Over the last three decades, thousands of Columbia Business School students have taken part in the elective course, Modern Political Economy. Last year, we took this institution outside of the classroom with More MPE, where host Professor Ray Horton and Columbia Business School faculty casually discussed some of the most current and controversial issues that affect business, government, and society.This season, Ray and his colleague at the Tamer Institute, Sandi Wright, are going outside the building to have conversations with CBS alumni who have pursued extraordinary careers in fields ranging from social services to impact investing to the circular economy, and so much more. These inspiring leaders of social enterprises are making a profound impact in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors not just in New York City, but across the country and around the globe.Throughout the series, you're invited to submit questions that will become part of an in-person Q&A to wrap up the seas
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Catalysts for Change: CBS Alumni Shaping the Future of Social Enterprise
Aug 5, 20261h 6m
In the final episode of the season, hosts Ray Horton and Sandi Wright lead listeners into an engaging live discussion with eight distinguished Columbia Business School alumni, whose careers in social enterprise span industries from climate adaptation to financial inclusion, education equity, and impact investing. Together, they explore critical themes emerging from this season's conversations: The evolving role of business schools in social enterprise: From experiential learning to incubating nonprofits, alumni share how Columbia Business School shaped their journeys. Mentorship as a cornerstone of success: Guests reflect on how mentors have guided their careers and the importance of building meaningful relationships beyond networking. Leadership in illiberal times: Facing challenges like reduced federal funding and political polarization, nonprofit leaders discuss strategies for resilience, advocacy, and coalition-building. This episode is a testament to the power of social enterprise as a force for positive change amidst uncertainty. The alumni share personal stories of impact — from transforming corporate mindsets to empowering vulnerable communities — and offer advice for aspiring leaders navigating complex societal challenges. Featured guests: Meyer Feldberg Dean Emeritus and Professor at Columbia Business School Russell L. Carson '67 Chairman of The Carson Family Charitable Trust R. Glenn Hubbard Dean Emeritus and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School Costis Maglaras Dean and David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business at Columbia Business School Rohit Aggarwala '00 Chief Climate Officer and Commissioner of Environmental Protection at the City of New York Phoebe Boyer '93 President and CEO of Children's Aid Ron Gonen '04 Founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners Kaushik Kappagantulu '17 Co-founder and CEO of Kheyti Lindsay Kruse '06 CEO of All Means All Mary Jane McQuillen '07 Head of ESG and Portfolio Manager at Clearbridge Daniel Nissenbaum '88 CEO of Low Income Investment Fund Justine Zinkin '02 CEO of Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners Key Takeaways: Business schools can be powerful incubators for social enterprise ideas — guests share how they leveraged courses, competitions, and networks to launch impactful ventures. Mentorship goes beyond networking; it involves long-term relationships that challenge and inspire growth at pivotal career moments. Resilience is vital in illiberal times — leaders must adapt through stakeholder management, storytelling, coalition-building, and creative problem-solving. Memorable Quotes: "Lone wolves don't get very far in social enterprise." – Ray Horton on the importance of mentorship and collaboration. "We are in the opportunity business." – Phoebe Boyer on creating pathways for vulnerable children through Children's Aid programs. "Great reputations are built in times of crisis." – Ron Gonen on seeing challenges as opportunities for leadership and innovation. Special Thanks: This episode would not have been possible without support from the Tamer Institute team: Diana Rambau, Hannah Slow, and Sandra Navalli '03. And a special thanks to first-year MBA students, Sofia Martins '26 and Dominica Wambold '26 for all their help throughout the season. Stay tuned for season three as we continue exploring the forces shaping modern political economy with insights from across the Columbia campus! Thanks for listening! Subscribe to More MPE wherever you get your podcasts. Visit morempe.com , or drop us a line at socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu . More MPE is co-hosted by Sandi Wright and produced by The Podcast Consultant . Special thanks to executive producer Hannah Slow and student producers Sofia Martins '26 and Dominica Wambold '26. Learn more
Catalysts for Change: CBS Alumni Shaping the Future of Social Enterprise
Apr 4, 20251h 6mS2
<p >In the final episode of the season, hosts Ray Horton and Sandi Wright lead listeners into an engaging live discussion with eight distinguished Columbia Business School alumni, whose careers in social enterprise span industries from climate adaptation to financial inclusion, education equity, and impact investing. </p> <p> </p> <p >Together, they explore critical themes emerging from this season's conversations:</p> <p >The evolving role of business schools in social enterprise: From experiential learning to incubating nonprofits, alumni share how Columbia Business School shaped their journeys.</p> <p >Mentorship as a cornerstone of success: Guests reflect on how mentors have gu...
Ron Gonen '04 on Building a Circular Economy Through Leadership and Innovation
Mar 18, 20251 hourS2
<p >In this episode of More MPE, hosts Ray Horton and Sandi Wright speak with Ron Gonen '04, founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based investment firm composed of venture capital, growth equity, private equity, project finance, and an innovation center focused on building the circular economy.</p> <p> </p> <p >During this engaging interview, we discuss Gonen's career trajectory, and he offers lessons on the transferability of leadership skills across different sectors, from entrepreneurship to government and finance. He stresses the importance of adaptability in leadership styles, particularly in motivating teams across various environments. His experience i...
Turning Purpose Into Progress: Justine Zinkin '02 on Leading Change in Social Enterprise
Mar 11, 202554 minS2
<p >In this episode of More MPE, hosts Ray Horton and Sandi Wright speak with Justine Zinkin '02, CEO of Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners, a national social enterprise providing financial services to low-income workers. Born and raised on New York's Upper West Side, Zinkin's journey into social enterprise was influenced by her family's academic background and her parents' diverse experiences. </p> <p> </p> <p >Zinkin joined Neighborhood Trust directly after graduating from Columbia Business School in 2002, initially leading two separate but related organizations: Neighborhood Trust Federal Credit Union and Credit Where Credit Is Due. What she didn't know at the ti...
Kaushik Kappagantulu '17 on Empowering India's Small Farmers, Scaling Kheyti, and Rethinking Social Enterprise
Mar 4, 202543 minS2
<p >In this episode of More MPE, hosts Ray Horton and Sandi Wright speak with Kaushik Kappagantulu '17, co-founder and CEO of Kheyti, a groundbreaking social enterprise. Kappagantulu shares his journey from the conventional career in engineering his parents favored to founding a social enterprise aimed at lifting millions of India's small farmers out of poverty. Columbia Business School played an important, but somewhat atypical role, in the development of Kheyti.</p> <p> </p> <p >The inspiration for Kheyti (also a portfolio member in our Tamer Fund for Social Ventures) was Kappagantulu's recognition that weather changes resulting from climate change w...
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