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Banks and credit unions have traditionally relied on credit scores to determine the risk-level of individuals seeking loans and other financial services. But that's prevented banks and credit unions from serving those with little to no credit, such as immigrants, refugees, and others. After the financial crisis in 2008, Kate Hao left her job to change how things have done. Now, thanks to her company, Happy Mango, banks and credit unions can better serve their communities, and individuals are enjoying more equitable access to cashflow services.
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Take a fascinating journey into the world of marketing. In this episode, David Reibstein (professor, author, and all-around marketing expert) discusses metrics, brand values, and the concept of socially responsible marketing. Good marketing is good for business. But can great marketing be good for society? Find out.
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We're known throughout our industry for our client intelligence work. Asking questions, having conversations, finding the story---it's what we do, and it's how we get our deep, actionable insights. We've taken that knack for asking thoughtful, unexpected questions and we've applied it to our podcast, featuring thought leaders and industry experts. Get a glimpse here with this teaser!
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For this year, we’re looking at a budget shortfall of about $3 trillion, and a level of total government debt greater than 90% of GDP, a level we haven’t seen since WWII. Is this debt endangering the economy and the markets? Or are there other threats? 74&WEST Exclusives producer Derek Burnett spoke with economist Dr. Robert Shapiro, founder of Sonecon, Inc., which provides economic policy and market analysis to many Fortune 100 companies and leading nonprofit institutions. Dr. Shapiro also advises senior members of Congress and the Biden Administration. He served as undersecretary of commerce for economic affairs in the Clinton White House, and has been an economic advisor to presidential candidates Al Gore, John Kerry, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. He’s currently on the faculty of the Georgetown University School of Business.
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The American power grid is failing, and the climate is changing; meanwhile, access to heating and cooling is anything but equal. As Donnel Baird, founder and CEO of BlocPower explains, there's a cleaner and better way to keep people warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It's the intersection of efficiency, equity, and the environment.
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Co-founder and managing partner of Alante Capital (a venture capital fund), Leslie Harwell takes us on a deep dive into the E of ESG. Alante is investing in companies that can revolutionize the apparel industry. Leslie explains how fashion can be stylish, sustainable, and profitable.
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