Money + Meaning

Investing in Economic and Political Power: Innovative Models for Change

Recorded at SOCAP25, this episode of Money + Meaning explores the intersection of economic and political power, the significance of ownership and governance, and how capital can support communities in achieving lasting self-determination.

The AI Generation: A High-Impact Opportunity for Investors

AI is transforming the way young people learn, work, and plan their futures. The entry-level job market is shrinking, internships aren’t keeping up, and a generation graduating into an AI-first labor market is trying to navigate shifting expectations in real-time. In this episode of Money + Meaning, recorded live at SOCAP25 and co-curated with American Student Assistance, investors and founders working across education, workforce development, and philanthropy explore how capital can help young people thrive because of AI — not in spite of it.

Money as Energy: Rethinking Diligence, Power, and Partnership

Impact investing often centers on models, metrics, and capital stacks. But as facilitator and coach Michael Kass shares in conversation with SOCAP’s Sarah Sterling, outcomes are also shaped by the stories organizations live inside, the trust within teams, and the relationships among founders, funders, and boards. By treating money as energy and expanding due diligence to include culture and capacity, investors and entrepreneurs can design partnerships that create systemic, lasting change. This episode of Money + Meaning explores how narrative alignment, right-sized growth, and co-created reporting can make deals more resilient.

Investing in Climate-Resilient Agricultural Practices and Communities

Created in partnership with Root Capital and ImpactAlpha, this episode shines a light on how climate shifts are impacting farmers worldwide. As climate change makes farming riskier and more expensive, Root Capital is on the front lines with farmers around the world, helping to identify and finance innovative solutions to build prosperous, resilient farming communities. Working specifically with agricultural businesses, Root Capital works to provide farmers and workers in emerging markets with the credit capacity and connections they need to grow their impact. To date, it has lent more than $2 billion to 1,000 businesses and improved the livelihoods of 10 million people.

Mobilizing Capital for Global Health: Bridging the Healthcare Financing Gap

Bridging the healthcare financing gap by mobilizing private capital through sustainable financing alongside public funds is essential to achieving universal health coverage and SDG3 by 2030. The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO and retreat from investing in the global health enterprise this year have added to this gap, with long-term ramifications on disease transmission and a loss in global public health infrastructure. The role of private capital working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders is at a critical juncture for action. In this episode of Money + Meaning, recorded at SOCAP24, learn about successful impact investment case studies in global health, including in low- to middle-income countries. You'll hear about proven innovative financing solutions and dive into the critical and remarkable potential for technology, “health tech,” and AI in scaling global health care solutions.