The Great Equity Wash: How Private Equity is Hijacking Employee Ownership
If you’ve been reading the financial press lately, you might believe that the masters of the universe have suddenly
We Are Celebrating the Wrong Things
The rise of this philanthropic legacy is often met with headlines of celebration, but for us, it sparks a deep, contemplative sigh and compels us to wish for three fundamental shifts in what we celebrate.
AI as Accelerant: Amplifying Extraction, Not Escaping It
Forget utopia or Skynet. AI isn't a revolution. It's a powerful accelerant for the extractive capitalism already breaking our world.
"Lens Investing" Is Just Admiring the Problem
Impact investing doesn’t need another lens; it needs a lever. Stop admiring the system’s flaws and start shifting power to those building something better.
The Grievance Economy
In a January report, Edelman found that a staggering 61% of people hold a "moderate or higher" sense of grievance against the institutions that run their lives. Four in ten people now find "hostile activism" tactics acceptable. 23% approve of threatening or committing violence.
"Market Rate" is Code for Maximum Harm
The world of impact has been caught in a financial trap, tethered to an extractive benchmark: the market rate. The only way to break free is to cut the cord and build our own metric for success, one that is durable, resilient, and centered on People, Planet, and Prosperity.
The Neoliberal Current: Are We Drowning in Growth?
If you haven’t read our blog post called The Violence of Market Rate Returns, you might want to do
Equity-Washing: KKR, Ownership Works and The Polished New Face of Corporate Greed
Author’s Note: The inner workings of multi-billion-dollar private equity deals are, by design, confidential. The following analysis of the
The Generous Loophole: Is Our Charity System Meeting or Missing the Moment?
We all love the idea of charity. Giving back, supporting good causes, and improving the world. What’s not to
Breaking the U.S. isn’t a Bug, It’s the Plan
This is an unsettling time for almost everyone worldwide. The initial months of the Trump administration have shocked many, not
