Josh Hile Talks Impact Investing – Make Money While Doing Good

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner.  In celebration of Earth Month, we’d like to thank Big Pivot Partners, this month’s sponsor. Big Pivot is an award-winning communications design firm partnering with some of the most experienced sustainability, investor relations, and corporate communications strategists. We collaborate with clients to tell their “story” through smart, engaging solutions in a timely, cost-effective, and service-oriented approach.  Their solutions range from sustainability and corporate social responsibility projects like ESG, DE&I, and TCFD reports to investor communications — annual reports, investor presentations, enhanced proxy materials, and other solutions delivered across various platforms. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Josh Hile, Co-Founder and CEO of Citizen Mint, founded and built on accessibility and impact by researching investments for both financial return and positive impact. Previously, Josh was the Director of Investment Strategy & Research at Laird Norton Wealth Management, a $16 billion registered investment advisor (RIA) headquartered in Seattle, WA. Before this, Josh worked at Russell Investments, performing due diligence on fund managers for Russell’s mutual fund and consulting divisions (Russell advised on $2.2 trillion). Josh has a B.A. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. In addition, he is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Our loyal ESG Decoded listeners know that Kaitlyn is a massive proponent of impact investing and democratizing access to this related funding. Listen as they take a deep dive into the services Citizen Mint provides investors and beneficiaries and their process to establish metrics. Citizen Mint balances earning positive investor returns and channeling capital to projects addressing some of the more dire needs of our global society, including renewable energy, affordable housing, healthcare, and financial inclusion, to name a few. It is time to shift the way that impact investing is sometimes perceived. Investors can make money while doing good.  Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our YouTube Channel so that you’re notified of our vodcast episodes! Don’t forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode!    - Episode Resource Links Josh Hile’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-hile-cfa-cpa-56323213/ Citizen Mint website: https://citizenmint.com/ Main Website: https://www.citizenmint.com White Papers & Blogs: https://www.citizenmint.com/resources/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/citizenmint/ Big Pivot Website: ⁠www.bigpivot.net⁠ Big Pivot LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcharron