The soft-spoken former civil servant has done more than perhaps anyone to shape the UK impact investing space. As he begins a new role at the LSE, Kieron Boyle shares what he learned in Whitehall – and what keeps him sane in a “marathon” career.

In the aftermath of a Trump victory, champions of the “new economy” in Europe say despair is a luxury we can't afford. Taking action means learning from the success of the right wing – and even businesses need to get political, say some. 

We’re sharing our top picks of Pioneers Post content throughout August. This week, a closer look at some of the entrepreneurs pursuing planet-friendly career paths.

From banking to politics, or economics to education, a “contrarian spirit” is one of the characteristics that shone through for Anna Patton, as she reflects on her exclusive interview with Muhammad Yunus.

Yunus the entrepreneur turned the banking system in Bangladesh on its head and made microfinance a global phenomenon. But Yunus the teacher has still got work to do. At 84 – and facing a possible prison sentence – there's no time to waste. 

Speakers at the B for Good Leaders summit in Amsterdam call for "moral ambition" and the UK impact sector reacts to the announcement of a general election. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.

Lawyers are shaking off the profession’s dusty old image: bringing ‘Mother Nature’ into company boardrooms, defending the rights of trees, and future-proofing contracts. But how is this new generation balancing professionalism and progress?

Speakers at the Skoll World Forum say it's time for donors to get political and focus on systems change. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.

The former New Zealand president shares her advice on leadership and creating positive change with the audience at the 21st Skoll World Forum, alongside climate justice campaigner Mary Robinson and Brazilian indigenous leader Sonia Guajajara.