Dollars and Change Podcast
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsWharton Social Impact Initiative talks with leading industry experts who are changing the world through social enterprises, impact investing, corporate social responsibility programs, social impact research, and more. Subscribe to the Dollars and Change Podcast today wherever you get your podcasts!
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Anne Tucker, Professor at Georgia State University College of Law, on the Role of Law in Opportunity Zone Funds
June 28, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 41 MBAnne Tucker, Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative at Georgia State University College of Law, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss how the law helps define strategic options in impact investing and opportunity zone funds. She offers insights on what to look for in legal contracts of impact funds to ensure they are holding themselves accountable to impact objectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, on the Economic Impact of LGBT Businesses
June 21, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBJonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how LGBT business owners generate over $1.7 trillion in economic impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shane Jensen, Professor of Statistics at Wharton, on Gleaning Insights from Urban Analytics
June 17, 2019 19:46 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBShane Jensen, Professor of Statistics at Wharton, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss his urban analytics research on neighborhood vibrancy and safety, and how this research can inform urban policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adam Harris, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Ben Miller, VP at the Center for American Progress, on the Student Debt Crisis and Morehouse Student Loan Payoff
June 14, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBAdam Harris, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Ben Miller, Vice President for Postsecondary Education at the Center for American Progress, join hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the systemic issues facing the student debt crisis. They also discuss the recent pledge from billionaire Robert Smith to pay off student loan debt for the Morehouse College Class of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stacey Chang, Founder of Veerah, on How Sustainability and Luxury Can Co-Exist
June 07, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBStacey Chang, Founder of Veerah, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the shoe company's commitment to sustainability. Veerah uses vegan leather made from apple peels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brian Linton, Founder and CEO of United By Blue, on Removing Trash from Oceans and Waterways
May 31, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBBrian Linton, Founder and CEO of United By Blue, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss how the sustainable outdoor apparel brand is making a measurable impact. For every product sold, United By Blue removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shanel Fields, CEO and Founder of MD Ally, on Streamlining 911 Triage and Telehealth
May 24, 2019 12:00 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBShanel Fields, CEO and Founder of MD Ally, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how the 911 triage and telehealth company is tackling the overutilization of emergency resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Pohlson, Co-Founder and CEO of Omaze, on Democratizing Charity Auctions
May 17, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutes - 29.6 MBMatt Pohlson, Co-Founder and CEO of Omaze, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how Omaze offers everyone the chance to win a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” when they donate to charities via the online platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live from the 2019 Total Impact Philadelphia Conference
May 10, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBDollars and Change broadcasts live from Total Impact Philadelphia 2019, a conference that provides practical impact education and impact strategies to investors, advisors, and others who are interested in aligning their investments to their values. Hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman are joined by: Rodney Foxworth, Executive Director of BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies); Jackie VanderBrug, Head of Sustainable and Impact Investment Strategy at Bank of America Merrill Lynch;...
Barrett Ward, CEO and Founder of ABLE, on Ethical Fashion
May 03, 2019 13:56 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MBBarrett Ward, CEO and Founder of ABLE, joins host Nick Ashburn to discuss why he believes the fashion industry should "publish their wages". ABLE is a lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty through providing economic opportunity for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gary White, CEO and Co-Founder of Water.org, on Tackling the Global Water Crisis
April 26, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 30 MBGary White, CEO and Co-Founder of Water.org, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the global water crisis and why the organization focuses on breaking down financial barriers so that millions of people around the world can have access to safe water and sanitation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Polk, Founder and CEO of Everytable, on Solving the Challenge of Food Deserts
April 19, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 29.8 MBSam Polk, Founder and CEO of Everytable, joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss how Everytable aims to solve the challenge of food deserts—communities with limited access to healthy food. Everytable sells healthy, affordable meals through a business model that is focused on impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yennie Solheim Fuller, Civic & Social Impact Manager at Niantic, on the Impact of Pokémon Go
April 12, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBYennie Solheim Fuller, Civic & Social Impact Manager at Niantic, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how Pokémon Go (an augmented reality game developed by Niantic) has become a big platform for charitable and social events. Last year, game players and Niantic partners picked up over 7 tons of garbage around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Szaky, CEO and Founder of TerraCycle, on Eliminating Waste through Reusable Packaging
April 05, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MBTom Szaky, CEO and Founder of TerraCycle, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss the upcoming launch of Loop. Loop is a circular shopping platform that transforms the packaging of household essentials from disposable single-use to a reusable, durable design in a way that will "eliminate the idea of waste” without sacrificing convenience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Katie Kaufman, Managing Director for Global Women's Issues at OPIC, on Investing Billions of Dollars in Women
March 29, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBWhat's the world's fastest growing emerging market? Women. Katie Kaufman, Managing Director for Global Women's Issues at OPIC (Overseas Private Investment Corporation), joins hosts Sandi Hunt and Katherine Klein to discuss how they are aiming to mobilize $3 billion to invest in women in developing countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tyler Wry, Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, on Social-Financial Trade-offs in Global Microfinance
March 22, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 26.5 MBTyler Wry, Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss what he discovered about social-financial trade-offs in global microfinance through his latest research, “Taking Trade-offs Seriously: Examining the Contextually Contingent Relationship between Social Outreach Intensity and Financial Sustainability in Global Microfinance.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rebecca Masisak, CEO of TechSoup, on Leveraging Technology for Social Good
March 14, 2019 19:36 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBRebecca Masisak, CEO of TechSoup, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss how the organization offers nonprofits the connections, expertise, and resources needed to leverage technology for social good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brian Murray, Co-Founder and Principal of Shift Capital, on Impact Real Estate
March 08, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBBrian Murray, Co-Founder and Principal of Shift Capital, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how the urban real estate firm seeks to find better ways to align capital to underserved communities. "Our goal is to be a catalyst." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joey Hundert, Founder & CEO of Sustainitech, on Sustainable Indoor Agriculture
March 07, 2019 21:28 - 26 minutes - 30.9 MBJoey Hundert, Founder & CEO of Sustainitech, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss innovative technologies in indoor agriculture and why he's inspired by sustainability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health Network, and Donald Parker, CEO of Carrier Clinic, on Innovative Approaches to Behavioral Health
March 01, 2019 14:57 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBRobert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health Network, and Donald Parker, CEO and President of Carrier Clinic, join hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss behavioral and mental health: innovative treatment approaches, integrating screenings in mainstream medicine, and overcoming stigmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick Frontino, Managing Director of Projects & Operations at the Economy League, on Tackling Food Insecurity
February 22, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBNick Frontino, Managing Director of Projects & Operations at The Economy League, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss the Full City Challenge, an incubator that advances innovative food-related ventures that address food insecurity and poverty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shadrack Frimpong, Founder and CEO of Cocoa360, on Improving Access to Education and Healthcare in Ghana
February 15, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 38.4 MBShadrack Frimpong, Founder and CEO of Cocoa360, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how he took the experience and skills he gained at Penn to push for change in Ghana. Cocoa360 aims to improve access to education and healthcare for Ghana’s cocoa farmers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jerome Dodson, Chairman and Portfolio Manager at Parnassus Investments, on ESG Investing
February 08, 2019 13:00 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MBJerome Dodson, Chairman and Portfolio Manager at Parnassus Investments, joins hosts Katherine Klein and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss ESG investing and why the firm invests in businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, quality management teams, and ethical business practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Dershowitz, CEO of Rethink Staffing, on Fair Trade Outsourcing
February 01, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MB"The outsourcing industry is the way to create middle class jobs." Mike Dershowitz, CEO of Rethink Staffing, joins Dollars and Change hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss fair trade outsourcing and how it can create measurable social impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mary de Wysocki, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs Strategy at Cisco, on Leveraging Technology for Social Impact
January 25, 2019 16:14 - 19 minutes - 22.9 MBMary de Wysocki, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs Strategy and the Global Problem Solving Initiative at Cisco, joins hosts Katherine Klein and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss how Cisco is empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to find innovative solutions for technology to make a social impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vikram Dewan, CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, on Creating Opportunities in the Community
January 18, 2019 14:52 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MBHow does the zoo address challenges in adjacent communities? Vikram Dewan, CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss the organization’s efforts to create opportunities by expanding mass transit and converting vacant lots into urban farms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daniel Klein, President and CEO of PAN Foundation, on Healthcare Access and Costs
January 11, 2019 13:00 - 25 minutes - 29 MBDaniel Klein, President and CEO of PAN Foundation, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Nick Ashburn to discuss the critical role of patient assistance in ensuring access to healthcare, and how the organization offers a fast and dependable way to help patients pay for rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Palak Shah, Social Innovations Director of National Domestic Workers Alliance, on Inclusive Benefits
January 04, 2019 19:42 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MBPalak Shah, Founding Director of NDWA Labs and Social Innovations Director of National Domestic Workers Alliance, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss how NDWA Labs aims to improve marketplace norms for domestic workers, including launching the first portable benefits tool designed for domestic workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dilawar Syed, CEO at Lumiata, on AI, Healthcare, and Leadership
December 28, 2018 19:21 - 33 minutes - 38 MBDilawar Syed, CEO at Lumiata, joins Dollars and Change hosts Katherine Klein and Nick Ashburn to discuss "smarter healthcare" and how the company is producing AI-powered predictive analytics to manage healthcare costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Corporate Social Responsibility at AT&T
December 14, 2018 19:43 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBCharlene Lake, Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at AT&T, joins hosts Katherine Klein and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss AT&T's philanthropic and volunteerism endeavors and additional social impact initiatives on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sandi M. Hunt, Senior Director of Wharton Social Impact Initiative on Women@Work
December 11, 2018 14:57 - 52 minutes - 72 MBWhat makes a company a good employer for women? Host Laura Zarrow examines the new report published by the Wharton Social Impact Initiative called "Four for Women: A Framework for Evaluating Companies' Impact on the Women They Employ" on Women@Work. She speaks with Sandi Maro Hunt, Sr. Director at the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, host of Dollars and Change, and co-author of this report, about their research into the four outcomes that matter most to women: representation, pay, health, an...
Anand Giridharadas, Author of "Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World"
December 06, 2018 21:36 - 35 minutes - 40.5 MBAnand Giridharadas, author and former New York Times columnist, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss his latest book that investigates the global elite's efforts to "change the world" and how they're actually preserving the status quo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stanford Professor Jeffery Pfeffer Discusses His Book “Dying for a Paycheck”
November 15, 2018 18:08 - 28 minutes - 32.4 MBJeffery Pfeffer, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Katherine Klein to discuss how modern management has a negative impact on employee health on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Katherine Klein, Vice Dean of Wharton Social Impact Initiative on Knowledge at Wharton
November 06, 2018 16:03 - 25 minutes - 35 MBWhat makes a company a good employer for women? Wharton professor of management and vice dean of the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, Katherine Klein, joins Knowledge at Wharton to discuss highlights from WSII's latest report, Four for Women: A Framework for Evaluating Companies' Impact on the Women They Employ. Read the full report on the WSII website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live from SOCAP 2018! - Part II
October 30, 2018 18:36 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBDollars and Change broadcasts live from SOCAP 2018 in San Francisco, a conference uniting 3,000 impact investors, world-class entrepreneurs, and innovative cross-sector practitioners who are dedicated to increasing the flow of capital toward social good. Hosts Katherine Klein and Sherryl Kuhlman are joined by: Theresa Duncan, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at Burning Man; William Towns, Executive Director at Benefit Chicago; and Paige Chapel, President and CEO of Aeris. Then, third host...
Live from SOCAP 2018! - Part I
October 30, 2018 18:34 - 53 minutes - 73 MBDollars and Change broadcasts live from SOCAP 2018 in San Francisco, a conference uniting 3,000 impact investors, world-class entrepreneurs, and innovative cross-sector practitioners who are dedicated to increasing the flow of capital toward social good. Hosts Katherine Klein and Nick Ashburn are joined by: Hadiyah Mujhid, Founder and CEO of HBCUvc; Yana Kakar, Global Managing Partner at Dalberg Advisors; Tom Mitchell, Managing Director at Cambridge Associates; and John Levy, Director of Impa...
Sarah Light, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at Wharton
October 25, 2018 18:50 - 34 minutes - 39 MBBuilding bridges between business and legal research, Sarah Light, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at Wharton, joins the Wharton Social Impact team on Dollars and Change. She focuses on the intersection between corporate sustainability and environmental law and discusses her research, "The Role of the Federal Government in Regulating the Sharing Economy." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Notley Ventures and Scaling Social Innovation
October 22, 2018 17:01 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBDan Graham, Founder of Notley Ventures, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Katherine Klein to discuss generating social impact business models within the context of a growing business on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Financial Journey of Modern Parenting Report
October 17, 2018 16:10 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBSurya Kolluri, Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Katherine Klein to discuss their new report on the financial implications of modern parenting on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Timaree Schmit on Dollars and Change
October 14, 2018 17:03 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBTimaree Schmit, Sexuality Educator at Sex With Timaree, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Katherine Klein to discuss the impact that sexuality has in the current political climate, media, and every facet of society on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Impact Investing with Brown Advisory and Invest in Girls
October 12, 2018 16:12 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBDune Thorne, Head of Client Experience at Brown Advisory and Founder of Invest in Girls, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss impact investing and advocating for financial literacy on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live from CEO Connection Mid-Market Convention 2018 Part II
October 04, 2018 13:29 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBBusiness Radio Special: Hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman broadcasts Live from the CEO Connection Mid-Market Convention 2018, where they discuss why social impact is an important part of their business across the mid-market sector. Interviewees: Terri Andrews, National Public Relations Director at RSM; Steven Lang, CEO of Dancker; Nancy Richardson, CEO of San Antonio Shoemakers; and Paul Saccone, CEO of Able Services. Mid-Market Convention Info - https://www.midmarketconvention.com/ Ho...
Live from CEO Connection Mid-Market Convention 2018 Part I
October 04, 2018 13:21 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBBusiness Radio Special: Hosts Sandi Hunt and Sherryl Kuhlman broadcasts Live from the CEO Connection Mid-Market Convention 2018, where they discuss why social impact is an important part of their business across the mid-market sector. Interviewees: Mark S. Stewart, Partner and Chairman at Ballard Spahr; Gina Fyffe, Executive Director of Integra; Robert Barker, President of the Bob Barker Company; and Micalyn Harris, President and CEO of ELPRO with Reinhard Feix, CSO at ELPRO. Mid-Market Con...
Professor Witold Henisz on Dollars and Change
September 28, 2018 13:37 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBWitold Henisz, Deloitte & Touche Professor of Management at The Wharton School, joins hosts Katherine Klein and Sherryl Kuhlman on Dollars and Change to discuss his research examining the impact of political hazards on international investment strategy including efforts by multinational corporations to engage in corporate diplomacy to win the hearts and minds of external stakeholders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dinah Koehler on Dollars and Change
September 17, 2018 17:06 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBDinah Koehler, Executive Director of Sustainable Investing at UBS Asset Management, joins host Nick Ashburn and Katherine Klein on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Professor Minyuan Zhao on Dollars and Change
September 06, 2018 17:51 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBMinyuan Zhao, Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School, joins hosts Katherine Klein and Nick Ashburn on Dollars and Change and discusses her latest research on corporate philanthropy, as well as the insights she's gained in her 10+ years of researching global corporate strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How eBay is Helping Brick and Mortar Businesses
August 24, 2018 19:27 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBChris Librie, Head of Global Impact & Giving at eBay, joins hosts Sherryl Kuhlman and Sandi Hunt to discuss some of eBay's initiatives to help build sustainable communities like Retail Revival, eBay for Charity, and more on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Community Impact with JPMorgan Chase
August 15, 2018 15:02 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBJanis Bowdler, President at JPMorgan Chase Foundation, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss the Foundation's recent commitment to invest $1.75B over the next five years to strengthen workforce systems, revitalize neighborhoods, grow small businesses, and improve the financial health of individuals across the United States and all over the world on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PepsiCo & Sustainability
August 02, 2018 15:06 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MBMehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer at PepsiCo, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the sustainability initiatives he oversees with PepsiCo Global Performance with Purpose, inspired by the fundamental belief that business success is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world we share on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
VW in Rwanda
July 19, 2018 15:17 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBThomas Schaefer, Chairman & Managing Director of the Volkswagen Group South Africa, joins hosts Katherine Klein and Nick Ashburn to discuss the new VW plant opening in Rwanda and how it is projected to impact the local economy on Dollars and Change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.