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Really exciting news. Not just for Microsoft as a capital partner, but for what it really says: (1) BEAD is not going to be enough, (2) historically marginalized communities risk being left behind AGAIN, and (3) community-centric investors and philanthropy need to combine forces. Thank you Microsoft for your trust and partnership! Onward! #digitalequity #digitaldivide #impactinvesting #blendedfinance

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In a complex world, focusing on our own individual impact is one of the most important things we can do. Last month at TIME 100, Jessica Sibley, Tory Burch, Thasunda Brown Duckett and I spoke about the power of leading with impact and the influence we have on our teams. Take a listen below. #TIME100

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💬 According to Challenger, Gray, and Christmas, Inc.'s article in the first quarter of 2024, CEO exits were almost twice what they normally are. It’s wise for CEOs, even at the beginning of a role to plan for how they will eventually exit: - How can you be sure to leave on your own terms? - What kind of legacy do you want to leave? - Where do you plan to go next? Chief executive roles are both highly consequential and highly visible, so transitions are critical to get right. How you leave has big implications for your career prospects and the company’s future health. If you’d like to strategize a bit on your eventual exit, even if it’s a ways off, let’s chat. I’m happy to offer some pointers on how to stick the landing. Learn from a leader who's been where you want to go. Book your free 30 minute CEO coaching session today.

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Some good ideas to incorporate into your planning process. To open the door to discussions with business leaders about potential opportunities and risks is to build something that goes well beyond creating a budget.

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This is my fear re regulation. We face a dire crisis of competence we must confront. Please listen to this interview with Jared Bernstein, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, the organization responsible for advising the U.S. President on economic policy. Why should we expect advisors on other topics are any more competent? What has gone wrong with how we run our government institutions that senators conducting a hearing on social media cluelessly ask how Facebook makes money? Yet others start referencing religious texts in political contexts in the midst of a congressional hearing. And the big pooh-bah economic tsar ends up having no clothes! Fast moving world. AI will revolutionize everything. Hyper convergence. Exponential Tech. What good can any of it be to the nation if these types regulate and rule the roost?

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Exciting news! On May 23rd, I will be joined by Preethi Jayaraman, Dami Idowu, and Sheetal Rajpal to explore "How to Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Want!" This amazing panel will provide you with practical advice on navigating your career. Join the conversation and take the next step towards achieving your career goals! #stemcareers #careeradvice #professionaldevelopment #workplacelearning #womenintech

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🚀 Positioning Yourself for Board Service: A Journey of Self-Discovery 🚀 I recently listened to an insightful episode of the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) BoardVision podcast, where Susan Paley and Lisa M. Shalett, co-founder of Extraordinary Women on Boards, delved into the essential steps towards securing a board position. 🌟 Key takeaways: • Strategic Networking: Cultivate purposeful connections that can unlock new opportunities and open doors to board service. • Relentless Learning: Continuously enhance your skills and knowledge to stay relevant and ahead in an ever-evolving business landscape. • Deep Self-Discovery: Uncover and understand your unique value proposition to contribute effectively to a board’s success. To those aspiring for board service, remember: it’s a journey of growth and discovery. 🌱✨ #BoardService #Networking #ContinuousLearning #SelfDiscovery #NACD #BoardVision #Leadership

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In 2016, we published our first Ripple Effect report, showcasing the impact of 7,551 small business loans made in California by Opportunity Fund. Fast forward to today, Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) now serves small businesses across 45 states, offering not only loans but also comprehensive business advising and educational programs. This latest report, "Ripple Effect: The Macroeconomic Impact of Small Business Lending," highlights the significant benefits of investing in underserved small businesses. On average, every $1 invested generates $2 in economic impact annually across multiple states. This research underscores the critical need for supporting small businesses and non-profit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) like AOF. #Smallbusinessloans provided by CDFIs empower entrepreneurs, strengthen our communities, and boost our economy. I encourage you to explore this report to see how the impact of our loans extends far beyond the immediate borrowers. Together, we can create an even bigger ripple in the future! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gEbXEFtC. P.S. - Join us later TODAY at 11am PST/2pm EST for a webinar centered around this ripple effect, where you'll have a chance to ask questions live and interact with a small business owner featured in the report. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4WMywcg! #SmallBusiness #EconomicImpact #CommunityDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #AccionOpportunityFund #CDFI

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Loved reading this post regarding the impact my colleague, John Giegerich, has had coaching our client, Dave Wescott! If you, or another CEO you know, would like to learn more about our unique coaching approach and our client results, please send me a DM.

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https://lnkd.in/gvzAR3f5 Democracy Investments was thrilled to join Robert Huebscher of VettaFi’s Advisor Perspectives for this timely podcast. Join me and Christopher Browne, CFA for a discussion on: 1.    Large international index funds may not account for geopolitical risk 2.    Corruption has a cost, and in this age of conflict with rising tensions in the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine and elsewhere, investors are faced with a daunting landscape while US markets are near highs 3.    Should investors ride the US stock momentum or transition and rotate to sectors that may represent greater value and potential higher forward expected returns This podcast represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. This information should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding the fund or any security in particular. This research is provided for educational purposes only. Democracy Investments claims no responsibility for its accuracy, or the reliability of the data provided. This information is not intended to provide legal and/or tax advice. Please consult your financial advisor for further information. For Fund performance, holdings, click here https://lnkd.in/gY788y2. Holdings are subject to change. #InvestinDemocracy

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Thank you Darshan for your efforts to summarize, share, and call out IT services centric M&A integration best practices in this Tercera blog! Hugely appreciate it, some incredible hard earned nuggets of wisdom in this one -- I especially love the call outs that include not 'hiding' things, reconciling differences and the criticality of mapping comp and career paths. Services M&A is so hard period, and integration is often under-invested in and under-resourced. Your words of wisdom in here address all functions and we can't thank you enough for being an advisor on all things Tercera as the wave of consolidation will surely accelerate in our eyes as the industry is turned upside down via Generative AI ++ and having a true plan of attack for post merger integration will be essential. #M&A #itservices #professionalservices

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Really excited for the conversation. Healthcare is such a foundational social theme in #impinv - one of the most common among Tideline's focus areas. If we can get impact management in healthcare right, all the way from the earliest stage investments in innovation (where R&D milestones constitute impact proxies) to mainstreaming a set of health-related KPIs in public markets (e.g. addressable burden; DALYs) - while always integrating equitable access to healthcare as a central pillar -- the end result could be a model for other #impinv sectors.

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Thank you Steve Sanduski, CFP® for the great conversation on the Barron's Advisor Podcast. Explore strategies for optimal health, wealth, and happiness as we discuss empowering tips for women approaching retirement. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g5kW7wqx #RetirementPlanning #AgelessAging #WomensHealth #WealthManagement #Podcast

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Raising $2M is far more challenging than raising $50M...a true fact of business life. The team at CGS has navigated the sub $20M capital market for over 25 years. We understand the intricacies and challenges of piecing together $1M to $3M to $10M to support a company's growth. Especially now, this requires finesse, a ultra-tailored outreach and a thoughtful strategy. With extensive experience in raising capital for our ventures, we have now shifted our focus to assisting small and medium-sized businesses in securing growth capital. We take on some of the load from operating CEOs and CFOs to allow them to actually run the business while we help raise the capital. Collaborating with CGS means accelerating your company's growth trajectory by streamlining the path to capital. Let us support you in achieving your capital goals. Learn more at www.trustcgs.com.

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Deep Distress... what does this mean? Check out Impact's latest article to find out why CDEs, Projects and Consultants will be more focused on Deep Distressed Census Tracts.

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**Published by FCLTGlobal today, together with Jess Gaspar!** Companies’ board practices are choices, whether made knowingly or unknowingly. Looking bottom-up at the boards of real-world companies, rather than top-down based on legal or policy norms, reveals a wide range of options. Long-term boards want to build companies that are entrepreneurial to create value AND resilient to build confidence in the direction of travel even during the inevitable period of under-performance. This is how companies align boards with strategy.

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