The Fort - An Entrepreneurship Podcast

#305 - Evan Baehr - Managing Partner @ Learn Capital - On A Mission to Advance Human Flourishing

Aug 29, 2023

Evan Baehr, Managing Partner @ Learn Capital, discusses advancing human flourishing, the role of government vs. community, building and growing communities, changing communities as they grow, and writing a bill to protect international mail-order brides. They also explore Evan's perspective on ESG investing.

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Evan Baehr

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Quick takeaways

Building a community of friends with a common goal is crucial for making a difference in the world.

As communities grow, maintaining hospitality and meaningful connections becomes challenging but leveraging a diverse network can lead to significant change.

When investing, it is more impactful to focus on companies that actively contribute to the betterment of humanity and foster human potential.

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Putting Guests on the Stage

When convening, it is important to put the guests on the stage, both literally and metaphorically, in order to celebrate and honor them. By engaging and honoring the guests, they feel valued and appreciated, which creates a more meaningful experience. Genuine hospitality and thoughtful planning demonstrate that the guests are a priority and that their needs have been considered in advance.

Participation Over Content in Building Community

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Introduction

6min

The Journey to Advancing Human Flourishing

12min

The Impact of COVID on Well-being and the Importance of Feeling Needed

11min

Building Companies for Positive Impact

26min

Changing the World and Advocating for Protection of Mail Order Brides

3min

Exploring the Implications of ESG Investing

5min

Evan Baehr is the managing partner of Learn Capital, a venture capital fund that backs and builds companies that drive human flourishing. He’s Founder of Teneo, a national leadership organization, author of the best-selling book Get Backed from Harvard Business Press, and host of the Arena, a TV show celebrating bold founders.

On this episode, Evan and Chris discuss: