Reimagining investment to address systemic economic inequities. Advisor, author, teacher, father, entrepreneur.

Durham, NC
Joined April 2008
How can our food system be a positive force on climate change, health care, and economic mobility? @4PFoods founder & CEO, Tom McDougall, talks about how we can revolutionize our food system open.spotify.com/episode/1o2…
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The power of vision, optimism and discipline.
14 year-old Tiger Woods speaking on racism in golf, 1990
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RDU is 4th among America's 10 fastest-growing population centers - affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and a focus on inclusion are going to be key to keeping the region competitive and vibrant. axios.com/2022/11/05/fastest… @RaleighFounded @kenanflagler
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Beautiful leadership reflections by @raleighfounded Jess Porta as she moves on to an exciting new role. So grateful for the amazing impact she has had on our community. @JasonWiden @jesselipson @brooksbell wraltechwire.com/2022/10/31/…
Awesome to celebrate @RaleighFounded 10-year anniversary w one of our first champions and allies @maryannbaldwin w fellow founders @JasonWiden @brooksbell & Jes Lipson
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We are now live! Featuring social innovators doing truly needle moving sh!t to drive generational wealth creation and inclusive competitiveness. Please follow and let us know what you think! @TheTrimTabber movingtheneedle.solutions @LiveOakBank @SHRM @AspenInstitute
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Are your ears ready for this? @TheTrimTabber and I are partnering on a #podcast that showcases new strategies for generational wealth creation. Our conversations are with people who are truly doing Needle Moving $Sh!t. Subscribe now at movingtheneedle.solutions/
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My good friend @brooksbell had colon cancer 3 years ago and has now partnered with @VancityReynolds @leadfrombehind to increase awareness & action(!) on a super preventable disease. The video is awesome too... get screened if you are 40+ leadfrombehind.org/
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A great new book came out today #BecomingAChangemaker by @AlexBudak - As he shares - we all want to lead change, but can often get overwhelmed and feel stuck. This book helps you lead positive change for yourself, your teams, and your communities. Check it out! @EshipAtDuke
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Full moon rising over the premiere of ‘Sweet Donuts w Limon Dance Company @AmerDanceFest @ncartmuseum @LimonDance
Awesome to think back on the past 10 years and the impact @RaleighFounded has had in the community! Triangle Startup Guide exclusive: Inside the 10-year journey of Raleigh Founded wraltechwire.com/2022/08/01/… @ncidea @jesselipson @brooksbell @JasonWiden
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Congrats to #40u40awards winner Jess Porta @RaleighFounded - so well deserved for the impact you are making in our community! @TriangleBIZJrnl
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Opinion | It is time for the old guard to step aside "The question is whether (OG) can embrace their highest purpose — to ensure that the next generation has the skills and tools to lead the country toward a more-perfect union." washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
Imagine this type of scaled impact in communities across NC and the US! United Church to transform its properties into rental apartments @OrmondCenter /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
I think there is a serious lesson to be learned here about not underestimating people. (Zelensky dancing to Single Ladies in high heels.) youtu.be/PKHGp1XPv48