Impact Intelligence

A newsletter on how impact, capital, and technology are turning into real infrastructure—not just PR stories. Weekly intelligence briefings for founders building what matters.

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.

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