Tom McGillycuddy CIRCA5000: Investing in Impact

In today’s episode, we chat with the superb Tom McGillycuddy.  Tom is the co-founder of CIRCA5000, an impact investing platform launched alongside co-founder Matt Latham in 2018. CIRCA5000 lets investors invest in “responsible businesses that see the value in our continued existence.” Their platform gives people the opportunity to focus investments in three categories – people, planet, or people & planet. The investment themes include clean energy, clean water, sustainable food, healthcare, education and cybersecurity. CIRCA5000 are banking on a future that humanity features in and during this episode, we focus on:✅ A background to Tom and Circa5000  ✅ Why Impact Investing Makes Sense Financially As Well As Morally✅ Democratising Investing ✅ Blockchains, NFTs And Crypto✅ Wealth through the lens of a Wealth Tax, Windfall Tax, the Financial Crash &✅ How Change Starts With WhyTimings: 0:00: Introduction0:36: A Background To Tom 2:48: Investing In Impact3:19: CIRCA50005:58: Why Impact Investing Makes Sense Financially As Well As Morally?9:08: A Fundamental Reshaping of Finance, Larry Fink10:44: Democratising Investing15:30: Blockchains, NFTs And Crypto And Why Investors Need To Focus On The Long-Term22:23: What Is Wealth: Calls For A Wealth Tax And Present Day Parallels To The Financial Crash32:11: Education, Education, Education42:52: Change Starts With Why45:57: Closing Thoughts. 🔗 CONNECT WITH TOM: 💻 Website: https://circa5000.com  👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom%2Dmcgillycuddy%2D1a588037/   Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the Purpose Made Podcast, your hub for transformative conversations, hosted by Peter Bell. This podcast is dedicated to the exploration and unlocking of untapped potential that resides within each one of us. From entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, to dreamers of all walks of life, we delve into the personal narratives of individuals and companies who have harnessed their purpose to create an impact.Our mission? To inspire, educate, and ignite that spark of purpose in you. We believe in a world where everyone is living with intention, passion, and purpose, and through engaging interviews and thoughtful dialogue, we aim to pave the way for our listeners to do the same.Each episode weaves together themes of personal growth, mental resilience, leadership, creative problem-solving and more, as we navigate the highs, lows, and everything in between on the journey to personal and professional fulfilment. We celebrate the power of conversation as a tool for change, challenging perspectives and prompting growth.Whether you're in search of inspiration, aspiring to personal or professional development, or simply yearning to broaden your worldview, the Purpose Made Podcast is here to accompany you on that journey. Together, let's unearth potential, embrace the transformative power of compelling storytelling, and unleash potential, one conversation at a time.Intrigued? Let's dive in!  Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.