This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Hey friends, Welcome back to Funding Rounds , where we break down the week’s most impactful startup and venture funding announcements—highlighting the mission, the money, and the impact behind it all. This week, over $1 billion was invested across public safety tech, clean ...
Aug 16, 2025•4 min
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Varda Raises $187M Series C to Manufacture Medicine in Space 🚀 Funding: $187 million Goal: Bring zero-gravity biomanufacturing to commercial scale Impact: Creating life-saving therapies that can only be made in orbit 🔗 Learn more AWAKE Chocolate Lands $8M CAD to Fuel Func...
Jul 25, 2025•3 min
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Carbon to Sea Initiative Commits $4M to Ocean Carbon Removal R&D Funding: $4 million joint investment with MEOPAR Goal: Advance research on ocean-based carbon dioxide removal in Canada Impact: Unlocking ocean tech as a scalable solution for climate mitigation 🔗 Read mo...
Jul 18, 2025•5 min
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Hey friends, After 10 incredible years of building Causeartist solo, I’m excited to share something personal with you. Last year, some amazing partners who believe deeply in the mission and future of Causeartist reached out. I knew from the initial conversation it was the r...
Jul 15, 2025•2 min
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Welcome back to Investing in Impact , the podcast where we dive deep into the minds of visionary leaders building a more sustainable and equitable future. Today, I’m joined by Josh Kaufman , CEO and Co-Founder of Khasma Capital . Khasma is on a mission to empower developmen...
Jun 30, 2025•34 min•Ep. 89
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Fiber Global Raises $20M to Scale Circular Building Materials Funding: $20 million Series A Goal: Expand production of sustainable materials that reduce construction waste Impact: Tackling industrial emissions and advancing the circular economy Read more → Lumion Secures $1...
Jun 20, 2025•6 min
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder & CEO of Acumen on her global journey that led her from the world of international banking to the heart of social entrepreneurship—beginning in Rwanda, and now reaching 650+ million lives...
May 14, 2025•47 min
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 88 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I’m joined by Medea Nocentini, Senior Partner at Global Ventures and Founder of C3 – Companies Creating Change , about scaling impact across the Middle East and Africa. Medea brings a unique blend of corporate...
Apr 29, 2025•41 min•Ep. 88
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 87 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andy Kuper, Founder and CEO of LeapFrog Investments , a pioneering firm that has reshaped how global capital can drive profit with purpose. Dr. Andy Kuper , founder and CEO of LeapFrog Invest...
Apr 10, 2025•52 min•Ep. 87
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 86 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I'm joined by Howard Fischer , Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of Gratitude Railroad , to discuss his journey from Wall Street to impact investing and how Gratitude Railroad is building a community-driven appr...
Mar 25, 2025•39 min•Ep. 86
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 85 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I'm joined by Matt Eldridge, Executive Director of Realize Impact , on using Donor Advised Funds to innovate impact investing. Impact investing is often perceived as complex, requiring a balance between financ...
Feb 11, 2025•26 min•Ep. 85
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 84 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, I'm joined by Daryn Dodson, Founder and Managing Director of Illumen Capital , an impact fund of funds committed to advancing gender and racial equity in financial markets. Illumen Capital invests in leading g...
Jan 30, 2025•30 min•Ep. 84
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Welcome to Episode 83 of the Investing in Impact podcast. Today, we’re joined by Dan Fishman, Co-Founder and General Partner of Regeneration.VC , a venture capital firm at the forefront of Consumer ClimateTech. Regeneration.VC specializes in supporting early-stage companies...
Dec 05, 2024•30 min•Ep. 83
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 82 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with David Lynn, Co-Founder and CEO of Mission Driven Finance (MDF) , an organization focused on closing capital gaps and catalyzing economic opportunities in underserved communities. In this conversation, David shar...
Nov 14, 2024•37 min•Ep. 82
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 81 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Dan Barker, President and CEO of Halcyon , an incubator and investor in early-stage, impact-driven startups from around the globe. About Dan Dan is a seasoned leader in impact investing and social entrepreneurship....
Nov 01, 2024•41 min•Ep. 81
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 80 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Cole Shephard, founder of Legacy Group , on his mission to become a leading coffee producer in Colombia while maintaining a focus on sustainability and social impact. About Cole Shephard Cole is a Partner at Legacy...
Oct 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 80
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 79 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Ed Marcum, the Managing Partner of the Working Capital Fund , on the innovations creating a more transparent and responsible global supply chain. With over 20 years of experience in human rights and venture capital...
Oct 02, 2024•38 min•Ep. 79
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 78 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Gavin Smith PhD, Managing Director, Head of Equity Research and Sustainable Investing for PGIM Quantitative Solutions , on his journey into sustainable investing and the evolution of ESG and SDGs. Gavin Smith, PhD,...
Sep 25, 2024•36 min•Ep. 78
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 77 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Lawrence Williams III, Partner at the De-Carceration Fund , on the fund's mission to support startups that address the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals and those reentering society. The U.S. criminal ju...
Sep 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 77
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 76 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Amy Duffuor, General Partner of Azolla Ventures , on combining catalytic capital with traditional venture capital to support climate tech companies. Takeaways Azolla Ventures combines catalytic capital with traditi...
Aug 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 76
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 75 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Larry Selzer, the CEO of The Conservation Fund , on his journey and the organizations path to being the investment bank for Conservation. Larry Selzer, the CEO of the Conservation Fund, discusses his journey in ...
Jul 29, 2024•41 min•Ep. 75
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 74 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Scott Saslow, Founder of ONE WORLD Investments , on his journey into impact and sustainable investing, family offices, and his new book. About Scott: Scott is an accomplished entrepreneur and impact investor wit...
Jul 10, 2024•41 min•Ep. 74
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode 73 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Andrea and Jessica La Mesa, co-CEOs of The Life You Can Save , on their journey into the philanthropic sector and the mission of the organization. Since 2013, the organization has catalyzed $100 million in donat...
Jun 28, 2024•37 min•Ep. 73
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 72 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alix Lebec, Founder & CEO of LEBEC , on helping visionary founders, funders, and investors maximize value creation and scale solutions that address the world’s most pressing challenges. LEBEC is a pioneering...
Jun 19, 2024•46 min•Ep. 72
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 71 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Kirsten Dueck , CEO of NESsT , on breaking the cycle of poverty by investing front-line entrepreneurs. About Kirsten As the CEO of NESsT, Kirsten Dueck fosters trust-based relationships to accelerate impact for ...
Jun 13, 2024•27 min•Ep. 71
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In episode, I speak with Brett Hagler, CEO and Co-founder, of New Story Homes , on using philanthropy and market-based solutions to solve the global housing crisis. The global housing crisis is a staggering issue, affecting 1.6 billion people who live without adequate housi...
Jun 10, 2024•31 min
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 70 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Zoila Jennings, Impact Investment Lead at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation , on poverty alleviation and systems change through targeted community financing. Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This c...
Jun 07, 2024•29 min•Ep. 70
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 69 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Alasdair Maclay, Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact , on impact data and strategic leadership in Impact Investing. About Alasdair Alasdair Maclay is the Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact, where he serves on...
May 31, 2024•36 min•Ep. 69
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In this episode, I speak with Hardika Shah, Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital , on transforming lives and local economies, by providing access to capital for small business entrepreneurs. Armed with a mission to empower the 70 million small business entrepreneurs in the cou...
May 03, 2024•38 min
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- Subscribe to our Causeartist newsletter here. This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. ---------------------------------------- In Episode 68 of the...
Apr 16, 2024•37 min•Ep. 68
