By 2048, women are projected to inherit a staggering $48 trillion from their spouses as part of the Great Wealth Transfer. Yet, many financial professionals are still failing to plan with women in mind. What's up with that?!? In this episode, we unpack the overlooked role of women in wealth planning, the consequences of excluding them, and the critical steps advisors and families must take to ensure women are supported and empowered to make informed financial decisions. This is more than a trend—it’s a shift that demands urgent attention.

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This episode explores how Realize Impact empowers donors to turn capital from donor-advised funds (DAF) into real-world change through impact investing. Discover how you can use your DAF to support innovative solutions and why Realize Impact calls itself the "easy button" for philanthropists. Whether you're new to impact investing or looking to amplify your giving, this conversation will show you how simple it can be to use your DAF to invest in social enterprises addressing the issues most important to you.

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Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), when used as intended, can help create a better world. Although they are commonly used to provide traditional grants to nonprofits, they can also be a form of impact investing. But how?

In this episode, the first of a 2-part series, we discuss how you can use your DAF to invest in impact and social businesses around the world. Piper Bonacquist and Matt Eldridge join us to share how their organization, Realize Impact, helps DAF fundholders invest in change.

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At a time when nonprofits are feeling attacked and experiencing funding cuts, The Gates Foundation is demonstrating how philanthropy can lead. They recently announced that they will spend down their $200 billion endowment over the next 20 years and close the organization by 2045. This episode discusses this huge announcement and how other philanthropists and donor-advised fundholders (DAFs) can follow their lead and support nonprofits during these difficult times.

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Have you noticed that the impact industry has gone silent about all things green? In this episode, the co-hosts also discuss the recent cancellation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants and how this change will impact rural and low- income communities.

Ebony also discusses her passion for the planet and how climate is contributing to an increasing number of natural disasters. Listen now to learn how others in the industry are adjusting to meet this moment.

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Are you or your organization struggling with how to talk about your work, considering recent government funding regulations? You’re not alone. In this episode, the co-hosts share how they are adjusting to the new funding requirements while remaining true to her organization's mission and the communities they serve. Leah also shares how a renegade responds during these critical times.

Below, are links to the articles and Ted Talk that we referenced in the episode:

The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump - The New York Times

https://youtu.be/sMKIpycFaOg?si=60VDPa8F2AkH0hiA

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Renegade Capital is back for season 4! After taking a much-needed break, Andrea, Leah, and Ebony are back on the mic to connect with our fellow renegades. In this episode, we talk about our responses to recent political changes and how we are navigating these challenges at work to continue supporting the communities we love. We also share a few exciting updates we’re making to the podcast. Listen now!

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S3 Ep8 | What does Artificial Intelligence (AI) have to do with financial activism? And what should investors know as the field continues to evolve? This episode Renegade is joined by Katy Knight, President & Executive Director, Siegel Family Endowment and Deepti Doshi, Co-Director, New_Public to learn more about AI and innovation in this field. Our guests share how leveraging technology for the public good is a critical part of building inclusive access to information, education, and wealth-building opportunities.

About Deepti.
Deepti Doshi is a community organizer who has been working at the intersection of social change, social media, and leadership development across the private, non-profit and public sectors. As a Director at Meta, Deepti helped establish the New Product Experimentation team and created the Community Partnerships team. She founded Haiyya, India’s largest community organizing platform; Escuela Nueva India, an education company that serves the urban poor; the Fellows Program at Acumen Fund to build leaders for the social enterprise sector.

About Katy.
Katy Knight is President and Executive Director of Siegel Family Endowment, a foundation focused on the nexus of technology and society. Beginning as Deputy Executive Director in 2017, she has pioneered an inquiry-driven approach to philanthropy, grounded in the scientific method and centered on reframing big questions and learning alongside grantees. Katy has been recognized for her leadership in Crain's Notable Black Leaders in 2022, and City & State’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in 2015. She previously led Community Engagement at Two Sigma and held positions on Google’s Communications and Public Affairs teams, where she acted as a liaison to stakeholders in local government, communities, and nonprofits.

Renegade Capital Tools & Tips
A renegade not only listens but acts. We've consolidated a few tips from this episode to help you prepare for the future of AI and investing.

• Be patient. Whether you are a funder, investor, or everyday activist, this work requires thoughtfulness and patience from everyone involved. That means patient capital, taking time to collect the right input, and thinking long term.
• Embrace duality. The future of technology can feel both exciting and terrifying, and we have to get comfortable with the fact that there are many possibilities. Find the reasons to be optimistic AND ask the hard questions that will push change for the better.
• Find ways to use and support tech for public good. Deepti and Katy shared several resources for our listeners to use technology in informed and inclusive ways.
  • New_Public Digital Spaces Directory
  • Siegel Family Endowment: TechCongress
  • Siegel Family Endowment: Public Interest Technology Case Studies

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