The majority of the world’s poorest people are farmers. To help them fight poverty, we need to invest not only in better seeds but also in the potential of the women who plant them.
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Impact and sustainability isn't just environmental. Think fair wages, think health and wellness. Think any aspect that builds resiliency in a corporation, community and world. #impact#ESG#CSR#invest
Fun facts: Marc @pmarca (individually) is the only one of our investors who is in all 3 of our first $1.2mil funds (2015-2018 vintage), +in one of them he invested after I joked publicly that Backstage was the size of the @a16z Xmas party catering budget🙃 https://t.co/Vnr4E9PfO6
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My daughter is leading a series of beach cleanups in Hermosa Beach, CA. Click to sign up! Thanks to @GradesOfGreen, @HealTheBay and her @MiraCostaHigh classmates for supporting her and helping to make her project a reality! Please RT! #BeachCleanUp
The emergence of new roles within large financial corporations, brands, etc is a good indication we're moving the needle in the right direction. #esg#disruption#sustainability
JPMorgan Asset Management has tapped Jennifer Wu, until recently a member of BlackRock’s sustainable investing team, to fill the newly-created role of global head of sustainable investing. https://t.co/gBYPnVoBf5
Cities investing in climate adaption now are saving themselves billions in the long run, but the best form of protection is prevention – cities should work to mitigate their emissions now. https://t.co/44X0JamHjn
I grew up poor & underestimated. My 1st home was a garage & ppl used to tell me that I'd be a HS dropout w/kids & on welfare.
At 33, I'm #childfree, have a BA/MBA, +10 yrs in a solid tech career & I invest in underestimated tech founders at @Backstage_Cap.
All is possible.
When it comes to empowering women and girls, quantitative data is vital — but we can't forget that every statistic represents a collection of stories. This beautifully illustrated piece shares just a few of them. It’s worth your time. https://t.co/9bE3g9C9KL
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"I am bound by my crutches, not by my spirit...
I still have daily hurdles in my life. To society, the word 'amputee' defines an end. But to me, that’s the furthest thing in my mind." - Aqsa Mahboob