Several people have asked for the presentation that Michael Lewkowitz, Andrew Dilts and I made at Studio Earth. As well as being a useful introduction to social finance, it's probably one of the only times you'll find quotes by Karl Marx, Ayn Rand and Pink Floyd all in one place!
On a more serious note, this presentation was meant to provide some context around the broader social issues that we face, and stimulate conversation around "innovative" roles that finance could play in meeting some of these challenges. By changing the nature of the conversation around how capital and social issues intersect, we can provide new perspectives on specific social finance products and vehicles, but also build the foundation for broader systems change (which is even more important given the continued turmoil in the financial markets).
The presentation is a work in progress which we will continue to update and refine, and constructive criticism is always appreciated!
View SlideShare presentation (tags: studioearth socialfinance)
Also check out the introductory video on social finance by Tim Draimin.
SiG - Tim Draimin - Social Finance from Studio Waterloo on Vimeo.
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