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Aug 02, 2025

Edition 1 of 3, The Trust Series

George Karani & Rosa Schmidt

The Rise of Impact Investment: What Does Trust Really Mean?

Welcome to the new era of Impact. We've opened the door and guess what? Proof's inside.

This is the first edition of our limited 3-part series exploring the changing role of trust in the impact economy. Trust has transcended its traditional role as a mere sentiment, becoming a crucial signal that investors, customers, and partners are diligently seeking.

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Feb 18, 2026

Edition 2 of 3, The Trust Series

Rosa Schmidt & George Karani

Where will trust actually be built in 2030 and who gets to shape it?

Edition 2 of our trust series.

We used to think of brand-building as a straight path: tell the story, sell the promise, collect the growth. That line is bending. In a world where new products appear hourly, the scarce resource isn't attention anymore—it's belief and trust.

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Coming April 2026

Trends of Impact 2026

A forward-looking analysis of how impact, trust, and capital will evolve in 2026. Where will the smart money go? Which frameworks will define the next wave of impact ventures? Stay tuned for the full article—we're building it for founders, funders, and ecosystem builders who want to see around the corner.

Full article will be available on this page in April 2026.

Podcast Episodes

Dropout: Building the Future of Learning

Leeland Zhang

Leeland shares how Dropout is reimagining education for the next generation. We explore the tension between access, quality, and sustainability—and how to build at the intersection of all three.

Building Global Learning Communities

Aryan Marxaney

How do you build learning experiences that work across different geographies, languages, and contexts? Aryan discusses the infrastructure needed to scale community-driven impact globally.

The Awari Collective: Redefining Global Philanthropy

Elena, Founder of Awari Collective

Elena shares the journey of Awari Collective—a pioneering force in redefining how philanthropy works globally. From Geneva to Nigeria, discover how they're building trust and empowering communities.

15 Year Old AI Prodigy Breaks Down the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Ian Patel

Meet Ian Patel, a 15-year-old tech visionary who's already founded 5 companies, invented groundbreaking emotional AI tech, and completed 35 projects in just one year.

Bridging the Digital Divide in Education Through AI

Dev Aditya

Explore the transformative power of AI in Africa with Dev Aditya, behind the world's first Digital Human AI teacher, OIAI. A mission of upskilling 750 million learners globally by 2030.

From Founder to VC: Fundraising & GTM Strategies

George Karani & Alex Schwarzkopf

George Karani and Alex Schwarzkopf, Venture Partner at 1517 Fund, sit down for the SG Kabarak founder series—covering fundraising, GTM strategies, and tech optimization in Africa.

How AI is Revolutionizing Wearables

Austin Mejia

Product Manager for the Google Pixel Watch on how AI is shaping the future of wearable technology—from health monitoring to personalized experiences.

Fundraising in Africa's Digital Age

Kris Jones

Kris Jones, co-founder of MagicSauce.online, shares insights from the How To Fundraise Series with SG Kabarak. Actionable tips for African tech founders.

Why Sustainability Will Change Everything

Mats Larsson

A deep dive into the future of energy transformation with the founder of the Global Energy Transformation Institute (GETI).

Activating Change Through Communication

Tia Cristy & George Karani

Explore how communication isn't just about speaking—it's about activating change. Tia Cristy's journey and inspiration for impact through tipsfromtia.com.

The Future of Kenya's Media Industry

Victor

A deep dive into how Kenya's media industry is transforming lives and the revolution continues.

Is OpenBCI the Key to Brain Control?

OpenBCI

Exploring the frontier of brain-computer interfaces.

Mindset and the Evolution of Modern

Ayan Harsh Sinha

Conversations on mindset and the evolution of modern entrepreneurship.

Dropout: Building the Future of Learning

Leeland Zhang

Leeland shares how Dropout is reimagining education for the next generation. We explore the tension between access, quality, and sustainability—and how to build at the intersection of all three.

Building Global Learning Communities

Aryan Marxaney

How do you build learning experiences that work across different geographies, languages, and contexts? Aryan discusses the infrastructure needed to scale community-driven impact globally.

The Awari Collective: Redefining Global Philanthropy

Elena, Founder of Awari Collective

Elena shares the journey of Awari Collective—a pioneering force in redefining how philanthropy works globally. From Geneva to Nigeria, discover how they're building trust and empowering communities.

15 Year Old AI Prodigy Breaks Down the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Ian Patel

Meet Ian Patel, a 15-year-old tech visionary who's already founded 5 companies, invented groundbreaking emotional AI tech, and completed 35 projects in just one year.

Bridging the Digital Divide in Education Through AI

Dev Aditya

Explore the transformative power of AI in Africa with Dev Aditya, behind the world's first Digital Human AI teacher, OIAI. A mission of upskilling 750 million learners globally by 2030.

From Founder to VC: Fundraising & GTM Strategies

George Karani & Alex Schwarzkopf

George Karani and Alex Schwarzkopf, Venture Partner at 1517 Fund, sit down for the SG Kabarak founder series—covering fundraising, GTM strategies, and tech optimization in Africa.

How AI is Revolutionizing Wearables

Austin Mejia

Product Manager for the Google Pixel Watch on how AI is shaping the future of wearable technology—from health monitoring to personalized experiences.

Fundraising in Africa's Digital Age

Kris Jones

Kris Jones, co-founder of MagicSauce.online, shares insights from the How To Fundraise Series with SG Kabarak. Actionable tips for African tech founders.

Why Sustainability Will Change Everything

Mats Larsson

A deep dive into the future of energy transformation with the founder of the Global Energy Transformation Institute (GETI).

Activating Change Through Communication

Tia Cristy & George Karani

Explore how communication isn't just about speaking—it's about activating change. Tia Cristy's journey and inspiration for impact through tipsfromtia.com.

The Future of Kenya's Media Industry

Victor

A deep dive into how Kenya's media industry is transforming lives and the revolution continues.

Is OpenBCI the Key to Brain Control?

OpenBCI

Exploring the frontier of brain-computer interfaces.

Mindset and the Evolution of Modern

Ayan Harsh Sinha

Conversations on mindset and the evolution of modern entrepreneurship.

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