What Susan Was Doing in October

What Susan Was Doing in October

On October 01, 2024

For grown-ups, back-to-school season means it’s Fall conference season. I’m excited to learn, share and connect at three national events: learn at the 10th Annual Great...

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What Was Susan Doing in June

What Was Susan Doing in June

On June 01, 2024

Smart impact investors see and invest in talent others overlook. For example, only 2% of venture capital funding flows to female-founded companies (2022 data, World Economic...

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Going Deep Into Capital Access for Businesses Led by People of Color

Going Deep Into Capital Access for Businesses Led by People of Color

On March 22, 2024

It is easy to make assumptions about why some businesses succeed and others fail. We can blame lack of knowledge or expertise. We can pass judgements...

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What Susan Was Doing in March

What Susan Was Doing in March

On March 01, 2024

The tide is turning: more people are thinking about their moral, social and environmental values when they shop, play, and invest. Impact investing is going mainstream...

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Annual Benefits Report, CY 2023

Annual Benefits Report, CY 2023

On January 16, 2024

After 20 years in business, Cogent Consulting converted to a Specific Benefit Corporation on December 18th, 2018. We are an independent, strategic, financial, and impact investing...

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What Susan is doing

Hope in the new year is our favorite team gratitude today and despite the very real challenges we face as humans, I’m positive about our future. People and place: they came up over and over again in our Investing for Positive Impact across the Midwest study and events. We care about where we live, whether that’s in a small town in Iowa or a major city like Chicago. We care about the people who live there. Imagine if impact investing in people and place was the norm. How different would our places look? My place is Minnesota and I care deeply that all our people have a chance to find their healthy place here. What’s your place? Who do you care about? Do your investments match? If not, there’s plenty of chances to invest. As one my colleagues said today, “it’s 2025: let’s thrive”.