Investing in Impact Podcast
Investing in Impact interviews impact investors, general partners, and VCs from around the world on their journeys, and shares insight into funding, scalability, and building more impact companies worldwide.
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Social Leverage’s Matt Ober on Venture Capital, AI, Wealth Creation, and the Flywheel of Entrepreneurship
Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, joins Investing in Impact to discuss venture capital, AI, fintech, and how entrepreneurship can create ripple effects through wealth, mentorship, networks, and new opportunities for the next generation of founders.
Aug 11, 2026
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How Innovative Finance Can Build Markets for Impact
In this episode of Investing in Impact, Slav Gatchev explains how catalytic capital, debt conversions, transition credits, and patient philanthropy can help build markets that attract private investment.
Jul 14, 2026
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How Gross Labs Is Building a New Model for Culture, Capital, and Impact
Through Gross Labs and Gross Labs Foundation, entrepreneur and investor Nick Gross is building an integrated platform that combines venture investing, business creation, cultural relevance, and philanthropy.
Jul 2, 2026
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Inside Citi's $500M Impact Fund Investing in Underserved Communities
Meredith Shields runs a $500 million equity fund inside one of the world's largest banks. In this episode, she breaks down how the Citi Impact Fund evaluates deals, why they shifted from seed to Series B, and which portfolio companies are changing outcomes for real people.
May 8, 2026
How Ecosystem Investment Partners Turns Environmental Law into Real Assets
Nick Dilks explains how Ecosystem Investment Partners restores wetlands and streams through regulated mitigation markets, showing how private capital supports development and long term environmental restoration across the United States.
Dec 1, 2025
Rehana Nathoo on the Future of Impact Investing, Catalytic Capital, and ESG
In Episode 92, Rehana Nathoo joins the show to discuss her path from development finance in East Africa to leading impact and ESG strategy at Spectrum Impact.
Nov 18, 2025
Inside JFFVentures, Aligning Nonprofit Mission with Venture Capital
In this conversation, JFFVentures shares how it aligns a forty-year-old nonprofit’s mission with a traditional venture capital fund to expand economic mobility for underserved communities.
Sep 15, 2025
Building Exponential Solutions for Nature: A Conversation with Matthew Stotts, Co-Founder of Cerulean Ventures
I recently sat down with Matthew to dive into his journey, Cerulean’s unique investment lens, and the transformative startups reshaping everything from agriculture to renewable energy.
Sep 2, 2025
How Khasma Capital is Bridging the Gap for Climate Tech Developers
In the latest episode of the Investing in Impact podcast, I sit down with Josh Kaufman, CEO and Co-Founder of Khasma Capital, to explore how his team is rewriting the rulebook for early-stage climate infrastructure investing.
Jun 30, 2025
Global Ventures: Scaling Impact Across the Middle East and Africa
Explore how Global Ventures and C3 are scaling impact-driven startups across the Middle East and Africa.
Apr 29, 2025
$3B Raised, 500M Lives Impacted: Inside LeapFrog Investment's Bold Vision
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.
Apr 10, 2025
Gratitude Railroad: From Wall Street to Impact Investing
I’m joined by Howard Fischer, Co-Founder of Gratitude Railroad, to talk about his shift from Wall Street to impact investing and how the firm is funding mission-driven entrepreneurs through a community-focused approach.
Mar 25, 2025
Realize Impact: Innovating Impact Investing Through Donor Advised Funds
In episode 85 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I'm joined by Matt Eldridge, Executive Director of Realize Impact, on using Donor Advised Funds to innovate impact investing.
Feb 11, 2025
Illumen Capital: An Impact Fund of Funds Focused on Diversity in Financial Markets
Join me for Episode 84 of the Investing in Impact podcast as I'm joined by Daryn Dodson, Founder of Illumen Capital, dedicated to advancing gender and racial equity in financial markets.
Jan 30, 2025
How Regeneration VC is Transforming Consumer ClimateTech
Dec 5, 2024
Mission Driven Finance: Bridging Capital Gaps for Local Economies
Nov 14, 2024
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Inside Halcyon: How the Incubator Empowers Social Entrepreneurs
In episode 81 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Daniel Baker, CEO of Halcyon, an accelerator and investor in early-stage, impact-driven startups from around the globe.
Nov 1, 2024
Legacy Group: Revolutionizing the Coffee Industry with Green Coffee Company
Oct 15, 2024
The Working Capital Fund: Venture Capital For Equitable Supply Chains
Oct 2, 2024
The Future of Sustainable Investing: ESG, SDGs, and the Role of Data
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.
Sep 25, 2024
The De-Carceration Fund: Ethical Disruption of the Criminal Justice System
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.
Sep 9, 2024
Azolla Ventures: Investing in Transformative Climate Breakthroughs
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.
Aug 26, 2024
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Investing in Nature's Future: How the Conservation Fund Bridges Conservation and Economic Development
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.
Jul 29, 2024
Building a Sustainable Family Office With Scott Saslow, Founder of ONE WORLD Investments
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.
Jul 10, 2024
Transforming Tech Success into Global Impact: The La Mesa Duo's Vision for The Life You Can Save
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.
Jun 28, 2024
LEBEC Innovative Finance & Philanthropy: Empowering Visionary Founders, Funders, and Investors
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.
Jun 19, 2024
The NESsT Blueprint: Investing in Front-Line Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Futures
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.
Jun 13, 2024
Building Healthier Communities: Inside RWJF’s Impact Investment Strategy
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.
Jun 7, 2024
Interview: Alasdair Maclay, Chief Strategy Officer at GSG Impact
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.
Jun 3, 2024
Strategic Leadership in Impact Investing: Utilizing Data for Better Outcomes
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.
May 31, 2024
The Beartooth Model: Bridging Financial Tools with Environmental Conservation
In Episode 68 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Robert Keith, the Founder and Managing Principal of Beartooth, on how environmental stewardship can be synonymous with financial gains.
May 1, 2024
How Hopelab Ventures Supports Youth Mental Health Startups
In Episode 67 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Erin Sietstra, Head of Investments at Hopelab Ventures, on her journey, Health Tech, Medicare startups, and the mission and vision of Hopelab.
Apr 9, 2024
Anshul Magotra: How Social Innovation Circle Supports Impact Entrepreneurs
In Episode 66 of the Investing in Impact podcast, Causeartist contributor, Rafael Aldon, speaks with Anshul Magotra, cofounder and partner at Social Innovation Circle.
Mar 19, 2024
Mercy Corps Ventures Invests in Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Creating Solutions for Underserved Communities
In Episode 53 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Scott Onder, Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of Mercy Corps Ventures, on investing in and promoting venture-led solutions.
Apr 12, 2023
Citizen Mint: Bridging the Gap Between Private Market Capital and Impact Investments
Citizen Mint is a startup company dedicated to making impact investments accessible to everyone.
Jan 24, 2023
Astanor Ventures Talks Deep Tech, the Future of Nature, and Regenerative Agriculture
In episode 45 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Eric Archambeau, Co-Founder & Partner, at Astanor Ventures on investing in DeepTech to power the future of nature and regenerative agriculture.
Jul 6, 2022
The Power of Divesting: Interview with Good Capital Investment Group
In episode 15 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Gideon Cohn and Monica Meng, Co-founders of Good Capital Investment Group.
Nov 20, 2020
How Social Impact Capital Funds Ambitious Entrepreneurs Building World Changing Companies
In episode 1 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Peter Bruce-Clark, Partner at Social Impact Capital on funding ambitious impact entrepreneurs building world changing companies.
May 28, 2020