Growth Teams’ Post

🚀 The 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 starts in TWO days! 🚀 We’re thrilled to kick off the first ever 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 on Thursday in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by Growth Teams, Charter Cities Institute, and the Center for Global Development! 🌍 Day 1 will feature leading voices from government, philanthropy, research, and the private sector: 🟢 Opening Remarks – Kartik Akileswaran, Mark Lutter, and Rachel Glennerster will set the stage for the Summit. 🟢 Recentering Growth: Why It Matters and What’s Been Overlooked – Stefan Dercon, Vera Songwe, Arvind Subramanian, and Hakim Ben Hammouda will dive deep into these questions. Moderated by Chema Triki.💡 🟢 Evidence-Based Action for Growth – How can rigorous research and data inform growth policies and actions? Eliana Carranza, Amir Lebdioui, Ken Opalo, and Kunal Sen will discuss, moderated by Shruti Rajagopalan. 📊 🟢 Fireside Chat: Taking Useful Action on Growth – A conversation with Lant Pritchett and Manish Sabharwal on actionable steps funders can take to support economic growth. 🔥 Day 1 is packed with bold ideas on why and how to re-center economic growth in the development dialogue. Stay tuned for updates and insights! #GrowthSummit #EconomicGrowth #StructuralTransformation

Kunal Sen is speaking tomorrow at the first ever Growth Summit: Recentering Economic Growth in Development! In a panel session, he will share insights on how research and data can inform growth policies and actions. See more: https://go.unu.edu/nP8qZ

A key takeaway from day one of the Growth Summit is that you can't think of 'growth policy' or 'industrial policy' or 'investment climate reform' in the abstract, and expect that market level reforms on their own will lead to growth. Large, formal firms are key to economic growth, and many low income countries have too few of them. So policy needs to get concrete about how to support the growth of existing large firms, and how to support the creation and market entry of more large firms. All while ensuring that the few large firms do not capture policy and protect their existing positions, so that growth can be sustained through market entry and exit.

Hypha DAO co-founder Franz Josef Allmayer joined forces with others in Dominical, Costa Rica, in a collective mission to uplift Earth 3.0 leaders. The "Frequency" event, Feb.29 - March 5, was a unique gathering of masterminds, investors and entrepreneurs committed to co-creating Earth 3.0. They raised their own frequency through intimate workshops, powerful activations and meaningful collaborations, ultimately embracing a transformative experience to advance personal growth, gain clarity on a 12-month game plan, and unite the vision for a regenerative future. Franz advocates a co-creative development process that effectively addresses the challenges of today, with the creation of tools, processes, and on the ground collaborations that support bioregional economies of abundance. #earth #regenerative #economics #frequency

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the 30th Annual Private Equity/Venture Capital Conference at Harvard Business School. The conference was a melting pot of ideas, innovation, and inspiration, bringing together industry leaders, brilliant minds, and aspiring professionals from across the globe. Here are my top takeaways from this enlightening experience: Innovation at the Forefront: The conference underscored the pivotal role of innovation in driving the future of private equity and venture capital. Sessions on emerging technologies and sectors illuminated how forward-thinking strategies can uncover new investment opportunities and foster growth. Sustainability and ESG: A recurring theme was the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into investment decisions. The discussions highlighted how sustainable investment is not just an ethical choice but a strategic one, potentially leading to better long-term returns and risk management. The Power of Networking: Beyond the formal sessions, the opportunity to connect with peers, industry veterans, and thought leaders underscored the value of community and networking in this dynamic field. These connections have enriched my understanding and opened doors to future collaborations. This conference has not only broadened my perspective on private equity and venture capital but has also provided invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of the industry. A heartfelt thank you to the organizers, speakers, and fellow attendees for such a rewarding experience. I look forward to contributing to and growing within this vibrant community. #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Babson #Innovation #Sustainability #HBS #SLIFBabson

📣 Check out our freshly published CORAL-ITN articles: 📚 "Transforming the Creative and Social Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: The Broker Roles of Rural Collaborative Workspaces" by Chen Gao & Eleonora Psenner Find the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/d_XmSd6X 🔍"Valuation in Rural Social Innovation Processes – Analysing Micro-Impact of a Collaborative Community in Southern Italy" by Federica Ammaturo & Suntje Schmidt. Find the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dSdQgDuR 📑 keywords: collaborative workspace; broker; entrepreneurial ecosystem; creative social enterprise; valuation processes; rural community development; social innovation; collaborative valuation

Today on GAIA Learn we are exploring the concept of DEGROWTH. As business-inclined professionals, we must reassess our approach to global economic growth. The concept of “degrowth” challenges the notion that perpetual expansion is indispensable for human prosperity. In light of the finite nature of resources and ecological constraints, it becomes evident that continual growth is not always tenable. Degrowth recognizes economic growth as a root cause of unsustainability, providing a tangible pathway to attaining sustainable outcomes. As a business owner or senior corporate executive, how can you effectively balance prosperity with sustainability and challenge the traditional growth mindset? Let us know in the comments! Source: Havard Business Review #GAIAAFRICA #Globaleconomy #Economicgrowth #Degrowth #SustainableFuture #Innovation #EcoConscious #RethinkGrowth

Can you scale social good and profit together? The whole narrative of the impact movement is that we can have our cake and eat it too. Essentially, that we can do it all—make money and do good at scale. This means we don’t really have to give anything up. But Sean will tell you, “that’s kind of magical thinking.” Making change is difficult, and it requires difficult trade-offs. This is Sean Hinton’s third remedy for solving our world’s pressing economic issues: Be prepared to do difficult things. Watch Sean’s full talk from the 2023 Summit: https://lnkd.in/gKN86eqX Join us at this year’s Summit, October 11-13 in San Francisco! ✨ Learn more and apply to attend: https://lnkd.in/gqrT6NrB ✨ Early registration ends May 1st. #oneplanetsummit One Planet Group Payam Zamani #futureleaders #consciouscapitalism #servantleadership #executive #siliconvalley #inspire #inspired

Join me today at #UKREiiF2024 as I answer the question: 'Is social value the key to productive people and prosperous places?' I'd love to read your thoughts in the comments...

We’re capping off Global Entrepreneurship Week with not one, not two, but FOUR founders. 💦 Launched in 2019, Vancouver-based cleantech firm CarboNet is led by four founders with a shared passion for innovation and sustainability. Barry Yates, CEO, oversees the company’s vision and strategic direction; Michael Carlson, Chief Technology Officer, leads the company’s research and scientist recruitment efforts; Amielle L., Chief Commercial Officer, heads up the commercialization of its game-changing water treatment technology; and William Schonbrun, Chief Operating Officer, manages product strategy, manufacturing, and distribution. Together, they are driving CarboNet’s mission to help solve the world’s water crisis. 💡 What key lesson or insight would you share with other entrepreneurs in the tech ecosystem? 💡 Choose good financial partners that understand your business and believe in what you’re doing. Misalignment will weaken momentum and undermine the team. 🚀 What changes or support do you believe are essential for fostering more innovation and growth? 🚀 Canada should be a leader in water tech given our natural resources and export economy. But the sector needs investment and leadership. Global water insecurity is one of the top issues of the next few decades. 📣 Founders - give a shoutout to the people on your team by leaving a comment below. Thanks for celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week with us! #RBCxPowersBold #GEW2024 #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #CDNtech