• As a continuation from our last episode, we share our Net Promoter Score — the rating given to us by the founders in our venture portfolio (1:23)
• How we define conscious leadership and why we choose to work with founders who share our abundance mindset (3:35)
• The reciprocal nature of having an abundance mindset and the ability to receive beyond capital support (5:01)
• Eva shares all of the ways Beyond Capital Ventures supports founders, including the Founders Forum, a powerful peer-led community (5:45)
• Nicholas describes BCV’s capital mobilization strategies and the work we do to help companies raise additional funding (7:06)
• Eva offers a glimpse into BCV’s Debt Opportunities Fund and the meaningful ways it is helping to close the capital gap for startups in emerging markets (10:17)
• How Beyond Capital balances both equity and debt to provide more flexibility for founders (12:18)
• What is BCV’s Equitable Ventures model and how does it benefit all stakeholders? (14:06)
• How Brené Brown’s singular take on leadership — i.e. leading with vulnerability — is a key component of beyond capital support and long-term founder success (17:37)

• Nicholas shares the thought-provoking Data of the Day (regarding the ongoing unmet financing needs of SMEs in emerging markets) as well as some exciting personal news! (1:27)
• Eva and Nicholas discuss the successes and learnings of the Beyond Capital Ventures Debt Opportunities Fund, which launched last year (2:33)
• Nicholas reveals BCV’s Net Promoter Score, or the rating we received from the 15 founders in our portfolio (6:09)
• Eva shares BCV’s founder-fair ethos and our firm’s straightforward approach to fees for our portfolio companies, which accelerate action and go-to-market strategies (6:40)
• How SMEs in emerging markets are stepping in where foreign aid organizations such as USAID are forced to pull back (8:53)
• Eva describes BCV’s proprietary credit scoring model, which evaluates companies from five unique angles, creating a comprehensive due diligence overview (11:44)
• Unpacking the various barriers to funding SMEs in emerging markets (16:58)
• The future of BCV’s Debt Opportunities Fund (19:29)

• Nicholas shares the Data of the Day, thought-provoking figures about startup debt financing in India and Africa (1:28)
• Why startups need a combination of debt and equity, especially as they mature (3:32)
• Eva explains how debt is typically structured and why debt is always higher in the capital stack (6:29)
• Long-term relationships with our portcos and their founders as the backbone of BCV’s approach to debt financing (12:15)
• BCV’s noteworthy agility in financing quickly and securely (13:30)
• Eva shares the journey of portco Kasha, which received funding for a specific company goal to expand its margins (14:54)
• The risks — and potential rewards — of revenue-based financing (16:12)
• How regulatory core capital requirements plays an important role in warrant coverage (19:08)
• TL;DR: Get creative with your debt! (20:19)

• Nicholas shares the Data of the Day, concerning where the largest percentage of uncultivated arable land can be found in the world (1:28)
• Eva outlines what segments of the climate sector BCV is focused on in emerging markets and why social impact is at the forefront (2:19)
• Nicholas does a deep dive on the agriculture component of BCV’s portfolio (4:19)
• How mobility fits into the climate equation and the push for more electric vehicle adoption in India and Africa (6:02)
• How deep climate data empowers businesses and people to predict and prevent negative impacts of climate change (10:18)
• Eva shares some remarkable performance data — including revenue and green job creation — from the climate-focused companies in the BCV portfolio (13:12)
• Nicholas shares why Ampersand — Africa’s first electric transport energy company — is one of his favorite climate investments (15:24)
• Our hosts discuss another BCV portco — Cinch — and how it is unlocking the potential of land owned by smallholder farmers in Africa (20:21)

• Fun fact of the day: Close to half of the world's mobile banking accounts are based in Africa (1:26)
• Why interoperability between various mobile banking platforms and ecosystems is crucial to empowering individuals and building intercontinental economies in our markets of India and East Africa (3:09)
• Eva outlines what typically underserved customers are actually looking for and need from new digital banking products (5:40)
• Eva explains how the US-based SWIFT banking messaging network creates challenges for customers in emerging markets (7:18)
• Nicholas introduces several BCV fintech portfolio companies, including XENO and Zanifu, which are increasing access to financing and investment management (9:39)
• The duo discuss what “digital” actually means when it comes to online financial services (12:35)
• Eva and Nicholas tackle some of the serious gaps that persist in financial services in emerging markets (14:51)
• Eva talks about another BCV portco, Eden Care, which helps African companies manage employee health insurance through a single platform (16:44)

• Eva shares an anecdote about a recent conversation with a “cold-blooded” investor that shed light on the type of individual BCV wants to work with — and why (3:25)
• Nicholas explains the difference in “above-the-line” (i.e. relational) and “below-the-line” (transactional) investments  (4:31)
• Why coming in with a superiority complex is never the best approach to true venture capital support (5:14)
• Stakeholder capitalism vs. shareholder capitalism (6:26)
• The mantra of “no money, no mission,” or how conscious investing differs from philanthropy (hint: it’s about sustainable growth) (6:55)
• Eva references her book, The Good Your Money Can Do, and why she focused on conscious investing over impact investing in her personal and professional pursuits (9:43)
• Why investors should support founders who are in love with the problem, not the solution (11:55)
• Eva explains the scarcity vs. abundance way of seeing the world (12:41)
• How to tell if a company founder is a conscious leader (14:28)

In this compelling episode of the BCV Podcast, our hosts Eva and Nicholas discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities presented by investing in early-stage healthcare companies operating in emerging markets — as well as the awe-inspiring products, services, and initiatives the healthcare-focused founders in our portfolio are producing to help improve lives in their communities. 

• Eva and Nicholas discuss the allocation of healthcare companies in Beyond Capital Ventures’ portfolio and the various subsectors within this essential investment category (1:44)
• The conversation turns to the similarities and differences in healthcare in emerging markets such as India and Africa as compared to the US (2:20)
• Nicholas shares the staggering percentage Indians pay for out-of-pocket medical costs (4:18)
• Why human capital is so critical in improving healthcare outcomes in emerging markets such as India (5:34)
• How Beyond Capital Ventures portfolio companies such as CarePoint, Eden Care, Kasha, Redwing Labs, and Viebeg are finding innovative solutions to pervasive and specific healthcare issues in their communities, such as fighting tropical diseases via greater access to vaccines (7:46)
• Eva and Nicholas shine a light on the trends and opportunities presented by investing in early-stage healthcare entrepreneurs (10:10)
• How healthcare companies in emerging markets can help create more equitable health outcomes for people of color around the world (16:46)

In this insight-packed episode, Eva and Nicholas share data around India’s ascendant role in the global marketplace, as well as BCV’s unique approach and outlook to finding, vetting, and supporting Indian entrepreneurs who continue to contribute to and shape India’s evolving economy and the nation’s role on the global stage.

• Nicholas shares this episode’s Data of the Day, a defining point concerning investment in Indian startups in 2024  (1:22)
• He continues on to drop knowledge about the current and future states of India’s burgeoning economic landscape and consumer market (2:13)
• Eva explains why debt capital is essential for startups in emerging markets like India (6:39)
• Eva and Nicholas discuss pervasive biases that exist in regard to investing in Indian entrepreneurs (7:51)
• How Beyond Capital Ventures is contributing to India’s economic development overall by supporting and promoting startups — such as BCV portfolio company Lal10 — to the rest of the world (12:36)
• How entrepreneurs in emerging markets such as India are carefully striking a “sacred balance” between various stakeholders, including government, shareholders, customers, and communities (17:58)
• The idea behind BCV’s Equitable Venture structure and what it means for India’s founder ecosystem (23:24)

It’s true: Africa has the fastest growing, youngest population of any continent, and by 2050, one in four people on the planet will be African. Beyond Capital Ventures Managing Partner Eva Yazhari and Partner Nicholas Java explain the exciting potential they see in East Africa as conscious investors.

• Nicholas begins to delve into the reasoning behind BCV’s concentration in East Africa (2:48)
• Eva explains why some of Kenya’s recent economic shakeups are actually an effort to build the infrastructure needed for the country to become more stable and growth-minded in the long term (4:49)
• Eva shares what’s she’s most excited about BCV’s deal flow in East Africa and our office in Nairobi (6:30)
• Nicholas discusses what’s behind the recent decreases in funding for African startups, especially those with female founders (7:56)
• Avoiding tourist capital by putting relationships first and foremost (9:11)
• How Beyond Capital Ventures is creating wealth on the continent through its founder-fair policies such as Equitable Venture (21:53)

• Eva explores the meaning behind being a multi-asset venture capital firm and how that led to BCV taking on debt capital (1:58)
• Eva explains the difference between India and Africa — BCV’s areas of focus — and how working capital vs. debt capital shape the investment landscape and fill critical funding gaps (3:27)
• Nicholas shares his take on BCV’s blended strategy of equity and debt and the decisions behind the firm’s debt fund (4:19)
• Nicholas continues on to give listeners a primer on BCV’s debt opportunities fund (5:23)
• Why startups need more than just equity in terms of investment (6:46)
• The four key takeaways for any investor interested in Beyond Capital Ventures’ debt opportunities (9:27)

• The data of the day? A look at the emerging markets investment landscape by the numbers (1:04)
• Eva offers the three ways she believes Beyond Capital Ventures is unique (1:32)
• Why conscious investing isn’t at odds with the imperative of profit (3:01)
• Nicholas shares his own perspectives on BCV’s differentiators (3:52)
• Eva drives home the importance of due diligence and how it drives every decision (5:24)
• The conversation veers into results and how they are also unique to the BCV investment thesis, including a look into several portfolio companies and how they’ve been able to achieve sustainable growth and measurable impact (11:19)

The data point of the day (a feature of every episode) brings everything full circle. Tune in to learn more about George Doriot, who is considered the father of venture capital and his service in both World Wars, as well as so much more, including: 

• What drew Nicholas to the work of Beyond Capital and what made him decide to stay on (4:28)
• How Nicholas’ initial work on due diligence for Beyond Capital led to a greater commitment to the firm and the mission  (6:45)
• The perspective and insights Nicholas has gained being on the ground in the markets BCV serves (9:21)
• Nicholas explains BCV’s groundbreaking Equitable Venture structure (15:22)
• Eva asks Nicholas about lessons he’s learned at BCV (16:21)
• Nicholas shares what purpose drives him in his complex and demanding role at BCV (19:37)

In our inaugural episode, Eva and Nicholas set the stage for a season of intriguing, insightful discussions. It is our hope that you engage with these episodes and reach out with your own thoughts on how our money can mean more. 

Some key takeaways from our kickoff conversation:

• Each episode will be centered on one question and one data point that epitomize the current state of conscious investing (:42)
• An insiders’ glimpse into what Beyond Capital Ventures invests in — and, more importantly, why (1:28)
• Why investments that produce both impact and returns is like having your cake and eating it too (4:15)
• Eva shares the deep dive into the genesis of Beyond Capital Ventures (6:43)
• How Beyond Capital Fund served as the foundation for the venture capital strategy that became Beyond Capital Ventures (9:28)
• Hear about the data point of the day — a revealing metric about the percentage of venture capital money that is directed towards companies with women in leadership positions — and what we can all do to help level the playing field (16:02)

Key takeaways and fun facts from our Season 4 finale:

• Ed shares some exciting developments for his company, Scoot, a next-gen virtual meetings and webinars platform, as well as other interesting business initiatives he’s involved in including companies solving for plastic waste and the climate crisis (1:47)
• Eva settles the debate on whether its better to be an investor or a founder/entrepreneur (hint: it’s both) (4:46)
• How Beyond Capital Ventures is leaning into its conscious leadership business model, finding even more ways to support portfolio company founders (5:32)
• Eva introduces the inspiration behind and need for BCV’s new debt fund (6:56)
• Details on Beyond Capital’s outreach to global stock exchanges to create a more cohesive exchange in Africa (9:44)
• It’s Eva and Ed’s turn in the lightning round! (10:55)
• Ed’s coffee obsession is on full display (11:44)
• Eva and Ed discuss the virtues of stoicism and how it can be a helpful tool for staying grounded and centered, especially in times of great opportunity (13:13)
• The purpose and promise of Equitable Venture (17:03)
• And, finally, the advice they would each give their 20-year-old selves (22:23)

His current role places him at the epicenter of global peacebuilding through strategic investments, an ambitious and solutions-based approach to creating more inclusive societies and economies.  

Hear more about Scott’s intriguing work with Peaceinvest as well as his hot takes on everything from the availability of plant-based proteins to the ups and downs of early adulting.

• What is peacebuilding and how is it inherently different from peace negotiation or peacekeeping (2:38)
• How do we build inclusive economies that bind societies closer together? (4:17)
• A look into the on-the-ground work that Peaceinvest is leading (6:15)
• How Peaceinvest is breaking the notion that you have to accept lower returns in order to have impact (10:04)
• Scott reveals the most viable form of plant-based protein to address global food insecurity (13:09)
• The lessons Scott has learned about resilience by working in some of the most dangerous parts of the world (16:16)
• Scott shares insights into his leadership style and why he thinks it’s essential to promote and mentor young employees (18:59)
• Why the global debt crisis is one big financial trend Scott is watching (27:23)

Some don’t-miss moments from the episode:

• How watching An Inconvenient Truth at an impressionable age helped shape Josh’s career trajectory (2:30)
• Why he targeted Africa as the perfect place to launch his electric transport energy company (4:10)
• What made Josh take the leap to become the founder of an innovative, pioneering startup (6:35)
• How partnerships with industries such as oil and finance are key to Ampersand’s success (7:53)
• Josh describes the demographic for Ampersand’s e-motos, Africa’s vast network of taxi and delivery drivers (9:37)
• Josh walks a prospective customer through the process of buying, using, and maintaining an Ampersand e-bike (15:46)
• His thoughts on implementing artificial intelligence into Ampersand’s business model (19:46)
• Josh shares what it’s like for a native New Zealander to live and work in Africa (32:20)

Key takeaways from this action-packed episode:

• How an economic development trip to visit communities in Cambodia in an air-conditioned van at the age of 26 had an eye-opening effect on Alix and her career trajectory (4:21)
• Why starting her advisory firm during the height of the pandemic proved auspicious (9:32)
• Why Alix thinks entrepreneurship is the best teacher (12:06)
• Alix declares the days of Zoom calls and panel discussions are not enough if we want to enact true meaningful change (17:12)
• Why the rise of corporations investing from their balance sheets is a movement worth watching (18:54)
• How catching a choreographer’s dance routine on Instagram marked a major life moment for Alix (22:10)
• Alix shares how her daily commitment to dance grounds her and prepares her for whatever comes her way  (23:47)
• The art of being a late bloomer (29:59)

He knew there was a better way. That’s when Parker branched off on his own, launching Lovebird Foods as an alternative to ultra-processed breakfast foods. Tune in as Eva and Ed talk with Parker about his journey to build a better cereal.

Some key takeaways from the episode:

• How Parker’s background in Big Food led to him questioning what food actually is (2:13)
• What it actually takes to launch a food company from the ground up (5:32)
• Why clean ingredients matter to Parker (hint: they’re better for the planet as well as for our bodies) (10:13)
• What the term ultra-processed means in food production (13:34)
• Parker’s thoughts on making healthy food more accessible for families around the world (17:33)
• Why eating healthy can actually cost you fewer dollars as well as fewer calories (19:52)
• Why Parker has committed to donating 20% of Lovebird’s profits to fight childhood cancer — and how that pledge holds him accountable (21:02)
• Inquiring minds want to know: Parker reveals the top industry secret involved in making cereal shapes (37:26)

In 2014, Lexi launched Singularity Investments, a private capital-backed venture investment firm, and invested in market champions across fintech and enterprise platforms including Paystack, Flutterwave, mPharma, SmileID and Migo. Today, Lexi is the General Partner of Norrsken22, an African tech growth fund backed by an international network of tech founders partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs in scaling disruptive businesses.

We talked with Lexi about her career trajectory, the evolving African investment landscape, what’s next for investors and entrepreneurs in emerging markets, and so much more.

• How Lexi first came to Africa — and why she ended up staying (2:20)
• How she chose the African companies she invested in — which just happened to become some of the most well-known fintech and enterprise platforms on the continent  (4:16)
• The stabilizing monetary policy shift in Nigeria and the impact its having on foreign investment (6:40)
• The total number of languages spoken in Nigeria (hint: it’s more than 500!) and how that dynamic diversity is driving everything from politics to job creation (14:25)
• Where Lexi and her firm are focused as tech hubs are created across the continent (15:08)
• Why she’s excited about the future of digital identity technology (20:11)
• The book (that’s not a book) on Lexi’s nightstand right now (25:01)
• The explosion of fraud that’s happening as a result of AI — and the opportunity it presents for enterprising entrepreneurs in emerging markets (26:10)

Today, Steve is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zanifu, a financial platform for MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) that struggle to access financing due to limited collateral, their size, and the absence of formal credit history. During our conversation, Steve offers insights into how Zanifu is uniquely solving for filling this critical financial gap. Tune in and get inspired!

• How Steve’s career began in aviation before moving back to his native Kenya and stumbling into entrepreneurship via M-PESA, a pioneering mobile money tech startup (3:07)
• How the African government played a major role in the launch of M-PESA, which changed how many Africans accessed banking and technology (6:51)
• How Steve’s company Zanifu is solving the traditional lack of access to credit for small businesses and allowing them to grow sustainably (12:11)
• The unique parameters Zanifu has in place to lower the risk of offering loans to MSMEs that traditional banks overlook (14:32)
• Why reading tech news makes him anxious and what he does instead to stay focused (28:16)
• His no-nonsense advice to anyone looking to start their own business (28:56)
• Steve’s leadership style and why trust is essential to a team’s success (29:48)
• The lasting mark he hopes Zanifu leaves on the world (30:25)

British born and Dallas based, Max dropped by the studio to discuss the sometimes circuitous routes careers take, marrying philanthropy with profit, and so many more deeply rooted topics. Tune in for such grab-a-notebook takeaways as:   

• How taking a long hard look at what you’re good at and what you actually enjoy can lead you to a fulfilling career (4:47)
• What it means to lead a conscious fashion brand — including the evolving definition of slow fashion and being more mindful about creating a truly curated closet (5:23)
• How Eve & Max is championing the work of contemporary artists in intentional fashion collabs (7:04)
• Why small changes are the key to long-lasting shifts in building a more conscious and sustainable way of life (15:15)
• The undeniable pleasure of a high-end hoodie (hint: it helps that it’s constructed of silk) (18:19)
• The challenges and triumphs of sourcing sustainable fabrics (19:40)
• Identifying your leadership style and making it work for you and your team as an entrepreneur (21:42)
• Why trends are not her thing (26:17)
• The advice she’d give her younger self (27:12)

Peggy joined us on the podcast to discuss everything from making sacrifices as a founder to how her background in career coaching has helped guide her own professional trajectory. Listen in for such tidbits as:

• The very personal medical journey that served as the genesis of Stack (2:11)
• Why including diverse populations in clinical trials is essential to a drug’s success (3:37)
• Why having a higher purpose in your career makes it all worth it (5:40)
• Peggy explains why academic medical centers are faced with high staff turnover, which also means a continuous turnover in knowledge (11:44)
• The impact of generative AI in clinical research trials (24:27)
• Why women’s basketball is giving her hope (32:16)

In this stop-you-in-your-tracks episode, Keren shares so many gems, including:   

• How her coaching career materialized when her own life had collapsed (2:19)
• How the emergence of the internet and Justin Bieber are evidence of abundance in Keren’s lifetime (14:37)
• Resources for people who aren’t currently able to afford the services of a professional executive coach (28:38)
• The powerful connection between physical health and mental health (32:32)
• The #1 piece of advice Keren (and Ed!) would give anyone looking to start their own business (37:37)
• The ultimate mark Keren wants to leave on the world (39:24)

Ross is generous with his time and his knowledge, delving into the following timely and weighty topics, plus much more:

• How developers can invest in distressed communities with integrity (4:54)
• Why conscious leadership is the key to successful ventures across sectors (6:32)
• How improv comedy training has helped Ross be an effective leader (7:24)
• Ross explains the U.S. Opportunity Zones economic development program (13:43)
• Ross’ unusual choice of morning beverage (it’s an Atlanta thing!) (24:09)
• Why Thomas Jefferson’s ideas outweigh his achievements (31:45)

In this deep-dive episode, Christophe shares insights from his extensive experience in African investments, including: 

• His impact as Beyond Capital’s sole representative on the ground in East Africa (4:25)
• Why East Africa is so attractive to emerging markets investors today (6:25)
• Ed’s impressions of East Africa on his first visit to the Continent (7:54)
• Christophe walks us through a snapshot of Beyond Capital’s portfolio companies in East Africa (11:26)
• The trio reminisce about a life-changing trip to witness gorillas in the wild (19:00)
• Christophe makes the difficult choice of selecting his favorite African-based Beyond Capital portfolio company — and why it’s his fave (33:46)

• Why the “investment hungry” world of transport is on the cusp of an industrial revolution (3:10)
• The origins of Mobility Capital and Hooman’s transition from operator to investor (5:18)
• The sustainability opportunity in transportation sectors (8:01)
• How Mobility Capital assesses for and measures impact (20:36)
• The future of carbon credit market - will it truly work for everyone? (23:32)
• The connection between Ted Lasso and the #1 piece of advice Hooman would give his younger self (33:57)

Today we are speaking with Justin Norman the Founder, Producer and Host of The Flip, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

This week we are speaking with Gary Morsches.  Gary is an energy industry veteran specializing in market deregulation, risk management, supply, asset optimization and technology.  He is the Chief Executive Officer of DemandQ, a Certified B Corp. DemandQ deploys a proven optimization solution for commercial sites that reduces peak electricity demand and electricity bills while providing sustainability benefits without adversely impacting customer comfort. 

This week we are speaking with Christian Kemp-Griffin an early investor in CelluComp and is now executive director and CEO.  

Today on the Beyond Capital Podcast, we are speaking with Nina Hersher, Chief Learning Officer at the Digital Wellness Institute, author of the bestseller Your Playbook for Thriving in the Remote Work Era.

We know that the climate crisis is so big and dire, but that plant based solutions are not the only solutions and that we should think about meat, regenerative life as well.

Today, on Beyond Capital Podcast, we are talking with Noramay Cadena who is the Managing Partner of Supply Change Capital.  Supply Change Capital is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage food tech.

This week we are speaking with Dr. Sangu Delle, Founder & CEO, CarePoint.

This is a special catch-up episode. What have we been up to? Season three. Let's do it.

Dillon started PlantSwitch his senior year at SMU, where he met his co-founder Maxime Blandin. They started PlantSwitch to provide an eco-friendly solution to plastic that felt and functioned like a traditional plastic product, but without the waste and pollution that results from plastic. PlantSwitch began with biodegradable straws and cutlery that are made from the upcycled agave waste from tequila production. In three years, the company calculates it has already displaced more than 375,000 pounds of plastic waste that would have otherwise ended up in landfills. 

How do we help women feel better and just increase education around women's health and hormones, which I've said multiple times are just so lacking?

You know, there's nothing better than starting a business to figure out all the demons that you have.

Many of the women who are running these $100 million businesses didn't necessarily have the background in that industry.

In this weeks episode we speak to Yasmin Nouri. Yasmin is the co-founder and CEO of BIA, a wellness company helping women overcome hormonal balances and imbalances using natural food based solutions.

Networking to me is just kind of a dirty word and no one would accuse me of not networking. I just don't like that word because it feels so transactional. We're going through this adjustment of kind of the new normal. I think we're trying to figure out what that looks like.  There's usually not 20 different things, and you can pick one or two that you can do. But getting everybody aligned on what those options are is really the order of the day.

I'm Eva Yazhari general partner of the Beyond Capital Ventures.

And I'm Ed Stevens, CEO of Scoot Together. Eva and I have built and invested in businesses worth millions. We want to show you how conscious leadership translates, impact in all facets of a business and how it can show up in a company's operations, product and culture, sometimes unexpectedly.

Whether you're a leader of a company, team, household or just yourself, we hope you walk away knowing the possibilities of impact for you and feeling inspired to take action every day. This is the Beyond Capital Podcast.

Today's guest are two very special people, Eva and me.

Hear from Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments. Many people know him for his decision to give up most of his own salary so that everyone at his company would make a minimum wage of $70,000. Gravity Payments is a credit card and payment processing company catering to small businesses. Dan is publishing a book, "Worth It," about his experiences.

Despite productivity in the United States rising by 70% over the last 40 years, the hourly pay of most workers has stagnated, increasing only 11.6% over that same time period. The median household annual income today is approximately $55,000 (pre-Covid-19). 

"Small businesses unquestionably make our lives better, make our communities better," says Dan. "When I announced I was taking a $1 million pay cut to pay everyone $70,000 a year, the situation was that I was now in a community where everybody could meet their needs. And Gravity Payments became more about the people and the principles behind the company."

Can money buy happiness? According to a Princeton University study, there is  a correlation between happiness and wealth, up to a point of about $75,000 per year. After that, happiness is not correlated with increased money.

Hear from Seth Streeter about wealth consciousness. Seth is the founder and CEO of Mission Wealth, a wealth management firm that specializes in guiding clients through major life events, and helping people find - and fund - their purpose. Seth is also the Founder of Sustainable Future, a technology platform providing campaigns and resources to affect change for a cleaner, safer planet. 

"The CEO to me is the Chief Energy Officer," says Seth. "I find that culturally, if people can feel like they are cared for and that they have a purpose beyond themselves, that can add tremendous fuel and resiliency, even during the challenging times we're under today."

12 million children in the U.S. lack access to healthy food, leading to childhood obesity doubling in the last 30 years. On top of that, providing healthy school meals has a positive correlation to students' academic outcomes. Learn about Kristin Richmond, the co-founder and CEO of Revolution Foods, a school lunch provider serving over 2.5 million meals a week! Revolution Foods is ranked as one of the healthiest school meal providers in the U.S., directly addressing food insecurity for low-income students with after-school programs, community cooking classes, and nutrition education. 

With their "kid-inspired, chef-crafted" meals, Revolution Foods emphasizes sustainable supply chains, healthy eating habits, and reducing food waste - all while serving 1.2 million servings of fruit per week in more than 400 cities! 

"The link between what I'm doing as a parent, as a community member, and as a CEO is a real honor," says Kristin. "Despite the challenges, purpose and a bigger belief in what I am doing has fueled me to stay in the game." 

70% of women in rural India still have no access to capital or financial institutions. According to some estimates, this lack of access causes rural Indian women to only contribute 2% of India’s GDP.

Learn about how one company is tackling this issue in this week's episode, featuring Ajaita Shah, the founder and CEO of Frontier Markets. She has over 15 years of experience working on business in rural India. Her company, Frontier Markets, has built a scalable distribution model that works with 10,000 female entrepreneurs that are helping 700,000 households in India's last-mile get access to safe, affordable clean energy products and other household goods. Ajaita is working to create a sustainable supply channel for a wide range of products for low-income households in rural India.  Beyond Capital Fund is proud to have invested in Frontier Markets in 2013!

"Frontier Markets' first level of impact comes from the core belief that the rural household deserves to be treated with dignity," says Ajaita. "But as a founder, it took me 15 years, frankly, to have a clear understanding and a blended vision that doesn't force me to pick between profit and impact."

Organic farming is important, both for the environment and for our health. Natural, organic foods are generally produced using sustainable agricultural practices, and contain fewer harmful pesticides, chemicals, and synthetic hormones. But according to the USDA, organic products constitute only about 4% of total food sales.

In this episode, we hear from Ian Walker, the founder and President of Left Coast Naturals, an organic food manufacturer and distributor based in Western Canada. Ian is the brains behind a number of healthy food brands, including “Hippie Snacks,” that focus on natural, plant-based, non-GMO products - from peanut butter, to granola, to cauliflower crisps. He started his business when he was 24. Today, Left Coast Naturals distributes products in more than 500 stores, and has developed a unique company culture with highly progressive perks, all around one mission: sustainability. 

"We want to have a company that treats people well, and that people are excited to be a part of," says Ian. "We asked ourselves, what's stopping our employees from making positive changes in their life? So we put our money where our mouth is."

In this episode, learn from Katlin Smith. Katlin is the founder and CEO of Simple Mills, a food company that focuses on nutritious baked goods, like crackers, baking mixes, and more and distributes in more than 20,000 stores. Kaitlin previously worked in consulting.

"When you extract too much from your team or from the land, it has long-term downstream implications," says Katlin. "I think about us as advancing the holistic health of the people on this planet as well as the planet itself. We do that by changing the food that people eat."

This week, we speak with Sheeba Philip, the CEO of Akola. Akola is a retail social venture and jewelry/ lifestyle brand with a mission to empower women in Eastern Africa. Sheeba was previously the Vice-President of Marketing & Communications at JCPenney, a Vice-President at International Justice Mission, an anti-slavery organization, and was the Global Director for the Oreo brand at parent company Mondelez International. 

"We really want this jewelry to unlock something in the person who's buying it," says Sheeba. "I think consumers want to be part of retail experiences that benefit them in a deeper way than just the product itself, and allow them to have an impact with their purchasing power."

In this episode, we speak with Michael Heinrich, the founder and CEO of Garten. Garten, previously known as “Oh My Green,” is a platform bringing nutritious food, healthy snacks, drinks, and wellness practices to the workplace. Michael is also a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund, and an instructor at Stanford University.

"How can the workplace - a place we're supposed to find meaning, a place we're supposed to do our best - lead to death? To me that's totally backwards," says Michael. "My desire is to make preventative health the standard modality of healthcare. When employers invest in the well-being and health of employees, financial results are a natural course of action."

This week, hear from Caroline Duell, the founder and CEO of All Good. All Good is a company that makes organic and environmentally-friendly bodycare products, including skincare, sunscreen, and deodorant.

"We need to move beyond the mentality of extraction and destruction as a form of gaining wealth and making business function," says Caroline. "I've surprised a lot of investors when they ask: 'are you out for profit or to do something good?', and I answer the question: 'yes.'"

In this episode, we speak with Eva about her guide to finding meaning and purpose with our money. In The Good Your Money Can Do, Eva shows readers that your money has more potential than you ever thought possible.

"As an impact investor, the minute we put our money into a company, the impact starts then," says Eva. "I think one of the key ingredients of being a conscious investor is having an abundance mindset. It's knowing that the pie is not finite."

In this episode, we speak with Anurag Jain. Anurag is the Chairman and CEO of Access Healthcare, which has over 13,000 employees in India, the US, and the Philippines. He is also the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Perot Jain, a venture capital firm. Anurag is on the Board of several companies, global think tanks, and nonprofit organizations. He was previously a Vice-President at Dell.

"Understanding local cultural nuances is extremely important - it's why the United Nations of the world can do big things in some places, but get it very wrong in others," says Anurag. "The more you have, the more responsibility you have to the rest of the world."

This week, learn from Daina Trout, the co-founder and CEO of Health-Ade. Health-Ade is a kombucha company based in Los Angeles whose products are sold in over 26,000 stores nationwide. Daina previously worked in pharmaceuticals and nutrition.

"Health-Ade has evolved in how it makes kombucha - and part of that evolution is investing a lot more in science," says Daina. "I look at it as a continuous improvement process: where can we do better this year than we did last year? Let's push ourselves a bit!"

In this episode, we speak with Meika Hollender, the creator of the "world's most sustainable condom", and the founder and CEO of Sustain. Sustain is a line of all-natural sexual wellness products. Meika is on the Board of Net Impact, and is also the author of “Get On Top,” a guide to reproductive and sexual health.

"In the consumer products space, the idea is that you're going to reinvent the product, make it more sustainable and healthier. That's what consumers are demanding today," says Meika. "We built a movement and a conversation. In reflecting, we built a sexual wellness category."

To learn more about greenhouses and more, hear from Brian Cook. Brian is the CEO of Pete’s, a company that specializes in greenhouse-grown lettuce and produce, with a special focus on reducing packaging and food waste. Pete’s distributes at major supermarkets including Walmart, Kroger, Target, and more. Brian is also the Chairman of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council, and was previously the Director of Sales at San Miguel Produce.

"Taking care of your people is a lifestyle. It's not a project. If you tackle it as a project, you lose authenticity. This has to be something you live every day," says Brian. "A lot of times, doing good does come at a cost. But ultimately, there is a way profit and purpose are built and grow together."

In this episode, learn from Shadi Bakour, the founder and CEO of PathWater, a  company that manufactures reusable, refillable water bottles, with the mission of ending single use plastic in the industry. Shadi previously founded Exumme, a technology hardware company, and has held positions at Booz Allen and The Abraaj Group.

"What we're doing is much bigger than Pathwater. There is a movement against single-use plastic, and we are really proud of leading that movement within our space," says Shadi. "We need to build the infrastructure on a global scale to create access to clean water in places where it's not as accessible."

This week, we speak with Ian Bentley, the founder and CEO of Parker Clay, a fashion company that creates premium leather goods sourced from Ethiopia, with a special focus on hiring women. Ian previously served as President of Zia Group, a real estate developer, and has experience in marketing, sales, and business operations. 

"The generations that are rising up think it's no longer an option to not know how things are made and how people are treated. We're here because we want to create opportunities for women to not just survive, but to thrive," says Ian. "If we're not having an impact, we don't exist. It's that simple." 

In this episode, we speak with Caroline Noublanche. Caroline is the co-founder and CEO of Apricity, a company that is disrupting the fertility clinic and treatment industries, to improve the experiences and outcomes for women and couples who are struggling to conceive. Caroline was previously the CEO of Prylos, a business she sold in 2011, and Vice President at Doro AB, a Swedish technology company.

"We want to change the way fertility treatments are provided to patients, with treatment that is tailored to your specific needs, preferences and location," says Caroline. "Women are often told how not to become pregnant; but rarely have they been told how they should."

This week, we are thrilled to learn from Marci Zaroff. Marci is the Founder and CEO of ECOfashion Corp’s “Greenhouse of Brands,” that include MetaWear, Yes And, and Farm to Home. Marci is a serial entrepreneur who has also founded Under the Canopy, a sustainable fashion company, Beyond Brands, Good Catch Foods, a plant-based fish product brand, and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Marci serves as an Advisor and Board member to many companies. She also helped to define the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and the first USA Fair Trade Textile Certification.

"When I coined and trademarked the term "ecofashion" in 1995, people thought I was crazy," says Marci. "The current system with fast fashion has crammed farmers and factory workers down to levels that are inhumane. We now have a standard that focuses on renewable energy, social justice, water stewardship, as well as material health and material re-use."

In this episode, we speak with Howard Bell, the CEO of Abl Schools. Abl is an education software company that is aiming to improve education equity across districts. Abl focuses on understanding student access and enrollment in courses, and the distribution of teacher load, through a master schedule. Howard previously held leadership positions in the education sector, including at Hobsons, Study Group, Kaplan, and Scholastic. 

"The key is to not let biases become unchecked in the educational process, because that's when systemic barriers come into play," says Howard. "We are here to help illustrate all the imbalances present in school systems, so that you can understand from an equity perspective which student groups are getting access to rigorous courses necessary for college eligibility."

This week, meet Tammy Jones. Tammy is the founder and CEO of Basis Investment Group, a commercial real estate firm that has closed $4 billion in real estate investments across the United States. Tammy has held numerous executive positions at real estate investment companies including CWCapital LLC and Equitable Real Estate, and has invested capital for more than 14 public pension plans. Tammy is also a Trustee for Georgia State University.

"Investing with diverse managers and owners in and of itself has social impact, because we invest together and we hire each other," says Tammy. "No one can do everything across the diversity spectrum. You have to figure out what your area is, to be able to create and affect  change."

We unpack: what are accessible opportunities for anyone to become an impact investor? How and where do you get started? Tune in to understand what impact investing is, and how it differs from Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing or philanthropy. Together, we will share practical examples in public and private markets and tips for you to be a successful impact investor.

"If you care at all about making a difference, then impact investing is for you," says Mathilde. "A lot of what has contributed to the growth of impact investing is financial advisors trying to respond to questions from their clients that they can't answer."

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Hear from Brian Powers, the co-founder and CEO of TemperPack, a company that is innovating in the logistics and packaging space by creating sustainable, functional packaging products. Brian previously worked in investment banking.

"I think within 10 years, we will have virtually eradicated Styrofoam coolers, and massively reduced the burden on landfills," says Brian. "There's a huge opportunity here. Styrofoam is a 70-year-old material, and in the last 10 years, people have realized it's just not good enough."

This week, learn from Michael Pugh, the President and CEO of Carver Federal Savings Bank. Carver is a New York-based bank founded in 1948 to serve primarily black communities, and today is the largest publicly-traded, black-operated bank in the United States. Michael has previously held executive positions at financial institutions like Capital One and Citizens Bank.

"Financial health and wellness is a critical part of our overall being that has to be nurtured," says Michael. "Banking is about the relationship you have at a financial institution that can participate in helping you construct solutions for you and your business."

In this episode, hear from Chintan Panchal, a Founding Partner of RPCK Rastegar Panchal, a specialized law firm focused on serving mostly impact investors and social entrepreneurs. Chintan was previously an attorney at Allen & Overy, and currently serves as a Board Member at Camelback Ventures.

"We are really trying to work with people who are moving the needle on things that are important to them," says Chintan. "But sometimes I worry that the point of impact may be getting lost, as the industry is evolving."

Tracy Gray is the Founder and Managing Partner of The 22 Fund, a venture capital firm that focuses on increasing the export capacity of U.S. companies and creating jobs, with an emphasis on women and minority-owned companies. Tracy is also the founder of We Are Enough, a nonprofit educating people on why and how to invest with a gender lens. She has extensive experience working across venture capital, the Mayor’s Office in Los Angeles, and the music and aerospace industries. 

"We are in a decisive decade. We don't have time to only focus on one issue," says Tracy. "Because we are holistic investors, if we invest in a manufacturing firm, we will help them become more clean. We are trying to create the clean, quality jobs of the future."

This week, we speak with Fleur Heyns. Fleur is the co-founder of Proof of Impact, a technology company that enables the tracking, measurement, and verification of the impact of investments. Fleur was previously the founder and CEO of Global Trader, now the largest online stockbroker and trading platform in South Africa. She has been an investor, advisor, and founding shareholder of many initiatives across South Africa and Europe including Emerge Education, ClearlySo, and Ardmore Design.

"If you were able to make impact visible, and every single company were completely transparent, it is totally obvious that only the companies that have positive impact would thrive and be financially successful," says Fleur. "It's not what you do but how you do it that matters."

In this episode, we speak with Alain Chetrit, the co-founder and Chairman of LabConnect, a centralized laboratory services provider. He is also the Managing Partner of The Knowledge Pledge, a nonprofit encouraging purpose-driven leaders to share their time and expertise with social entrepreneurs. Alain was previously the CEO of Hugo Boss, the founder of First Regional Telecom, and has held numerous positions at financial services and advisory firms. 

"Knowledge, when you start sharing it, multiplies by itself," says Alain. "The knowledge you've given is like a seed that someone else can water and grow."

In this episode, hear from Gino Borges, a Partner at OpenPath Investments, a social impact real estate company that acquires under-performing multi-family properties and transforms them into vibrant communities. Gino was previously a principal at the Impact Capital Group, an incubator for mission-driven entrepreneurs. Gino is also an experienced real estate investor, a frequent speaker and host of the Journey to Impact podcast.

"There's a deeper opportunity to connect people to their micro-communities," says Gino. "We see a lot more people collaborating, which is really where the beauty and resilience of a program is."

In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Kenning, the co-founder and CEO of Align Impact, an independent fiduciary and impact specialist that works with clients to help them integrate impact strategies and investments into their broader wealth management strategy. Jenn was previously a Partner and Board Member at Aspiriant, a wealth management firm, before leaving to start Align. 

"I believe measuring and reporting should inspire a change in behavior, an a-ha moment," says Jenn. "Knowing what you own and educating yourself on what's out there - that is power."

Desiree Buchanan is the founder of Poplinen, an online collection of eco-friendly, size inclusive clothing for women. Previously, Desiree was a Senior Communications Manager at The Black Tux, and has held positions at Warby Parker and Conde Nast.

"When you learn about these fabrics that don't have longevity and are cheaper quality, you start to really think about what's in your closet and what you're contributing to," says Desiree. "At the end of the day, we have to grow. The tension of that is: how do I make my business move forward in a healthy way?"

Richard Shirtcliffe is the co-founder and CEO of noho, a furniture company creating earth-friendly designs, comprised mainly of up-cycled plastic waste. Richard is a serial entrepreneur, who began his career by starting a marketing company. He was previously the CEO of Tuatara Brewery, New Zealand’s largest independent brewery, and the CEO of Coffee Supreme. He has served as an advisor and Board member to many growth companies in New Zealand, including the Wellington Chocolate Factory!

"Great companies that are truly wanting to be sustainable are thinking in terms of their people, their planet, and their profit," says Richard. "I think this is an opportunity for us as a brand to transform the way in which people think about furniture experiences in the home; thinking about them in terms of delivering well-being to themselves, their family, and their planet."

13% of the world’s population - 940 million people - still do not have access to electricity. 3 billion people around the world still do not have access to clean fuels or energy sources.

Mansoor Hamayun is the co-founder and CEO of BBOXX, a company that develops, manufactures and distributes solar energy solutions to countries across Africa and Asia, bringing electricity to over 1.3 million people. Mansoor previously worked in engineering and aviation at Rolls Royce. 

"In a period of uncertainty, electricity is comforting. Access to electricity is fundamental to ensuring an acceptable quality of life," says Mansoor. "Through my business, I realized that bringing electricity actually has an impact on self-dignity. I had never thought about 'access' like that before."

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"I don't think any business can survive right now without having some kind of social purpose," says Dennis. "I think big business has an absolute ability to move the needle on social issues."

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In this episode, meet Paul Shapiro. Paul is the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a business-to-business company that produces plant-based proteins and sells them to institutional food sellers and meat processors. Paul previously worked in animal rights advocacy at The Humane Society, and is the host of the Business for Good podcast. He is also the author of “Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World.”

"Beyond the health benefits, I believe our strategy will reduce the number of animals needed for food production, faster than anything else," says Paul. "Better Meat Co. is not trying to compete against anyone in the marketplace. We're trying to help food companies do better."

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This week, hear from Joanna Bichsel, the founder and CEO of Kasha. Kasha is an e-commerce and consumer insights platform providing women in East Africa with health and personal care products, in an accessible and discrete way. Joanna previously worked for the Gates Foundation and Microsoft.

"The truth is, you often hear that women are very influential in economies and society. But when you look at how we build solutions, women are massively underserved," says Joanna. "I want Kasha to make sure that no woman ever has a difficult time in getting the self-care products she needs to live her best life."

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Jason Barsema is the co-founder and President of Halo Investing, a technology platform that makes structured financial products more accessible. Halo lets you customize the return, protection, maturity and underlying exposure of your investments.

"The problem we saw is that most investors have access to stocks and bonds, but nothing in between. Halo is about bringing investment protection to the masses," says Jason. "We want to provide this important concept to investors of all wallet sizes across the world, particularly during these difficult times."

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Today, we speak with Nick Kind, Senior Director of Tyton Partners, for a special episode on the future of education. Tyton Partners is an advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in education. Nick focuses on impact investment, venture philanthropy and other investment projects in education and the “Future of Work.” He previously ran an education software company, worked in publishing at the Holtzbrinck Group, and was a Senior Vice President at Area9, a personalized learning platform.

"What's happening now is not online learning. It's emergency remote learning," says Nick. "Technology is just a tool to deliver an outcome. It's the way you use those tools that matters."

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This week, hear from someone directly tackling this issue: Christine Moseley. Christine is the founder and CEO of Full Harvest, a business-to-business marketplace for ugly and surplus produce. Full Harvest helps farms sell oddly-shaped & surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste, through a marketplace where food & beverage companies purchase and save money.

"One third of all edible produce does not even leave farms in the US. That's a staggering number, especially when people are going hungry and there is even more food waste downstream in the supply chain," says Christine. "Farms have completely changed their agricultural practices to harvest for perfection. Now is the time to urgently come together and work aggressively on solutions across the supply chain to solve food waste."

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In this episode, we speak with Sunil Lalvani, the founder and CEO of Project Maji. Project Maji is a nonprofit that leverages solar technology to bring access to clean water across rural Africa. Previously, Sunil was a Director at his family business Binatone, a consumer electronics company, working around the world.

"Does a social enterprise have to be a for-profit or a not-for-profit? I don't think it matters. I prefer the phrase 'not-for-dividend,'" says Sunil. "In the not-for-profit world, you use the word 'surplus' instead of 'profit.' The difference is that I'm not going to dividend that out - it's just going to stay in the organization. The terminology is antiquated. It shouldn't be what holds people back."

This week, we hear from Seth Streeter about wealth consciousness. Seth is the founder and CEO of Mission Wealth, a wealth management firm that specializes in guiding clients through major life events, and helping people find - and fund - their purpose. Seth is also the Founder of Sustainable Future, a technology platform providing campaigns and resources to affect change for a cleaner, safer planet.

"The CEO to me is the Chief Energy Officer," says Seth. "I find that culturally, if people can feel like they are cared for and that they have a purpose beyond themselves, that can add tremendous fuel and resiliency, even during the challenging times we're under today."

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This week, hear from Abilash Jaikumar, co-founder and Managing Director of TresVista. TresVista provides financial services, research, and data analytics support for organizations in the finance industry. He has worked in both the investment banking and private equity industries and has been involved in more than $20 billion of financing and M&A activity.

"There's a misalignment of interest in being good at managing, and therefore most organizations don't actually train you on how to be a manager of people," says Abilash. "Years ago, we were taught that management's job is to increase shareholder value. Over time, that's now changed to stakeholder. So our job as managers is to look after our stakeholders, which are primarily our employees, our customers and our community."

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Where is purpose-driven business headed in the post-Covid economy? Where is the economy headed? How are geographies affected differently? What opportunities exist for conscious businesses, investors, and consumers? What is the key to being successful during this time?

All this and more on this week's episode of the Beyond Capital Podcast.

In this episode, we speak with Suzanne Lerner, the co-founder and President of Michael Stars, a fashion brand based out of Los Angeles. She is an activist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, serving on several nonprofit boards including the ACLU of Southern California, the ERA Coalition, and the Ms. Foundation.

"Social impact was always in our DNA. We were like a mini B Corp: we cared about our employees, we cared about paying a living wage. We cared about paying their health insurance and sick days. We really were walking the walk," says Suzanne. "Looking at my investments, I wanted to start using my voice. It just can't be about only making money an investing in things  you don't agree with."

Despite productivity in the United States rising by 70% over the last 40 years, the hourly pay of most workers has stagnated, increasing only 11.6% over that same time period. The median household annual income today is approximately $55,000 (pre-Covid-19). 

"Small businesses unquestionably make our lives better, make our communities better," says Dan. "When I announced I was taking a $1 million pay cut to pay everyone $70,000 a year, the situation was that I was now in a community where everybody could meet their needs. And Gravity Payments became more about the people and the principles behind the company."

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Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions. While people bought 60% more garments in 2014 than in 2000, they only kept the clothes for half as long.

Brian Linton is the founder and CEO of United by Blue, an outdoor brand focused on conservation and sustainable supply chains. United by Blue clothing and accessory products can be found in 1,300 stores around the country. Brian was previously the founder of Sand Shack, a beachwear company, and is an advocate for ocean clean-up efforts.

"When I started my first business as a 19-year-old, I thought the only way to do good was to give money away," says Brian. "As I thought about the brand I wanted to start, I realized that I wanted to have a physical impact. Not a donation-based model, but an activism and community-based model."

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This week, we hear from Florian Kemmerich, the Managing Partner of Bamboo Capital Partners. Bamboo is a private equity impact investing firm, focusing primarily in financial services, energy, agriculture and healthcare in emerging markets around the world. Florian was previously an executive in biotech and medical device companies around the world, and is the Chairman of LIFNano Technologies, a company seeking treatment for Multiple Sclerosis.

"Doing good is not a trade off - even though a lot of people psychologically believe that either you make money or you do good," says Florian. "In my experience, it's  more of a risk-reward scenario. At the end of the day, due diligence always includes an emotional bet on a perceived value of an entrepreneur or business you believe in."

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In this episode, meet Dr. Lyndsey Harper, the founder and CEO of Rosy. Rosy is a sexual wellness platform connecting women with low libido to resources and community. Lyndsey is also a Board certified practicing Ob/Gyn and a professor at Texas A&M. Forbes has named her as one of the Top 50 Women Disrupting Healthcare.

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For more on the podcast, see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.

In this episode, we interview Sunny Vanderbeck, the Managing Partner of Satori Capital. Satori is an investment firm founded on the principles of conscious capitalism. They focus on businesses that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission, and create value for stakeholders, not just shareholders. Previously, Sunny was the CEO of Data Return, now part of Verizon, and served in the U.S. Army.

"It's your job as the CEO to figure out what you care about and who you care about," says Sunny. "And like the entrepreneurs that we are, at some point, we just said: perhaps we'll stop complaining about it and see if we can go fix it."

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For more on the podcast, see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.

Hooman Yazhari is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Beyond Capital Fund. He is a CEO with international experience and serves on several Boards including Bristow Group and Voyager Aviation. He focuses on change management through the life cycles of distressed companies undergoing transformation. Hooman was previously the CEO of Waypoint, a helicopter-leasing business, and served as General Counsel at CHC Helicopter, the world's largest helicopter operator. And he happens to be the husband of our co-host, Eva Yazhari!

"If a leader is only thinking 'what's in it for me,' that's not a sustainable way to lead," says Hooman. "Rather, if a leader thinks: how can I get the best out of this team of people? How can I help them succeed? Well then, the team works like a Swiss watch and the leader looks like an absolute genius."

Books mentioned: "Great by Choice" by Jim Collins, and "The Trillion Dollar Coach" by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, Alan Eagle.
Read Hooman's article in The Conscious Investor!

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In this episode, hear from David Silverstein, the founder and CEO of Amaze PBC, a company dedicated to empowering people to take charge of their own healthcare. Using an employer-sponsored service, patients can access all the information they need to easily manage their own healthcare. Previously, David founded Broken Healthcare, a nonprofit helping patients dispute egregious medical bills.

"There's a great need right now, but nobody has an incentive to educate and support Americans in managing their own healthcare and making better decisions as consumers. The whole system would like to keep us out of it," says David. "But our business model begins with employers, because employers have a lot to gain from better healthcare."

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This week, hear from Nasiba Adilova about how we can be more conscious consumers when it comes to our children's toys and more. Nasiba is the founder of The Tot, an e-commerce platform that offers advice and curated, non-toxic, eco-friendly and stylish products for conscious parents. Nasiba previously worked in digital marketing and fashion, and is the proud mother of three children. 

"Companies are still selling jewelry that is marketed to 6- and 7-year-olds, that are full of lead," says Nasiba. "People are putting a lot more pressure, and pushing companies to be more responsible about how they make decisions."

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Learn more about Leslie Silverglide, the co-founder and CEO of MIXT, a fast-casual restaurant chain offering healthy meal options in 18 locations around the U.S. including Dallas! MIXT serves over 1 million pounds of fruits and vegetables every year, and has been a pioneer of sustainability in the restaurant industry. Leslie has also co-founded Wello, a fitness platform, and was a Vice President at Weight Watchers.

"Businesses use over 90% of the world's resources. My view was that if I really wanted to have a big impact, I wanted to do it through business," says Leslie. "Our DNA is being sustainable."

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"My personal mission of speaking more widely about impact investing comes back to my observation that over the past 10 years of being an impact investor, I saw that there is a fundamental disconnect," says Eva. "There is a missing conversation around how to make your money more consistent with your values, one step at a time. I really see it as something that needs to be fixed in the system. And weirdly, nobody's doing it right now!"

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Find out more about what conscious investing looks like in this week's episode, featuring Jessica Droste Yagan, the CEO of Impact Engine. Impact Engine is an investment firm that manages funds to invest in for-profit, positive-impact businesses. Previously, Jessica led the creation of sustainable supply chains for McDonald’s. She serves on a number of Boards of socially-oriented companies and nonprofits in the Chicago area, and has committed her personal portfolio to impact investments.

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This week, hear from Wan Kim, the CEO of Smoothie King, and how he wants to empower his customers to adopt healthy lifestyles. Smoothie King has 1,000 locations around the world, selling smoothies, juices, energy bars, and more. Prior to becoming CEO, Wan Kim was a master franchisee in his home country of South Korea, where he helped to open 130 locations before going on to lead the company.

"When I started as a franchisee back in 2003, I was young and excited to introduce smoothies to South Koreans. And after I got into the business, I realized that not all businesses actually think about the purpose behind the money," says Wan. "Don't get me wrong. I'm a business guy. But I don't know that I would always feel good about selling a pizza or burger. Having purpose in the product is really important."

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For more on the podcast, please see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.

For more on the podcast, see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.

This week, we hear from Adam Bendell, the CEO of Toniic, a global community for impact investors with members in 26 countries. Toniic provides families, individuals, and companies with access to impact investment deals, tools and networking. Adam has previously held senior leadership positions in consulting and tech, and is an impact investor himself.

"Impact investing is a rising tide environment. Impact investors want to go further than screening out investments, we are talking about values alignment," says Adam. "There is now a sense that businesses can be run with a greater sense of integrity than what was thought to be the norm over the last 50 years."

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For more on the podcast, see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.

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In this episode, learn about Yoav Lurie's efforts to mitigate climate change and global warming by working with utility companies. Yoav is the founder of Simple Energy. Simple Energy is a digital platform that leverages behavioral science and analytics to engage utility customers and encourage energy savings by making it fun, simple, and social! In July 2019, Simple Energy merged with Tendril to form Uplight. Uplight serves 100 million residential and business customers, working with utility companies in 40 states to create a more sustainable future.

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"Many of the complex challenges present in the world are there because different actors have been working in silos. Not intentionally doing bad things, but oftentimes working in silence and not with each other," says Carrie. "Our intent is to redefine how economies are created in a way that is inclusive of all humans."

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In this episode, we hear from Ian Walker, the founder and President of Left Coast Naturals, an organic food manufacturer and distributor based in Western Canada. Ian is the brains behind a number of healthy food brands, including “Hippie Snacks,” that focus on natural, plant-based, non-GMO products - from peanut butter, to granola, to cauliflower crisps.  He started his business when he was 24. Today, Left Coast Naturals distributes products in more than 500 stores, and has developed a unique company culture with highly progressive perks, all around one mission: sustainability. 

"We want to have a company that treats people well, and that people are excited to be a part of," says Ian. "We asked ourselves, what's stopping our employees from making positive changes in their life? So we put our money where our mouth is."

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Learn about Kristin Richmond, the co-founder and CEO of Revolution Foods, a school lunch provider serving over 2.5 million meals a week! Revolution Foods is ranked as one of the healthiest school meal providers in the U.S., directly addressing food insecurity for low-income students with after-school programs, community cooking classes, and nutrition education. With their "kid-inspired, chef-crafted" meals, Revolution Foods emphasizes sustainable supply chains, healthy eating habits, and reducing food waste - all while serving 1.2 million servings of fruit per week in more than 400 cities!

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In this episode, we learn about Cascade Engineering, a plastics manufacturing company that is fighting to change the narrative. Christina Keller is the President & CEO of Cascade, a family-owned business based in Michigan, with 14 locations around the U.S. and Hungary. Cascade works in a variety of industries, including transportation, recycling services, office seating, and large-scale plastic molding. Cascade is a registered B-Corporation - one of the only manufacturing companies to have achieved this certification. Christina discusses Cascade's commitment to the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit, and how her leadership style encourages innovation from unexpected places.

"People often think that plastics is not a environmentally friendly area, but I talk a lot about materiality - using the right materials for the right purposes, focusing on durability," says Christina. "I think Cascade's true value lies in the lives that we've impacted, and how we are leading our community to the next generation."

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In this episode, Chris Herbert, founder and CEO of Shine Bathroom, explains how smart technology in the bathroom can prevent water waste, keep harmful chemicals out of  our oceans, and save money for consumers - by focusing on the toilet! Shine Bathroom is a smart bathroom system that offers automatic cleaning with natural, chemical-free products, and intelligent water monitoring. Chris shares why he chose to focus on the longevity of his product, and why it's essential to always keep the focus on consumers. Learn more about the potential for your bathroom to have an impact on the environment and our everyday lives.

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The world's cities generate billions of tons of solid waste every year. With population growth and urbanization, annual waste generation is expected to increase 70% by 2050 according to the World Bank. In this episode, Rick shares how he is helping companies discover their "hidden green assets," turning trash into cash.  

Learn about Rick Perez, founder of Avangard Innovative, one of the largest recycling and waste managers in the U.S. Avangard’s focus is on lowering waste costs, while contributing to a circular economy. Rick talks to us about how trash can be viewed as more than waste - as a revenue stream! Rick discusses how he had the vision to start Avangard 30 years ago, why banning plastics may not be necessary, and how his company has thrived with a diverse team in 11 countries. 

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Enter Brown's Super Stores, founded and run by Jeffrey Brown, a fourth-generation grocery store owner. Imagine a supermarket with a community room for meetings, a health clinic, and even a credit union. He operates 13 supermarkets in the Philadelphia area, mostly located in underserved communities, often in food deserts where residents don’t have access to healthy foods. Brown’s Super Stores put the supermarket at the center of the community. They have created over 3,000 jobs - and as part of a community-driven initiative, 700 of their employees are formerly incarcerated.

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Tune in to discover how the C-Suite thinks about social impact as a business grows. In each episode our candid conversations show how and why profit can be married with purpose. Inspiring leaders will articulate their philosophies and share the mark their business will leave on the world with hosts Eva Yazhari and Ed Stevens.