Gender Lens Investing Convergence 2013

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Gender Lens Investing Convergence 2013 October 2-4, 2013  |  Simsbury, CT Greetings, Over the years we have invited you into many wonderful events, but our favorite, our signature, is our Convergence. We love these series of days, twice a year, for they are an expression of how we understand how deep …

Sen. Warren’s big move taking on Big Banks

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

In less than two months, government student loan interest rates are set to double, and most politicians are turning a blind eye—except for Senator Elizabeth Warren.  Young people saddled with student loan debt have been hit hard enough by the recession. They’re struggling to find jobs and pay the rent—let alone stow …

Making Sense of Crowdfunding with 2013CF

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

April has been a huge month for crowdfunding. The month kicked off with some major events centered on the first birthday of the JOBS Act, while a few days later, our sister research and advisory arm, massolution, released 2013CF, the 2nd Crowdfunding Industry Reportthat has quickly become the standard for those looking for valuable …

Clean Technica: Google Backs New Plan For Utility-Supplied Renewable Energy Option

Jay OwenGreentech

Top cleantech news of the day from CleanTechnica, the world’s #1 cleantech or clean energy website: Google Backs New Plan For Utility-Supplied Renewable Energy Option EV & Bike News Roundup (Chevy Spark EV In US, Guerrilla Bike Activists…) Clean Power News Roundup (Energy Transition In NL, Physicians For Solar…) Why Europe’s …

Footage, Photos, and Stories: the 2013 Conference

Jay OwenBeyond GDP

  April 2013 ·        Conference Report ·        The Conference in Nine Minutes (and One Second) ·        Plenary Footage: “Envisioning the Future” ·        Byron Bay Surf Club ·        Conference Photo Gallery ·        Conference Articles ·        Upcoming Community Screenings The Economics of Happiness Conference 2013 Report After months of preparation, the 2013 Economics of Happiness Conference, held in Byron …

Solar News Weekend Edition: China To Add 49 GW of Renewables in 2013

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

IRENA Sets Goal to Double Global Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030, Welcomes China to Its Ranks by Renewable Energy World Editors | January 14, 2013 | Post Your Comment It’s been a busy few days for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as the UN-sponsored organization released several announcements at the Abu …