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The Impact AgendaS5E8: Supporting Bada$$ Women in Aerospace with Sassie Duggleby, CEO and Co-Founder of Venus AerospaceIn this episode, we’re joined by Sassie Duggleby, the CEO and Co-Founder of Venus Aerospace, a groundbreaking deep-tech startup developing reusable hypersonic aircraft for revolutionary one-hour global transport. With Venus’s innovative technologies like the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE), Sassie is leading the charge in making one-hour global transport a reality. Under her leadership, Venus has raised over $60M in venture capital, and she’s earned a spot on Inc.’s Female Founders 200 list.Sassie shares her journey of founding Venus Aerospace, the unique challenges of the deep-tech space, and how she’s navigating the capital-in...2025-05-2136 min
The Impact AgendaS5E7: Empowering Bold Startups & Shaping VC’s Future with Lu Zhang, Founder and Managing Partner of Fusion FundIn this episode, we're joined by Lu Zhang, a powerhouse in Silicon Valley’s venture capital scene. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Fusion Fund, Lu has dedicated herself to empowering early-stage startups that are overcoming technology barriers. With investments spanning industries like AI, robotics, digital health, and network technologies, Lu’s expertise is reshaping the landscape for the next generation of high-impact companies. Lu shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey, what it takes to stand out as a VC, and her technical investing strategy.We’ll chat with Lu about her background in materials science and serial entr...2025-05-1936 min
The Impact AgendaS5E6: Empowering Women’s Thriving inside and outside the Workplace with Karen Tay, Founder of InherentIn this episode, we sit down with Karen Tay, founder of Inherent, a leadership coaching firm dedicated to helping executives navigate change and adversities in their professional journeys. With an impressive background spanning government, tech, and consulting, Karen has worked with global organizations like Google, Airbnb, and OpenAI. She has also contributed to Singapore’s transformation into a tech hub, and played a pivotal role in scaling a computer vision start-up. Now, through Inherent, Karen helps leaders unlock their potential with research-backed coaching programs, collaborating with Princeton University on workplace-first aid for women facing professional adversity.Karen sh...2025-05-0741 min
The Impact AgendaS5E5: Bridging Tech, Policy, and Venture Capital with Maria Salamanca, General Partner at Ulu VenturesIn this episode, we’re joined by Maria Salamanca, General Partner at Ulu Ventures, the largest Latina-led venture fund in the U.S. With an impressive background in both venture capital and public policy, Maria has spent her career supporting underrepresented founders and advocating for systemic change. As the former Partner at Unshackled Ventures, Maria focused on empowering immigrant entrepreneurs, funding teams that often get overlooked in traditional VC. Maria was named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Venture Capital and has been recognized as one of the 2022 NVCA Venture Forward Rising Stars for her impact in the industry.We’ll c...2025-04-3042 min
The Impact AgendaS5E4: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Africa with Irene Ochem, Founder & CEO of AWIEFIn this episode, we’re joined by Irene Ochem, the Founder and CEO of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF), an organization dedicated to advancing women’s economic inclusion through entrepreneurial support. With over 30 years of experience in international development and gender equity, Irene has led AWIEF in supporting over 5,000 businesses across Africa. She’s also behind the AWIEF Conference, Africa’s largest platform for women entrepreneurs. Irene shares her journey from academia and consulting to founding AWIEF, and how empowering women entrepreneurs can create ripple effects that go beyond business, impacting social and political change across Africa.Ire...2025-04-2328 min
The Impact AgendaS5E3: Revolutionizing Public Sector Hiring with AI: A Conversation with Brendan and Cherie, Co-Founders of HollyIn this episode, we’re joined by Brendan and Cherie, the dynamic co-founders of Holly, a startup leveraging AI to help local governments recruit the workforce of tomorrow. Holly is tackling public sector hiring at its core, aiming to reduce the $86bn overtime costs and lengthy average hiring time of 135 days. Brendan and Cherie while doing joint degrees at Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, and co-founded Holly in 2023, driven by their shared experiences in public service. Brendan’s career started as a data scientist in the Baltimore Mayor’s Office and Cherie began her career in Vent...2025-04-1633 min
The Impact AgendaS5E2: Reimagining Pediatric Care and Considering the Next Frontier in HealthTech with Christina LaMontagne, CEO of Clarity PediatricsJoin us for an insightful conversation with Christina, CEO and Co-Founder of Clarity Pediatrics, a company that’s re-imagining pediatric chronic care. Christina is an accomplished digital health executive with a track record of growing two venture-backed start-ups—Pill Club and NerdWallet—each reaching over $100M in annual recurring revenue and profitability. She’s also an active angel investor and advisor to more than fifteen health technology startups, including Curology and Kit (acquired by Ro). Christina’s extensive background includes leading digital M&A at Johnson & Johnson and earning an MBA from Harvard, a BA from Dartmouth, and a Fulbright...2025-04-0934 min
The Impact AgendaS5E1: Accelerating the Success of Female Founders, Operators, & Investors with Paige Hendrix Buckner, CEO of All RaiseIn this episode, we’re joined by Paige Hendrix Buckner, the CEO of All Raise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to propelling the success of female and non-binary venture capitalists by changing the culture and composition of the venture capital ecosystem. Prior to leading All Raise, Paige served as the COO of Founder Gym, the largest online program training underrepresented founders on how to raise venture capital. Paige has been featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, Forbes, Fortune, and TechCrunch, where she shares her insights on the state of venture capital & diversity in tech.Paige shares her ex...2025-04-0232 min
The Impact Agenda🎧 Season 4 Recap: 8 Takeaways in 8 Minutes!As we wrap up another incredible season, we’re reflecting on the powerful conversations that shaped Season 4 of the Impact Agenda Podcast. From groundbreaking innovation to social entrepreneurship and personal resilience, here are the top 8 takeaways from our inspiring guests:
🎙️ 0:17 Jackie Carmel – Managing Director at Endeavor Catalyst, on funding high-impact entrepreneurs globally.🎙️ 1:30 Wendy Kopp – Founder of Teach For America & Teach For All, on building movements that transform education systems worldwide.🎙️ 2:50 Angela Sheffield – Director at SAIC, on leveraging technology for mission-critical solutions in national security.🎙️ 3:55 Ben Hoffman & Robert Ravanshenas – Founder of House Numbers and Investment Partner at Maven Ventures, on...2025-01-1708 min
The Impact AgendaS4E4: Pioneering AI in National Security with Angela Sheffield, Director at SAICJoin us for a fascinating conversation with Angela Sheffield, the Director of the DoD Digital and Artificial Intelligence Portfolio at Science Applications International Corporation. In her role, Angela leads the charge in delivering cutting-edge platform, data, and AI services to the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence office. With a robust background that includes serving as Senior Program Manager for AI at the Department of Energy’s Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development, Angela has been at the forefront of advancing AI science to mitigate nuclear threats.
Angela shares how her journey into AI and de...2024-12-1153 min
The Impact AgendaS4E8: Redefining Global Education and Purpose-Driven Leadership with Wendy Kopp, Founder of Teach for America & Teach For AllJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-founder of Teach For All, and the visionary behind Teach For America. Wendy's journey began with her senior thesis at Princeton University, which led to the creation of Teach For America, a movement that has transformed education in the U.S. and sparked a global network dedicated to ensuring all children have the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Recognized as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Wendy's insights on leadership, purpose, and impact are invaluable.In this discussion, Wendy will share how she turned uncertainty into act...2024-10-3032 min
The Impact AgendaS4E7: Driving Change through Investments with Marcus D. Stroud, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at TXV PartnersJoin us for an insightful conversation with Marcus D. Stroud, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of TXV Partners. Marcus oversees the firm's Evolution Strategy, overall fundraising efforts, and firm management. Beyond TXV, he serves on the Advisory boards of Capital Creek Partners and Trey Athletes, and is a current fellow at the Kauffman Fellows Program in Class 28.
Named in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2022 and recognized as one of Dallas’s most powerful business leaders in the Dallas 500 in 2020 and 2021, Marcus’s journey from Princeton University, where he played Varsity football, to founding TXV, is nothing short of i...2024-10-2345 min
The Impact AgendaS4E6: Redefining Success and Mental Health Advocacy with Yvette Kong, Olympic Swimmer and MIT EducatorJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Yvette Kong, a multifaceted leader who represented Hong Kong in the 2016 Rio Olympics and now dedicates her time to mental health advocacy and education. As a founding board member of Mind Hong Kong, Yvette leverages her personal experiences from her athletic career to champion mental wellbeing across various platforms, including CNN and TEDx. With a diverse background that includes consulting roles at McKinsey & Company and independent consultancy, along with degrees from UC Berkeley, University of Edinburgh, and Tsinghua University, Yvette's journey is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of advocacy.2024-10-1632 min
The Impact AgendaS4E5: Empowering Social Impact Startups with Ben Hoffman, Co-Founder of House Numbers, and Robert Ravanshenas, Investment Partner at Maven VenturesJoin us for an engaging conversation with Ben, Co-founder of House Numbers, and Robert, Investment Partner at Maven Ventures. Ben's journey from software engineer in Silicon Valley to co-founding a home wealth management tech startup. Robert, Maven's “boomerang VC,” has been instrumental in backing bold founders who are shaping the future of consumer behavior, with investments in iconic brands like Zoom and Cruise.
In this discussion, Ben will share the mission behind House Numbers and why homeownership is crucial for the success of the middle class, while Robert will delve into investing at Maven Vent...2024-10-0949 min
The Impact AgendaS4E3: Driving Entrepreneurial Impact in Emerging Markets with Jackie Carmel, Managing Director at Endeavor CatalystJoin us for an engaging conversation with Jackie Carmel, who has been at the forefront of fundraising and investor relations at Endeavor Catalyst for the past decade. Endeavor Catalyst, the co-investment fund of Endeavor, plays a crucial role in supporting high-growth companies across emerging and underserved markets worldwide.
With stints at JP Morgan and Google, Jackie brings a wealth of experience to her role. She is a graduate of the prestigious Huntsman Program at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned dual degrees in Economics from The Wharton School and International Studies from the College.
I...2024-09-2529 min
The Impact AgendaS4E2: Navigating the Path to a Net-zero Future with Chris Greig, Senior Research Scientist at Princeton's Andlinger Center for Energy and the EnvironmentJoin us for an enlightening discussion with Chris Greig, the Theodora D. ’78 and William H. Walton III ’74 Senior Research Scientist at Princeton's Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. With nearly 30 years of experience as a founder and senior executive in the private sector and his leadership in the Andlinger Center at Princeton, Chris is a prominent voice in the global energy transition. His interdisciplinary research at Princeton combines engineering, energy systems, business, and social sciences to address the complex challenges of transitioning to a sustainable energy future.
In this episode, Chris shares his journey from rural...2024-09-1832 min
The Impact AgendaS4E1: Driving Tech Innovation & Social Impact Across Southeast Asia with Ilaria Chan, Chairperson of Tech for Good InstituteJoin us for a jam-packed conversation with Ilaria Chan, Chairperson of Tech For Good Institute and Group Advisor on Tech & Social Impact for Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp! With a background that spans from Hong Kong to Stanford University, Ilaria has navigated a fascinating journey from financial analyst to executive director at Goldman Sachs before transitioning into the tech and social impact sectors. Her work at Grab and co-founding its think tank Tech For Good Institute involves advancing diplomacy, thought leadership, and social impact initiatives across Southeast Asia, as well as being a bridge across key sectors for As...2024-09-1138 min
The Impact Agenda🎙⚡ Season 3 Recap: Best Impact Takeaways in 9 Minutes!Get ready for the best moments of Season 3 of the Impact Agenda Podcast! Tune in as we revisit powerful conversations and insights from our inspiring guests:
🎙0:18 Mehvesh Mumtaz Ahmed (Vice President of Social Impact @ Rosewood Hotel Group)
🎙1:16 Carol Spahn (Dirrector @ The Peace Corps)
🎙2:20 Christine Keung (General Partne @ J2 Ventures)
🎙03:32 Ben Zevenbergen (Ethics & Policy Adviser @ Google)
🎙04:12 Heidi Patel (Managing Partner @ Rethink Impact)
🎙05:18 Kristen Hansen & Rob Romero (Founders @ Civic Health Project)
🎙...2024-08-2908 min
The Impact AgendaS3E8: Creating Opportunity for Global Impact with Carol Spahn, Director of the Peace CorpsWe are thrilled to welcome Carol Spahn, Director of the Peace Corps, as our Season 3 of The Impact Agenda finale! Carol has been a leader in both the public and private sectors for over 25 years and has worked globally on a wide range of issues including women’s empowerment and small business development.
Carol’s journey with the Peace Corps started in Romania from 1994 to 1996. Carol has engaged in several leadership roles in the Peace Corps since her time as volunteer, including chief of operations in the Africa Region, Chief Executive Officer and now she serves as Direc...2024-03-2036 min
The Impact AgendaS3E7: Shaping the Future of Complex Healthcare with Anne Tumlinson, CEO of ATI AdvisoryWe are thrilled to welcome Anne Tumlinson onto Season 3 of the podcast! Anne is the Founder and CEO of ATI Advisory (ATI), a rapidly growing national research and consulting firm dedicated to making healthcare work better for everyone.
Join us as we discuss how Anne guides public and private healthcare leaders in solving the most complex problems in healthcare through objective research, deep expertise and bringing new ideas into action. Anne shares her fascinating path through working on Capitol Hill after college to Avalere Health, then to a venture turned non-profit Daughterhood, and finally to ATI Advisory.2024-03-1342 min
The Impact AgendaS3E6: Accessing the Power of Synthetic Biology with Dan Davidi, Systems Biology Expert & Entrepreneur in Residence at AlephJoin us for a conversation centered around the power of synthetic biology with Dan Davidi, a synthetic biology specialist with a Ph.D. in systems biology. Dan explains what synthetic biology is and its dynamic applications to solving for the climate change crisis.
Dan has an extensive research and entrepreneurial portfolio, including work as the Associate Director of Synthetic Biology at Harvard, creative work at Amazon's moonshot factory with a ginormous budget, and at Aleph, the leading venture capital firm in Israel. He brings a wealth of experience in metabolic modeling, enzyme evolution, and systems biology.
...2024-03-0640 min
The Impact AgendaS3E5: Unlocking the Potential of Tech in Government with Christine Keung, General Partner at J2 VenturesJoin us for an exciting conversation with Christine Keung! Christine has had varied experiences in local and federal government, in tech companies including Dropbox and Figma, and in investment roles at Bridgewater Associates, Atomic VC, and a single family office.
Christine is also a U.S. Department of State Fulbright Scholar, Tech Policy fellow at the Aspen Institute, and a member of Schmidt Futures’ International Strategy Forum. She just recently raised her first fund as a General Partner at J2 Ventures with the goal of bringing better tech into government!
Join us to hear about Chr...2024-02-2845 min
The Impact AgendaS3E4: Combating Political Polarization with Rob Romero and Kristin Hansen, Founders of Civic Health ProjectTune into another episode of The Impact Agenda with two special guests, Rob Romero and Kristin Hansen, the forces behind Civic Health Project (CHP). CHP is dedicated to accelerating the efforts of academics and practitioners who seek to reduce polarization and improve civil discourse. Rob and Kristin co-founded CHP following the 2016 presidential election and they are passionate advocates for research, insights, and tools that help human behavior. Rob is also an investor in emerging growth companies through leading as the CEO of Connective Capital and Kristin teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Business among many other side projects...2024-02-2146 min
The Impact AgendaS3E3: Rethinking Impact Investing with Heidi Patel, Managing Partner at Rethink ImpactToday we have the pleasure of hosting Heidi Patel, a Managing Partner at Rethink Impact, the largest U.S.-based venture capital firm investing in female and non-binary leaders using tech to solve the world’s biggest problems. Heidi also teaches and co-created a course on impact investing at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and she serves on the Investment Committee for the Stanford GSB Student Impact Fund.
During our conversation, Heidi unveils Rethink Impact's unique approach to impact investing. Rather than viewing it as just another piece of a diversified portfolio, she presents a co...2024-02-1442 min
The Impact AgendaS3E2: Navigating Tech and Ethics with Ben Zevenbergen, Responsible Innovation Ethics & Policy Advisor at GoogleJoin us for a conversation with Ben Zevenbergen who works in Google’s Responsible Innovation team as an ethics and philosophy of technology advisor. Before joining Google, Ben worked as a tech law attorney, a policy advisor in the European Parliament of internet policy, and did a PhD at Oxford and a postdoc at Princeton.
Ben’s work has always focused on the intersection of humans, society, and technology design. Ben draws from various academic disciplines and professional practices to constructively work through and improve technology. Join us as we dive into the exact role of a tech...2024-02-0743 min
The Impact AgendaS3E1: Driving Impact in Hospitality with Mehvesh Mumtaz Ahmed, Vice President of Social Impact at Rosewood Hotel GroupWe are ecstatic to kick off Season 3 of The Impact Agenda with Mehvesh Mumtaz Ahmed, Vice President of Social Impact at Rosewood Hotel Group. Prior to Rosewood, Mehvesh was leading insights and strategy on impact and sustainability across 18 Asian economies. She has also worked for the New York City government under Mayor Bloomberg, and for the World Bank and United Nations.
Learn about Mehvesh’s journey navigating the private and public sector, her passion for the hotel industry due to its potential for creating impactful change, the various impact initiatives launched under her leadership, and how to carv...2024-01-3149 minThe Impact AgendaSeason 2 Recap: Best Impact Takeaways in 15 Minutes!Join us for the best moments of Season 2 of the Impact Agenda Podcast! Dive back into the heart of our show as we share the highlights, laughter, and wisdom from every episode from our inspiring S2 guests:
🎙️ Dan Mendelson (CEO of Morgan Health, JP Morgan)
🎙️ Erin Baudo Felter (VP of Social Impact & Sustainability, Okta)
🎙️ Zanagee Artis (Founder & Executive Director, This is Zero Hour)
🎙️ Jessica Marti Radparvar (Founder & Lead Impact Strategist, Reconsidered)
🎙️ Majora Carter (Award-Winning Real Estate Developer & Urban Revitalisation strategist)
🎙️ Robert Kraybill (Chief Investment Officer, Impact Investment Exchange)
🎙️ Andrea Gon...2024-01-1814 min
The Impact AgendaS2E8: Unleashing Mission-Oriented Impact in Healthcare with Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan HealthJoin us for the Season 2 Finale with Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan Health at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Previously holding positions as the Founder and CEO of Avalere Health, and the associate director for Health at the Office of Management and Budget in the Clinton White House, Dan brings a wealth of experience to the table.
In this episode, Dan explores the concept of being a mission-oriented double bottom line investor and explains why he believes healthcare is the sector with the greatest potential for making a significant impact. Drawing from his time at Avalere Health, he shares how his...2023-09-2834 min
The Impact AgendaS2E7: Driving Intersectional Gun Violence Protection Activism with Andrea Gonzales, Advocate and Education Specialist at New Yorkers Against Gun ViolenceJoin us for an engaging conversation with Andrea Gonzales, 22-year-old Queer Mestiza advocate and organizer for marginalized youth. Organizing at the intersection of racial, gender and educational justice, and abolition since the age of 15, Andrea has always been focused on empowering, educating, and liberating her communities from oppressive systems by any means necessary.
As an education specialist and instructor at New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, Andrea's dedication and expertise shine through as she delves into the innovative approaches and strategies she employs in her work. She shares her experiences working with the NGO Youth Over Guns, emphasizes...2023-09-2035 min
The Impact AgendaS2E6: Driving strategic impact at the forefront of Corporate Social Responsibility with Erin Baudo Felter, the Vice President of Social Impact & Sustainability at OktaJoin us as we talk with Erin Baudo Felter, the VP of Social Impact and Sustainability at Okta. With 15+ years of experience at the crossroads of business and social impact, Erin has held key roles in Zynga, Yahoo, and Warner Bros. Erin currently leads Okta for Good, Okta's social impact initiative, and oversees the company's ESG function.
In this episode, Erin shares her accidental encounter with Warner Bros.' CSR team, which sparked her 15-year career focused on business and impact. Starting as a one-person team, she built Okta for Good and now leads a team of 10 drivin...2023-09-1932 min
The Impact AgendaS2E5: Putting Moral Clarity into Action with Manish Bhardwaj, Co-founder and CEO of Innovators In HealthJoin us for an engaging conversation with Manish Bhardwaj, Co-founder and CEO of Innovators In Health (IIH), a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to India's rural poor. Manish, who holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from MIT, is also the founding director of a transformative initiative at Princeton University's Keller Center, empowering humanities and social sciences faculty to address pressing societal challenges.
In this episode, Manish takes us on his remarkable journey of relocating to rural India to establish Innovators in Health. He highlights the importance of cultivating moral clarity for individuals pursuing impactful c...2023-09-0633 min
The Impact AgendaS2E4: Connecting the dots between Sustainability, Social Impact and Consulting with Jessica Marati Radparvar, Founder of ReconsideredWe had the pleasure of chatting with Jessica Marati Radparvar, an entrepreneur and sustainable business strategist on a mission to help impact leaders drive bigger, bolder, and more sustainable change. Over the past decade, Jessica has approached the impact space from a number of different perspectives — as a journalist, as an entrepreneur, as an academic, in-house at a Fortune 300 company and now as the Founder of Reconsidered, an impact strategy and communications studio.
In this podcast episode, learn about how Jessica navigated her diverse career experiences, and how a social enterprise research stint in Cambodia shaped her career in...2023-08-3035 min
The Impact AgendaS2E3: Empowering Youth-Led Climate Action with Zanagee Artis, Founder and Executive Director of Zero HourJoin us as we engage in an inspiring conversation with Zanagee Artis, a visionary 23-year-old founder and the executive director of Zero Hour, a global youth-led climate justice organization. Zanagee is also co-author of A Kids Book About Climate Change and co-host of 1 Point 5: A Kids Podcast About Climate Justice.
In this episode, we uncover how Zanagee and his co-founders initiated Zero Hour after meeting at a summer camp, and how the organization evolved from a youth-led climate march to an internationally recognized movement. Zanagee shares his insights on the urgency of stopping new fossil fuel development as a cri...2023-08-2438 min
The Impact AgendaS2E2: Pioneering the Impact Investing Movement with Robert Kraybill, CIO of Impact Investment ExchangeJoin us for an insightful episode featuring Robert, the Managing Director, Portfolio Management and Chief Investment Officer of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), a groundbreaking leader in the impact investment movement based in Singapore.
In this episode, Robert takes us through the founding story of IIX, which emerged in the aftermath of the 2008 Financial Crisis, and the challenges the founding team faced as pioneers in the impact-investing space. Learn more about how IIX’s created award-winning financial instruments that has generated sustainable livelihoods for women in underserved markets, such as the Women's Livelihood Bond Series™, an initiative that has s...2023-08-1739 min
The Impact AgendaS2E1: Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Empowering Communities with Majora Carter, Real Estate Developer and Urban Revitalization Strategy ConsultantJoin us as we embark on the Season 2 premiere of The Impact Agenda with renaissance woman, Majora Carter. Majora’s impressive repertoire includes being a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster.
In this captivating episode, Majora delves into the meaning behind her iconic quote displayed on the walls of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in DC: "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one." Learn more about Majora's visionary approach to reclaiming and transforming low-status communities into thriving, inclusive, and...2023-08-0337 min
The Impact AgendaCreating wide scale impact through Corporate Social Responsibility with Meg Garlinghouse, VP of Social Impact at LinkedInToday we have the pleasure of chatting with the outstanding Meg Garlinghouse, leader of the Social Impact programs at LinkedIn. In this role, she is responsible for identifying partnerships and programs that leverage the LinkedIn platform to create positive social impact for the world. Meg has more than twenty-five years of experience working in the technology and philanthropy sector. She currently serves on the Boards of VolunteerMatch and KQED.org.
Meg shares why serving in the PeaceCorps in West Africa for two years was single handedly the “best professional experience she has ever had” and dives into three...2023-03-3037 min
The Impact AgendaCreating Impact-driven Ventures and Cultivating the Asian Startup Ecosystem with Bauhinia Lee, Founder of Anima VenturesWe have another incredible episode in store with Bauhinia Lee, Founder of Anima Ventures, a Venture Builder. Bauhinia focuses on teams with at least one female co-founder and helps build out and invest in these early-stage startups based in Hong Kong.
Bauhinia walks us through the inspiration for her venture, how she built a whole new network in Hong Kong and integrated herself into the startup ecosystem. Bauhinia is a venture builder and for the next 5 years, she aims to impact 5+ female founders earning sustainable revenue and having sustainable growth in the areas of impact and technology. B...2023-03-2235 min
The Impact AgendaUsing the Enneagram to Empower Incarcerated Individuals with Susan Olesek, Founder of the Enneagram Prison ProjectWelcome back to another episode of the i-Impact Podcast! We are so excited to share another inspiring conversation with the founder of the Enneagram Prison Project, Susan Olesek. The Enneagram Prison Project uses the Enneagram tool to bring self awareness education to those imprisoned. To date, they have graduated 3000 students and taught 320 courses. Happy 10 year anniversary to the project!
Join us as we sit down with Susan to discuss the power of the Enneagram as a tool to understand ourselves and use our unique strengths for good. Susan shares how teaching the Enneagram at a Texas Prison...2023-03-1529 min
The Impact AgendaEmpowering Marginalized Communities through an Intersectional Approach to Social Justice Advocacy with Puja Kapai, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law at University of Hong KongWe are so excited to welcome Puja Kapai onto the i-Impact Podcast! Puja is a multi-award winning researcher, academic and community justice advocate who is also a 3-time TEDx speaker. She is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law and Convenor of the Women’s Studies Research Centre at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Puja’s work has influenced policy development and advocacy across legal and service sectors in Hong Kong especially in respect of racial equality and violence against women.
Join in as we talk to Puja about her experiences as an ethnic minority woma...2023-03-0838 min
The Impact AgendaInspiring Students to Stay Curious through Passion-Based Learning and Peer Mentorship with Audrey Wisch, Co-Founder of Curious CardinalsWe’re thrilled to welcome Audrey Wisch to the i-Impact Podcast. Audrey is taking time off from Stanford University to pursue Curious Cardinals, allowing students to build their passions and college students to explore theirs. Audrey was recognized in the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 Education and Youngest category.
Join us as we discuss Audrey’s passion for education and how she built an impact startup as a college student. Audrey shares her time as a competitive athlete and how building resilience as a founder is game changing. She shares Curious Cardinals’ creative approach to creating impact for employees, students, famili...2023-03-0145 min
The Impact AgendaAdvocating for the Sustainable Development Goals and Kickstarting a Youth Impact Movement with Mason Mei, Founder of Support Asia SDG, and Kenneth Kwok, Founder and CEO of Global Citizen CapitalIn this special episode of the i-Impact Podcast, we get the joy of chatting with both Mason Mei and Kenneth Kwok. Mason is a 17-year-old student from Shanghai, China. He is the founder of Support Asia SDG, an NGO, which aims to help Asian businesses, farmers, smallholders, and anyone in need of professional support to reach SDGs. Kenneth is the Founder and CEO of Global Citizen Capital, an impact-oriented multi-family office investment venture based out of Hong Kong. Other than being an impact investor, entrepreneur, Kenneth also works to spread awareness of global contemporary issues to parents and kids...2023-02-2238 min
The Impact AgendaExpanding Access to the Arts and Cultivating Creative Talent with Lindsey McAlister, Founder of the Hong Kong Youth Arts FoundationWe are thrilled to welcome an incredible creative to our podcast today, Lindsey McAlister! After working for the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Gulbenkian Foundation implementing the arts in schools, Lindsey McAlister left the UK to travel. After one year, she arrived in Hong Kong and has been there for 35 years. In 1993, Lindsey founded the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation (YAF). Lindsey was awarded an MBE on the Birthday Honors list in 1997 for her work in the field of youth arts and an OBE for her contribution to UK Arts overseas.
We chat all about...2023-02-1640 min
The Impact AgendaEmpowering Young Women through Education and Identity-Driven Leadership with Natalie Tung, Co-Founder & Executive Director of HomeWorks TrentonWe are thrilled to have another spectacular guest on the i-Impact podcast today, Natalie Tung. Natalie is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of HomeWorks Trenton, a free community-based after-school residential program. Growing up in a numbers-driven public school system in Hong Kong, the opportunity to attend a boarding school in New Jersey was a transformative experience for her. While earning her teaching certificate as a sophomore at Princeton University, Natalie started HomeWorks with the idea of replicating this experience for girls in marginalized communities around the world. Since 2016, she has built a diverse team of 8 staff members and over 50...2023-02-0829 min
The Impact AgendaInspiring Integrity in the Finance Leaders of Tomorrow with Ross Overline, Founder and CEO of Scholars of FinanceThank you for joining us for the launch of the i-Impact Podcast! We are starting Season 1 strong with our first guest, Ross Overline. Ross is the Founder and CEO of Scholars of Finance, a rapidly growing non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire character and integrity in the finance leaders of tomorrow.
Ross encourages students to seriously consider finance as their path to impact. He explains how 80% of capital in the US is in the private sector, in business and finance. To solve the world’s problems, we must change the financial system and need strong, impact-minded lea...2023-02-0843 min
The Impact AgendaThe I-Impact Podcast TrailerWelcome to the I-Impact Podcast - Launching on 8th of February, 2023! 2022-08-0901 min