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Tag: Jeff Gitterman

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.

Climate change and the insurance industry

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Wendy Nystrom, the host of the Environmental Social Justice webcast and Chief Climate Risk & Communications Officer at Navigating Grey, to discuss climate change and the insurance industry. Wendy explains why she started the webcast, the crucial role of climate forecasting, the impact of climate change on social justice, and mitigating climate change & encouraging action.

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.

How consumers are aligning their everyday purchases with their political beliefs

Jeff Gitterman discusses how consumers are aligning their everyday purchases with their political beliefs with Abigael Wuest, the CEO and Co-Founder of Goods Unite Us, and Brian Potts, a Co-Founder and Board Chair from Goods Unite Us. They discuss DEMZ, the first Democratic large-cap core ETF, and their ongoing plans to launch a GOP version. They also examine the usage of their data by different demographics in the U.S. and how political data aligns with ESG.

Identifying opportunities in sustainable investing

Jeff Gitterman and Bruce Kahn, Senior Portfolio Manager at Shelton Sustainable Equity Fund, discuss sustainability in the strategic asset allocation process and where the NEXTX fund fits in sustainability. They also talk about how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has supported sustainability and the needs and opportunities available in sustainable investing.

EATV ETF focusing on innovation in the global food supply system

Jeff Gitterman and Elysabeth Alfano, the CEO of Vegtech Invest, advising the Plant-based innovation EATV ETF talk about the ETF, which focuses on companies innovating in the global food supply system. They discuss the available opportunities in plant-based innovations and how these innovations could impact climate change and food insecurity. They also have a conversation on why the company is impact and value-driven.