29 min
DI 38: Sustainable Solutions: Brion Crum's Vision for Community Development Disrupt & Innovate
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- Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Lisa Levy engages in an inspiring conversation with Brion Crum, a conscious capitalist and opportunity zone fund expert at Caliber Companies. Brion's journey from growing up on a farm to finding his passion in finance and helping entrepreneurs invest back into their communities is truly motivating. Learn about their involvement in supporting entrepreneurs through the creation of Entrepreneurial Alliances, offering mentorship, investment opportunities, and shared experiences.
Key Takeaways:
Brion Crum is a conscious capitalist and opportunity zone fund expert at Caliber Companies.
He grew up on a farm in Ohio and shifted from pursuing a career in aviation to business and finance.
Caliber Companies focuses on supporting local business owners and real estate investors to invest in their communities directly.
They launched one of the first Opportunity Zone Funds, investing in designated census tracts to revitalize underutilized areas.
Caliber's involvement in creating Entrepreneurial Alliances provides mentorship and investment opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Their innovative approach includes using sustainable materials like hemp to create energy-efficient, carbon-negative buildings.
Brion Crum's inspiring story and his work with Caliber Companies showcase how individuals and businesses can make a real difference in their communities. By embracing innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to social impact, we can create a world where economic growth and community development go hand in hand. Tune in to this episode and together, we can make a lasting impact on the world.Join the movement!
Ask Lisa a question and be answered and featured on the upcoming episodes!https://disruptandinnovate.com/ask-lisa/
In this episode, Lisa Levy engages in an inspiring conversation with Brion Crum, a conscious capitalist and opportunity zone fund expert at Caliber Companies. Brion's journey from growing up on a farm to finding his passion in finance and helping entrepreneurs invest back into their communities is truly motivating. Learn about their involvement in supporting entrepreneurs through the creation of Entrepreneurial Alliances, offering mentorship, investment opportunities, and shared experiences.
Key Takeaways:
Brion Crum is a conscious capitalist and opportunity zone fund expert at Caliber Companies.
He grew up on a farm in Ohio and shifted from pursuing a career in aviation to business and finance.
Caliber Companies focuses on supporting local business owners and real estate investors to invest in their communities directly.
They launched one of the first Opportunity Zone Funds, investing in designated census tracts to revitalize underutilized areas.
Caliber's involvement in creating Entrepreneurial Alliances provides mentorship and investment opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Their innovative approach includes using sustainable materials like hemp to create energy-efficient, carbon-negative buildings.
Brion Crum's inspiring story and his work with Caliber Companies showcase how individuals and businesses can make a real difference in their communities. By embracing innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to social impact, we can create a world where economic growth and community development go hand in hand. Tune in to this episode and together, we can make a lasting impact on the world.Join the movement!
Ask Lisa a question and be answered and featured on the upcoming episodes!https://disruptandinnovate.com/ask-lisa/
29 min