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Inspiration and Resources for Change Makers
As seekers, we collect and share our knowledge as a way to inspire others to learn and multiply our efforts.
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Nothing About Us, Without Us with Regina Kline
Regina is dedicated to advancing the rights and interests of people with disabilities as innovators, workers, business owners, and consumers.
Reimagining Generosity with Gabe Cooper
Gabe has a true passion for creating market-defining software and helping charities reimagine generosity.
A Little Help Goes A Long Way
Through the programs at VOA and the support of Samaritan users in his community, Trenton is able to connect to resources and training to help him explore his options and reach his career goals.
Housing is a Fundamental Right
Our goal for this workshop was to generate and collect meaningful ideas to address challenges within regional homelessness, while facilitating a larger and longer conversation among those who work in or have the ability to enact change within this space.
Hot Takes Entering 2023 with the Access Ventures Team
The Access Ventures team discusses the market changes in 2022 and how that impacted the company, their thoughts on the crypto landscape, philanthropy, the importance of friendship and everything in between.
TikTok, Medical Debt, and The Power of Forgiveness
Dollar For is working to educate patients about the policies at non-profit hospitals and aid them through the process of applying for Charity Care.
Crushing Medical Debt with Jared Walker
Jared and Bryce talk about what Charity Care is, how TikTok has changed the trajectory of Dollar For, how many Americans are eligible to have their medical debt forgiven, and what drives Jared each and every day.
Employer Student Loan Repayments
Access Ventures has been offering student debt repayment as a benefit since 2016, allowing employees to choose between student debt repayment, 401k match, or tuition assistance, and despite initial hurdles, recent legislative changes have made employer contributions towards student loans tax-free, providing a compelling incentive for other employers to adopt similar benefits.
A Place To Call Home
Timothy Wilkins, once homeless and struggling with addiction, transformed his life through hard work and support from Facility Management Services and the Working Your Way Home program, ultimately achieving the dream of homeownership and providing stability for his family.
How DeFi Can Be Used For Social Good with Mike Sall & Blake West
Mike and Blake share the story of how they met and started Goldfinch. The trio also discusses what decentralized finance (DeFi) is, crypto’s ability to transform financial models, and the false label Goldfinch has received as “under collateralized lending”.
Corporate Rest
Drawing from experiences in the military and manufacturing, AV founder Bryce Butler created a "corporate rest" policy, closing the office twice a year for complete disconnection, which has boosted team productivity and morale by allowing everyone to return to work refreshed and ready for new challenges.
Team Trips
Incorporating various types of team trips, including learning, team building, rest, and strategic planning, Access Ventures emphasizes the importance of shared experiences to strengthen team culture, foster unity, and boost overall productivity through well-planned and immersive activities.
Clean Water Through Crypto
Mrs. Fasoro Christina, a dedicated teacher in Lagos, Nigeria, provides safe drinking water to her students through Impact Water, a non-profit supported by blockchain-based funding from Goldfinch, highlighting how decentralized finance can facilitate access to essential resources in underserved communities.
Exploring the Future of Web3 with Shawn Cheng
In this special episode of More Than Profit, guest hosts Ben Terry and TJ Abood from Access Ventures talk with Shawn Cheng, Partner at ConsenSys Mesh, about the evolution and innovative uses of blockchain technology, DAOs, NFTs, DeFi, and building quality communities in the Web 3.0 ecosystem.
Defining Your Values
This post outlines the process Access Ventures undertook to redefine their core values, emphasizing the importance of collaboratively assessing and refining these values to ensure they reflect the personal principles of the team members and guide the organization’s mission and vision effectively.
Innovative Capital with Alexandre Lazarow
Alexandre and Bryce discuss financial inclusion, impact investing in the fintech and healthcare spaces, and how to balance the trend towards automation with the importance of human connection.
Rebuilding Hope for the Unhoused with Jonathan Kumar
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Jonathan Kumar, CEO of Samaritan, about the critical role of providing autonomy and dignity to individuals experiencing homelessness, and how Samaritan links them to the social and financial resources necessary to achieve housing and health goals, emphasizing the connection between access to housing and improved health outcomes.
Protecting Dignity Through Equitable Lending with Travis Holoway
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Travis Holoway, CEO of SoLo Funds, about how their platform provides a non-predatory financial option for underserved communities by leveraging community support, discussing the importance of human dignity, combating payday loans, and increasing access to capital and financial literacy.
Increasing Oral Health Equity with Dr. Kwane Watson
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Dr. Kwane Watson, founder and CEO of Kare Mobile, about how his startup is increasing oral health equity by making dental care more accessible through mobile clinics, the role of mentorship, and the impact of technology on the dental industry, along with discussing regulatory changes and creative capital solutions for scaling a startup.
The Need for Good Jobs with Betsy Biemann
In this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Betsy Biemann, CEO of Coastal Enterprises Inc., about the seven elements of a “good job,” the responsibilities for creating such jobs, the intersection of capital and justice, the effects of globalization and technology on workers, the differences between rural and urban CDFIs, and the critical role of childcare in a functioning economy.