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    Ep. 8: Trying on our "Hold Co" Investment Thesis

    en-usOctober 30, 2023
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    About this Episode

    In this episode, Abby Ross and Maddie Vann discuss the forthcoming Network for Good holding company's investment thesis and pitch.  We discuss themes we heard at this year's SOCAP conference in San Francisco, related to blended investment models, catalytic capital, and participatory investing and how these trends are informing our future plans.


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