Donating Equity: Making Ownership Part of Generosity
In this episode, Landon Young unpacks how donating equity can unlock strategic generosity, catalyze community capital, and turn philanthropy into the most risk-tolerant investment for long-term impact.
Rethinking Donor-Advised Funds: From Transactional Giving to Collective Impact
Bryce Butler and TJ Abood explore how donor-advised funds have shifted from community-driven tools to transactional vehicles—and share a hopeful vision for restoring their purpose through relational giving, creative investing, and collective impact.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rebuilding Hope for the Unhoused with Jonathan Kumar
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Jonathan Kumar. Kumar is the CEO of Samaritan, a support platform that empowers people without a home to move forward. Samaritan was founded in 2016 and exists to link individuals without a home to the social and financial capital needed to meet housing and health goals.
The Magic of Employee Ownership With Levi Smith
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Levi Smith. Levi is President of Franklin Building Supply, a company that employs 650 individuals. Levi grew up learning the value of hard work and good leadership on the cattle ranch he and his family lived and worked on.
Addressing the Myths of Homelessness with Marcus Stubbs
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talked with Marcus Stubbs, an ambassador of the Know Homelessness campaign amongst many other things. Marcus previously experienced homelessness and now is studying to get his Ph.D. in education and social change, working to help homeless youth.
Investing For Resilient Communities With Janet McKinley
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Janet McKinley, founder of Advance Global Capital. Janet grew up embracing the opportunities before her, always seeking to learn as much as possible. After working in investing for a while, she decided to focus her investment strategy on women and began lending to women in Vietnam.
Interrogating Systems and Creating Alternatives with Rodney Foxworth
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Rodney Foxworth, CEO of Common Future. Rodney shares how his upbringing in Baltimore shaped his future and set him on the path of pursuing an inclusive economy.
Blockchain's Social Impact with Robby Greenfield and TJ Abood
On this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with TJ Abood and Robby Greenfield. TJ is a Partner with Bryce at Access Ventures and oversees our entire investment strategy. Our current venture thesis is built upon the idea that blockchain technology is one of the best vehicles for social impact and was an evolution from our earliest days of venture investing in technology for social good.