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Posts Tagged ‘Andrew Kassoy’

Taking Responsible Investing Seriously

Taking Responsible Investing Seriously

Responsible investing continues to grow up, go mainstream. In September, three events–the publication of two reports and the launch of a new investment product–highlighted the diverse ways in which it’s doing so. Early in the month the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) published its Annual Report on Progress. As this is the fifth year [...]


Meet Mobius One

 Meet Mobius One

Meet Mobius One. I’m a little bit in love with this sassy little car. Never mind the fact that it happens to be the prototype for a feel-good durable, functional, affordable car for the African middle class consumer. It’s just feisty. Mobius One may be tiny, but manufacturer Mobius Motors’ ambitions are anything but. It [...]


IPO Innovation

IPO Innovation

I’ve spent many of my spare moments over the last few weeks absorbed by speculation about the current state of the environment for and future of IPOs in the United States, especially IPOs of small, high-growth companies, broadly, and, more narrowly, companies for whom business is about more than just profits. I’ve taken the opportunity [...]


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Culture

What I've Been Watching and Reading
What I’ve Been Watching and Reading

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Finance

The Art of the IPO
The Art of the IPO

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Innovation

Five Go-To Reads on the Creative Process
Five Go-To Reads on the Creative Process

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Leadership

Transparency Trustfund
Transparency Trustfund

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Political Economy

The Sex Appeal of Freight Rail
The Sex Appeal of Freight Rail

As President Obama prepares to address a joint session of Congress on job creation and the state of