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Impact: Reshaping Capitalism to Drive Real Change
"A Must-Read Book From The Godfather Of Impact Investing" - Forbes
Capitalism and democracy are being challenged.
The world must change, but we cannot change it by throwing money at old ideas that no longer work. We need a new path to a new world where inequality is shrinking, where natural resources are regenerated, and people can benefit from shared prosperity. This is the world being created by the Impact Revolution.
Preeminent international investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social finance innovator, Sir Ronald Cohen, has dedicated two decades to leading the Impact Revolution to achievereal social and environmental change. As one of the founders of venture capital, which ushered in the Tech Revolution, he builds on his years of personal experience to deliver a compelling account of how impact investing is reshaping capitalism.
So, whether you'
an aspiring young entrepreneuran established business personan investora philanthropistor somebody in government or are interested, as a consumer or employee, in companies doing good and doing well at the same time – this book is a sure-fire way to find out how you can play a role in changing the world.
All royalties from the sale of this book are donated to impact charities.
"A powerful case for a movement that is gaining traction in society" - Andrew Jack, The Financial Times
"[IMPACT's] aim is nothing less than to create a new type of capitalism infused with a social purpose. The book deserves to be read by anybody interested in such a revolution."- Martin Wolf, The Financial Times
"A fascinating blueprint for a hope-filled future underpinned by the social power of impact investing."-- Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Former CEO, World Bank Group
Capitalism and democracy are being challenged.
The world must change, but we cannot change it by throwing money at old ideas that no longer work. We need a new path to a new world where inequality is shrinking, where natural resources are regenerated, and people can benefit from shared prosperity. This is the world being created by the Impact Revolution.
Preeminent international investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social finance innovator, Sir Ronald Cohen, has dedicated two decades to leading the Impact Revolution to achievereal social and environmental change. As one of the founders of venture capital, which ushered in the Tech Revolution, he builds on his years of personal experience to deliver a compelling account of how impact investing is reshaping capitalism.
So, whether you'
an aspiring young entrepreneuran established business personan investora philanthropistor somebody in government or are interested, as a consumer or employee, in companies doing good and doing well at the same time – this book is a sure-fire way to find out how you can play a role in changing the world.
All royalties from the sale of this book are donated to impact charities.
"A powerful case for a movement that is gaining traction in society" - Andrew Jack, The Financial Times
"[IMPACT's] aim is nothing less than to create a new type of capitalism infused with a social purpose. The book deserves to be read by anybody interested in such a revolution."- Martin Wolf, The Financial Times
"A fascinating blueprint for a hope-filled future underpinned by the social power of impact investing."-- Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Former CEO, World Bank Group
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271 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2020
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January 1, 2022
It‘s a good book and it spills out an interesting vision. However, it is not sufficiently critical about the vision spelt out for me to be able to support and argue for the ideas.
October 6, 2021
I believe in impact capitalism
This book offers inspiration and a broad and relatively quick overview of impact investing and the larger idea of impact capitalism. I think it’s a good read for those completely new to those terms. If you’re already familiar with impact investing, you might find the book lacking in depth. I was hoping for more substantial case studies, but overall I recommend this read.
This book offers inspiration and a broad and relatively quick overview of impact investing and the larger idea of impact capitalism. I think it’s a good read for those completely new to those terms. If you’re already familiar with impact investing, you might find the book lacking in depth. I was hoping for more substantial case studies, but overall I recommend this read.
May 31, 2021
Such an amazing book! It has a great flow and the reading is easy, even though it covers so many topics and concepts that could be hard to understand.
It is very inspiring, presents several practical examples and cases that allow the reader to have a deep understanding of the Impact Investing scenario and Impact Driven ventures.
One of the best readings I have done over the last years, and definitely a must-read for all interested in the topic.
It is very inspiring, presents several practical examples and cases that allow the reader to have a deep understanding of the Impact Investing scenario and Impact Driven ventures.
One of the best readings I have done over the last years, and definitely a must-read for all interested in the topic.
November 5, 2022
Important book about how we can reshape private and public investing to consider things that are not purely profit. Modern day ESG investing has A LOT of flaws but modern day problems will not be solved through a pure shareholder capitalism model. Need to align capitalistic and human behaviour incentives with goals that are good for planet and people. I will dedicate my life to this stuff.
July 13, 2021
Very brave quantitative take on impact and how the new wave of capitalism is just around the horizon! Gives hope!
July 21, 2021
I found this book to be accessible, sharp and intriguing in the ideas and solutions proposed. Great primer on the future of impact investing for laypeople and finance professionals alike.
February 1, 2022
Very helpful, will need updating by 2024.
May 29, 2023
Sehr interessanter Ansatz Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft neu auszurichten und dabei die erfolgreichen Ansätze des Marktes zu nutzen. Warum gerade Nestle als ein Beispiel funktionierenden Impacts genannt wird, bleibt für mich allerdings schleierhaft.
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