Navigating Impact: Trillion-Dollar Opportunities, Worker Ownership, and Inclusive Economy
ImpactAlpha Open: Trillion-Dollar Opportunities, Worker Ownership, and Inclusive Economy
As we move past the Memorial Day holiday in the US, there’s still time to save 25% on an ImpactAlpha subscription. Join thousands of other Agents of Impact and grab the summer savings. In this week’s Open:
Tapping trillion-dollar opportunities in the global mass market
Blackstone embraces worker ownership
Boosting workers’ pay – and portfolio performance
MacArthur Foundation’s John Palfrey is long on the inclusive economy
An EPIC Agents of Impact call highlighted the economic power of industrious communities and the trillion-dollar investment opportunity in high-quality, low-cost goods and services for entrepreneurial households. Watch the replay for more insights.
Blackstone’s decision to implement broad employee ownership across its future buyouts signals a shift in private equity towards worker empowerment. Learn more about this move and its implications.
Paying retail workers a living wage not only benefits them and their families but also boosts the entire economy and shareholders’ portfolios. Read about the case for universal ownership in practice.
John Palfrey of the MacArthur Foundation is optimistic about the inclusive economy’s potential to bring positive change. Dive into his Q&A for more on his views.
Seizing the moment in impact investing, Common Future’s Sandhya Nakhasi discusses how the world is now ready for impact solutions. Read more about the widening opportunities for impact investors.
Explore a trio of new impact investing products that aim to shift portfolio allocations in bonds, private credit, and cash, as highlighted by ImpactAlpha’s David Bank.
In the Agents of Impact section:
Elizabeth McGeveran promoted to vice president of investments at McKnight Foundation
Kieron Boyle to step down as Impact Investing Institute’s CEO and become 100x Impact Accelerator’s CEO
The Impact Seat Foundation appoints new board members
Don’t miss the latest podcast episode where host Brian Walsh and editor David Bank discuss impact products, investment opportunities, and worker empowerment strategies.
In Short Signals, discover what we’re reading about impact at family offices, Ethiopia’s transition to electric vehicles, venture fund Obvious Ventures’ new investment theses, and more.
Get in the game with impact investing job opportunities at Capshift, Local Initiatives Support Coalition, and CommonSpirit Health. Visit ImpactAlpha’s Career Hub for more job listings.
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