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🚀 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

As I wrap up my reflective series on my 2024 journey, I go into 2025, looking at reimagining capital, innovation, and resilient communities. Over the past few posts, I’ve shared insights on: - Redefining investment-readiness to support local direct investments, - Cultivating public-private-nonprofit partnerships that spark real economic and social impact, and - Transforming resource management into an engine that empowers rural regions to thrive. At the heart of it all, raising capital goes far beyond securing funds; it’s about raising possibilities for business investment, investment that is geared towards supporting social good. By bridging governments, local leaders, and private investors, we can unlock sustainable solutions that address complex challenges—housing, infrastructure, coastal adaptation, and more. As I look ahead, the vision for Future Civics stands firm. We're building an ecosystem where innovation is tested, ideas are shared, and collaborative action fuels local progress. Because when we manage resources wisely, we create a future where the table is co-created. Thank you for joining me on this journey, and remember, "Using capital as a catalytic force to cultivate innovation and inclusive growth, especially in rural communities, by reimagining resource management as a means to empower people, reshape local governance, and build resilient futures." Let’s continue redefining our notion of success, focusing on well-being, economic inclusion, and a culture of innovation that shapes rural futures for generations to come. Together, let’s keep innovating.

At the Conscious Investor Growth Summit 2025, we’re not just talking about investments—we’re redefining how you think about growth. This is your chance to connect with: 🌟Like-minded investors 🌟Learn from industry leaders 🌟Build strategies that align with your values and your vision Whether you’re new to investing or seasoned, this summit is your space to grow personally, professionally, and financially. Join us to experience: 🌟Expert insights from world-class speakers. 🌟Meaningful networking with people who get you. 🌟Actionable strategies to thrive in 2025 and beyond. You don’t just leave with notes—you leave with clarity and momentum. Let’s make 2025 your best year yet. Secure your spot now—tickets are limited to 150 MAX. https://lnkd.in/giJa-3zZ The speaker lineup is curated each year for insights & impact! Grateful to 2023 & 2024 speakers: Sarah Weaver, Camilla Jeffs, Erik Allen, Jazmin Salinas, Alexander Cartwright, Dustin Heiner, Mat Sorensen, Rocky Garza, Sara Barb, Ashely Beeman, Ben Lawson, Excited to amplify 2025 voices: Ryan McDonnell, Dallon Schultz, Laurel Wiers, Jessica DeAngelo, Amanda Rockrohr, Daniel Rockrohr, Craig Curelop, Dr. Sarah Kalimiros, Denise Ford, Anthony Vicino, Nick Kosko, Jim Oliver,Shawn Gwaltney, Teshra Steffen Robles, NATE HARE, CISP, RMLO, Jamie Byrne #consciousinvestor #CIGS2025 #CIGS #health #mindset #wealth #personalfreedom #financialfreedom #dream #coach #perfectionist #performer #highperformance

Thank you for taking part in the Impact summit of The Academic College of Tel-Aviv, Yaffo and TheMarker. We appreciated your participation in our practical workshop in - "From Theory to Practice: Data-Driven Impact Management ''!🙌 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 💫On Tuesday, April 16th, the annual “Impact summit” took place, co-hosted by the Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College and The-Marker, in collaboration with The Israeli Forum for Impact Economy.  This year's conference focused on building back better the Israeli  impact economy by applying a variety of impact principles and tools for the planning and rehabilitation of communities affected by the war, aiming to maximize the cross sectorial efforts and  resources directed towards Building Back Better. 💫Following the conference, The IFIE hosted a workshop where we launched an open-source system for managing and measuring impact, making frameworks and tools globally accessible through practical guides. Together with partners from the Bridges Israel Fund, The SFI Group, and the Kayama - Centre for Social Innovation and Impact Entrepreneurship‏ Center, we delved into why it is crucial to manage based on impact data and the steps needed to implement this professionally. Workshop participants engaged in defining problems, identifying solutions, outlining expected outcomes, and selecting indicators through real-world examples. #socialimpact #socialinnovation #buildbackbetter #IMM #impactmeasurement #impactdata

“We live in a mad world, but we do see some amazing, bold people from everywhere working every single day for a brighter future” That was the overarching theme at this year’s @impactweek by the ‘’investing for impact network’’ of @impacteurope and what a WEEK it was. A full house gathering with at least a thousand attendees sharing their projects and ambitions with each other and setting the scene for the impact investment world for future . All together we learned about innovative ideas, discovered new trends, and exchanged ideas. Madness, Boldness and Brightness were the main themes of the conference and a lot of different panels and workshops are offered during those 3 days of full impact. I tried to capture insights from this vibrant and passionate community and here are my key take aways which I belive are most important for the impact audience.  EU continued leading the way as a catalytic funder  Foundations continue being a key catalytic player in the sector representing %11, potential to mobilize further 50-60 bn more  Pension funds and institutional investors are on the horizon  120% growth in blended finance deals  There is a spectrum of possibilities for investment starting from catayltic grant making to the other end -tradional investing- investor addionality is what differentiates impact investment from other options. Here's to continuing the momentum toward impactful solutions! 🚀 #impactinvestment #impactleadership Great insights from other speakers 🙌 but so many so I couldn't write each down here, special thanks to the co host of the week @Oscar UGARTE Gamboa, Managing Director of @SeedCapitalBizkaia for making the event faboulus with their hearts and souls. And my dear community The League of Intrapreneurs who invited me and also curated the most exciting workshop within the week offering the intelligence of powerful intrapreneurs doing the ‘’good business’’ from within their organisations as #changefromwithin. We, as the LOI, are offering an ‘’Intrapreneur Leadership Lab’’ in May 2025, and if you are interested please contact me for details.  Next year, Impact week will be hosted in the great city of Malmö, so be there if you are part of the impact mission of the investment world. Jolana Jamuna Amara Åsa Skogström Feldt Wieteke Dupain Tuğçe Söğüt,PMP Evrim Hizaler Eleonore Bedel

You couldn't have scripted a more significant outcome. An all-female team spread across 4 countries took first place, and a young Nigerian superstar won the people's prize. This was the outcome of the Moonshot Pirates Climate Change Challenge Finals this week. A team of four young female innovators from Turkey, the UAE, Ukraine, and Greece, who have never met in person, won first place. They are working on creating a smart flower to help increase bee pollination. Their prototype blew the judges away. They will meet in person in Silicon Valley for the first time in a few months as Niki Skene introduces them to the who's who of Silicon Valley. conqueror Kuseju from Nigeria won the Community Quest Challenge, a peer-voted category for the most significant contributor to the community of 1,500 participants over a 4-week challenge. His acceptance speech was a moving testament to his dedication. A few takeaways from this challenge: 1. Innovation knows no boundaries. While some regional bubbles are good for attracting investors, real changemakers are on the global frontlines. 2. Young people get sh*t done. Within 4 days, 1,500 participants from 90 countries self-organised into teams, and within 4 weeks, hundreds of pitch decks and prototypes were submitted.  3. Our education system is lagging. Technology, resources and tools are on tap. The ability to nurture creativity and critical thinking is where our change-makers drew the most from our team of global mentors. Marko Londa, Aneta Londa, Annie Zountsa, Mariam Elshahawy, Kateryna Chechotka, Elanu Karakus

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

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

I am excited to join this conversation with James Gutierrez and Rosalino Molina at L'ATTITUDE. We’ll dive into what it takes to grow a business while keeping it authentic and impactful. 💡 If you’re looking for real talk on scaling with purpose, you’ll want to catch this one! 👀✨ Latinx MBA members—don’t forget to complete the survey for exclusive ticket discounts! #LatinxLeadership #ExecutiveSuccess #LatinxMBA #LATTITUDE2024