Impact Investing: Where it's Been, and Where its Going

Brief Summary

Margo Kaine discusses the Calvert Foundation's role in impact investing and emerging markets, highlighting trends, challenges, and the need for talent development.

Key points

• The Unique Role of Calvert Foundation. Calvert Foundation has been a pioneer in impact investing for over 20 years, raising a billion dollars from retail investors.
• Exciting Trends in Impact Investing. Margo highlights the growing interest and investment in social impact, with billions moving into the sector.
• Challenges in Impact Investing. Margo discusses the challenges of proving market viability and the need for innovation in impact investing.
• The Importance of Multidisciplinary Skills. Impact investing requires expertise across finance, development, and social interventions.
• Excitement for the Future. The speaker expresses enthusiasm for the future of impact investing.