Greg Trauthwein’s Post

I spoke at SOCAP - #impactinvesting conference in #SanFrancisco this year, sharing the story of the research I have just finished on womxn leading systems change and ecosystems in the middle of the country. The truth is I had a two week turnaround to get the speech written and learn the whole thing off by heart - 7 mins on stage, no notes, minimal slides. It is harder than you think. In fact it was terrifying! This came at a week when I found out some super bad news about my family. The combination of both of these things meant that I was really a ball of anxiety the whole week leading up to it, and I hardly slept as I flew across the country to deliver it, just before Halloween. But before I stepped on stage, I was stressing in the wings, I stopped myself and thought about the stories I was carrying with me from the womxn I had interviewed. I thought this doesnt have to be about me and my performance. Take a breath, do your best and tell that flipping story! I became excited to share this with the world. It is an important story to tell about #othering, #bridging, #perception, #reality, #brilliance and ultimately, its boost of #inspiration when the world really feels like it needs one. Plus this important message that I want to shout from the rooftops: “We are in the process of building the field of #systemschange… and now building the field of #systemicinvesting. As we fix those concepts, as evaluation frameworks take hold, we must be careful of the unintended consequences for the people that we leave behind, if we don’t include them in the conversation.” Of course I missed a few bits and forgot my clicker and it wasn’t perfect. But given all the things going on, I am very proud of myself. You can watch my speech here: https://lnkd.in/gA5UYVJv Here is an article about all the #systemschange speakers SOCAP Global article 12 Real-World Examples of Systems Change in Action, a compellation of systems change speakers at the conference. It was a pleasure to share the stage with:  • Marla Blow | Skoll Foundation • Dr. Stuart Cowan | Buckminster Fuller Institute • Leonor Gutiérrez | Root Capital • Michael Hungerford | Seven Generations Capital • Jill Johnson | Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) • Brendan Lehan | New Capitalism Project • Jacques-Philippe Piverger | GoodLight Capital • Jasmine Rashid | Candide Group • Ken Ruggiero | Goal Beyond • Samantha Veide | Forum for the Future • Jared Yarnall-Schane | The Biomimicry Institute Thank you Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter, Laura Packer, #impactinvesting #systemschange #flyover #systemicinvesting @The Systems Studio #STL #economicdevelopment

Today, we take a moment to honor and remember the courageous individuals who gave so much for our freedom. Their bravery, resilience, and commitment remind us of the values we cherish. As we reflect on the lessons of the past, we carry them forward as a guiding light for a hopeful future. At PPL, we believe in recognizing the significance of this day through action, not just words. Let us unite in a commitment to create a brighter tomorrow for everyone. Today, we stand together in compassion, progress, and the hope for peace. #LestWeForget

𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 - 𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 Edward Harriman's innovative approach to railroading shaped the foundation of modern transportation and left an enduring impact on America's economic development. To know more about him, please watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gfFiZc8D

Not a good trajectory

This is so powerful and applicable in many workplace situations.

An interesting article:

A frugal founder MUST be frugal in real life too? Not necessarily. Both are different aspects. Some may argue that it does help if one is frugal in real life. My argument - life vision and business vision… are two different visions. What I have learned in the last two years is that - Having a right and clear approach to your goal, Followed by the right processes Is a must. In the journey you may figure out what areas need frugality / cost cutting. But sticking to cost cutting and compromising on the process optimization is probably going to hold you back from growing at the right pace. If you are a fan of Naval Ravikant, you may consider the power of ‘leveraging’. Works better than the ‘frugality must’ approach. #GrowthMindset

An interesting article:

We interviewed Mr. Darren Hanratty, MATSM student, who tells us in the following video his impressions about the training received from ITAérea Aeronautical Business School. Get to know first hand the testimonials and opinions of students and teachers in itaerea.com

Interesting read about how to produce urgency, or a lack thereof.