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Vanessa Roanhorse On Removing Barriers Stopping Indigenous Founders From Accessing Start-Up Capital

On Episode 443 of Impact Boom, Vanessa Roanhorse of Native Women Lead discusses ensuring financial prosperity and protecting the rights of Indigenous women in business and how she is developing an impact investment fund inclusive of all aspiring entrepreneurs regardless of their background.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseSarah RipperDecember 7, 2023Social Impact, Indigenous, Impact Investing, Sustainability, MicrofinanceComment

Khalid Kamil On Empowering The Civil Society For A Sustainable Social Impact

On Episode 366 of Impact Boom, Khalid Kamil of Philandure discusses how networks of social entrepreneurs can most effectively catalyse change and what progress is occurring in the Malaysian enterprise and innovation sector.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesDecember 27, 2022Social Impact, Impact Investing, Microfinance, Education, MalaysiaComment

Tim Nuy On Financial Inclusion As A Key Mechanism For Driving Widespread Social Change

On Episode 361 of Impact Boom, Timothy Nuy, Founder and CEO at Finclusion Group, discusses how financial inclusion is a key mechanism driving widespread social change, and what roles technology, machine learning and AI play in helping people access critical financial support.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesDecember 10, 2022Social Impact, Technology, Microfinance, Finance, AfricaComment

Lev Plaves On Financially Supporting Entrepreneurs Who Have Become Refugees

On Episode 324 of Impact Boom, Lev Plaves of Kiva discusses how internet lenders are creating opportunities for increased financial inclusivity globally, and why microfinance is key to creating sustainable change for refugees and migrants.

Keith Rovers On The Power Of Business As A Force For Change

On Episode 191 of Impact Boom, Keith Rovers of MinterEllison shares his deep insights from working as a lawyer in a society that’s reliant on flawed models and flawed systems, highlighting some of the issues that exist, whilst pointing to social enterprises & models that show how business can be used to create positive impact.

Social Enterprise, PolicyTom AllenOctober 15, 2019Social Impact, Law, Governence, Legal, Microfinance, FinanceComment

Prof. Muhammad Yunus On The New Economics Of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment & Zero Net Carbon Emissions

Professor Muhammad Yunus recently presented at Caixa Forum in Barcelona, discussing microcredit, social business, and how the system can be changed, whilst expressing his views on artificial intelligence. Contributing Editor Nikoline Arns was there to capture the key insights…

Reports, FinanceNikoline ArnsDecember 24, 2018Social Business, Microfinance, MicrocreditComment

Allan English On Social Enterprise, Philanthropy & Getting Funded To Hunt Down Big Dreams As An Entrepreneur

On Episode 56 of Impact Boom, Allan English of Silver Chef Limited talks about purpose and provides some great insights and tips for social entrepreneurs. Allan also discusses the growing impact investment space, changes in the philanthropic sector, collaboration and social procurement.

Ruben Walker On Fuelling Healthier Communities Around The World

On Episode 12 of Impact Boom, Ruben Walker provides insights into running a global social enterprise, shares valuable experience gained in the field and talks about some of the challenges he has faced along the way.

Social EnterpriseTom AllenFebruary 13, 2017Social Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, MicrofinanceComment