Denizen Stakeholder Capitalism with Jasper van Brakel
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Sep 27, 2023 Guest Jasper van Brakel, CEO of RSF Social Finance, joins Jenny to discuss stakeholder capitalism. They cover key ideas from classical economics to the shift to stakeholder driven models, trends driving stakeholder capitalism, metrics and B Corps, board representation, co-ops, and philosophical questions. They emphasize the need for a systemic shift, the importance of governance and board representation in moving towards true stakeholder capitalism, and successful examples of co-ops.
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2019: A Watershed Moment?
- 2019 marked a turning point with major entities embracing stakeholder capitalism.
- However, much of this remains rhetoric, not yet translating into meaningful change.
ESG and Impact Investing Trends
- ESG investing and impact investing are trendy, driven by employee and consumer demand.
- However, they often prioritize shareholder returns over true stakeholder interests.
Generational Wealth Transfer
- A generational wealth transfer is influencing investment, prioritizing social impact.
- Younger generations view capital differently and feel a greater urgency for change.