Real Impact: The New Economics of Social Change

By: Morgan Simon

Narrated by: Morgan Simon

A leading investment professional explains the world of impact investing - investing in businesses and projects with a social and financial return - and shows what it takes to make sustainable, transformative change.

Impact investment - the support of social and environmental projects with a financial return - has become a hot topic on the global stage; poised to eclipse traditional aid by 10 times in the next decade. But the field is at a tipping point: Will impact investment empower millions of people worldwide, or will it replicate the same mistakes that have plagued both aid and finance?

Morgan Simon is an investment professional who works at the nexus of social finance and social justice. In Real Impact, she teaches us how to get it right, leveraging the world's resources to truly transform the economy. Over the past 17 years, Simon has influenced over $150 billion from endowments, families, and foundations. In Real Impact, Simon shares her experience as both investor and activist to offer clear strategies for investors, community leaders, and entrepreneurs alike. Real Impact is essential listening for anyone seeking real change in the world.

©2017 Hachette (P)2018 Morgan Simon

I just have to make everyone listen to this!

sustainable development goals are a good thing we need more of in this world! Thank you Morgan!

Valuable advice for effective social investing

Really good. Plenty of best practice case studies and cautionary tales from the field to guide and empower would-be social investors, narrated in an engaging style.

How Did This Ever Pass Audible's Standards?

The information was decent. The book was written with too much "I". It reads more like a narcissistic learning experience than an informative book. The quality of the audio was shocking. There was huffing, paper shuffling and other noises that should have never been approved by Audible listening standards.

Impact Hero

An amazing book highlighting Morgan’s path from philanthropy to impact investing. An incredible wealth of knowledge including people, organizations, and successful impact models.

Missing the intro and first chapter...

The audiobook begins at Chapter 2, skipping the introduction and first chapter. There could be more missing as well, but won't know because I am now purchasing the book anyway so I can read the beginning.