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The inspiring story of Anthony J Pecorella and an unlikely friendship that changed his life

Anthony J Pecorella, Student-Athlete at Stony Brook University and Fellowship Executive Board Member at Team Impact, joins Vince Molinari to discuss his battle with cancer and Team Impact. Team impact matches children facing serious illness and disabilities with college sports teams. Anthony also describes an impactful relationship he made with 4-year-old Eliana during his hospital stay. To help her family with the financial struggles with her treatment, please visit the link below to donate to Eliana's GoFundMe. https://www.gofundme.com/f/elis-final-fight?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer

Trends in the bond and equity markets

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Rebecca Palmer, the Director of Sustainable Finance at ICE Data Services, to discuss impact bonds and what is happening in the sector. They also analyze the trends witnessed in the bond and equity markets. In addition, they discuss the surge in bond sales in the Middle East and future trends in the bond market.

Advancing and educating policymakers on sustainable investing

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Maria Lettini, CEO of the US Sustainable Investment Forum, to discuss advancing sustainable investing in the U.S. They also discuss the organization's core mandate and educating policymakers on sustainable investing. In addition, they talk about anti-ESG rhetoric as the U.S. heads into the 2024 general election and how US SIF is working with financial advisors to get more education on sustainability.

Impact investing in the real estate industry

Jeremy Keele, Managing Partner & co-founder at Catalyst Opportunity Funds, joins Jeff Gitterman to discuss impact investing in the real estate industry. They also discuss naturally occurring and the shortage of affordable housing, and how to solve homelessness in the U.S. In addition, they discuss the need for new policies to incentivize the development of affordable units, the effect of high-interest rates on affordable housing, and how Catalyst Opportunity Funds encourage diversity, equality, and inclusivity.

Unleashing the earth’s energy and bringing sustainability in finance

Dr. Matthew Levy, the founder and General Partner at AE Blue Capital, joins Jeff Gitterman to discuss the formation of AE Blue Capital, which strives to invest in founders unleashing the earth's energy and bringing sustainability in finance. In addition, they discuss scientists achieving a nuclear fusion breakthrough, nuclear fusion commercialization, and the future of new technologies.

Democratizing access to impact investing for investors

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Beth Bafford, Vice President of Syndications and Strategy at Calvert Impact, to discuss impact investing & democratizing access to impact investing for investors. They also discuss confirming funds are impacting communities socially & environmentally around the globe. In addition, they have a chat on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, investments by Calvert Impact, and the difference between philanthropy & impact investing.

Accelerate 2050 – Accelerating the adoption of climate, ESG, and impact solutions

Jeff Gitterman is joined by John Rosser, President of the Sustainatopia Conference Series, to discuss Accelerate 2050, an event that focuses on accelerating the adoption of climate, ESG, and impact solutions. They discuss carbon market initiatives, biodiversity loss, and getting the right speakers to the conference that can attract large audiences.

Building the impact investing ecosystem

Priya Parrish, Partner & Chief Investment Officer at Impact Engine, joins Jeff Gitterman to discuss how her company is investing and the uniqueness of their approach in the growing impact investing ecosystem. They also discuss Impact Engine’s clients and why they chose the company. In addition, they talk about the advantages of investing in funds & companies and balancing risk & opportunity in a tough macro environment.

Combining innovation & technology in the climate change fight

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Jason Scott, Partner & entrepreneur in residence at Spring Lane Capital, to discuss the development of a climate community & technology. They also discuss the importance of combining innovation & technology in the climate change fight, Spring Lane Capital's deals & projects, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Mastefund investing in companies with women at the helm

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Gillian Muessig, Managing Director at Mastersfund, to discuss why her company is interested in investing in women-led businesses. They also discuss why women-led businesses are less funded, the evolution of venture capital capital markets, and the importance of data in investing.

Bringing an impact mindset into investing

Kathryn McDonald, the co-founder and Head of Investments & Sustainability at Radiant ESG Global Investors joins Jeff Gitterman to discuss the role of ESG and impact investing. They have a conversation on the differences and similarities between impact and ESG investing. They also talk about available opportunities in impact and ESG investing and why her company prefers to invest in organizations aligned with SDGs.

Nature Alpha aiming for the global economy to work for nature and investors

Vian Sharif, CEO of Nature Alpha, and Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas discuss how Nature Alpha is aiming for the global economy to work for nature and investors. Our guests break this down and more with our host, Vince Molinari.