Environmental philanthropy takes many forms, but few organizations have pursued their founding mission with as much consistency as Colcom Foundation. Created in Pittsburgh in 1996 by Cordelia S. May, the foundation has stayed close to the concerns that motivated its founder: the relationship between human population growth and the long-term […]
Vancouver-based investor Yazan Al Homsi has built an investment portfolio concentrated at two of the most important intersections of technology and societal need: clean energy and healthcare. These are not separate investment theses for him but two expressions of a unified view about where technology creates the greatest genuine impact […]
Great investment stories are built on a combination of genuine business quality and a clear articulation of why that quality will translate into long-term financial performance. New York-based Thomas Priore has developed a compelling investor narrative for Priority Commerce that connects the company’s operational strengths to its financial potential in […]
There is a persistent tension in wealth management between what financial firms optimize for and what clients actually need. Firms optimize for growth, efficiency, and margin. Clients, particularly those with substantial multigenerational wealth, often need something slower and more personal: an advisor who understands their full situation and earns the […]
Inside a financial services industry built on quarterly benchmarks and performance targets, Justin Nelson has carved out a different kind of career. The Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Connecticut oversees more than $15 billion in assets and leads a 20-person advisory team. But when asked how he […]
The pest control industry has undergone significant technological evolution over the past decade — developments that have improved both the effectiveness and the environmental profile of professional pest management. Utah-based Mira Home has invested in these technologies as part of its commitment to providing pest protection that is both highly […]
Why Abdul Latif Jameel Built a Motorsport Brand From the Ground Up When Abdul Latif Jameel launched Jameel Motorsport in December 2023, it was less a new initiative than a formal name for work the company had been doing since 1997. That year, the Saudi Arabian automotive distributor sponsored Captain […]
Germany’s energy transition is the most ambitious climate policy commitment of any major industrial economy. The Energiewende’s success depends on millions of individual consumer and business decisions that collectively shift demand toward renewable sources and away from fossil fuels. PLAN B NET ZERO is working to make these decisions as […]
At a fashion fundraiser, the quality of donations determines everything. At PURR, the donations were extraordinary—and understanding how that happened requires understanding who Vanessa Getty is in the fashion world. The PURR Sale didn’t succeed because of recognizable names on a press release. It succeeded because Getty had built genuine […]
One of the more distinctive aspects of Colcom Foundation’s philanthropy is its willingness to engage with immigration as an environmental issue. Founded in 1996 by Cordelia Scaife May, the Foundation has long maintained that immigration levels affect population size, and that population size is one of the most consequential variables […]