From Serving to Solving: Rethinking How Communities Thrive
In this episode, Dr. Josh Yates reframes how we approach social change by introducing human ecology as a lens to move from short-term relief to long-term restoration through trust, imagination, and interdependence.
You Can Love a City Into Greatness
In this episode, Justin Beene shares how growing up between two worlds shaped his vision for reimagining systems through place-based leadership, belonging, and shared prosperity in Grand Rapids.
From Policy to Possibility: How Opportunity Zones Are Reshaping Communities
In this episode, Ross Baird shares how long-term optimism and Opportunity Zones are transforming overlooked communities through place-based investment and bipartisan innovation.
More Than Rescue: Why Systems Change Matters in the Fight Against Trafficking
In this powerful episode, Bryce Butler sits down with Jeremy Vallerand, the co-founder and CEO of Atlas Free, a global network combating human trafficking through partnership, capacity-building, and systems thinking. Jeremy shares how a formative childhood shaped by faith and radical hospitality led him to a career devoted to justice. A trip to India in 2008 opened his eyes to the reality of modern slavery, launching a life-changing journey that would culminate in the creation of Atlas Free.
Flavor is King, Color is Nutrition with Su Jean Park
Su Jean is an MIT MBA candidate and the first Access Ventures Fellow and discusses her shift from consulting to regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems, highlighting food's impact on culture, economics, and public health. Her choice to leave a stable corporate job for a meaningful path stems from her farming experiences in Hawaii and her research on food as medicine. This conversation is vital for those interested in food policy, business innovation, or impact-driven leadership.
Beyond Good Intentions: Confronting the Complexity of Community Development with Bill Taft
With three decades in community development, Bill Taft, Senior VP of Economic Development at LISC discusses challenges and opportunities in revitalizing disinvested neighborhoods. He highlights the importance of blending public and private capital for sustainable outcomes. Drawing from his experience leading a community development corporation in Indianapolis and directing national strategies at LISC, he shares insights on patience, partnership, and persistence.
Reflecting on 2024, Embracing 2025, and Redefining Capital for Good
We’re back with new energy and shared hosting duties. In this milestone 80th episode, Bryce, Brian, and TJ reflect on the podcast's origins, Access Ventures' core values, and their shared commitment to influencing capital for good. From the power of relationships to the exciting launch of the AV Foundation, this episode offers insights into our unique approach to investment, community building, and human flourishing.
Navigating the Benefits Cliff with Karen Schoellkopf
In this episode, we interview Karen Schoellkopf, the founder and CEO of Leap Fund, who dives into the critical issue of the benefits cliff—a policy flaw where a slight increase in income results in a disproportionate loss of public benefits, leaving many worse off.
Nothing About Us, Without Us with Regina Kline
On this episode, we have a captivating conversation with Regina Kline, an investor, entrepreneur, civil rights lawyer, and thought leader. Regina is dedicated to advancing the rights and interests of people with disabilities as innovators, workers, business owners, and consumers.
Reimagining Generosity with Gabe Cooper
In this episode, we sit down with Gabe Cooper, Founder and CEO of Virtuous, a responsive fundraising platform that helps charities increase generosity and do more good. Gabe has a true passion for creating market-defining software and helping charities reimagine generosity.
Vision Gives Us Potency with Andy Maurer
In this episode, we interview Andy Maurer, founder and CEO of Pursue Whole. Andy believes that it's not a matter of whether you'll struggle as a leader, but how you face and transform those struggles to bring about wholeness in your life, work, and relationships.
Build Based on Culture with Andrew Laffoon
On this episode, we sit down with Andrew Laffoon, the Co-founder and CEO of Mixbook. Andrew started his career in 1997 as an independent web developer, creating websites and developing flash demos, a custom content management system, and corporate websites.
Choosing Joy with Josh Allen
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Allen, a rare leader who is passionate about people and making a difference. As the CEO of Global Disposal Reduction Services, Josh has built a national leader in waste consulting and management services.
Show Up & Say Yes with Brendon Maxwell
In this episode, we’re talking with Brendon Maxwell, co-founder and Chief Impact Officer at Utopian Coffee. Brendon and his best friend started Utopian Coffee in 2006 as a way to bring craft roasted coffee to people throughout the U.S. who are tired of choosing between quality coffee and making meaningful purchases.
Wasted Wealth is Wasted Impact with AWM Capital
In this episode of More Than Profit, we talk with two former professional athletes (and brothers) who are now certified wealth experts. Erik Averill (@erikaverill) and Brandon Averill (@brandonaverill) had become convinced that the traditional model of financial advice for athletes was broken.
Empowering First-Time Fund Managers with Maegan Moore
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce Butler and new co-host, Brian McKay, talk with Maegan Moore, Director at Catalyze, a national initiative democratizing access to capital, networks, and resources for the next generation of Capital Entrepreneurs who are moving capital in innovative and inspiring ways.
Operationalizing Your Values with Scott Koloms
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Scott Koloms, President and CEO of Facilities Management Services, the first b-corp certified janitorial company in the world and Founder of Canopy, a nonprofit working to create a more vibrant and relevant Kentucky economy that serves all folks and takes care of our beautiful landscape.
Addressing the Impact of Incarceration with Briane Cornish
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce is talking with Briane Cornish, Founder and Executive Director of Brooklyn-based company, finEQUITY. finEQUITY advances the financial futures of those impacted by long-term incarceration. Justice-impacted individuals oftentimes do not have a credit score. Bryce and Briane talk about the implications of not having a credit score and how finEQUITY helps individuals mitigate them by providing micro-loans to help build credit and prove creditworthiness.
Crushing Medical Debt with Jared Walker
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce sits down with Jared Walker, Founder and CEO of a Portland-based startup called Dollar For. Dollar For crushes medical debt. Jared is passionate about how a medical crisis shouldn't have to equal a financial crisis. He started his journey by crowdfunding in Portland to help people pay their medical bills. That was before he learned about Charity Care.
How DeFi Can Be Used For Social Good with Mike Sall & Blake West
On this month’s special episode of More Than Profit, TJ Abood, Chief Investment Officer, of Access Ventures steps in as guest host and talks with the co-founders of Goldfinch, Mike Sall and Blake West. Goldfinch is working to expand access to capital using crypto to enable more financial inclusion. Goldfinch’s decentralized credit protocol allows anyone to become a lender to organizations in a way that banks simply can’t today.