BASIC: On the T - The Color of Money
Jun
15

BASIC: On the T - The Color of Money

On the T series continues with a discussion around the book, The Color of Money by Mehrsa Baradaran. We look forward to exploring different themes throughout the book and sharing thoughts around the complicated realities that Baradaran exposes.

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BASIC: Boston Impact Investing Workshop Event
Jun
8

BASIC: Boston Impact Investing Workshop Event

We are partnering with our friends at Boston Impact Initiative (BII) to host an integrated capital workshop for the BASIC community. This is an experiential learning opportunity that will give you an understanding of creative financial tools to support for-profit and nonprofit social ventures, as well as broaden your view of how multiple stakeholders can solve problems together. BII will run the session using their Integrated Capital Cards, a deck made up of 121 cards in 6 suits that help match types of capital and transaction structures with startups, small businesses and nonprofits that are contributing to building regenerative and equitable economies.

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BASIC: “On the T” - Don’t Look Up
Mar
22

BASIC: “On the T” - Don’t Look Up

We are pleased to introduce the new BASIC Discussion Club where we will be recommending a book, movie, podcast etc in the hopes to help provide some entertainment while you are “on the T” to work. The last discussion content of the year will be voted on by the community using the link below. We’ll then meet quarterly to discuss and share our thoughts. To kick off the program, we will be watching the film Don’t Look Up.

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BASIC ESG Pushback Discussion
Feb
23

BASIC ESG Pushback Discussion

Introducing BASIC’s upcoming open discussion, in-person event around the recent ESG pushback that we have seen around the US. There will be a panel of investors across the spectrum from Pure Play ESG to more “mainstream” investing.

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BASIC Movie Recap: Capital in the 21st Century
Feb
25

BASIC Movie Recap: Capital in the 21st Century

Like many of us, you may be relying on streaming services a lot these days. To put our streaming time to good work, BASIC is hosting a movie discussion based on the documentary Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyThe documentary, available on Netflix, is based on economist Thomas Piketty's best-selling book which examines wealth accumulation and its looming social repercussions.

We look forward to discussing this thought-provoking film with you!

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BASIC’s New England Sustainable Investing Networking Event
Oct
22

BASIC’s New England Sustainable Investing Networking Event

Attention students - come expand your network and learn more about the sustainable investing industry! Boston area investment professionals will host a virtual networking session to introduce students and recent graduates to the field of sustainable investing, which typically focuses on investing as it relates to environmental and social issues, as well as impact investing.

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