We have all seen the various stereotypes of the Wall Street tycoon grinding the little guy under his thousand-dollar dress shoes on his way to the top. In the popular imagination, it is almost inconceivable to think that someone could obtain economic success or wealth without exploiting the vulnerable.
Read MoreOver a year ago, the government recently passed a law to incentivize private capital to invest in deeply distressed census tracts across the country. In response, Access Venture has piloted direct investments in local businesses, placed strategic capital in anchor community real estate, and backed national growing companies that they think have the potential to strengthen communities across America. Learn more about what they’re doing below!
Read MoreA one-pocket mindset dispels the notion that investment strategies seeking social returns must be separated from those seeking financial returns. Rather than a siloed approach to deploying capital, one-pocket investing puts your mission at the center of your strategy, and ultimately at the center of all of your investments.
Read MoreHobby Lobby founder David Green's new book is both memoir and message. The message is that God owns everything, including David Green’s multi-billion dollar business. He applied that principle first in the form of personal generosity, eschewing the CEO lifestyle for one of high and growing philanthropy.
Read MoreFrom the earliest years of school and continuing through college, spring marked the beginning of a new sports season. For many of us, this is the time of the year we grab the lacrosse stick, glove and bat, or Frisbee to begin training with the team.
Read MoreLux Capital partner Renata Quintini wasn’t supposed to be a venture capitalist.
She grew up in Brazil, went to law school, and began her career as an attorney. Quintini was working at a law firm that represented venture capital clients who were backing Brazilian startups.
Read MoreWhen a man overseeing $5.7 trillion speaks, the global business community tends to listen. So when BlackRock founder Larry Fink posted a letter to CEOs demanding greater attention to social impact, it sent shockwaves through corporations around the globe.
Read MoreIn 2008, Chuck Welden invited me to hear about a profitable business in India. With 50 people in the room, Tom shared his experience starting the business as a way to have an ministry impact. He spoke about others who intentionally sought to operate the business, deal with people, even handle the profit as a means to serve others and the Lord.
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