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The Criterion Institute Podcast

The Criterion Institute Podcast

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How do we disrupt the entrenched power dynamics in finance to advance a more equitable future? Join us for the Criterion Institute Podcast as Joy Anderson, a global thought leader in business and social change, leads us through a series of discussions, interviews, frameworks, rants, and re-frames that will help you better understand how to use finance as a tool for transformative systems change. Learn more by visiting us at www.criterioninstitute.org.Copyright 2026 Joy Anderson Economía Finanzas Personales Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • #75: When the Moment Arrives: Acting on Systems Opportunities

    #75: When the Moment Arrives: Acting on Systems Opportunities
    Mar 26 2026
    In this episode, we share how Criterion approaches systems change—by paying close attention to where leverage actually lives, how power moves through relationships, and why timing matters as much as ideas. You’ll hear how we think about staying close to the people and systems that can shift outcomes, even when it looks like we’re waiting. This perspective reframes strategy as readiness: noticing signals, building trust, and being prepared to step forward when the moment to act genuinely arrives.Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to Systems Change and Strategy03:01 Understanding Systems Opportunities05:49 The Role of Timing in Systems Change09:13 Defining System Tensions and Opportunities12:06 Strategic Posture and Approach14:58 The Importance of Relationships in Systems Change17:55 Conclusion and Call to ActionRelevant LinksCriterion Institute website and LinkedInJoy’s LinkedInCriterion’s Strategic PlanDonella Meadow’s Leverage PointsIf this episode resonates, you may also want to listen to “Clarity Is Relational,” which explores how sense‑making and strategy emerge through relationships, and “Navigating Paradoxes,” which looks at how leverage and emergence show up in real market systems.Part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network https://impactalpha.com/podcasts
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    20 m
  • #74: No Permission Required: Volunteerism as a Power Shift

    #74: No Permission Required: Volunteerism as a Power Shift
    Mar 12 2026

    In this episode of The Criterion Institute Podcast, Joy Anderson reflects on the often-overlooked power of volunteerism and voluntary association as a foundational force in civic life, democracy, and systems change. Drawing on history, personal experience, and Criterion’s own organizational design, Joy explores how spaces that are not governed by markets, paychecks, or formal permission create access, shift power, and allow people to learn, belong, and act together. She traces the evolution from early American voluntary associations to modern professionalized nonprofits, questioning when expertise became a gate and why unpaid work is so often dismissed as less valuable. At its heart, this episode is an invitation to reconsider freedom of association—not as charity or secondary labor, but as a vital way we build communities, share power, and sustain ourselves beyond our formal professional lives.

    Episode Highlights

    00:00 Introduction

    00:29 Joy Anderson's Background and the Foundation of Criterion

    01:25 The Significance of Access and Volunteerism in Civic Life

    02:25 Historical Roots of Voluntary Associations in America

    03:11 Early 19th Century Social Reform Movements

    04:05 The Proliferation of Voluntary Associations in the 19th Century

    05:28 The Shift to Professionalization of Nonprofits

    07:21 Benefits and Barriers of Professionalism in Volunteer Work

    09:35 The Value of Informal Economies and Voluntary Association

    10:53 Community and Volunteerism at Criterion Institute

    12:47 The Power of Free Association and Its Social Impact

    14:13 Volunteering as a Form of Community Building

    16:39 Opportunities for Engagement with Criterion Institute

    18:22 Closing Remarks and How to Get Involved



    Relevant Links

    • Criterion Institute website and LinkedIn
    • Joy’s LinkedIn
    • Volunteer at Criterion


    Part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network https://impactalpha.com/podcasts
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    19 m
  • #73: Search Funds Reframed: Expanding Access to Business Ownership

    #73: Search Funds Reframed: Expanding Access to Business Ownership
    Feb 26 2026
    In this episode of the Criterion Institute podcast, Joy Anderson explores the concept of search funds as a transformative financial tool for entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights the potential of search funds in different contexts, particularly in Africa and the U.S., emphasizing the importance of power dynamics, governance, and the role of impact investing in business ownership. The conversation also addresses the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship through acquisition, advocating for a shift in how we perceive and support business ownership.Episode Highlights00:00 - Introduction to Search Funds and Power Dynamics02:48 - Search Funds in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges06:14 - Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition in the U.S.09:08 - Rethinking Entrepreneurship: The Case for Buying Businesses11:59 - The Mechanics of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition14:48 - Power Dynamics in Business Transactions18:05 - The Role of Impact Investing in Business Ownership20:59 - Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape24:11 - The Future of Entrepreneurship and Ownership27:02 - Conclusion and Call to ActionRelevant Links• Criterion Institute website and LinkedIn• Joy’s LinkedIn• Eric's LinkedIn• Allegra's LinkedIn• Lindsay's LinkedIn• Joy's Post on Search Funds Part of the ImpactAlpha Podcast Network https://impactalpha.com/podcasts
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    41 m
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