Ambition and humility at the GIIN as impact investors seek global capital for local impact

In this article from ImpactAlpha, authors David Bank and Jessica Pothering discuss the growing need to balance establishing clear impact goals with evaluating risk and returns in global financial markets, from Denmark to Tokyo. They reference the GIIN's Co-founder and CEO Amit Bouri in his keynote speech at the 2023 GIIN Impact Forum in Denmark, writing that, "Impact investors who came to Copenhagen to raise funds, pursue partnerships and connect with colleagues were anything but glum. As Bouri said, 'Navigating these challenges requires this unique duality: The ambition to envision and lead monumental change and the humility to recognize the vastness of our journey ahead.'"