I created this blog to provide an independent source of information and news on impact investing from the perspective of an investment professional who has devoted his career to international development and finance. While impact investing has gained a lot of attention in recent years and many readers will already know a lot about the subject, I will start with a series of blogs for people who are newcomers in order to answer some basic questions and provide an introductory foundation on which later blogs will build.
The first posts will discuss how impact investing is distinct from traditional investing and describe its relationship to concepts like social entrepreneurship and “double bottom line” ventures. These early blogs will give definitions and provide helpful context for readers who are curious about impact investing but have limited previous exposure to the subject. Even if you are an experienced impact investor, I welcome your feedback and comments on these early posts.
Later blogs will dive deeper into different impact sectors and provide examples of innovations and companies that are shaping the future direction of this space. Along the way, I hope to provide greater clarity as well as offer personal opinions and perspectives.
