• Investing in Inclusive Capitalism: Roy Swan's Vision for the Ford Foundation (Part Two)

  • Jun 25 2024
  • Length: 24 mins
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Investing in Inclusive Capitalism: Roy Swan's Vision for the Ford Foundation (Part Two)

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  • In the second half of the compelling discussion, Roy Swan dives deeper into the pioneering impact investments being made by the Ford Foundation's Mission Investments Program. He provides illuminating examples from their portfolio, ranging from affordable multi-family housing funds to innovative fintech companies quantifying corporate externalities. Roy shares the investment criteria they use, with a typical minimum of $1 million and flexibility to back proven fund managers at various scales. He is candid about the need for more consolidation among small CDFIs to drive greater impact at scale. The conversation turns to the vital importance of serving long-overlooked rural communities through creative, solutions-oriented capital. Looking ahead, Roy offers his perspective on the future of impact investing. While facing backlash in the U.S., he sees the global impact investing movement rapidly gaining momentum. Roy envisions the Ford Foundation playing an influential role as a trusted voice promoting "patriotic capitalism" that generates returns while benefiting society. The episode concludes with Roy's inspiring vision of steering more capital towards investments that create inclusive prosperity. His insights leave listeners with an appreciation for impact investing as a powerful means to build a more just, equitable economy that unlocks human potential.
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