In the most recent episode of Better Money Better World, Daniel speaks with Vikas Raj, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of ResilienceVC. ResilienceVC is a seed-stage fintech fund relentlessly focused on building financial resilience for underserved and low-to-moderate-income Americans.

ResilienceVC doesn’t just aim for financial inclusion. They meticulously track “resilience dollars” created by their portfolio companies: the actual increase in income, wealth, and risk reduction for end-users. This approach ensures investment returns are matched with measurable, life-improving impact.

The conversation also gravitates toward AI and its impact on the fintech industry and the necessity that the technological leaps promote transparency, ethical use, and equitable outcomes, thereby avoiding biased models and predatory practices.

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In the most recent episode of Better Money Better World podcast, Daniel speaks with Mike Winterfield, Founder and Managing Partner of Active Impact. Active Impact Investments is Canada’s largest climate tech seed fund. They provide money and talent to accelerate the growth of early-stage climate tech companies that are capable of achieving massive scale while solving the most urgent environmental issues.

While many early-stage investors are still chasing “paper” gains, Mike’s team has realized returns, with 7 out of their first 32 investments sold, and most of their original capital already back in their LPs' pockets. Sometimes, a quick sale means the company is better suited for someone else. Above all, it de-risks Active Impact’s astonishing fund, with 38 of 39 companies still operating.

Mike’s journey proves there’s no single path to impact investing. Whether you’re a founder or aspiring investor, his advice is simple: Hustle matters. Show you can get things done with speed, adaptability, and creativity—even if you’re not a battle-tested entrepreneur (yet).

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In the latest episode of BMBW, Daniel speaks with Martin Hahn, CEO of Capital Dynamics, and Verena Rossolatos, Chair of the Responsible Investment Committee at Capital Dynamics.

Capital Dynamics is a leader in clean energy and the lower middle market investing. Capital Dynamics manages over $14 billion by targeting strong returns while leading on impact – including becoming one of the first signatories of the UN Principles for Responsible Investing in 2008 and their Clean Energy and Infrastructure Fund earning a 5-Start rating from GRESB.

Verena and Martin discuss how Capital Dynamics developed its responsible investing strategy, highlighting key milestones like launching its clean energy business line, creating the R-Eye rating system ( Capital Dynamics’ proprietary ESG scoring system) and dedicating themselves to transparency and engagement in the ESG realm. They explore how to align with evolving European and American perceptions of impact and ESG with a focus on the significance of financial materiality and ethical business practices.

Tune in to discover how Capital Dynamics is investing not only for solid returns but also to ensure a sustainable future. These expert insights provide valuable lessons for both seasoned investors and industry newcomers.

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