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Half of entrepreneurs don’t have this key relationship—you can change that
On May 21, 2021
Ask most successful people how they launched their business and they will say luck, grit, and support from friends and family: a spouse, their parents, maybe a...
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Black Lives Matter: A Statement from the Cogent Team
On April 27, 2021
We affirm that Black Lives Matter and recommit to that value in the wake of Duante Wright, Adam Toldedo, and Ma’Khia Bryant’s deaths at the hands of police.
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Four Steps to Donate Like An Investor
On March 15, 2021
In such unprecedented times, many find themselves asking: How can I help? My answer is always to lead with your heart and choose with your head.
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The Equity Triple Crown: how to hit a home run in Gender & Racial Equity Investing
On January 21, 2021
An unfortunate CEO expressed what many other business leaders think (but have the sense not to say publicly): “I would love to promote and hire more...
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Racial Equity & Impact Investing
On September 09, 2020
Seeing a lot for sale signs lately around your neighborhood? But the prices are astronomical? The more you look, the more you notice that your neighborhood...
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Impact Investing 101 for Social Entrepreneurs
On August 25, 2020
In light of everything that has been going on in our country lately, many Americans have started to look into social change and social impact. How...
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Impact Investing: A Necessary Response to COVID-19
On May 19, 2020
Invest in small businesses and nonprofits! Put all your money into finding a vaccine! Emergency responses are the only option now! Spend everything you have, now,...
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Home Matters
On April 10, 2020
Home Matters by Susan Hammel, CFA, Founder and CEO Cogent Consulting PBC We need to come together (from a distance) now more than ever as we...
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Opportunity Zones: A Boon For Investors or Real Opportunity For All?
On May 15, 2019
This article was originally published by Minnesota Council on Foundations in Giving Forum Magazine’s Spring 2019 Edition Written by Susan Hammel, CFA Call me Pollyanna but...
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Making an Impact: Susan Hammel, Cogent Consulting
On April 19, 2019
This interview was written by Nicole Melancon and originally appeared on the Impact Hub MSP’s Blog Making an Impact: Susan Hammel, Cogent Consulting Susan Hammel is...
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