by transformative25 | Feb 24, 2023
Interview with Charley; President & CEO of Walden Mutual Bank Jen: How was Walden Mutual Bank Created? Charley: Back in 2013 I started Walden Local, a brand of local, sustainable meat. We had grown to be a really amazing and impactful company, but in building...
by transformative25 | Feb 21, 2023
Interview with Andrew Crosson; CEO of Invest Appalachia Jen: How was Invest Appalachia Created? Andrew: Invest Appalachia was started in response to the identified need for more flexible capital and capacity to plug gaps in the region’s investment system. A...
by transformative25 | Feb 13, 2023
Interview with Skya Ducheneaux; Executive Director of Akiptan, Inc Jen: How was Akiptan, Inc Created? Skya: Akiptan was founded by Native ag professionals from the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) in 2017 and as of January 1st, 2019, Akiptan has begun operating...
by transformative25 | Feb 9, 2023
Interview with Marc Tognotti, President & Founder of Infinity Point CDFI and the Local Ownership Catalyst Fund (LOCF) Jen: How was Infinity Point CDFI and the Local Ownership Catalyst Fund (LOCF) Created? Marc: The fund was started by Marc Tognotti, Founder &...
by transformative25 | Feb 6, 2023
Interview with Mark Watson; President & Co-Founder of Potlikker Jen: How was the Potlikker Fund Created? Mark: Fund was started to address rural racism as it manifests in farming and climate impacts. Fund co founded by Mark Watson and Konda Mason Jen: How are...
