Hello, MIT Impact Investing Community!
Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for the kickoff last week - the turnout was amazing, and we're thrilled to have so many of you on board.
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Next Up: Impact @ MIT
During this week's Wednesday Lunch session, we'll take an institute-wide look at some of the most exciting impact-focused work happening right now at MIT. We'll be joined by representatives from MIT Solve, The Good Jobs Institute, and the Initiative for a Digital Economy's Inclusive Innovation Challenge, and we'll explore how Mi3 members can get involved with these and other impact-focused groups around campus.
What: An Introduction to the MIT Impact Ecosystem
When: Wednesday, September 25, 11:45-1:00pm
Where: E51-325
Please RSVP to register for this event
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Upcoming Deadlines [UPDATED LINKS]
Apply to Join the Mi3 Leadership Team!
We are currently reviewing applications to join the Mi3 Leadership Team in our VP of Finance & Sponsorship, VP of Communications & Marketing, and VP of Student Engagement roles for the 2019-2020 academic year. Role descriptions provided in the application here [corrected]. Deadline to apply is Friday, September 27th at 11:59pm. [Please note that this link has been updated. If you previously submitted an application, please email mi3officers@sloan.mit.edu to confirm that your application has been received]
Apply to compete in the MIINT Program!
MIINT is the flagship experiential learning program within Mi3. Learn the foundational skills for Impact Venture Capital by sourcing, diligencing, and pitching an impact-focused startup of your choice with the chance to earn a $50,000 investment. Apply here [corrected] by Friday, October 4th at 11:59pm. [Please note that this link has been updated. If you previously submitted an application, please email mi3officers@sloan.mit.edu to confirm that your application has been received]
Upcoming Events
J-PAL Lecture Series: Thinking Globally to Mitigate Climate Change: Paying Local Communities to Protect Forests
When: September 26, 3:00-4:00pm
Where: 35-225, or livestream here
In this Data, Decisions, Public Policy (D2P2) talk, economist Seema Jayachandran (Northwestern) will discuss approaches to mitigating climate change through reducing deforestation in low-income countries—without exacerbating poverty. Seema will discuss the findings from a randomized evaluation of a “payments for ecosystem services” program in Uganda, which quantified the amount of forest preserved, the resulting reduction in carbon emissions, and the cost-effectiveness of this approach to addressing climate change. Register here.
Faculty Lunch Series with Gita Rao
When: September 30, 11:45-1:00pm
Where: Determined by lottery
Enjoy lunch and conversation with Gita Rao, the Senior Lecturer in Finance, and Associate Faculty Director of the Master of Finance program at the MIT Sloan School of Management. She has over two decades of experience in global investing, asset allocation, risk management, and client service. In addition, she has managed socially responsible portfolios and teaches a course on social impact investing at MIT Sloan. Dr. Rao is the founder and president of Aspari Capital, a consultancy focused on quantitative research and portfolio strategies for institutional investors. Students who register will be included in a randomized lottery for the 12 available seats, and you will be contacted the week before the lunch if you are selected to attend. MBA students who have not previously attended a Faculty Lunch will be given priority. Register here.
Sustainability Lunch Series: Aggregate Confusion Project
When: October 3, 11:45AM
Where: E62-262
What causes ESG rating discrepancies? Is it measurment noise? Or different concepts of sustainability? The Aggregate Confusion project recently released a new research paper that investigates rating discrepancies and will discuss their findings with attendees. Register here.
Greentech Capital Advisors Event [Off-Campus]
When: October 15, 5:00-5:45pm
Where: Harvard Campus, Aldrich 7, Soldiers Field Rd in Boston
Greentech Capital Advisors (“Greentech”) is a sustainable financial and strategic advisory firm which is accelerating the transformation of our core infrastructure systems - energy, transportation, food, water and waste - to be lower carbon, less wasteful, and more intelligent by using 21st century technologies. Greentech’s 80 person team in New York, San Francisco and Zurich, connects leading innovators with large global incumbents, and has closed over 100 advisory transactions and raised $4 billion for innovative companies and projects. In this event, you will be able to find out more about Greentech, our business, and our Summer Internship and Full-Time Programs. There will also be an opportunity to meet our team members during the networking session. To sign-up, please email Rebecca Castar, rcastar@greentechcapital.com.
Sustainability Lunch Series: Opportunity Zone Investing
When: October 17, 11:45AM
Where: E62-262
Join us for a discussion on economic development in underserved communities specifically focusing specifically on the potential and possible pitfalls of opportunity zones. Co-hosted with Mi3. Register here.
Job Opportunities
Company: CapShift
Position: Impact Investing Analytics and Marketing Intern
Time: Fall 2019, part-time
Location: West Newton, MA
CapShift is looking for a dynamic, values-driven Intern to support the team’s Salesforce development and marketing content creation. The Intern will work closely with the Impact Investing Partnerships Associate to ensure the robustness and quality of the CapShift Salesforce database, create and maintain quality collateral, and manage the team’s social media platforms. The position is located in West Newton, MA, with a flexible and fun work culture. Expected weekly time commitment is 10-20 hours, depending upon the Intern’s availability. If interested, please submit your resume and a one paragraph statement of interest with the subject [Impact Investing Analytics and Marketing Intern] to Emma Kulow at jobs@capshift.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Company: New Island Capital Management, Inc.
Position: Associate
Time: Full-time
Location: San Francisco, CA
New Island Capital Management seeks an Associate to join a small team focused primarily on direct investing in real assets. Typical investments are focused in the following sectors: green commercial real estate, sustainable food & agriculture, and sustainable forestry. The Associate would participate in market research, transaction due diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio management activities in support of a deeply mission-focused investment practice. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to info@newislandcap.com, with “Associate Position – Real Assets/Real Estate” in the subject line. Your cover letter should explain your financial and investment capabilities and aptitudes, as well as a compelling argument for why and how you want to positively impact the world.
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Career Resources
If you missed any of our events or want to get more information, please reach out to us at mi3officers@sloan.mit.edu. You are also welcome to send information (events, speakers, job opportunities, competitions, etc.) that might make sense our announcements to: sms7@mit.edu and amsankar@mit.edu
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