Best JP Emerson Podcasts (2025)

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Stories, Speed & Sentiment: How Rutledge Wood’s Childhood memories with his dad and a Vague job listing helped Pave his Road to Success 52:51

23d ago52:51

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Buckle in for a turbocharged episode as we catch up with Rutledge Wood—a man whose life runs on horsepower, heart, and hustle. From his down-home roots to adrenaline-fueled racetracks, Rutledge dishes on his return to Mecum, upcoming film and TV adventures, and the possibility of revving up a new take on a fan-favorite car show. With special appear…

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Tech for Good: 3 Innovators Building Tech for People, Planet, and Purpose (#098) 1:42:55

20h ago1:42:55

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What do an AI-powered investment engine, a grassroots organizing platform, and a nature-tech-focused VC have in common? They’re all built on the conviction that technology should be in service of real-world problems – not just market efficiency or shareholder return. And increasingly, investors are stepping up not only to fund that kind of innovati…

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Impact Insights from Billion+ AUM Funds: 3 Models with Global Strategies That Scale (#097) 2:02:35

6d ago2:02:35

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What does it look like when billion-dollar funds put impact at the core of their investment strategy? In this 3-in-1 compilation episode, we revisit conversations with investors managing tens of billions across public fixed income, public equities, private equity, and impact-focused real estate. Each one makes the case that environmental and social…

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Scaling EM From the Ground Up: Why Underserved Markets Hold the Biggest Upside (#096) 1:57:17

13d ago1:57:17

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In this second compilation focused on emerging markets, we revisit conversations featuring three investors who are channeling substantial capital into regions where others hesitate to go – and they’re doing it with discipline, innovation, and deep local insight. Each of these guests brings a different strategy and perspective, but all are working t…

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Emerging Markets: 3 Women Investing for Growth, Impact & Returns (#095) 1:38:33

22d ago1:38:33

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The mainstream investment community has long viewed emerging and frontier markets as high-risk regions fraught with numerous challenges. However, with growing populations and expanding digital access, these regions are poised to become the economic powerhouses of the future. In this compilation episode, we revisit 3 past conversations from Eliza Fo…

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Turning Brown into Green: How Apeiron Transformed 500K M² of Real Estate into Sustainable Assets (#094) 1:26:51

29d ago1:26:51

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My guest today is Vojkan Brankovic, founder of Apeiron, a principal investment firm that is shaping the future of sustainable real estate investment. Founded in 2013, Apeiron has established itself as a leader in high-impact real asset opportunities, specializing in logistics real estate across Europe. With over 30 years of investment management ex…

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In Case You Missed It: Must-Hear Impact Highlights From May 2025 (#093) 2:03:38

1M ago2:03:38

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In May, I spoke with four leaders who are reshaping what finance can do – and who it can serve. In this compilation episode, I’ve pulled together the most powerful ideas, turning points, and takeaways from those conversations. If something resonates, you can dive deeper – the links to each full episode are below. Here's the list of featured guests:…

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Sleeps Anywhere, Wins Everywhere : Meet Adrianna DeMartini, the 17year old Fourth-generation Racer who's Tearing Up the Dirt in HER 360 Sprint Car 52:31

1M ago52:31

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With racing in her blood and her dad turning wrenches beside her in the shop, Adrianna lives and breathes motorsports, from post-race cleanups to race-day intensity. Her first taste of victory came when she charged from ninth to first in her debut non-wing event, and she hasn’t looked back since. Outside the track, she’s a country music fan who lov…

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Building a Legacy That Performs: 5-Steps to Creating Values-Aligned Impact Portfolios | Mark Hays (#092) 1:55:13

1M ago1:55:13

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Today’s guest is Mark Hays, Director of Sustainable & Impact Investing at Glenmede — a firm managing $48 billion with a client-to-employee ratio that keeps conversations personal and strategy focused. Mark’s journey into finance started early — running a lemonade stand to save up for a Sega Genesis and learning about markets through a third-grade s…

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Built from Scratch: How ABC Impact Became Asia’s Largest Impact Fund | Sugandhi Matta (#091) 1:32:19

2M ago1:32:19

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My guest today is Sugandhi Matta, Chief Impact Officer at ABC Impact – the largest Pan-Asian impact-dedicated private equity fund, with nearly $900 million in AUM. Sugandhi began her career focused on growth and returns — first at Temasek, and later at Actis. But after a breast cancer diagnosis in her early thirties, she returned to work with a new…

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Too Big for Microfinance, Too Risky for VC: Bridging the "Missing Middle" Capital Gap in Latin America | Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter (#090) 1:54:03

2M ago1:54:03

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My guest today is Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter, Co-Founder of IMPAQTO and General Partner at IMPAQTO Capital. Michelle is a human rights lawyer by training, a fund builder by calling, and one of the most compelling system-reimaginers I’ve ever had on the show. Michelle’s journey has taken her from a small apartment in Quito to the halls of Oxford and…

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Keith Martin Shares Four Decades of Passion in the Collector Car World, the Theatrics and Strategy Of the auction process and the Evolution of Car Culture Today 1:10:33

2M ago1:10:33

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Keith Martin is a 40-year veteran of the collector car world. As founder of Sports Car Market magazine, he’s written for The New York Times, Automobile, and Road & Track, emceed major concours, hosted the popular show “What’s My Car Worth”, and earned the Lee Iacocca and Edward Herrmann Awards, served on boards for The LeMay Museum and Oregon Balle…

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In Case You Missed It: Must-Hear Impact Highlights From April 2025 (#089) 1:56:47

2M ago1:56:47

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This spring, I had the chance to talk with four incredible guests, each with a different take on what it really means to put money to work and invest in line with your values. Across late March and April, we explored climate-smart timber, social finance powered by dormant bank accounts, fully impact-focused wealth advising, and how catalytic capita…

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Impact Update: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What’s Next with Eric Rice (#088) 57:47

2M ago57:47

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My guest today is Eric Rice – back for his second appearance on the podcast. When we first spoke, he was running one of the only public equity funds in the impact space available to retail investors. Now, that fund has been shut down, the capital returned, and Eric has moved to private equity – specifically, to SEAF, an investor in emerging market …

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Full Throttle with AJ England: Inside Motorsports with the Voice of the Late Lap Show 59:53

2M ago59:53

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AJ England is the dynamic host of the popular Late Lap Show, a key player in press relations for Europe’s FIA Drag Racing Championship and ARCA/Truck Series, and a sponsorship strategist for 9x world champion tractor puller Joe Eder. As a journalist and proud member of the National Motorsports Press Association, AJ holds credentials in NASCAR, INDY…

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Community Investing Myth Busters: Four Investors Who Go Where Banks Won’t (#087) 2:18:15

3M ago2:18:15

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This 4-in-1 compilation episode is about capital that doesn’t flow on its own. It has to be pushed into places with no pitch decks and no polished management teams. The places where spreadsheets say “too risky,” but the need is obvious to anyone paying attention. This is capital for the common good, yes – but it’s also capital that works. These are…

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Breaking the Investor Mold: Inside 4 Women-Led Funds Driving Real Impact & Real Returns (#086) 1:49:30

3M ago1:49:30

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This 4-in-1 compilation episode focuses on a persistent disconnect between capital and capability: women are founding businesses at record rates and leading high-performing funds, yet the capital rarely follows. In other words, women are underrepresented both in receiving and managing capital. Today’s episode is about those pushing back against tha…

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For Legacy NHRA Royalty Melanie Johnson, Speed is in the Blood. Victory is in the DNA. 1:03:35

3M ago1:03:35

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Born into drag racing royalty, Melanie Johnson—daughter of legendary NHRA crew chief Alan Johnson and niece of four-time Top Alcohol Dragster champion Blaine Johnson—is fueled by heritage, precision, and an unstoppable drive, now forging her own path toward championship glory. Connect with Melanie here: https://melaniejohnsonracing.com https://www.…

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From £10M to £2B: Michele Giddens “Bridges” Impact Purpose with Double-Digit Returns (#085) 1:28:07

3M ago1:28:07

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My guest today is Michele Giddens, Co-Founder and CEO of Bridges Fund Management — one of the early architects of impact investing, before the term was even coined. Bridges now has over £2 billion in AUM invested in private equity and property, but back in 2002, it began with little more than a blank sheet of paper and a conviction that capital cou…

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Building the Green Bond Market With No Playbook: Lessons From 500+ Deals in Sustainable Finance | Romina Reversi (#084) 1:27:16

3M ago1:27:16

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My guest is Romina Reversi, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Investment Banking Americas at Crédit Agricole CIB — one of the banks that helped write the very rules of the green bond market, and has stayed near the center of gravity ever since. Romina’s path into banking didn’t start with a mission to change the world. It started with a lov…

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Cruisin' with Kendra Sommer: Igniting Global Car Culture with Tenacious Flair and Unstoppable Drive 56:11

3M ago56:11

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Kendra Sommer is in an On-Air Personality at Cruisin With Kendra and CEO at CWK Media. A dynamic and influential figure in the automotive and marine industries, blending her journalism roots with entrepreneurial ventures. Her work through CWK Media and "Cruisin' with Kendra" continues to shape car culture & promote industry engagement worldwide suc…

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Fixing Finance: Inside Triodos' €6B Pure-Play, Impact-Only Asset Manager | Hadewych Kuiper (#083) 1:42:56

3M ago1:42:56

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My guest today is Hadewych Kuiper, Managing Director at Triodos Investment Management — a pure-play impact investing firm since day one, with a 30-year track record of turning capital into systemic change. However, Hadewych didn’t arrive in finance with a grand plan to change the system. Her journey began in a small town in the north of the Netherl…

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Sculpting Speed, Crafting Dreams: Miranda Rumfelt’s Trailblazing Journey as a GM Design’s Clay Sculptor and MR Design’s Custom Parts Visionary 1:13:01

4M ago1:13:01

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Miranda Rumfelt is a trailblazer in the automotive world, proudly standing as the only female owner of a custom vehicle design business in metro Detroit. Born and raised in The Motor City, her passion for American Muscle cars was ignited at a young age by her family of "wrenchers." From tagging along with her father Kevin, to car shows and racetrac…

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Zeal Breaks the Mold: How Backing Overlooked Founders Delivers 3–4X on Invested Capital | Nasir Qadree (#082) 1:28:40

4M ago1:28:40

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Today's guest is Nasir Qadree, Founder and Managing Partner of Zeal Capital Partners – a venture platform based in Washington, D.C., that’s reimagining how capital flows by focusing on inclusion, economic mobility, and systems change. Nasir was raised in Atlanta between two very different worlds – one shaped by his hardworking mother and the other …

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More Than Timber: How Smart Forestry Beats Market Returns for EFM | Bettina von Hagen (#081) 2:00:35

4M ago2:00:35

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In this episode, I’m talking with Bettina von Hagen, Managing Director & CEO of EFM Investments & Advisory. Since founding Ecotrust Forest Management 20 years ago, she’s been redefining forestry investment – consistently beating traditional market-rate returns while protecting ecosystems, communities, and future generations. Bettina grew up in poli…

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World Class Automotive Photographer Josh Sweeney Knows to Make a Living you Have to Shoot for Details 54:48

4M ago54:48

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Josh Sweeney may not quite be a household name to many, but his work is certainly known by most in the industry. He’s a world class automotive photographer who has provided images of some of the greatest events and shows around the world. Chances are if you pick up a publication, auction brochure of simply surf the net for the finest automobile exa…

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Idle Funds to £10B Market: How Better Society Capital Helped Grow UK Social Impact by 12X | Stephen Muers (#080) 1:35:13

4M ago1:35:13

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Today's guest is Stephen Muers, CEO of Better Society Capital – the UK’s leading social impact-led investor. His path to impact started long before his career, shaped by his upbringing in a Quaker family rooted in values of equality, social conscience, and integrity. Before stepping into the world of impact investing, Stephen spent years in the UK …

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Sprint Car Racer Abby Hohlbein Has Big Dreams, Big Goals and The Heart of a Champion to Surpass All of Them 56:31

4M ago56:31

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Abby Hohlbein is a 410-sprint racer who, when not carving up the dirt or the track, is assisting students with disabilities in the classroom, chasing a little white ball around the links, and preparing for college with an amazing major in Motorsports Marketing and Management. Not one to shy away from hard work or getting her hands dirty in the shop…

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Inside the First Impact-Only Wealth Management Firm: Veris Walks The Impact Talk | Stephanie Cohn Rupp (#079) 1:26:14

4M ago1:26:14

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My guest today is Stephanie Cohn Rupp, Chief Executive Officer of Veris Wealth Partners — one of the first impact-only wealth management firms in the world, and one of the rare few that has been majority women-owned or led since day one. Stephanie was born in the U.S. and raised just outside Paris by parents who did medical missions in underserved …

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Ginger Baker Rust was Raised in Her Small Missouri Hometown with A Love Of Everything fast 1:07:21

4M ago1:07:21

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From Late night clandestine back road races to a chance meeting with one of the sport’s most well-known names in the sport, Ginger has truly done it all. From the business of motorsports, she has been seated on both sides of the business desk when it comes to sponsorship money. A woman who puts her money where her mouth is, this purveyor of action …

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Catalytic Capital Transforming “Risky” to “Investment Grade” Impact | Yasemin Saltuk Lamy (#078) 1:14:54

5M ago1:14:54

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My guest today is Yasemin Saltuk Lamy, Head of Investment Strategy at Legal & General (L&G), a London-based multinational financial services and asset management company. And believe it or not, her investment journey started when she was only 18. Back then, she had been dreaming of studying in Senegal to experience a French-speaking African economy…

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Lights, Camera…Action! Trevor Larkin Sets the Tone for Excitement 58:54

5M ago58:54

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Injected Nitro Dragster driver Trevor Larkin is a multifaceted second-generation professional racer, a television industry regular and if you are daring…a fashion icon. From his early days as a hired wrench, this all-around good guy is an important to the racing world as he is to your favorite television shows. Connect with Trevor here: https://tre…

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A $100 Trillion Opportunity: Empowering Entrepreneurial Households in the 'Unseen Middle' in India | Jyotsna Krishnan, EPIC World (#077) 1:10:20

5M ago1:10:20

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My guest today is Jyotsna Krishnan, the CEO and Co-Founder of EPIC World focused on empowering what she has termed "the unseen middle." Jyotsna leads initiatives to change the financial systems for entrepreneurial households in India, creating replicable models for other regions that share similar market dynamics, like Latin America. She recognized…

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IIX Orange Bonds Lifting MILLIONS of Women in Asia & Africa! | Robert Kraybill (#076) 1:14:25

5M ago1:14:25

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Robert Kraybill is a well-known name in the impact investment space who has created innovative financial products that channel capital into improving livelihoods across emerging markets, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. But his journey didn’t start there. Robert’s first big career move was at Morgan Stanley. Fresh out of Princeton, he was …

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Born a Twin, Super comp Racer Kayleigh Beakley has No Problem Standing Out 49:33

5M ago49:33

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A regular at the track by the age of 5, Kayleigh Beakley quickly progressed to junior dragsters by 11 to stock eliminator and today competes regularly in super comp as she continues her rise toward her ultimate goal, piloting her 11,000 horsepower Top Fuel Dragster. Connect with Kayleigh: https://www.instagram.com/kayleighbeakleyracing/  https://ww…

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The Man on the Mic and Public Relations Manager, Mike Garland is Back Recapping forty years of Carlisle Events, What’s new for 2025 and Always, Great Events and Great Food Not to Miss 46:36

5M ago46:36

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Longtime friend of the show, an all-around good guy is the public relations manager of Carlisle Events where is jack of all trades skills truly shine. Outside of his day job, you can hear his silky vocal pipes over the air, voicing radio and television commercials, calling play by play of local sports, event specific content, recording of onsite pu…

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The Next Evolution of Wealth Management: Jed Emerson on Purpose, Capital, and Delivering Impact (#075) 1:26:24

6M ago1:26:24

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Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back Jed Emerson, our first-ever repeat guest on the show. Jed is a true impact pioneer and has spent decades thinking about and exploring how to create impact and value that is in alignment with who you are – your values, your goals, and your purpose. Jed's impact journey began in the gritty Tenderloin district of Sa…

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It's NOT ESG – It's Value Enhancement: Private Equity Giant General Atlantic on Sustainability as a Pillar for Growth (#074) 1:37:09

6M ago1:37:09

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Today, I'm talking with Cornelia Gomez, Global Head of Sustainability at General Atlantic. Cornelia is a leader who has uniquely merged corporate social responsibility with real-world business practices. Born and raised in Paris, Cornelia's culturally vibrant yet traditional family shaped her strong sense of justice and commitment to ethical busine…

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From Humble beginnings Watching Races with Her Grandmother, to Launching a Burgeoning Media empire, Taylor Kitchen gives Insight to all Race fans and shares a Very Important and Personal Message 58:10

6M ago58:10

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Amidst her well-known ATYL Media, a platform that has become a home for fans and content creators alike, Taylor Kitchen creates dynamic and engaging content across various motorsport disciplines who share a common love for the sport’s rich history and its exciting future. Above The Yellow Line has become a growing and well-respected go-to resource …

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Sir Ronald Cohen is Leading a Revolution: Valuing Impact for the $40 Trillion ESG Industry (#073) 1:22:26

6M ago1:22:26

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My guest today is Sir Ronald Cohen, often referred to as "the father of British venture capital" and "the father of impact investing." As Co-founder and President of GSG Impact, Sir Ronald is leading a revolution to transform how the financial world measures and reports a company's value by including its net impact on people and our planet. Early i…

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Bikes, Boats, Dragsters or Monster Trucks, Brand Director of Red Line Oil Mark Beatty Continues to Trip the Win lights with The Right Products at The Right Place for Your Need for Speed 57:35

6M ago57:35

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Great machines require superior products and in the racing world, few measure up to Red Line Oil and its engaging Brand Director Mark Beatty. From his childhood obsession to time behind the wheel himself, Mark learned the lesson of building relationships in the industry, Today, he utilizes his skills across every racing platform blending the bigges…

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Elevar’s Bold Bet on 50 Million Entrepreneurial Households as Growth Engines in Emerging Markets (#072) 1:27:08

6M ago1:27:08

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In this episode, I speak with Sandeep Farias, Founder and Managing Partner of Elevar Equity. If I wanted to describe Sandeep in one sentence, I'd probably say he’s a nomadic child of India’s landscapes who became an impact investing titan. His early life was shaped by his father’s multiple assignments in the State Bank of India. From spending time …

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Scaling Success for the Underserved: Temasek's Eliza Foo on Impact Investing in Asia and Beyond (#071) 1:20:46

7M ago1:20:46

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Impact investing in emerging markets has been viewed as a high-risk proposition fraught with challenges. But my guest today sees these challenges as opportunities for innovation, identifying and investing in solutions that address critical social and environmental needs while building a resilient portfolio with competitive returns. Eliza Foo is a l…

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Vernon Estes is The Shelby Whisperer. 57:16

7M ago57:16

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Vernon Estes has his mother to thank for Shelby passion. From those early days encouraging him to read to ultimately becoming one of the preeminent experts of Shelby American automobiles and memorabilia, he has become one of the most respected and knowledgeable collectors in the industry. Connect with Vernon: www.vernonestesclassics.com https://www…

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The Women-Led VC Fund Making Healthcare Profitable, Accessible & Scalable | Tara Bishop, Black Opal Ventures (#070) 1:56:12

7M ago1:56:12

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When you think about healthcare innovation, the image of cutting-edge technologies, AI-driven diagnostics, and robotic breakthroughs might come to mind. But is there a way to use these innovations to address the system's biggest challenges – cost, quality, access, and sustainability? My guest today is Dr. Tara Bishop who is the founder and managing…

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With a decade of experience already under her belt, thirteen-year-old Abigail Cole knows championships are only part of her racing legacy. 53:04

7M ago53:04

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Thirteen-year-old championship winning, half scale Outlaw Junior Dragster racer Abigail Cole has come a long way from sitting in Tony Schumacker’s “shaky car”. Today, her racing prowess is a wide as her interests all the while putting her competition on notice that this girl means business! Connect with Abigail here: [email protected] https://www.…

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Cracking the Code of Circular Economy: 3 Innovators Redefining Waste into Resources and Revenues (#069) 1:51:07

7M ago1:51:07

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In this 3-in-1 compilation episode, we're revisiting the world of the circular economy. As our planet faces escalating environmental challenges, these three pioneers are lighting the way for sustainable business practices that promote ecological resilience and economic prosperity. These are the innovators whose approaches are making a real differen…

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From her Early Days Karting to Piloting her Porche Carrera Cup Racer, Sabré Cook is More Than a Professional Driver, She’s Accomplishing More In a Day with Tenacity, Passion, Gratitude and Resilience Before ... 51:59

7M ago51:59

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Her passion started when she began karting at age 8 before transitioning to car racing in 2017. Along the way she's gained international recognition while continuing her steep progression into the world of racing becoming the First Female to Race in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, adding a 1st Place NLS 8 Nürburgring Cup 5 Class Win after claimi…

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SRI360 Revisited: Is Your Portfolio Aligned With Your Values? (#068) 1:10:29

7M ago1:10:29

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In this episode, instead of bringing you a long-form interview with a world-class investor, I thought I’d do something different. This time, I’m revisiting the book that inspired this podcast: Sustainable and Responsible Investing 360: Lessons Learned from World-Class Investors. As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the ch…

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4 Changemakers Leveraging Capital to Bridge Profit, Social Justice, and Environmental Impact (#067) 2:04:51

7M ago2:04:51

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In this 4-in-1 compilation episode, I’ve brought together the compelling stories of four changemakers who are rethinking how we use capital to create measurable social and environmental impact. Each of these guests takes a unique approach to closing the gap between profit and purpose, showing how financial tools and innovative strategies are drivin…

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