In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with investment specialist, William Burckart.

William co-founded The Investment Integration Project (TIIP), which helps investors manage systemic risks and invest in related solutions. He is also an Adjunct Professor of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and a fellow of the High Meadows Institute.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• tiiproject.com





• William Burckart on LinkedIn

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Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

• [00:28 ] System level investing tackles issues like climate change and income inequality by improving the context for companies.





• [02:31 ] Beta activism promotes systemic change across industries rather than focusing solely on individual companies.





• [09:03 ] Impact investing should evaluate outcomes and their broader implications instead of just job creation.





• [11:08 ] Short-term investing deepens systemic problems; a long-term approach can lead to fairer economic systems.





• [23:08 ] Burckart advocates for an outcomes-focused impact investing strategy to directly address social issues.





• [26:24 ] Colorful Capital invests in LGBTQI+ led companies to correct historical funding inequities.





• [31:12 ] LGBTQI+ businesses show strong investment potential, outperforming in job creation and exits.





• [32:32 ] A Morgan Stanley study indicates rising client demand for LGBTQI+ equity investing amidst systemic market issues.





• [35:04 ] Exclusionary investing practices waste over $1 trillion in potential investments, exposing systemic biases.





• [39:24 ] Burckart encourages collaboration with TIIP and Colorful Capital to enhance LGBTQI+ investments.