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Jan 28, 2016 • 24min

Instead of Treating Society’s Ills Bobby Turner Wants a Cure

Doing good isn’t just the domain of philanthropists says Turner Impact Capital CEO Bobby Turner. Through impact investing he notes it is possible to turn a profit satisfy stakeholders and raise up a community all at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 27, 2016 • 24min

Is Russia in for a Hard Fall?

While Russia is currently reeling under the weight of sanctions and low oil prices Western powers may be overestimating the impact of those factors to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to change course experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 25, 2016 • 23min

The Federal Coal Program Review: Who Wins Who Loses

The review of the U.S. federal coal program and halting of new leases on public lands will likely boost cleaner fuels while a shakeout continues within the coal industry experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 22, 2016 • 29min

The Upside of a Volatile Market? Bargain Stocks

Though the markets have been rocky so far this year Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says it wouldn’t take much to stabilize things — and the current state of stocks present potential opportunities for bargain-hunting investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 21, 2016 • 25min

With Sanctions Gone Is Iran a Hot Investment Destination?

Now that international sanctions have been lifted Iran could prove to be an attractive destination for foreign investors — but its religious establishment creates a significant barrier experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 21, 2016 • 30min

Making the Leap: Changing Careers Without a Net

With the job market bouncing back more people are looking for their next career opportunity. But should you quit a job without a plan B? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 19, 2016 • 15min

For Innovation Success Choose a Corporate VC

Biotech startups backed by corporate venture capitalists are much more likely to be successful at innovating than if they are funded solely by independent VCs according to new research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 19, 2016 • 21min

Doing Well by Doing Good: What’s Next for Impact Investing

Margot Kane of the Calvert Foundation talks about the evolution of impact investing and how the nonprofit is getting capital to the high-impact projects that need it the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 15, 2016 • 28min

Taking Stock of the ABLE Program: Are More Measures Needed?

The 529 ABLE program that encourages people with disabilities to save money with tax breaks is helpful but disincentives that prevent them from working need to be changed experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 15, 2016 • 18min

How Ben & Jerry’s Got Bought Out Without Selling Out

Despite being bought out by Unilever in 2000 Ben & Jerry’s has managed to keep intact the commitment to social justice that was baked into the firm by its founders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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