What the Fundraising

209: System Catalysts - How to Invest in a Moral Revolution with Jacqueline Novogratz


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In this bonus episode of What the Fundraising, please enjoy an episode of the System Catalyst podcast with Jeff Walker and English Sall. They interview Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen, a global leader in impact investing. 

Jacqueline shares her journey over the past 30 years, exploring how Acumen uses innovative patient capital to create real systems change. By investing in companies that tackle critical issues like climate change, energy access, and poverty alleviation, Acumen has provided pathways for social entrepreneurs to thrive.


In this episode, you'll hear:

  • The origins and evolution of impact investing, with Acumen at the forefront.
  • How patient capital fuels long-term social change.
  • The necessity of partnerships with governments, corporations, and investors.
  • Jacqueline’s reflections on building systems that prioritize people, dignity, and moral imagination.

  • If you like what you hear, Follow this link to subscribe to System Catalysts.

    System Catalysts is produced by Hueman Group Media


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