Smit Naik of Sorenson Impact Institute joins Lucas and Eric to talk about his previous work as director of impact investing at Gary Community Ventures. They discuss the importance of deploying the right capital, at the right time, for the right purpose; how philanthropies leave so much potential impact on the table; and why even investors should approach their work with human-centered design.
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Chapters
- 00:00 Bridging the Gap: Understanding Community Needs
- 01:06 Smitt Naik’s Journey into Impact Investing
- 02:21 The Role of Listening in Impact Investing
- 04:46 Gary Community Ventures: A Theory of Change
- 09:00 Innovative Approaches to Community Investment
- 12:06 MySpark: Empowering Youth through Financial Choice
- 15:39 The Unique Approach of Gary Community Ventures
- 19:01 Innovating Foundations: Moving Wealth and Power
- 20:28 A Day in the Life of an Impact Investor
- 23:41 Advice for Future Impact Investors
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