In our second episode, we explore the Equality Fund’s groundbreaking investment model, merging investment with activism to fuel feminist movements. Jess Tomlin and guests Manisha Mehta, Rajasvini Bhansali, Keely Tongate, and Mebrat Beyene discuss the challenges of scaling resources and the risks of funder strings. From the bid process to the final decision at Women Deliver 2019, we examine how shifting capital and power can drive lasting change for rights-based movements.

Recommended reading:

• Gender Lens Investing is the Future of Sustainable Finance. So How Can You Lead the Change?
• How your investments can build a better world
• Let’s Talk About Feminists and Investing
• Focused on the North Star: Our Investment Theory of Change

Follow guests on this episode:

• Rajasvini Bhansali - Twitter
• Mebrat Beyene - LinkedIn, X
• Keely Tongate - LinkedIn
• Manisha Mehta - LinkedIn

Follow the Equality Fund:

• LinkedIn - @Equality Fund
• X - @equality_fund
• Instagram - @equalityfund
• Facebook - @equalityfundCA

Credits:

Artwork - Kamo Frank - @kamofrank_

Producer - Katie Jensen, @vocalfrystudios

Equality Fund Team - Amina Doherty, Tatiana Buba, Sarah Matsushita, Catherine Hodgson, Nicole Fischer, and Joe Voeller