In the Teeth of Climate Change
Climate Change is no longer an if, or when; It is now! The climate we all thrived in for 1000’s of years is changing at an accelerating rate. Ten years ago, I talked about this topic at a sustainability conference,…
How Green is Your Bond?
It's great to see the traction in the market around green bonds. It is a burgeoning market around the globe, seeking yield by doing well through investments that are Green. So the obvious next question is "What does green mean?"…
The Implications of Pulling Out of the Paris Climate Agreement
This week my friend, former partner and CEO of Equilibrium Capital, Dave Chen, wrote a Facebook post that I felt very worthy of repeating. Many of our team members at Ultra Capital have been discussing the effect of the news…
Essential Elements!
So, you want to save the world from all the political, social and economic turmoil? That is certainly a huge undertaking for anyone. But, as one of my associates says, “better save the planet first, or we haven’t got anything…
The Year Ahead: 2017
What a year 2016 was! So much occurred this past year -- some great events and some real challenges to each of us and maybe even humanity. So what else is new? How do we reconcile all of it? Or…
How Do We Invest in a Slow-Growth Economy?
Since the founding of our nation, all of our social, economic, and governance systems have depended upon growth. To do better every year, we need to earn more and tax more. These days, Americans are asking questions like the following:…