A Deliberately Conscious, Accidental Investor with Matt Smith

How do you make hope less distant, as a social investor?In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Matt Smith CBE, social investor and CEO at Key Fund Investments. He is passionate about supporting the growth and development of community and social enterprises, to enable them to deliver impact sustainably for disadvantaged communities and marginalised people. We discuss how Matt came into investing from an unconventional background, and has channelled his passion for strong relationships and community-driven decision-making into a successful investment strategy. Matt highlights the importance of trust and human connections in the investment relationship, then why - and how - responsible, sustainable investments benefit everyone.  Highlights from this episode: (01:03) What can we impact on? (03:18) Going back to grants (06:44) No community left behind (09:45) It all starts with a strong relationship (12:25) Knowing the good and the bad (17:54) How can we do better?  Useful Links: Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-smith-cbe-33964823/ Visit the Key Fund website: https://thekeyfund.co.uk/ Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan