System Catalysts

📢 New episode! Changing systems is no easy task. They're complex and resistant to change, and navigating hostile environments only adds to the challenge. However, nothing worthwhile ever comes easy. Thankfully, there are leaders like Tulaine M. who inspire us on this journey. As our season one co-host, you may already know Tulaine. Now, as CEO of New Profit and host of "Say More with Tulaine Montgomery," she continues to empower social entrepreneurs with the support and resources needed to tackle big challenges. We're excited to welcome Tulaine back for our season finale, where she shares her insights on the biggest challenges facing change-makers today. Feeling discouraged about your impact? Let this episode be a beacon of light on your journey. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/endEC2Ri —— Special thanks to the team who made this episode happen: 🎙️ Hosts: Jeffrey Walker and English Sall 👋 Guest: Tulaine M., CEO of New Profit 🎥 Producer: Hueman Group Media 🤝 Partners: Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, New Profit, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Echoing Green, Maverick Collective by PSI, Virgin Unite, Synergos , Forward Global, NEXUS Global, Boldly Go Philanthropy, Skoll Foundation, and The Aspen Institute

Thriving Black-owned banks create more opportunities for people of color, opening doors to break the cycle of financial exclusion. This exclusion has historically kept Black families from passing down generational wealth, averaging 200 times less than white families. To uproot and rebuild broken systems—especially ones deeply rooted in institutionalized racism—you have to find partners that will require the least work and have the biggest impact, both financially and culturally. In this episode, we learn from Brandon Comer and Ashley D. Bell how the National Black Bank Foundation forged strategic and effective relationships so powerful they will leave a lasting impact on Black families for generations to come. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/e3DtFEpe 👋 Guests: The Aspen Institute Fellows Brandon Comer, Managing Partner of Comer Capital Group LLC, and Ashley Bell, CEO of Redemption Holding Company

Over the past 50 years, the number of Black-owned banks in the US has halved, a stark consequence of institutionalized racism. As more and more banks close, so do the windows of opportunity for people of color. Yet, change is on the horizon thanks to Ashley D. Bell and Brandon Comer, Founders of the National Black Bank Foundation. By undoing decades of damage and rebuilding a network system, they’re empowering Black banks—and, in turn, Black communities—to reduce the racial wealth gap. So, how did they score partners the likes of the Atlanta Hawks and Major League Soccer League Soccer? In this episode, you’ll learn how to create the winning team you need to dismantle and rebuild broken systems. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/e3DtFEpe —— Special thanks to the team who made this episode happen: 🎙️ Hosts: Jeffrey Walker and English Sall 👋 Guest: Brandon Comer and Ashley D. Bell 🎥 Producer: Hueman Group Media 🤝 Partners: Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project  New Profit  Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation  Echoing Green  Maverick Collective by PSI  Virgin Unite  Synergos  Forward Global  NEXUS Global  Boldly Go Philanthropy Skoll Foundation and The Aspen Institute

How did One Acre Fund partner with millions of farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa to empower them with resources to thrive? Hint: It wasn’t by working alone. ICYMI, check out this week’s episode for a lesson on building trust among all stakeholders for the greater good: https://lnkd.in/gaC7NCGY

How do you maximize scale and impact within a system? ➡️ Map out the system in which you operate ➡️ Understand what incentivizes each stakeholder ➡️ Align each stakeholder around a shared vision ➡️ Capitalize on every stakeholder's strengths Want to learn more about how you can change a system? Doreen Ndishabandi and Matthew Forti share One Acre Fund's successful tips on doing just that: https://lnkd.in/gaC7NCGY

They say that sometimes the hardest things in life are the things most worth doing. When it comes to systems change, we believe that rings true. It takes immense trust, collaborative effort, and as Matthew Forti says, someone "that's willing to be in the muck with you." From farmers to governments, join Doreen Ndishabandi and Matthew Forti of One Acre Fund as they discuss the power of cultivating strong, trusting relationships across multiple parties—and how you can do the same. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/gaC7NCGY

📢 New episode! Like planting seeds and waiting for them to grow, building trust can be challenging and painstakingly long, especially with multiple stakeholders involved. However, establishing this foundation of trust is essential to transforming broken systems. Take, for example, the systems that keep farmers hungry and surviving on just $1 a day. One Acre Fund’s journey is a testament to the power of cultivating strong, trusting relationships. By partnering with farmers and government agents, they’ve provided supplies and training farmers need to thrive, revolutionizing the lives of 4.8 million farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa—and counting. Listen as Matthew Forti and Doreen Ndishabandi share the secrets behind One Acre Fund’s success. From building credibility to forging lasting relationships, they prove that building trust between the most disparate of parties is not only possible but yields impactful results. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/gaC7NCGY —— Special thanks to the team who made this episode happen: 🎙️ Hosts: Jeffrey Walker and English Sall 👋 Guest: Matthew Forti, Managing Director, and Doreen Ndishabandi, Senior Director and Global Chief of Staff, of One Acre Fund 🎥 Producer: Hueman Group Media 🤝 Partners: Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, New Profit, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Echoing Green, Maverick Collective by PSI, Virgin Unite, Synergos , Forward Global, NEXUS Global, Boldly Go Philanthropy, Skoll Foundation, and The Aspen Institute

ICYMI: This week with Jack Algiere, we’re delving into the common “root” between farming and systems change. Discover how to embrace complexity and flourish within a complex ecosystem. 🌱 🎧: https://lnkd.in/e5srz2Ug

Even in the most artificial environments, you can form a relationship with nature. The same principle applies to systems change! By identifying key stakeholders and their roles and connections within the ecosystem, you can drive impactful change. As the Chief Agroecology Officer at the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, Jack Algiere is an expert at forming connections—with crops and the people around him. His secret? 💡 Embrace complexity and allow it time and patience to take root and flourish. 🎧 Listen to this episode to learn how to harness this philosophy in systems change: https://lnkd.in/e5srz2Ug

What are some of your unexpected sources of inspiration? This week, we’re drawing insights from farms, particularly the art of thriving within an ecosystem. As the Chief Agroecology Officer at the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, Jack Algiere is quite the ecosystem expert. His approach? 💡 Embrace complexity and allow it time and patience to take root and flourish. In this episode, discover how the holistic principles of regenerative agriculture can drive transformative systems change. As English Sall puts it, you might even feel inspired to run through a prairie and hug a tree. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/e5srz2Ug —— Special thanks to the team who made this episode happen: 🎙️ Hosts: Jeffrey Walker and English Sall 👋 Guest: Jack Algiere, Chief Agroecology Officer at Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture 🎥 Producer: Hueman Group Media 🤝 Partners: Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, New Profit, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Echoing Green, Maverick Collective by PSI, Virgin Unite, Synergos , Forward Global, NEXUS Global, Boldly Go Philanthropy, Skoll Foundation, and The Aspen Institute