Revolve

Tripp Williams

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Welcome to Revolve, where we explore big questions from all angles.

Oct 23

Social enterprise finance with Community Credit Lab co-founders Sandhya Nakhasi and Ryan Glasgo

Capital is a critical ingredient in any economy development effort, and groups that lack access to capital face a significant barrier to participation and prosperity. Often those with the least are charged more for access to capital, a reality known as the “poverty premium.” Community Credit Lab is a social enterprise non-profit organization working to provide access to capital for those who have difficulty securing financing. Community Credit Lab co-founders Sandhya Nakhasi and Ryan Glasgo join to talk about their work to eliminate the “poverty premium”, why no interest lending is realistic, and how affordable credit can be a powerful tool in communities. Notes: Community Credit Lab: www.communitycreditlbab.org To support Community Credit Lab: https://www.patreon.com/communitycreditlab Community Credit Lab Twitter: https://twitter.com/affordcredit Community Credit Lab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/23768710 Mission Asset Fund: https://missionassetfund.org/ Boston Impact Initiative: https://bostonimpact.org/ Boston Ujima: https://www.ujimaboston.com/ RSF Social Finance: https://rsfsocialfinance.org/ Chapters (00:00:04) - Introduction and Guest Welcome(00:01:23) - Defining Economic Development(00:03:32) - What is Community Credit Lab(00:04:31) - The Poverty Premium and Regenerative Discount(00:07:23) - Case Study: Puget Sound Welcome Back Center(00:10:20) - Credit as a Tool for Broader Impact(00:12:21) - Learning from Peer Models(00:14:44) - Challenges in Funding and Impact Investing(00:18:33) - Finding the Right Investors(00:19:53) - Pushback on Zero Percent Lending(00:22:22) - History of Lending and Interest(00:23:43) - Community Credit Lab's Role in the Ecosystem(00:25:45) - CDFIs and Collaborative Strategy(00:27:05) - Engaging the Public Sector(00:29:04) - Building an Economy From Scratch - Hypotheticals(00:32:51) - Closing Remarks and How to Get Involved
Oct 23

Public-private economic development with Greater Seattle Partners CEO Brian McGowan

Economies are interconnected, with different areas and sectors influencing each other significantly. In today’s modern, highly mobile world, these linkages are stronger than ever before, making city-region and public-private coordination critical to economic health. Brian McGowan is the CEO of Greater Seattle Partners, a public-private partnership focused on economic growth in the greater Seattle region. In this episode, Brian discusses the benefit of planning economies regionally, the economic strength and potential in Seattle, and the importance of building economies that include everyone. Notes: Greater Seattle Partners website: https://greater-seattle.com/en/ Chapters (00:00:04) - Introduction to Revolve and Brian McGowan(00:01:14) - Defining Economic Development(00:02:48) - Successful vs Unsuccessful Projects and Incentives(00:06:08) - What's Still Missing in Economic Development Thinking(00:07:57) - Brian's Career Path to Greater Seattle Partners(00:11:34) - Regional vs City-Level Economic Development(00:14:32) - Comparing City Sizes and Regional Identity(00:17:56) - Seattle's Economic Strength Pre-COVID(00:20:19) - Major Companies and Economic Assets in the Region(00:22:49) - Post-COVID Outlook and Telework's New Normal(00:25:52) - Economic Inclusion and Workforce Opportunities Ahead(00:28:40) - Manufacturing, Middle-Wage Jobs, and Reshoring(00:30:18) - How to Connect with Greater Seattle Partners(00:31:04) - Thought Experiment: Building an Economy from Scratch(00:34:48) - Closing Thoughts and Sign-off
Oct 23

International and federal policy with digital economy expert Max Scott

More economic activity than ever before touches the digital world. From e-commerce, to infrastructure supporting businesses and governments, to devices, applications, and programs that impact private citizens across the world, the digital economy is shaping the way we live. Max Scott is a digital economy expert with the US State Department. In his role, he crafts and advocates for policies that promote an open and fair economy for the future. In this episode, Max discusses the digital economy and explores how federal and international policy can influence economic development. Notes: Internet Governance Forum: https://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/ Chapters (00:00:04) - Introduction to the Season and Guest(00:01:39) - Defining Economic Development(00:03:01) - What Makes Development Projects Successful(00:05:50) - Models of Digital Economy Governance(00:08:28) - The Russian Cyberpark Example(00:10:21) - What's Missing in Economic Development Thinking(00:13:24) - Defining the Digital Economy(00:15:37) - Digital Economy Beyond E-commerce(00:17:51) - Data, Infrastructure, and Physical Location(00:21:47) - Multi-Stakeholder Internet Governance(00:25:31) - Internet Governance Forum Details(00:26:43) - Challenges and Future of Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration(00:28:11) - Government Cyber Agencies and Private Sector Partnership(00:30:06) - Fun Question: Choosing a Role in Economic Development(00:31:49) - 5G and Long-Term Policy Thinking(00:35:53) - Closing Thoughts and Sign-off
Oct 23

Improving economic access with Ada Developers Academy’s Alexandra Holien

Ada Developers Academy is on a mission to increase access to high paying jobs in technology. Each year, Ada admits a cohort of 90+ students from underrepresented groups for a year-long coding bootcamp that will prepare them for developer jobs at leading tech firms. On average, Ada graduates have realized a 100% increase in wages over their previous jobs, capital that is then invested in the underrepresented communities that Ada students traditionally come from. In this episode, Ada’s Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development Alexandra Holien joins Revolve to discuss Ada’s mission and impact, how to promote equitable and inclusive growth, and the value of humility. Notes: Ada Developers Academy: https://adadevelopersacademy.org Chapters (00:00:04) - Introduction and Episode Overview(00:01:19) - Defining Economic Development(00:02:42) - What Makes Economic Development Successful(00:06:06) - Beyond GDP: Generational Wealth and Homeownership(00:09:04) - ADA's Founding Story(00:12:05) - ADA's Program Structure and Funding Model(00:13:02) - Evolving Mission: Intersectional Diversity(00:15:21) - Loan Structure and Student Access(00:16:36) - ADA Graduate Outcomes and Retention(00:19:00) - The Value of Diversity in Tech(00:21:53) - Economic Impact on Seattle Communities(00:24:49) - Growing ADA and How to Get Involved(00:29:03) - Building a New Economy: Where Power Should Go(00:30:58) - Closing and Thanks
Mar 3

Local economic policy with former Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis

The Seattle City Council is a nine person body that sets policy for the City of Seattle. As Seattle’s guiding legislative body, the Council committees cover all topics touching Seattle and its citizens, including economic development. Andrew Lewis represented northwest Seattle’s District 7 from 2020-2023. In this episode, Andrew explains why a strong middle class is key to economic health, how climate change is an essential consideration in any economic development effort, and why the COVID-19 pandemic makes efforts to reduce the population of those experiencing homelessness more important than ever. Notes: Andrew Lewis website: https://www.seattle.gov/council/lewis Andrew Lewis Twitter: @LewisforSeattle Andrew Lewis email: Andrew.Lewis@seattle.gov Seattle Climate Action Plan: https://www.seattle.gov/environment/climate-change/climate-planning/climate-action-plan Article on Copenhagen climate action: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/climate/copenhagen-climate-change.html Park City, UT climate action: https://www.parkcity.org/departments/sustainability/climate-change
Mar 2

Sustainability in your everyday

Curious how to incorporporate sustainability into your everyday life? We have some ideas for you? Chapters (00:00:04) - How Can Someone Live More Sustainably?(00:02:07) - Living Sustainable: Personal Action(00:04:31) - The Need for Sustainable Living(00:06:14) - Why so much plastic is in the environment?(00:12:49) - 5 Low-Cost Ways to Start Living More Sustainablely(00:19:42) - Sen. Michael Dembrow on Oregon's sustainability policies

6 Episodes

Welcome to Revolve, where we explore big questions from all angles.

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Tripp Williams
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2026
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