Season 242 Episode 8274
S1 E39 - Author to Founders: ‘There Are Funding Options That Do Not Require You to Sell Your Soul’
"Aunnie Patton Powers Explains How Good Due Diligence and Portfolio Construction Can Help Investors Earn Solid Returns From Slower-Growth Social Enterprises http://21dec23.s4g.biz AI Episode Summary The podcast features Aunnie Patton Power, an author, Oxford professor, and expert on impact investing. Aunnie's book, Adventure Finance, focuses on creating funding journeys that blend profit and purpose, exploring alternative funding options beyond traditional avenues. The book addresses founders and funders interested in mission-driven funding and offers various options for them. Aunnie highlights the importance of understanding oneself and the organization when embarking on a funding journey. One key message from the book is that there are funding options beyond traditional routes, allowing organizations to align with their values and mission without compromising. The conversation shifts to impact investing and the need for investors to create toolkits, including various funding options tailored to specific challenges like supporting female entrepreneurs. Aunnie emphasizes the importance of impact-linked incentives in funds, urging investors to design strategies that align with their mission and goals. The discussion delves into due diligence and portfolio construction, stressing the need for thoughtful scrutiny and diversification to achieve better-than-venture returns with lower risk. Aunnie shares insights into her superpowers, including her ability to convene and facilitate discussions, as well as her fearlessness in pursuing innovative and radical ideas in the field of impact investing. Aunnie discusses a recent accomplishment, challenging the impact investing industry to adopt impact-linked compensation, and shares ongoing research on the subject, aiming to change the conversation and make impact-linked compensation more prevalent in the field. http://superpowers4good.com"
