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Collection: Critical Mass
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Critical Mass presents...

At Critical Mass delegates and speakers dealt with social enterprise dilemmas and showcased global successes in the sector. Access the presentations from the plenary sessions and workshops here.

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The balance of power

It's not just the job of investors to assess the capabilities of social enterprises seeking investments, the enterprises themselves also hold substantial power – they just don’t all realise it yet. 

Paul Robinson

Investor Profile: Paul Robinson

CEO of disruptive asset management firm Alquity and co-founder of One Water Paul Robinson explains why responsible investing and investing in the people at the bottom of the pyramid makes business sense.