Balancing Impact Texas Impact Alliance

Anish Nagar is the CEO of Corecentra, a Social Impact Software solution for social enterprise's to manage stakeholders, track projects, analyze data, maintain budget and create custom reports.

Episode Highlights

In our conversation, we talk about how Anish got his start in the software field. 

·      The applications of Corecentra.

·      Corecentra's non-profit accelerator.

·      The role of core values in an organization.

·      And more!

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.corecentra.com/

Daniel came to the farm with a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University. He has over 3 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a Medical Device Startup in Silicon Valley and with a local oil and gas manufacturing firm. These have given Dan the hands-on training in production and manufacturing necessary to help develop the farm infrastructure both physical and operational. With certificates in Six Sigma and Lean, Dan has used his time developing and tweaking farm processes and documentation to create replicable and scalable systems that help the farm run smoother while collecting data and communicating responsibilities. With a side hobby in web design, Dan is also the lead in marketing for the farm through social media outlets, the development and maintenance of our website, and flyer and farm stand design.

Lastly, his background in entrepreneurship developed in college and fostered within the startup world has made Dan the driving force behind Small Places’ long-term business vision, growth, and development separating Small Places from any other urban agricultural projects.

Small Places

Episode Highlights:

- Impact sustainable agriculture is making in the lives of children and communities

- How economics fit into sustainability

- Challenges of Land Security



Contact Dan and find out more at https://www.smallplaces.org/

Kim Griffin is the  Member Engagement Manager of Toniic a global community of asset owners seeking deeper positive net impact across the spectrum of capital.

Episode Highlights

In our conversation, we talk about how Kim got her start in venture capital (VC)

·       Impact Investing During a Pandemic

·       Initiatives for new Impact Investors

·       And much, much, more

Resources Mentioned:

Toniic.com

Sacred Economics by Charles Eisenstein

As part of our Gender Lens finance series, where we shine a spotlight on funding for female founders in Texas, we are excited to interview Stephanie Campbell. Stephanie is a General Partner of the Artemis Fund which is the first female-focused fund in Houston. Artemis seeks to move the needle on female founders’ access to capital.

Stephanie is also the Managing Director of the Houston Angel Network, one of the most active angel networks in the country and the Chair of Houston Exponential’s Early Stage Investment Committee. She holds an MBA from Rice University.

Episode Highlights

In our conversation, we talk about how Stephanie got her start in venture capital (VC)

·       How Texas VC’s evaluate opportunities and how it may differ from the other coasts.

·       Investment readiness for founders

·       And much, much, more

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.theartemisfund.com/

https://www.houstonangelnetwork.org/

Venture Deals by Brad Feld

The Overstory by Richard Powers

Spruce

Kate Jaceldo has paved her own path to entrepreneurship as the founder of Compost Queens in San Antonio, TX. A company that provides residential and commercial composting services through a process called Bokashi.  

Things you will learn in this episode:


What is the connection between food waste and climate change
What is Bokashi 
2 things that shouldn't keep you from going for funding
A key ingredient that's needed for the entrepreneur journey

Resources from this episode:

LaunchSA & Venture Challenge

UTSA Small Business Development Challenge

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

Les Dames San Antonio

Connect with Katie https://www.compostqueenstx.com/   IG: compostqueens/ Facebook: compostqueens

Akola is the only Impact luxury brand that impacts and transforms lives of women in crisis through their supply chain.  Akola quality jewelry can be found in Sak's 5th Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Macy's and Akola serves women from Uganda to Dallas, TX. 

Things you will learn in this episode:

Why nonprofits may want to consider changing their business model  

Akola's unique competitive advantage

Different Funding options for nonprofits and for-profit companies



Connect with Brittany - Website https://akolaproject.com/, IG @akolajewelry