The Beyond Capital Podcast

Dive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Ajaita's story, and wrote about her work at Frontier Markets in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy. 70% of women in rural India still have no access to capital or financial institutions. According to som...

Dive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Ian’s story, and wrote about his work at Left Coast Naturals in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy. Organic farming is important, both for the environment and for our health. Natural, organic foods are g...

According to a 2016 study, 58% of Americans’ calorie intake, on average, comes from ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods account for 90% of the added sugars Americans eat.   In this episode, learn from Katlin Smith. Katlin is the founder and CEO of Simple Mills , a food company that focuses on nutritious baked goods, like crackers, baking mixes, and more and distributes in more than 20,000...

In Uganda, the average person earns less than a $1.90 per day.    This week, we speak with Sheeba Philip, the CEO of Akola . Akola is a retail social venture and jewelry/ lifestyle brand with a mission to empower women in Eastern Africa. Sheeba was previously the Vice-President of Marketing & Communications at JCPenney, a Vice-President at International Justice Mission , an anti-slavery organi...

According to a Stanford study, stressors related to our jobs make the workplace the 5th leading cause of death in the United States. 80% of chronic diseases can be addressed through diet alone.   In this episode, we speak with Michael Heinrich, the founder and CEO of Garten . Garten, previously known as “Oh My Green,” is a platform bringing nutritious food, healthy snacks, drinks, and wellness pra...

Approximately 14,000 tons of sunscreen washes into coral reef environments each year. Up to 10% of the world's coral reefs may be threatened by certain chemicals found in most sunscreens.   This week, hear from Caroline Duell, the founder and CEO of All Good . All Good is a company that makes organic and environmentally-friendly bodycare products, including skincare, sunscreen, and deodorant.   "W...

We are bringing you an exclusive look at your co-host Eva Yazhari’s new book, The Good Your Money Can Do: Becoming a Conscious Investor ., joined by our producer, Mathilde Beniflah. Eva Yazhari is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and CEO with 16 years of experience working in the venture capital and asset management industries. She is the co-founder and CEO of Beyond Capital Fund , and launched...

In the United States, there is one doctor for every five patients. But in rural India, there is one doctor for every 50,000 patients.     In this episode, we speak with Anurag Jain. Anurag is the Chairman and CEO of Access Healthcare , which has over 13,000 employees in India, the US, and the Philippines. He is also the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Perot Jain , a venture capital firm. Anurag...

The global kombucha market size was estimated at $1.67 billion in 2019 and roughly $2.02 billion in 2020.   This week, learn from Daina Trout, the co-founder and CEO of Health-Ade. Health-Ade is a kombucha company based in Los Angeles whose products are sold in over 26,000 stores nationwide. Daina previously worked in pharmaceuticals and nutrition.   "Health-Ade has evolved in how it makes kombuch...

Every year, 450,000,000 condoms are sold in the United States.    In this episode, we speak with Meika Hollender, the creator of the "world's most sustainable condom", and the founder and CEO of Sustain . Sustain is a line of all-natural sexual wellness products. Meika is on the Board of Net Impact, and is also the author of “Get On Top,” a guide to reproductive and sexual health.   "In the consum...

Greenhouses use 90% less land and water than field grown greens.   To learn more about greenhouses and more, hear from Brian Cook. Brian is the CEO of Pete’s , a company that specializes in greenhouse-grown lettuce and produce, with a special focus on reducing packaging and food waste. Pete’s distributes at major supermarkets including Walmart, Kroger, Target, and more. Brian is also the Chairman...

Americans use about 50 billion plastic water bottles per year. However, the recycling rate for plastic is only 9%, which means that 40+ billion water bottles – more than $1 billion worth of plastic – are wasted each year.   In this episode, learn from Shadi Bakour, the founder and CEO of PathWater , a  company that manufactures reusable, refillable water bottles, with the mission of ending single...

Approximately 430 million people work in fashion and textile production; this means that one in eight workers around the world is involved in the fashion industry.    This week, we speak with Ian Bentley, the founder and CEO of Parker Clay , a fashion company that creates premium leather goods sourced from Ethiopia, with a special focus on hiring women. Ian previously served as President of Zia Gr...

The number of babies born in the U.S. hit the lowest level in more than three decades in 2019, continuing a five-year downward trend, according to a new federal report. In this episode, we speak with Caroline Noublanche. Caroline is the co-founder and CEO of Apricity , a company that is disrupting the fertility clinic and treatment industries, to improve the experiences and outcomes for women and...

According to McKinsey research, the fashion industry emits the same quantity of greenhouse gases per year as the entire economies of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom combined. Under the current trajectory, the fashion industry misses the 1.5ºC pathway set by the Paris Climate Accords by 50%.   This week, we are thrilled to learn from Marci Zaroff. Marci is the Founder and CEO of ECOfashion...

On average, 85% of high school students graduate within four years in the U.S. However, the average for white public high school students (89%) was 10% higher than the average for Black and Latino students (79%) in the 2017–18 school year.   In this episode, we speak with Howard Bell, the CEO of Abl Schools . Abl is an education software company that is aiming to improve education equity across di...

In the United States, less than 20% of senior positions in Real Estate companies are held by women.   This week, meet Tammy Jones. Tammy is the founder and CEO of Basis Investment Group , a commercial real estate firm that has closed $4 billion in real estate investments across the United States. Tammy has held numerous executive positions at real estate investment companies including CWCapital LL...

We are excited to bring you a Special Episode: Getting Started in Impact Investing. This week, join our hosts for an invigorating discussion with our producer Mathilde Beniflah, a Director at Beyond Capital Fund . We unpack: what are accessible opportunities for anyone to become an impact investor? How and where do you get started? Tune in to understand what impact investing is, and how it differs...

Packaging waste represents one-third of all municipal trash. Scientists estimate that by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in Earth’s oceans.   Hear from Brian Powers, the co-founder and CEO of TemperPack , a company that is innovating in the logistics and packaging space by creating sustainable, functional packaging products. Brian previously worked in investment banking.   "I think with...

The Federal Reserve estimated that there were 55 million unbanked or underbanked adult Americans in 2018, which account for 22% of U.S. households.   This week, learn from Michael Pugh, the President and CEO of Carver Federal Savings Bank . Carver is a New York-based bank founded in 1948 to serve primarily black communities, and today is the largest publicly-traded, black-operated bank in the Unit...

The legal services industry in the United States generated approximately $288 billion in revenue in 2018. Over 1.1 million people are employed in legal occupations in the U.S.    In this episode, hear from Chintan Panchal, a Founding Partner of RPCK Rastegar Panchal , a specialized law firm focused on serving mostly impact investors and social entrepreneurs. Chintan was previously an attorney at A...

Despite increased conversations to improve representation, the fund industry has made no progress in 20 years according to a report by Morningstar. Only 11% of U.S. fund managers were women in 2019, down from 13.8% in 2000.   Tracy Gray is the Founder and Managing Partner of The 22 Fund , a venture capital firm that focuses on increasing the export capacity of U.S. companies and creating jobs, wit...

Impact investing has grown to be a $500 billion industry. In a recent GIIN survey, 80% of impact investors said that more transparency around impact investing results would help reduce "impact washing" and “industry-mission drift.”   This week, we speak with Fleur Heyns. Fleur is the co-founder of Proof of Impact , a technology company that enables the tracking, measurement, and verification of th...

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Clinical Laboratory Services was estimated at US$96.8 Billion for 2020, and is projected to reach US$135.5 Billion by 2027.   In this episode, we speak with Alain Chetrit, the co-founder and Chairman of LabConnect , a centralized laboratory services provider. He is also the Managing Partner of The Knowledge Pledge, a nonprofit encouraging purpose-dri...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, about 8.5% of renters in the United States, or 2.82 million households, missed, delayed or made reduced payments. In this episode, hear from Gino Borges, a Partner at OpenPath Investments , a social impact real estate company that acquires under-performing multi-family properties and transforms them into vibrant communities. Gino was previously a principal at the Impa...