by Bridges Fund Management
<p><b>A series in which we ask global thought-leaders: how do we build a more sustainable and inclusive world by 2030?</b><br><br>The world of sustainability and impact has come a long way in the two decades since Bridges launched in 2002. But given the scale of the challenges we face, it's not enough. <br><br>If we are to have any hope of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 (the theoretical target) – or getting anywhere close to Net Zero – we need to go much further, much faster.<br><br>Our 20/30 Visions series explores what this needs to look like in practice. In each episode, we speak to a different expert or thought-leader from around the globe, and ask them: what needs to change if we want to build a more sustainable and inclusive future in the next decade? And how do we make that change happen?</p>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
1/10/2024
Email Addresses
0 available
Phone Numbers
0 available
January 10, 2024
<p>In this episode, we're focusing on a critical aspect of building a more inclusive economy: ensuring that more funding flows to businesses led by diverse founders. The stats are stark: although venture capital investment hit record highs last year, businesses led by black, Latinx and female entrepreneurs accounted for a disproportionately small amount of this - low single digit percentages at best. According to Morgan Stanley, this means we are missing out on a $4 trillion opportunity in the U.S. alone!</p><p>To discuss how we can fix this, we're delighted to welcome <b>Kim Folsom</b>, CEO of US-based Founders First Capital Business. A successful entrepreneur in her own right, Kim is now focused on using revenue-based financing to help over 1,000 diverse entrepreneurs access the capital and knowledge they need to build sustainable businesses. In our interview, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Her own journey as an entrepreneur,, and the challenges she had to overcame</li><li>The scale of the capital gap facing diverse founders, and why it exists</li><li>The disadvantages of traditional debt funding for communities of color (and the benefits of revenue-based financing)</li><li>The need for more education and awareness-building</li><li>Why funding diverse founder-led businesses is not about philanthropy</li><li>And more</li></ul><p>Produced & presented by <a href='https://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/team/james-taylor/'>James Taylor</a><br/>Editing by Jake Hatt @ <a href='https://www.freebirdfilm.tv/'>Free Bird Film</a><br/><br/>Watch the videos at <a href='http://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/2030visions'>www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/2030visions</a></p>
January 10, 2024
<p>We are hugely reliant on nature; it is the bedrock of a healthy society and a healthy economy. Yet the human race continues to damage nature in profound ways. We urgently need to invest in restoring nature - but the current funding gap between existing commitments and the amount required is thought to be around $700bn a year globally.</p><p>For this episode of 20/30 Visions, we caught up with <b>James Alexander</b>, chair of Finance Earth, a social enterprise set up to try and channel more private and public capital to invest in nature, climate and communities. We discuss:</p><ul><li>The scale and urgency of the challenge we face when it comes to nature</li><li>Why natural capital solutions may be the key to tackling climate change</li><li>How the UK government is trying to kick-start the market</li><li>Marrying his passion for sustainability with his interest in innovative finance</li><li>The challenge of human nature</li><li>Why it's time to mandate action - and punish laggards</li><li><em>and more</em>...</li></ul><p>Produced & presented by <a href='https://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/team/james-taylor/'>James Taylor</a><br/>Editing by Jake Hatt @ <a href='https://www.freebirdfilm.tv/'>Free Bird Film</a><br/><br/>Watch the videos at <a href='http://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/2030visions'>www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/2030visions</a></p>
January 10, 2024
<p>Web3 – the next generation of the internet – is set to transform our online lives over the next decade, with far-reaching implications for identity, privacy, finance, governance and more. So can we harness this new blockchain-enabled internet to drive better outcomes for people and the planet? Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are notoriously energy-intensive; but in this formative stage of Web3's development, we still have a real opportunity to embed sustainability and inclusion at the heart of these new platforms.</p><p>To discuss this emerging (and incredibly exciting) space, we’re joined by <b>Bettina Warburg</b>, one of the world's leading investors in and educators on Web3 (her <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RplnSVTzvnU'>Ted talk on blockchain</a> has had over 4 million views). She explains why she believes Web3 can help us super-power our efforts to solve some of the world's biggest challenges, including:</p><ul><li>Why Web3 is a 'paradigm shift' in the way we use the internet</li><li>How the new platforms are integrating sustainability at a network level</li><li>Why Web3's decentralised model will drive more creativity and innovation, particularly in terms of climate solutions</li><li>The key factors in achieving broader adoption</li><li>The intersection of Web3 and AI</li><li><em>and more</em>...</li></ul><p>Produced & presented by <a href='https://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/team/james-taylor/'>James Taylor</a><br/>Editing by Jake Hatt @ <a href='https://www.freebirdfilm.tv/'>Free Bird Film</a><br/><br/>Watch the videos at <a href='http://www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/2030visions'>www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/2030visions</a></p>
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at [email protected] for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.