An Interview with Rod Schwartz

2013Jan 8

Rod Schwartz is CEO of ClearlySo, a company that helps social entrepreneurs raise capital. He was a leading analyst on Wall Street before shifting his focus to helping grow the social investment marketplace and build a more social economy. Described as ‘the leading advocate and supporter of social enterprise.’ by Peter Tyson of the Body Shop, he founded Catalyst Fund Management & Research in 1997, followed by ClearlySo in 2009, which provides social enterprises with business support and strategic advice.

Ashoka searches for changemakers in Scotland

2012Aug 23

Last week, Ashoka UK visited Scotland to establish ties with local organisations working with social and environmental entrepreneurs to find out about the top talent in the region.

Investing in the future

2012Apr 4

Social or “impact” investing is growing. Once a niche, this sector is now large and diverse: from microfinance – estimated to be worth approximately $8.2 billion in 2009 (1), to low-carbon finance – which HSBC predicts will reach $2.2 trillion by 2020. The opportunity for making money from a product or service that delivers social, as well as financial value, is growing every day. Could impact investment become the norm rather than a niche?

Why are social enterprises thriving in the UK?

2012Feb 26

BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight asks the question, "Why are social enterprises thriving in the UK?". It cites Social Enterprise UK’s Fight Back Britain report, which notes that "57% of social enterprises are predicting growth in the next 12 months, compared with 41% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)."

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An Interview with Rod Schwartz

Ashoka searches for changemakers in Scotland

Investing in the future

Why are social enterprises thriving in the UK?

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