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Throughout the world, capitalism and democracy are being challenged with great force. The world must change, but we cannot change it by throwing money at old ideas that no longer work. We need a new path to a new world where inequality is shrinking, where natural resources are regenerated, and people can benefit from shared prosperity. This is the world being created by the Impact Revolution. Preeminent international investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social finance innovator, Sir Ronald Cohen, has dedicated two decades to leading the Impact Revolution to achieve real social and environmental change. As one of the founders of venture capital, which ushered in the Tech Revolution, he builds on his years of personal experience to deliver a compelling account of how impact investing is reshaping capitalism. Whether you're an aspiring young entrepreneur, an established business person, an investor, a philanthropist, or somebody in government - or are interested, as a consumer or employee, in companies doing good and doing well at the same time - this book is a sure fire way to find out how you can play a role in changing the world.
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"Sir Ronnie provides direction in a book that should be the core operating manual for those in the business community seeking to do good while also doing well." —Bono, Lead Singer of U2 and co-Founder of The Rise Fund

"We face an uncertain economic landscape. One that we can only navigate if all of us—including governments, businesses, civil society and people—truly work together. In Impact, Sir Ronald Cohen reaffirms the conviction that we hold our destinies in our own hands, and offers a fascinating blueprint for a hope-filled future underpinned by the social power of impact investing." —Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Former CEO, World Bank Group

"Impact is a new and very important idea to reshape and save our economic system." —Paul Romer, Nobel Prize in Economics, 2018

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Sir Ronald Cohen is a pioneering philanthropist, venture capitalist, private equity investor, and social innovator, who is driving forward the global Impact Revolution. He serves as Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and The Portland Trust. He is a co-founder of Social Finance UK, USA and Israel; and co-founder Chair of Bridges Fund Management and Big Society Capital. He chaired the G8 Social Impact Investment Taskforce (2013–15), the UK Social Investment Task Force (2000–10) and the UK’s Commission on Unclaimed Assets (2005-2007). In 2012 he received the Rockefeller Foundation’s Innovation Award for Social Finance. He was the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Apax Partners Worldwide LLP (1972-2005), a global private equity firm, and co-founder and Chairman of the British Venture Capital Association. Oxford and Harvard educated, Sir Ronald was born in Egypt and left as a refugee at the age of 11, when his family came to the UK. He is based in Tel Aviv, London and New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ebury Press (November 3, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1529108055
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1529108057
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 1 x 5.5 inches
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Sir Ronald Cohen is a pioneering philanthropist, venture capitalist, private equity investor and social innovator, who is driving forward the global Impact Revolution.

He serves as Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and The Portland Trust. He is a co-founder of Social Finance UK, USA and Israel; and co-founder Chair of Bridges Fund Management and Big Society Capital. He chaired the G8 Social Impact Investment Taskforce (2013-15), the UK Social Investment Task Force (2000-10) and the UK's Commission on Unclaimed Assets (2005-2007). In 2012 he received the Rockefeller Foundation's Innovation Award for Social Finance.

He was the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Apax Partners Worldwide LLP (1972-2005), a global private equity firm, and co-founder and Chairman of the British Venture Capital Association.

Oxford and Harvard educated, Sir Ronald was born in Egypt and left as a refugee at the age of 11, when his family came to the UK. He is based in Tel Aviv, London and New York.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful argument for a new direction for business and philanthropy to transform society
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
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This book makes a strong case for impact investing as a means to transform the global economy by harnessing the power of business to address big problems. The premise of the book is that capitalism and innovation have had an extraordinary influence on the world, creating wealth, jobs and the hope of positive development. But these have come at a high cost: environmental destruction, deep economic inequality, climate change, child labor etc. etc. Cohen's solution is to draw on the power of business from the frame of Impact. By measuring the effects business has, for both good and ill, and setting those measurements alongside the traditional measures of profit and loss, investors can, for the first time, have a clear view of the real value of different businesses and their activities. This insight first powers the development of the Social Impact Bond, which provides an investment vehicle for social interventions that rewards the outcomes rather than the inputs of these interventions. Pay for a program on the basis of how much it reduces recidivism among individuals leaving prison, for example, rather than the amount of hours or days spent working on the challenge. Even more powerful, however, is the expanded notion that what economists have recognized as "externalities" of economic activity, can be measured and priced, as a means to see their true social value: the impact of particular activities. The author demonstrates confidence in the power of this impact mindset to reshape business and society for the common good.
The book is concise, well-written and compelling, and draws on examples from businesses, non-profit and government programs in the UK, the US and elsewhere. It is based in a field the author has been engaged and invested in for many years, and the depth of his knowledge and passion is evident.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Important for Purpose-driven Entrepreneurs
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
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Impact capitalism is what this inspiring book is about. "All over the world, capitalism and democracy are being forcefully challenged. It is becoming increasingly clear that current levels of inequality are unsustainable and people around the world, in both developed and emerging countries, are rebelling against the unfair distribution of social, economic and environmental outcomes," says the author, when talking about the 'invisible heart of impact capitalism'.

The notion of impact capitalism derives from the term 'impact investing'. "Impacting investing aims to generate specific beneficial social or environmental effects in addition to financial gains. Impact investments may take the form of numerous asset classes and may result in many specific outcomes. The point of impact investing is to use money and investment capital for positive social results (Investopedia)".

Educated at Oxford and Harvard. Sir Ronald Cohen founded Apax Partners in 1971, when he was 26 and it's now a huge global private equity firm. Apax has always had a commitment to the impact of their investments as well as growth/profits. They look to the UN Sustainable Development Goals to assess how they can contribute. Sir Ronald has spent many years working in the field of Social Impact Bonds (Pay for Success in the US) in the UK, US and across the world, that ensure that the impact of such investments is quantified. He is devoted to the practice of looking at impact investments through the lens of risk—return—impact, rather than just doling out money to social development and hoping for the best.The author is dedicated to solving bigger problems in the world faster—through business, NGOs, and Government itself, often in partnership.

Startups and their drivers will benefit by learning the lessons of what he strives to share. I'm sure that had I practiced the idea of working impact and outcomes as much as my focus simply on purpose and intent back in the 80s, my own startup would have achieved dramatically better results. The message of Impact has to be heard and implemented if capitalism and democracy as a whole are to survive and deliver on their aspirations. This is an important book for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. The Impact book opened my eyes to the vast sums being committed to impact investment across the globe. But most of all as a dedicated stakeholder capitalist entrepreneur, the book reinforces the need for and role of impact entrepreneurship—and the fact that , as Sir Ronald says, "We can harness these two horses, doing good and doing well."

Sir Ronald's writing style is very dry and the physical book is badly made, combining to make it a bit of a tough read.
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BESS C.
4.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021
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I would recommend this book to everyone, from young adults to grownups. I think that there is plenty of important, substantial information to develop our lives. What I like the most is the simple language and the clear narrative, because there are big topics that I could get in the lightest way. It is not necessary to have specific knowledge in many areas to understand successfully. Also, it brings new hope and perspective to the future of the economy.
With this book, Ronald Cohen, explains how to use Capitalism to change human life and make a healthier economy system and not lose moral equality. The author is fairly expert in subjects just like economy and finance; all the information that is shared on this book has a solid background of study and science.
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Romolo Ricci
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Roadmap
Reviewed in Brazil on January 16, 2021
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The author brings a roadmap for impact-thinking implementation in our economy and finance. It also challenges how we think about investments and return, bringing impact as a source of return, for the society as a whole. Must-read and act upon it.
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Leseratte
1.0 out of 5 stars Banalität auf Stelzen
Reviewed in Germany on August 4, 2022
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Das ist nun wirklich kein Wirtschaftsbuch sondern eine Sammlung von Geschichten, die naiv erzählt werden. Schade, das ein so wichtiges Thema so unqualifiziert abgehandelt wird. Um Impact auf das Ego des Autors kann es ja nun wirklich nicht gegen.
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Emmanuel
4.0 out of 5 stars The impact economy at work to succeed the impact revolution @
Reviewed in France on February 12, 2022
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Extremely well documented, articulated and illustrated explanation about why we are already in the impact revolution and how to go at it. Leveraging his experience of tech investments, Sir Ronald Cohen provides a vibrant path for us to start acting as consumers, citizens, entrepreneurs and investors to help accelerate the reunion of People, Planet and Prosperity. Fostering the efforts of all stakeholders, can lead us to the tipping point.
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Anna
3.0 out of 5 stars Non ho capito una cosa
Reviewed in Italy on April 14, 2021
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Ma alla fine questo impatto... ma che cosa sarebbe di preciso?
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José Macaya
5.0 out of 5 stars Primer libro en mucho tiempo que me aporta esperanza hacia el futuro.
Reviewed in Spain on February 9, 2021
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Primer libro en mucho tiempo que me aporta esperanza hacia el futuro. Explica una realidad con potencial de mejorar la situación. No es solo un conjunto de ideas bien estructuradas, sino también un relato de lo que ya se está haciendo en el mundo durante el siglo XXI que va en el sentido correcto. El tema es cómo motivar a los ingentes capitales privados para que impulsen lo que el planeta y la sociedad necesitan que se haga; pero explica cómo esto está crecientemente siendo así. Hay esperanza. El libro está muy bien escrito en su primera mitad y tal vez menos atrapante en su segunda mitad. Se lee en 2-3 días.
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