Shifts in policy and public sentiment are creating headwinds for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in various sectors. However, some mission-driven allocators are staying the course on their commitments to a diverse investing future. By continuing these investments, allocators address the funding equity gap for founders who are people of color, women, or both. They also pursue financial returns and a more vibrant, sustainable economy. This episode features a SOCAP24 session that...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 102
Mental health issues affect about one in five Americans, but accessing appropriate services remains a challenge for many. These challenges layer atop issues including a fragmented mental health care ecosystem and a shortage of providers. In this episode of Money + Meaning, investors and mental health services professionals share their thoughts and ideas on creating a more integrated and equitable mental health care system.
May 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 101
Collaborators who launched the Inclusive Capital Exchange (ICX) at SOCAP24 are preparing for its second year of enhancing the flow of capital between impact funders and founders at SOCAP25. As they incorporate lessons from the initial experience, the ICX team sees broader opportunities to drive effective deal-making and “help investors get off their assets” at SOCAP25.
Apr 23, 2025•42 min•Ep. 100
An initiative launched to connect more entrepreneurs and communities with capital for impact is making an urgent call for additional funders and organizations. An influx of catalytic capital — investments that acknowledge the risk involved — is needed to address global social and environmental challenges and realize the full potential of impact investing. Partners in the Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3) provide a look at their progress and plans for building this patient, flexible, and risk-tol...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 99
This episode of Money + Meaning features leaders from World Education Services, a global social enterprise committed to 100% mission-aligned investing. Tune in to hear lessons learned, milestones, and how the bold decision aims to reinforce the organization’s approach to impact.
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 98
Recorded at SOCAP24, this discussion features leaders in the field who offer a comprehensive overview of the climate capital landscape and share how they are working to transform economic systems to be in harmony with the planet.
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 97
This episode of Money + Meaning showcases the potential that shared business ownership holds to benefit stakeholders and drive systems change. Recorded at SOCAP24, the conversation features experts in the field who discuss the role that investors can play in supporting employee ownership models and how shared ownership helps build more resilient, equitable, and profitable businesses.
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 96
What can you expect at SOCAP24? Three full days of networking and learning infused with the spirit of community, the power of connection, and the magic of serendipity—all with the goal of facilitating capital flow for impact. In a new episode of the Money + Meaning podcast, members of the SOCAP Global team share a look at what’s in store at SOCAP24!
Oct 17, 2024•39 min•Ep. 95
Philanthropic funding can serve as a tool to reduce risks in blended finance projects and attract more private investment for sustainable development. As part of a collaborative approach, grants and project financing help innovative opportunities become investment-ready and take steps toward impact at scale. A new episode of Money and Meaning features a conversation recorded at SOCAP23 that highlights specific, actionable examples of private capital used to catalyze market-driven solutions. This...
Sep 19, 2024•59 min•Ep. 94
Explore the advantages of centering community voices in the investment decision process. In this conversation, learn about new models of participatory investment that are helping to build a more inclusive and effective impact investing community. By giving entrepreneurs and grassroots communities a voice and vote in investment decisions, practitioners are centering community voices in their investment decision processes.
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 93
A new Money + Meaning episode features leaders in healthcare and finance who discuss the widespread housing crisis and how they’re partnering and innovating to expand the housing stock and provide wraparound services for social and financial impact.
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 92
By shifting to a more just and inclusive approach to philanthropy, funders can help support the development and scaling of more sustainable social enterprises and build long-term impact. It’s an approach that reimages philanthropy by developing trust-based relationships that better center the experiences of community groups on the frontlines of social and environmental challenges. This conversation features three practitioners who discuss the role of trust-based philanthropy in the impact ecosys...
Jun 20, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 91
SOCAP’s annual convening serves as a springboard for ongoing collaboration and conversation, and partnerships are integral to amplifying the event’s impact and reach. In a new Money + Meaning podcast, Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter and Tova Lobatz of SOCAP Global discuss the pivotal role of SOCAP partnerships, their contribution to event content, and how SOCAP works with partners to amplify their impact.
May 21, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 90
By re-examining traditional methods of investing and funding, foundations and endowments are working with partners to connect capital with communities most affected by the climate crisis. This path helps center the voices of people in frontline communities who are most familiar with the challenges and addresses social and environmental impacts, from pollution to health inequity to systemic racism. Leaders from social justice organizations and foundations discuss how they are reshaping their work...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of Money + Meaning, Advantage Capital Managing Director Ryan Brennan discusses how the firm continues to evolve its practices and expand its reach. His conversation with Nzinga Broussard of Sorenson Impact Institute was recorded live at SOCAP23. With a portfolio that includes more than $4 billion invested over more than 30 years, Advantage Capital demonstrates how investing can create waves of positive impact across communities and sectors. The firm’s unique investment approach p...
Mar 14, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 88
As the global impact community evolves and expands, so does SOCAP Global’s annual flagship conference. One key element is SOCAP Open, which invites the impact community to submit session proposals and brings new voices and differing perspectives to SOCAP. SOCAP Open offers individuals and organizations the chance to showcase innovative ideas, delve into impactful solutions, and open conversations about pressing issues on the SOCAP stage. Two members of the SOCAP team sat down for a Money + Meani...
Feb 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 87
A new Money + Meaning podcast episode features a SOCAP23 session exploring innovative funding models that go beyond equity and debt. Three fund managers share their capital solutions designed to better meet the financial needs of many entrepreneurs, especially founders, who often are overlooked in traditional funding markets.
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 86
A Canadian social finance firm is demonstrating the value of a community-driven outcomes tool for positive impact. With a focus on revitalizing Indigenous economies, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners is partnering with communities to address social and environmental challenges and expand access to capital. Their innovative financial projects and products include Raven’s Indigenous Outcomes Fund and Community-Driven Outcomes Contracts, which address priority issues in Indigenous communities such ...
Dec 11, 2023•35 min•Ep. 85
This Money + Meaning podcast features a SOCAP23 panel moderated by Enable Ventures Founder Regina Kline. During the “Closing the Disability Wealth Gap” dialogue, Kline spoke with entrepreneurs from four catalytic, impactful, high-growth startups who are leading the charge in technical innovations specifically for the disability sector. In this conversation, they are joined by customers and end users of their products to discuss how these innovative solutions are changing the world.
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 84
On the final day of SOCAP23, three Content Curation Council members gathered to discuss highlights and insights from the event and take a look at what’s ahead. Matthew Bishop, Senior Fellow at Sorenson Impact Institute, moderated the discussion with social impact leaders Andia Chakava of Afrishela, Morgan Simon of Candide Group, and María Carolina Suarez Visbal of Latimpacto. As Content Curation Council members, the three helped select and shape sessions and speakers under the event’s overarchin...
Nov 13, 2023•37 min•Ep. 83
With a record of strong growth over the last decade, the impact investing field has the opportunity to lead in new ways and build on that promise by attracting new investors, organizations, and partnerships for action to drive and amplify positive change. That’s part of the message that Jim Sorenson, Founder of the Sorenson Impact Foundation, shares with Robert Munson, President of SOCAP Global, in a new Money + Meaning podcast. In a Q&A session, they explore the importance of cross-sector e...
Oct 17, 2023•44 min•Ep. 82
By embracing a broader view of impact and community from the start, the people who helped found and nurture SOCAP built a strong foundation for an event that continues to grow and connect global changemakers. From the first SOCAP conference in 2008 to the upcoming SOCAP23, the behind-the-stage leadership shares a passion for building the impact community while creating an event to help drive action on some of the world’s most pressing challenges. This episode features the story behind SOCAP’s or...
Sep 19, 2023•50 min•Ep. 81
In a time of growing global challenges and social divisions, the arts and culture sector presents new opportunities for connection and transformation to drive systemic change.
Aug 22, 2023•46 min•Ep. 80
Technology-driven startups and entrepreneurs are crafting products and methods to reduce the food industry’s greenhouse gas footprint. As they create foods with alternative materials and innovations, they also are shaping a more resilient future for people and the planet. This episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at leaders and products from four food tech companies. They shared the stories behind their brands — and samples of their creations — during an interactive session at SOCAP22.
Jul 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 79
As impact investing makes a difference in communities around the world, practitioners are addressing regional challenges with innovative approaches that can inspire others. Made-in-Canada impact investing approaches to social and environmental issues get the spotlight in this Money and Meaning episode.
Jul 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 78
This Money and Meaning episode features a powerful SOCAP22 session with Trisha Etringer, Shelley Buffalo, and Sikowis Nobiss of the Great Plains Action Society, who call for action and support to end the missing and murdered Indigenous women crisis. Pulling from their personal and professional experiences, they share how the private sector can move toward a more just and regenerative economy by recognizing, trusting, and investing in the work of Indigenous women.
May 26, 2023•48 min•Ep. 77
Entrepreneurs and investors are partnering to help improve the textile industry's social and climate impact. With innovative materials and operational changes for efficiency and transparency, they are taking aim at the 1.2 billion tons of CO2 produced annually during textile creation. This Money + Meaning episode features a discussion from SOCAP22 with fashion leaders and funders who are seizing the opportunity to reshape material, supply chain, and consumer systems for greater circularity in te...
Apr 25, 2023•40 min•Ep. 76
As companies face growing demands from customers, investors, employees, and regulators to improve their environmental and social impact, some are creating or adding to the job of chief sustainability officer. Through a broader scope and emphasis, this sustainability-focused role can help organizations meet new expectations and set a path toward a more resilient future. This Money + Meaning episode builds on information from a new report from Korn Ferry on The Rise of the Chief Sustainability Off...
Apr 10, 2023•39 min•Ep. 75
Organizations are expanding their impact mindset to create transparent, holistic approaches that can help shape sustainable supply chains and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. In this Money + Meaning conversation, Amy Brachio, EY Global Deputy Vice Chair for Sustainability, and Imogen Rose-Smith of Confluence Partners discuss how organizations and investors are addressing social and environmental issues to build positive impact on communities.
Mar 28, 2023•14 min•Ep. 72
This episode of Money and Meaning is a recording of a fireside chat at the 2023 Sorenson Impact Summit with Randy Shumway, Founder of Cicero Group, and Geoff Davis, CEO of Sorenson Impact. Randy discusses how his more than 20 years of volunteering with people who are experiencing homelessness have influenced Cicero Group’s consulting work for social impact with governments and foundations. And he shares why evidence-based approaches are necessary to effectively address the increasing dilemma of ...
Mar 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 73
