Dorian Nunez: 50 Years on Wall Street, Values-Based Investing & the Power of Giving

In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of the Give and Receive Podcast, hosts Elizabeth Pajove and Brian Potts sit down with Dorian Nunez, a 50-year Wall Street veteran, Harvard Business School graduate, investor, mentor, and community leader. Dorian shares his extraordinary journey from Harlem to Harvard to Wall Street, reflecting on how mentorship, education, and service shaped his career — and why giving back has been central to every stage of his success. The conversation dives deep into: What values-based investing really means (and why it matters) How ESG and socially aligned investing actually work The growth of ETFs like DEMS and the role of data in aligning money with values Why most people don’t know what they’re truly invested in The power of mentorship, internships, and financial literacy How giving without expectation leads to unexpected opportunities Mindfulness, health, and sustaining a life of purpose and service Dorian also discusses his work with Goods Unite Us, community development venture capital, board leadership, and initiatives designed to expand access to capital and opportunity — especially in underserved communities. This episode is a masterclass in finance, leadership, values, and intentional living, and a reminder that how we invest our money — and our time — shapes the world around us. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, mindfulness, business, and living with purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices