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Combining Profits with Purpose - Peter Borish, Linda Horner & Kal Mentak

A panel discussion featuring Peter Borish, Linda Horner, and Dr. Kal Mentak, moderated by Eric Olsen, explored how impact investing is transforming the intersection of finance and social good. The panelists emphasized that financial returns and positive societal outcomes are not mutually exclusive, highlighting a shift from traditional philanthropy toward sustainable, profit-driven impact. Dr. Kal Mentak called for blending for-profit strategies with nonprofit missions, advocating for an economy guided not just by Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” but also an “invisible heart.” He highlighted how advanced technologies can serve both commercial and humanitarian purposes, citing his work in combating global blindness. Linda Horner of Uplifting Capital countered the misconception that impact investing requires sacrificing returns, asserting that the sector targets market-rate profits while achieving social goals. She noted the field’s growth, with assets expected to reach $4.5 trillion, though challenges remain around measuring true impact and avoiding “impact-washing.” Peter Borish stressed collaboration as essential for scaling impact solutions, drawing on his experience bridging technology, finance, and nonprofits. He and Mentak discussed leveraging partnerships to deploy technology for both profit and social benefit. The discussion also addressed passing on purpose-driven values to future generations. Borish underscored engaging youth in causes they’re passionate about, while Mentak advocated teaching “spiritual intelligence” in business to inspire entrepreneurs to integrate purpose with success. The panel concluded that while obstacles persist—like impact measurement costs and regulatory gaps—impact investing offers a compelling path forward, proving that purpose and profit can go hand in hand to address global challenges.