The Beyond Capital Podcast

According to a CNBC report , as of the end of the second quarter 2020, 534 index funds focused on sustainability, overseeing a combined $250 billion. In the U.S., assets in sustainable index funds have quadrupled in the last three years and now represent 20% of the total.   In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Kenning, the co-founder and CEO of Align Impact , an independent fiduciary and impact...

Approximately 63% of materials used in fashion production are synthetic, like polyester or nylon. These materials are produced from crude oil, and are not biodegradable. Thus, most of the fashion industry is reliant on fossil fuels for their production.   Desiree Buchanan is the founder of Poplinen, an online collection of eco-friendly, size inclusive clothing for women. Previously, Desiree was a...

In the U.S., 17 billion pounds of office furniture end up in landfills each year. The average desk chair generates approximately 72kg of carbon dioxide equivalents.   Richard Shirtcliffe is the co-founder and CEO of noho , a furniture company creating earth-friendly designs, comprised mainly of up-cycled plastic waste. Richard is a serial entrepreneur, who began his career by starting a marketing...

Tune in to the last episode of Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast!   13% of the world’s population - 940 million people - still do not have access to electricity. 3 billion people around the world still do not have access to clean fuels or energy sources.   Mansoor Hamayun is the co-founder and CEO of BBOXX , a company that develops, manufactures and distributes solar energy solutions to count...

In this week's episode, we speak with Dennis Barsema, a founding Investor at Impact Engine and the Chairman of Northern Illinois University. He is a former Fortune 500 CEO, having led several companies in the telecommunications and technology space. He has also been a Director at many nonprofits and organizations, including Carpenter’s Place, Opportunity International, Collaborative Group, and sev...

According to the USDA, in 2018, Americans consumed a near-record 220 pounds of red meat and poultry per capita — in 1960, that figure was just 167 pounds. Domestic production of meat hit a record high of more than 100 billion pounds. In this episode, meet Paul Shapiro. Paul is the CEO of The Better Meat Co. , a business-to-business company that produces plant-based proteins and sells them to insti...

Almost 18% of girls and women missed out on school and work last year in Rwanda because they lacked access menstrual pads. These absences amount to a potential GDP loss of $115 million in Rwanda alone.   This week, hear from Joanna Bichsel, the founder and CEO of Kasha . Kasha is an e-commerce and consumer insights platform providing women in East Africa with health and personal care products, in...

Since 1950, the S&P 500 has undergone 37 separate stock market corrections of at least 10%. Stock market corrections occur, on average, every 1.87 years.   Jason Barsema is the co-founder and President of Halo Investing , a technology platform that makes structured financial products more accessible. Halo lets you customize the return, protection, maturity and underlying exposure of your inves...

During 2014, American K-12 schools will spend an estimated $9.94 billion on educational technology. U.S. schools alone purchased approximately 3.5 million tablets in 2014.   Today, we speak with Nick Kind, Senior Director of Tyton Partners , for a special episode on the future of education. Tyton Partners is an advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in education. Nick focuses on impact...

Every year, an estimated 20 billion pounds of cosmetically imperfect or unharvested food are wasted.   This week, hear from someone directly tackling this issue: Christine Moseley. Christine is the founder and CEO of Full Harvest , a business-to-business marketplace for ugly and surplus produce. Full Harvest helps farms sell oddly-shaped & surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste, thro...

The United Nations estimates that sub-Saharan Africa loses 40 billion work hours per year collecting water; the equivalent to an entire year’s worth of labour in France!   In this episode, we speak with Sunil Lalvani, the founder and CEO of Project Maji . Project Maji is a nonprofit that leverages solar technology to bring access to clean water across rural Africa. Previously, Sunil was a Director...

Can money buy happiness? According to a Princeton University study, there is  a correlation between happiness and wealth, up to a point of about $75,000 per year. After that, happiness is not correlated with increased money. This week, we hear from Seth Streeter about wealth consciousness. Seth is the founder and CEO of Mission Wealth , a wealth management firm that specializes in guiding clients...

According to a 2016 survey, 44% of new managers felt unprepared for their role. 87% wished they'd had more training before becoming a manager.   This week, hear from Abilash Jaikumar, co-founder and Managing Director of TresVista . TresVista provides financial services, research, and data analytics support for organizations in the finance industry. He has worked in both the investment banking and...

In this special episode, your hosts Eva Yazhari and Ed Stevens have a frank conversation about what the post-pandemic world could look like. More than ever before, people have extremely divergent views on what the future holds. Eva and Ed unpack the questions many of us have, and offer insight on what trends may be here to stay. Where is purpose-driven business headed in the post-Covid economy? Wh...

In 2019, women-owned companies represented 42% of all American businesses. Additionally, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 21%, while all businesses increased by 9%.    In this episode, we speak with Suzanne Lerner, the co-founder and President of Michael Stars , a fashion brand based out of Los Angeles. She is an activist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, serving on several nonpr...

This week, hear from Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments . Many people know him for his decision to give up most of his own salary so that everyone at his company would make a minimum wage of $70,000. Gravity Payments is a credit card and payment processing company catering to small businesses. Dan is publishing a book, "Worth It," about his experiences.   Despite productivity in the United States...

This episode was recorded before Covid-19 changed all of our lives. Visit United by Blue's Instagram page for the most updated information about how they are responding to the pandemic. Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions. While people bought 60% more garments in 2014 than in 2000, they only kept the clothes for half as long.   Brian Linton is the founder and CEO of Unit...

Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 could unlock $12 trillion in market value and help create 350 million jobs worldwide.   This week, we hear from Florian Kemmerich, the Managing Partner of Bamboo Capital Partners . Bamboo is a private equity impact investing firm, focusing primarily in financial services, energy, agriculture and healthcare in emerging markets aroun...

In the United States, it is estimated that more than 30 million women suffer from low libido. In this episode, meet Dr. Lyndsey Harper, the founder and CEO of Rosy. Rosy is a sexual wellness platform connecting women with low libido to resources and community. Lyndsey is also a Board certified practicing Ob/Gyn and a professor at Texas A&M. Forbes has named her as one of the Top 50 Women Disru...

The hospitality sector is the 3rd largest private sector employer in the UK, providing livelihood to 2.9 million people and generating £130bn in economic activity.   This week, hear from Paul van Zyl about how he is thinking of gathering people for good in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul is the co-founder of The Conduit , a membership community of people passionate about social change. Pr...

According to a State Street Global Investor’s report, almost 70% of investors stated that their ESG investments help manage portfolio volatility.    In this episode, we interview Sunny Vanderbeck, the Managing Partner of Satori Capital . Satori is an investment firm founded on the principles of conscious capitalism. They focus on businesses that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to thei...

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There are more than 2 million companies in the U.S. alone that have at least five employees. That means there are 2 million CEOs in this country, and that you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming one yourself! Hooman Yazhari is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Beyond Capital Fund . He is a CEO with international experience and serves on several Boards including Bristow Group and Voyager Av...

Nearly 25 million women live below the poverty line in the U.S., but menstrual products are not covered by food stamps. Additionally, 38 states tax tampons and other feminine hygiene products as non-essentials.   In this episode, we speak with Molly Hayward, a founder on the frontlines of destigmatizing menstrual care. Molly is the founder and Chief Brand Officer of Cora , a company that sells org...

Approximately 80% of nonprofit leaders say access to capital is their biggest challenge. In the United States, only 20% of nonprofit grants are unrestricted - meaning only 20% of funding can support overhead costs, which prevents many nonprofits from being able to invest in their teams.   This week, learn about how business and nonprofits can work together to solve this challenge with Audette Exel...