Early evidence from Sumerian Foundation suggests social enterprises led by ethnically diverse founders, especially women, have a better repayment track record. What must impact investors change to build on this opportunity?
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.
Call yourself an impact investor, and – unlike any other investor – you'll be required to spend time and money proving that you're doing what you say you're doing. Why do we allow impact investing to be uniquely taxed in this way?
Jaron Soh, co-founder of Voda, the LGBTQIA+ mental health app, shares how (and why) he built an intersectional investor roster for his recent £275k pre-seed impact investment round.
Worsening ocean health, staff shortages in the marine industry, young people out of work – problems that add up to one obvious solution for Sea Ranger Service. The founder tells us why he resisted pressure to focus on just one issue.
From discussions on the social economy in the UN to supporting communities in conflict and crisis, experts from the impact community share their hopes and predictions for 2024.
Founding editor Tim West reflects on accepting a prestigious prize among the spires of Cambridge – recognition of Pioneers Post's more than 20 years covering the pioneers in social innovation.
There is almost no early-stage, innovation-friendly impact investing, says serial social entrepreneur Mitra Ardron. Should we just admit that all we can do is make impact investors feel good about applying band-aids without fixing the problem?