On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Elizabeth MacBride, freelance writer and Founder and Editor for the Times of Entrepreneurship. Elizabeth has always had a passion for telling stories, inspiring her to study journalism in college. As the recession of 1991 was surging, the job market was limited. Elizabeth took a position…
Read MoreMore Than Profit is a new podcast from Access Ventures that asks investors, entrepreneurs, leaders and more about life, work, and living with purpose. Each week, Access Ventures’ founder Bryce Butler interviews a person who is living for more than profit. Bryce and his guests will share personal stories about what it’s like to succeed,…
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the launch of a new original podcast from Access Ventures called More Than Profit. You can listen and subscribe today. Here is a sneak peak at Season 1. The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase Its Profits, a doctrine written by Milton Friedman, was published in the…
Read MoreAccess Ventures places a great emphasis on learning and development, for which books are a critical component. Every year we compile a list of some of our favorite books we have been reading. From fiction to non-fiction, autobiography to self-help—the variety in topics and genre is exceptional. So, if you're looking for the next good…
Read MoreGiven our commitment to impact investment, we are often asked about our process of decision making. People tend to wonder if social return and financial return come into conflict. The simple answer is: Yes. However, a clear understanding of our organization's goals acts as an effective mediator in this conflict. So how do we make…
Read MoreIn pursuit of a consciously-constructed portfolio, each investment is scored according to its function. Like any investor, we weigh the merits of each investment carefully. Some of these characteristics may seem relatively familiar to traditional investors, such as risk and return profiles, liquidity options, and time horizon. But as a mission-driven investor, we also weigh…
Read MoreCreative expression is a powerful tool for sparking change and creating dialogue. And together with VSCO, we believe that creators are amongst the best equipped to spread and awaken diverse perspectives. For the second year in a row, our program, VSCO Voices, will support five creators with mentorship and $20,000 of funding to make art that empowers…
Read MoreWe value internships at Access Ventures because the problems we are trying to solve are too big for us to solve on our own, and the change we desire to see will require a movement of like-minded entrepreneurs, creators and investors sharing in an active and vibrant vision for their communities. We love sharing our…
Read MoreAt Access Ventures, we strive for 100% mission alignment across all of our investments, including our public portfolio. But how can we know what we are investing in and whether or not it actually aligns or hurts our mission? Is it possible to filter your investments based on your values? The process of creating a public market…
Read MoreIn the last few blogs, we’ve explored the upcoming and ongoing trends of wealth management and one-pocket investing. From millennials cautiously beginning to invest to women confidently seeking to expand their role in the financial sector, there’s a growing need for an evolved financial advisor. Amplifying this need is another emerging trend: the rise of…
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