Five Ways to Advance Gender Lens Investing in Africa

  Gender lens investing is gaining traction with investors around the globe and Africa is no exception. WSII’s Senior Gender Lens Investing Advisor Suzanne Biegel reflects on discussions and lessons learned at Sankalp Africa Summit, a 2017 gathering of more than 1,000 investors, fund managers, entrepreneurs, and intermediaries focused onRead More

Podcast: Matt Patsky of Trillium Asset Management on “Dollars and Change”

On “Dollars and Change”: Matt Patsky of Trillium Asset Management How have measurements of gender equality evolved over time? In this episode of “Dollars and Change,” hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt talk with Matt Patsky, CEO of Trillium Asset Management, about the the change of discussion around gender equality.Read More

Advancing the Field: Gender Lens Investing News on International Women’s Day

There are countless reasons to believe that bringing women fully into the global economy is the right thing to do. Today, on International Women’s Day, Wharton Social Impact Initiative highlights the work we are doing to understand how advancing an inclusive economy is also the smart thing to do. BecauseRead More

Podcast: Suzanne Biegel talks Gender Lens Investing on “Dollars and Change”

On “Dollars and Change”: Suzanne Biegel of Catalyst at Large In this episode of “Dollars and Change,” hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Nick Ashburn talk with Suzanne Biegel, Founder of Catalyst at Large, about gender lens investing—the practice of investing for financial return while also considering the benefits to women. It’sRead More

2016: The Social Impact Year in Review

Each new year, we are filled with possibility. Some make resolutions, some set major goals, and some are just excited to return to the campus routine once more. As we begin what is sure to be a busy spring semester, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the events, stories,Read More

Gender Lens Investing Interview: Kim Kastorff on Women Entrepreneurs in Latin America

This piece was originally published on WomenEffect.com, an independent knowledge hub about gender lens investing. Women Effect’s content is now part of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative. Read more about the transition here. In her weekly interview series, Women Effect managing director Simi Shah takes us to Bogotá, Colombia toRead More

Building a Funding Runway for African American Entrepreneurs

This piece was originally published on WomenEffect.com, an independent knowledge hub about gender lens investing. Women Effect’s content is now part of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative. Read more about the transition here. Founder and CEO of The Runway Project, Jessica Norwood discusses the use of capital to transform communities inRead More