Scaling Impact Investing to Address Society's Greatest Challenges with Amit Bouri, CEO of GIIN (Part One)

In this episode, Frank is joined by Amit Bouri, the CEO and co-founder of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN). They discuss how impact investing—investments made to generate positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns—can be a powerful force to tackle major issues like climate change, inequality, affordable housing, and more. Amit shares his inspiration for co-founding the GIIN and this nonprofit's critical role in increasing the scale and effectiveness of impact investing globally. He explains the GIIN's nine principles for investors to integrate impact into their full investment lifecycle with integrity. The conversation dives into strategies for mainstream impact investing, engaging mainstream financial institutions, and opening pathways for individual investors. Amit emphasizes the importance of advocating for public policies that steer more capital toward impactful solutions while protecting everyday individuals. As impact investing continues to evolve, this engaging discussion explores its potential as a transformative approach to reshaping capitalism into a system that creates value for all stakeholders and regenerates communities and the planet.