The Marigold Effect

Supporting mission-driven organizations through legal advising, business consulting, and impact investing in Washington, DC and beyond.

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This #SmallBusinessWeek, I’m reflecting on how my father's journey embodies both the promises and pitfalls of late-stage capitalism. He experienced a version of the American Dream that is increasingly unattainable. https://t.co/iN38JBSw0z

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Ever thought to yourself, "I'm not creative"? Or been unsure of how to bring your creative side into your daily work? If so, Rick Rubin’s book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, might offer you a fresh outlook. https://t.co/cajijc6eJu #thecreativeact #rickrubin

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) is expanding its loan programs to better cater to green startups. #Startups #RaisingCapital #ClimateFinance
https://t.co/l2vOmfitSX

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As SCOTUS dismantles affirmative action, our fight for justice intensifies. Read on for strategies inspired by
@Just_Solutions_ + @DCBarProBono

https://t.co/lKYPXHpy5d

#AfirmativeAction #RacialJustice

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The critiques of today's capitalism are many. But what about the solutions? Here's one: sharing the wealth with the people whose labor helps create that wealth. https://t.co/xAH1JJJ47e

#EmployeeOwnership #SolidarityEconomy

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...The pay differential and decreased tax rates also allow greater wealth accumulation, which is exacerbated by significantly less tax on wealth transfers under the current law.” https://t.co/YZAFu9AQOQ

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We need tax policies that promote a just and equitable society. Until then, what we get is a widening #WealthGap #TaxDay

“In 1978, CEOs made thirty times higher pay than the average worker; that increased to 271 times more in 2016...

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...This gargantuan pay differential, accompanied by significant decreases in the top marginal rate over the last several decades, seals inequality...

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No country. Not even one.

“No country in the world affords women the same opportunities as men in the workforce, according to...World Bank, which found the global gender gap was far wider than previously thought."

#GenderGap #WageGap #WealthGap

https://t.co/NGBY3WMauA

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In our pursuit of closing opportunity gaps, we must address areas lacking representation.
This article sheds light on the gender disparity among podcast guests. The statistics are startling. https://t.co/OcP44uRWyc

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If you make more money, will you make more profit?
Can you grow by getting better at what you already do?

Sometimes, thinking big means deciding to stay small.

#SustainableGrowth #Leadership #BusinessDecisions

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Successful leaders often hear, “What’s next?”

How do we know it’s a good idea to open another location, hire more people, or sell new things?

Let’s start by asking:

How will growth impact company culture?
Will you enjoy being the leader of a larger organization?

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We're excited to announce our presentation at #SuperCrowdBaltimore on March 21, 2024.
https://t.co/snXW2FhlkE

#ImpactInvesting #Fundraising #InclusiveCapital

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To challenge conventional notions of wealth distribution and meritocracy, Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn is giving away 90% of her $27 million inheritance with the help of 50 randomly selected individuals. #WealthGap #RegenerativeFinance

https://t.co/8oDVVyoFib

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Will KKR's move towards employee ownership truly empower workers or is it a strategic play by a private equity firm to maintain control and extract value?

#PrivateEquity #EmployeeOwnership

https://t.co/rmmbrmh9N2

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Had a great time in Baltimore @RarebreedVC
Annual Summit meeting so many portfolio companies. And we love to see GP @MacConwell stay on brand with a celebration that lifts up the community with crabs, live music, and a bounce house.

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📣 Attention entrepreneurs! The Tanna Fund @ipadewoc is now open for early-stage Black women and gender-expansive business owners in the DMV. Apply today for a microgrant! Deadline: September 1.#ProudSustainer
https://t.co/zCXkIqtgVg

#smallbusiness #creators #microgrant

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Do you know a business looking to contract with #DC in the green economy?

We have a free virtual program starting 6/28 in collaboration with @20DegsImpact + @SmallBizDC

Register @ https://t.co/L8EacLO1OW

#SmallBusiness #GovernmentContracts #GreenEconomy #FinancialEducation

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Celebrating one year of The Marigold Effect! Here are some reflections on the highs, lows, and new ideas that come with starting something new. https://t.co/jbXQE8Vk3o
#Business #EconomicJustice #RacialWealthGaps #Entrepreneurship #Reflection #RoseThornBud

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Spread the word + let's discover the next wave of cooperative visionaries together!

#CooperativeEntrepreneurs #AcceleratorProgram #TransformativeBusinesses #ShareProsperity

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📢Attention cooperative entrepreneurs! Applications for the Fall 2023 Accelerator Program are now open! Join us for an information session to learn more about how our program can help take your cooperative to the next level. Don't miss this opportunity! #coopsmatter #gocoops