Impact Investing

Laurie Lane-Zucker, Founder & CEO of Impact Entrepreneur Center based in Massachusetts, USA participates in Risk Roundup to discuss Impact Investing. Impact Investing Investors have the power to change the world as they influence not only the growth and development of an idea, innovation, business, industries, or nations but human society and our planet ecosystem: its sustainability and survival. It is said that the cost of solving the world’s most critical problems today runs into trillions of dollars. So, then the obvious question comes is, whether nations: their governments, and philanthropists are allocating appropriate funding that is needed today? Probably not– as by some estimates, there is a funding gap that runs in trillions of dollars. So how do nations, individually and collectively bridge the gap to solve the world’s most critical problems and meet the goals of sustainable development? The answer perhaps lies in impact investing, an investment approach that expects not only reasonable financial return but also a positive social impact that can be actively and accurately measured. Across nations, there seems to be great hope in the promise of “impact investing” as it has the potential to resolve key shortcomings and gaps of sustainable development goals brought on by traditional financial investment markets. As a growing number of investors are stepping up to give back to society and do good while doing well financially, the rapid growth of the field of impact investing raises many complex questions. Impact investing is a growing global necessity as how money is invested today will decide and determine what the world will look like in the coming tomorrow. Time is now to talk about Impact Investing! For more please watch the Risk Roundup Webcast or hear the Risk Roundup Podcast About the Guest Laurie Lane-Zucker is the Founder & CEO of Impact Entrepreneur Center based in Massachusetts, USA. He is a systems thinker, impact entrepreneur, and internationally recognized leader, lecturer, and spokesperson on entrepreneurial, environmental, and educational issues. Over the years he has-• Led international environmental organization through 13 years of sustained, dynamic growth• Founder of Founding B Corp & “global impact” digital media company and an international think-tank• Completed first-ever shares transaction on a designated online impact investment platform• Currently pioneering “Regional Impact Economy” and “Public Benefit Enterprise Zone” models for “place-based” social and environmental innovation and conscious investment infrastructure• Established the first network of environmental and social justice organizations in North America• Developed the vibrant “Place-based Education” movement• Pioneered place-based education initiative in Central Asia with Aga Khan Trust for Culture• Edited/self-published national bestseller — winner of PNBA Book Award and Pushcart Prize • Organized millennium conference at National Conservation Training Center and historic environmental writers conference at American Library of Congress• Lecturer/mentor at universities (i.e. MIT, Brown, NYU, Middlebury) and speaker at impact-related conferences (Sustainatopia, Social Venture Partners, Bioneers, etc.). About Risk Group Risk Group is a leading strategic security risk research and advisory organization. Copyright Risk Group LLC. All Rights Reserved Reference Episodes Future of Work – Battle between Human Work Force and Machine Work ForceTechnology Trends and Future of HumanityTechnology Trends and HumanificationDual Use Technology Dilemma and National Security RisksElectronic Warfare PreparednessFuture of TechnologyDigital Future – Complex Challenges of ChangeElectronic Warfare-An Existential RiskElectromagnetic WarfareWhat Role Gene Environment Plays In Gene Expression And Human Health SecurityFourth Industrial Revolution and SecurityMachine Learning Bias – An Existential RiskRisks and Rewards of Genomic MedicineCompetitive Intelligence and Risk ManagementStrategic IntelligenceDisruptive Innovation and Security  RisksDiagnostic Genomics and Security RisksNanoSatellites & Democratization of SpaceHealthcare in TurmoilSpace MiningSpace SecurityBioEconomy – Promise and Perils of Synthetic BiologySocietal Impact of RoboticsComplex Security Risks of Mediterranean RegionAre Education Institutions Prepared for Digital DisruptionDigital Disruption in MarketingThe Middle East Geopolitical Puzzle and Risks to Global SecurityImpact of Cyber-Security Risks Global BusinessThe Digital Global Age – Contested CommonsStrategizing Digital TransformationStrategizing Cyber-SecurityEnergy Warfare The post Impact Investing appeared first on Risk Group.