Episode 144 - Making and Measuring Impact with Shundrawn Thomas
Feb 20, 2023
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Shundrawn Thomas, a trillion-dollar fund runner, delves into impact measurement in investing. He discusses integrating financial and relational capital, overlap of investing with pastoral work, and his favorite Chicago food. The episode explores faith-driven stewardship, diversity in investment management, work ethic, work-life balance, and finding joy in work.
Measuring impact in investing is essential, focusing on societal benefits generated.
Value creation in business extends beyond profit to impact and inclusion, leveraging diverse contributions.
Deep dives
The Essence of Impact Investing
Impact investing involves making investments with the intention of generating a positive societal benefit alongside financial returns. It's crucial to focus on the nature of impact generated, whether positive or negative, in every business endeavor.
Integrating Triple Bottom Line Approach
Adopting a triple bottom line approach in business entails delivering profit, impact, and inclusion. Companies can create value by valuing and integrating the distinctive contributions of a diverse workforce.
Focus on Social Impact in Investment
Choosing to concentrate on social impact in investments allows for a deeper societal contribution. Targeting areas like economic inclusion offers immense potential to unlock talent and innovation.
Promoting Joy in Work
Discovering joy in work involves changing perspectives, aligning work ethic with internal motivations, and integrating work within the context of overall life purpose. Encouraging investors to pursue meaningful and passionate endeavors can enhance their work satisfaction.
Christian investors are talking a lot about impact, but we’re often left with a tough question: how do you measure it?
Author and investor, Shundrawn Thomas has wrestled with this question in his career. Over the years, Shundrawn has run a trillion-dollar global fund and recently founded The Copia Group which offers a distinct approach to investing that marries the strategic investment of financial and relational capital with the holistic development of scalable business models.
In this episode, he opens up about how his firm makes and measures impact, the ways in which investing overlaps with pastoral work, and the Chicago food staple he likes best. If you like the content, give us a rating or share it with a friend and don’t forget to follow for new episodes every other week.
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