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Philanthrocapitalism
Nancy Pfund highlights her commitment to using venture capital as a tool for societal change. It explores her role as the founder and managing partner of DBL Partners, an investment firm that focuses on achieving social, environmental, and financial returns. Pfund emphasizes the importance of integrating purpose with profit and shares insights into the successes of companies DBL has supported, such as Tesla and Pandora, which have balanced innovation with positive societal impact. The conversation illustrates how venture capital can be a force for good, driving sustainable and inclusive growth.
21:11 | 2012
Nancy earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Anthropology from Stanford University and later completed an MBA at the Yale School of Management. A prominent advocate for sustainability, she has been recognized with accolades like inclusion in Forbes' 2020 Impact 50 List and Fast Company's list of Most Creative People in Business. She also contributes her expertise as a lecturer, board member, and advisor to organizations such as the National Geographic Society and the Yale School of Management's Program on Entrepreneurship.
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