a seasoned farmer to shift from beef and sheep farming to the dynamic world of pig farming? Our guest, Mark Jagger from BQP, shares his compelling journey that spans over three decades in the heart of the UK's pig industry. From his early beginnings influenced by childhood passion and overcoming academic hurdles to his transition driven…

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The Supreme Court's impact, US political risk, and driving community homeownership without displacement 24:53

9d ago24:53

24:53

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: The implications of this term’s Supreme Court rulings on the business environment for sustainable finance: https://impactalpha.com/supreme-court-rulings-threaten-to-turn-policy-tailwinds-into-headwinds-for-impact-investors/ How impact investors are preparing f…

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How New Ventures is scaling up by going deep, Obran's plan to build a worker coop conglomerate, and why Surdna is doubling down on their impact strategy 18:58

17d ago18:58

18:58

Host Brian Walsh takes up top stories with ImpactAlpha’s Jessica Pothering. Up this week: How New Ventures is aiming to scale by going deep instead of big:https://impactalpha.com/going-big-by-going-niche-how-new-ventures-rodrigo-villar-is-specializing-for-deeper-impact-qa/ Obran’s worker owned cooperative conglomerate: https://impactalpha.com/worke…

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Roundtable: The backlash to the ESG backlash, who is colluding with whom? 24:05

24d ago24:05

24:05

Imogen Rose-Smith joins David Bank and Brian Walsh for a classic ImpactAlpha roundtable discussion about ESG, DEI, and public policy. Subscribe to ImpactAlpha: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://impactalpha.com/subscribe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode featured music by Isaac Silk

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ESG backlash in Congress and at Tesla, gender lens in vesting in LatAm; and Ava Duverney rewrites the Hollywood funding script 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Congressional hearings on ESG: https://impactalpha.com/political-risk-antitrust-hearing-escalates-republican-attacks-on-climate-action/ Shareholder votes at Tesla: https://impactalpha.com/elon-musks-pay-grab-is-a-skirmish-in-the-broader-battle-of-the-billionaires/ Women’s g…

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Sir Mark Spencer of the Conservative Party - "Election Policies of the Conservatives for Agriculture & Farming" 39:36

1M ago39:36

39:36

Find out about the Conservatives plans for agriculture and farming before the next General Election, with our special guest, Sir Mark Spencer, the Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs. Hear firsthand how Mark's upbringing on a dairy farm shaped his journey into politics and led to his recent recognition as a …

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Impact funds steer capital towards debt, impact fails in Africa, and Sam Polk of Everytable 24:46

1M ago24:46

24:46

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with senior editor Jessica Pothering. Up this week: This month’s list of impact funds actively raising capital: ⁠⁠https://impactalpha.com/impact-fund-managers-steer-private-credit-to-places-equity-fears-to-tread/⁠⁠ Liist submissions: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfm5qIOqogtbI3xRx4-0X…

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Dan Boatright-Greene of the Liberal Democrats – 'The Policies of the Liberal Democrats in Agriculture & Farming' 35:01

1M ago35:01

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Dan Boatright-Greene, the Liberal Democrat candidate for West Worcestershire, takes us on a remarkable journey from his roots in archaeology and geology to his current political ambitions. Inspired by his military family background and a deep commitment to community service, Dan shares his story of overcoming challenges to make a real impact as bot…

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Hope Mago of HCAP: Finding alpha with a 'gainful jobs' strategy 23:28

2M ago23:28

23:28

Hope Mago of HCAP Partners, the San Diego private equity firm known for its ‘Gainful Jobs’ strategy joins David Bank for another in our series of conversations with Agents of Impact across the landscape of impact investing. and sustainable finance, from asset owners to managers and of course, founders and entrepreneurs.…

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Climate on the ballot in Mexico, India and beyond; impact accounting standards; funding climate's missing middle 22:27

2M ago22:27

22:27

This Week in Impact. Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: Climate on the ballot: https://impactalpha.com/mexico-chooses-a-new-president-amid-extreme-heat-and-little-urgency-on-climate-action/ Impact accounting standards: https://impactalpha.com/a-decade-in-the-making-impact-accounting-standards-a…

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AgriCulture Live with Tess Howe of TIAH - “Skills Needed for the Future of Farming and Attracting Gen Z to Agriculture” 34:41

2M ago34:41

34:41

Curious about the future of farming and how the industry is adapting to modern workforce needs? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Tess Howe, Head of Partnerships and Policy at The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH). Discover Tess's inspiring journey and learn how TIAH is revolutionizing training for farmers, focusing on k…

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New impact products, investing in 'entrepreneurial households in industrious communities,' and the rise of workers 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week New impact products: https://impactalpha.com/impact-products-aim-to-shift-portfolio-allocations-in-bonds-private-credit-and-cash/ Entrepreneurial households in industrious communities: https://impactalpha.com/calls/ The rise of worker empowerment: https://impac…

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Lafayette Square’s Damien Dwin: Investing in working-class people and places 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

As a lender to middle-market companies, Lafayette Square gives a discount to borrowers that adopt strategies to help their low- and moderate-income workers save for retirement, access health benefits, reduce financial insecurity and increase economic mobility. Damien Dwin joins David Bank for an Agents of Impact interview.…

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Chinese tariffs, the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, and valuing the care economy 23:34

2M ago23:34

23:34

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Biden’s new Chinese tariffs: ⁠https://impactalpha.com/as-trade-wars-heat-up-climate-investors-look-to-back-homegrown-challenger-technologies/⁠ The Global Fund for Coral Reefs’ efforts: https://impactalpha.com/global-fund-for-coral-reefs-blends-opportunity-and-urgency-to-fin…

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David's dispatch from MIE and Milken, and a call for sustainable mining 19:29

3M ago19:29

19:29

This Week in Impact. Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: David dives into the divergent differing vibes at Mission Investors Exchange and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Plus a call for efforts to sustainably harvest the metals needed for the energy transition. Tonya Allen Q+A: https://i…

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The opportunity in local climate innovation with VertueLab’s Aina Abiodun 42:06

3M ago42:06

42:06

VertueLab’s Aina Abiodun chats with Sherrell Dorsey about financing climate innovation with a justice lens, place-based investing, and worforce development. For more and a link to the video go to: https://impactalpha.com/plugged-in-the-opportunity-in-local-climate-innovation-with-vertuelabs-aina-abiodun-video/ And, check out our profile of Aina: ht…

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The state of blended finance, restoring forests and carbon market credibility, and investing endowments for DEI 23:24

3M ago23:24

23:24

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: The state of blended finance: https://impactalpha.com/blended-finance-rebounds-in-2023-with-focus-on-climate-and-bigger-deals/ How Big Tech can restore both forests – and credibility - in voluntary carbon markets: https://impactalpha.com/how-big-tech-can-resto…

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Agri-Tech's New Frontier The Sky-High Potential of Drones in Farming 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

Discover the future of farming as Edwin Nicholls from DroneAg joins us to unravel the transformative role of drones in agriculture. Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey through Edwin's personal pathway into agri-tech, as he reveals the cutting-edge software that's catapulting farmers into a new era of data-driven decision making. We'll navi…

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Family offices target climate transition, foundations invest in AI for good, and a voluntary carbon credit brouhaha 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha’s top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: Family offices have the opportunity to invest in the climate transition: https://impactalpha.com/the-climate-transition-and-investment-opportunities-for-family-offices/ Three leading foundations make for-profit investments in an OpenAI competitor: https://impa…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 10 with John Giles of Promar International - "Issues Affecting the UK Agri-Food Market" 41:40

3M ago41:40

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Venture into the dynamic world of agri-food markets with the guidance of John Giles, a seasoned expert at Promar International. Our latest episode brings to light the transformative shifts in UK agriculture through John's lens, as he draws upon his rich experiences across 60 nations and deep involvement in agricultural commodities. From the omnipre…

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Franchising indoor farms to build a billion dollars in Black wealth 18:00

3M ago18:00

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Loren Taylor and Zaru Systems want to build a billion dollars in Black wealth in the next eight years by franchising sustainable turnkey businesses. First up, modular vertical farms. Hear his conversation with David Bank on this week's Agents of Impact podcast. Subscribe to ImpactAlpha today: http://www.impactalpha.com/subscribe…

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Good economic news, the legacy of Participant Media, and a dispatch from the World Bank 22:36

3M ago22:36

22:36

Brian Walsh and ImpactAlpha editor David Bank take up the good news on the good economy, Participant Media’s lasting legacy and the signs of change at the World Bank. Plus: an exclusive early listen to the electrifying single, “I’m Your Heat Pump.” To learn more about heat pumps and home electrification, visit The Switch is On and Rewiring America …

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AgriCulture Live Episode 9 with guest Owen Atkinson - "Are Cows Ruining the Planet?" 36:50

3M ago36:50

36:50

Join us as we explore the transformative landscape of dairy farming with Owen Atkinson, the mastermind behind Dairy Veterinary Consultancy Limited. Owen, a dairy vet with a knack for innovation, shares his journey from a farm-bred scientist to an RCVS specialist, and how this path has fuelled his commitment to revolutionizing dairy cattle health. W…

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Building equitable food systems with reparative capital and community 44:21

3M ago44:21

44:21

On this week’s Agents of Impact Podcast, Sherrell Dorsey chats with Olivia Watkins of Black Farmer Fund. The fund aims to meet the modern needs of Black farmers and food entrepreneurs with affordable capital and technical assistance.

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Reconnecting communities, impact investing in Puerto Rico, and how business owners are exiting to employees 24:43

4M ago24:43

24:43

Brian and David explore the federal funds that are catalyzing capital to reconnect communities from the legacy of racial segregation, the huge impact investing opportunity in Puerto Rico, and the mechanisms that investors and business owners are using to exit to employees. Links to this week's stories: Reconnecting communities - https://impactalpha…

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Alison Taylor: The broken chain from transparency to accountability to corporate action 26:43

4M ago26:43

26:43

NYU Professor Alison Taylor joins David Bank to discuss the evolution of the role of business in society, and how regulation and disclosure affect impact. Alison's book: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/higher-ground-how-business-can-do-right-thing-turbulent-world Sign up for our free newsletters: https://impactalpha.com/…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 8 with guest Jack Potter from Wild Capital - "Biodiversity, Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality" 37:49

3M ago37:49

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AgriCulture Live Episode 8 with guest Jack Potter from Wild Capital - "Biodiversity, Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality" Embark on an enlightening journey with Jack Potter from Wild Capital, where we navigate the verdant pathways of biodiversity, net gain, and nutrient neutrality. Jack's transition from his roots in farming to a beacon of conservatio…

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EPA (finally) announces who will distribute $20 billion fund, lessons from blended finance, and universal owners vote their proxy 20:43

4M ago20:43

20:43

Brian and David continue to unpack the EPA’s blockbuster $20 billion in government grants to mobilize commercial investment in climate solutions, learn lessons from dozens of blended finance transactions, and discuss how shareholders are voting to have companies mitigate economy-wide risks. Links to this week's stories: https://impactalpha.com/inve…

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National green bank funding, basket bonds, and Brazil's burgeoning impact ecosystem 20:03

4M ago20:03

20:03

Brian Walsh and David Bank discuss the players likely to receive massive funding from the EPA to create a national green bank, how people are investing in Brazil’s impact economy, and how a $75 million ‘basket bond’ is catalyzing climate lending to small businesses in emerging markets. Read more: Green bank: https://impactalpha.com/epas-new-partner…

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Building an inclusive economy through capital, community, and coaching with Lenore Champagne Beirne 43:43

4M ago43:43

43:43

Sherrell Dorsey speaks with Bright Ventures’ Lenore Champagne Beirne. about how she’s working to build an inclusive economy through capital, community, and coaching. Champagne Beirne founded Bright Ventures as a strategic advisory and executive coaching service prior to expanding to include an early-stage fund. For more: https://impactalpha.com/plu…

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How Texas’s anti ESG campaign is costing it money, cookstoves and carbon markets, and Vanguard gets punked 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

David Bank joins Brian Walsh to discuss some of the top stories from ImpactAlpha this week. Stories mentioned on the podcast: Texas boots Blackrock: https://impactalpha.com/texas-boots-blackrock-saddling-texans-with-the-costs-of-its-campaign-against-esg/ Clean cooking: https://impactalpha.com/leveraging-the-carbon-markets-for-clean-cooking-climate-…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 7 with guest Alex Hardie from Harper Adams University - "Attracting New Talent Into Agriculture" 44:07

4M ago44:07

44:07

Embark on a journey into the heart of "Attracting New Talent Into Agriculture" with Rebekah Shields of Agricultural Recruitment Specialists, and our distinguished guest Alex Hardie from the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University. Together, we uncover the university's pivotal role in nurturing a new wave of agri-profession…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 6 with guest & Nuffield Scholar - Andrew Sincock from Agriton - “Low Input Farming Systems” 44:22

4M ago44:22

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Explore the fusion of tradition and innovation in agriculture with Cornish farmer and agricultural director Andrew Sincock, our distinguished guest who brings his wealth of experience as a Nuffield Scholar to the table. We traverse the globe through Andrew's eyes, gaining insights into sustainable farming practices and the crucial exchange of knowl…

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AgriCulture Live #5 with special guest Amy Watkins from Agrii - “The Importance of Sustainability in Agriculture” 29:36

5M ago29:36

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🌿🌾 Join Us for AgriCulture Live - Episode Five with Amy Watkins Gear up for an inspiring session of our LinkedIn Live series, AgriCulture Live, where we delve into sustainable practices within the food supply chain! Special Guest: Amy Watkins, a passionate advocate for sustainability at Agrii We are proud to welcome Amy Watkins to share her insight…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 2 with guest Mark Scott from Savills - "The Shortage of New Entrants into the Agricultural Sector" 35:00

5M ago35:00

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🌾🚀 AgriCulture Live - Episode Two A not-to-be-missed episode of our LinkedIn Live series, AgriCulture Live, where we explore the dynamic world of agricultural recruitment and talent management! 🌟 Featuring Special Guest: Mark Scott 🌟 Join us as we welcome Mark Scott, a distinguished expert in HR and recruitment with a decade of experience shaping t…

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AgriCulture Live - Episode 1 with Mike Panteli from Engage Crop Solutions - “The Challenges of Climate Change on Agriculture”. 20:20

5M ago20:20

20:20

AgriCulture Live - Episode One Join us for the inaugural episode of our new LinkedIn Live series, AgriCulture Live, where we dive deep into the world of agricultural innovation and expertise! 🌟 Special Guest: Michael Panteli In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Mike Panteli, a seasoned finance expert with over two decades of experience, large…

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AgriCulture Live Episode 4 with guest Ciarán Murphy from DeLaval - " The Role of AI in the Dairy Industry and What it Means for the Future of Farming" 32:41

5M ago32:41

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🐄💡 Tune in to AgriCulture Live - Episode Four with Ciarán Murphy Prepare to dive deep into the heart of dairy farming innovation on our next session of AgriCulture Live! 🌟 Featuring Guest: Ciarán Murphy, Sales Territory Manager UK & IRL at DeLaval 🌟 We're excited to host Ciarán Murphy, a dedicated professional with expertise in purchasing, stock co…

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AgriCulture Live - Episode 3 with guest Stuart Dennis of BK Grain Handling Engineers - "Attracting Agricultural Engineers to the Sector" 31:41

5M ago31:41

31:41

🌾🔧 AgriCulture Live - Episode Three with Stuart Dennis of BK Grain Handling Engineers Get ready for an insightful exploration into the world of agricultural engineering in our episode of AgriCulture Live! 🌟 Special Guest: Stuart Dennis of BK Grain Handling Engineers We're thrilled to welcome Stuart Dennis, an experienced Health and Safety Advisor w…

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Finding hidden impact and overlooked risks in municipal bonds 9:30

8M ago9:30

9:30

Featuring Activest's Homero Radway, HIP Investor’s Paul Herman, Kestrel’s Monica Reid, Matt Posner of Court Street Group and Lincoln Institute’s RJ McGrail. Check out the call recap: https://impactalpha.com/the-arbitrage-opportunity-in-high-impact-municipal-bonds-video/ Or watch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQPh3XC9X1g Imogen's lates…

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A tale of two COPs with Marilyn Waite and Dawn Lippert 21:52

8M ago21:52

21:52

Amy Cortese speaks with both Marilyn Waite of the Climate Finance Fund and Dawn Lippert of Elemental Excelerator about their experiences this week in the green and blue zones of COP28. Plus, Monique Aiken has the headlines.

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All eyes on Dubai as COP 28 begins with Stephan Nicoleau 20:25

8M ago20:25

20:25

ImpactAlpha’s Amy Cortese speaks with Full Cycle’s Stephan Nicoleau at the start of COP 28 to hear what he’s expecting - and hoping for - at the global climate summit in Dubai. Plus, host Brian Walsh has the headlines.

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Steering pension funds toward impact with Tara Mei Smith and Marcela Pinilla 21:18

9M ago21:18

21:18

Friends of ImpactAlpha Eric Horvath and Lucas Turner-Owens share an excerpt from their new podcast Impact(ed). They speak with Tara Mei Smith (Office of NYC Comptroller) and Marcela Pinilla (Zevin Asset Management) about creating change from the inside at pension funds, and their journey as women of color investment professionals. Plus, host Moniqu…

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Lessons from the Wilmington coup of 1898 with Cedric Harrison 22:27

9M ago22:27

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November 10th is the 125th anniversary of the only successful coup d’etat in U.S. history, which took place in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1898. White supremacists targeted Wilmington for it's multiracial democracy and prosperity. ]ImpactAlpha’s David Bank went to Wilmington and we’ll hear his conversation with Cedric Harrison, an entrepreneur bu…

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Maria Hollan of Timke Ventures shares her journey to impact investing 14:23

9M ago14:23

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ImpactAlpha’s Dennis Price catches up with María Hollan, a second-generation steward of her family’s assets at Timke Ventures in Mexico City. Hollan was in Medellín at the GLI Forum Latam looking for opportunities to invest across asset classes with a gender lens. Plus, Monique Aiken has the headlines. Join Camilla Nestor of MCE Social Capital, Sha…

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What the mainstreaming of impact investing means for smaller impact fund managers 10:19

9M ago10:19

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David Bank catches up with Courageous Capital Advisors’ Laurie Spengler to talk about what the mainstreaming of impact investing means for smaller impact fund managers closer to the problems and community-based solutions. Plus, host Brian Walsh has the headlines.

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