The Facts and Fictions of Impact Investing

Speakers:
Maya Chorengel, Managing Director, Elevar Equity
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Sasha Dichter, Chief Innovation Officer, Acumen Fund
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Matt Bannick
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Moderator:
David Bank, Staff Reporter, Dowser
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Over the past decade, impact investing has come a long way as a concept and as an asset class. However, the field is at a critical juncture as it moves to scale this market. There are various theories of change about how to get more early-stage capital off the sidelines and differences in how organizations define impact. This panel will have a frank, provocative discussion exploring the true realities on the ground as well as whether and when there are real trade-offs between social and financial returns.