Data and Measurement Remain Challenges for ESG Investment, says Karp
Bloomberg TV, January 17: Erika Karp, Cornerstone Capital Group CEO, identifies the myths that are typically associated with ESG investment. She speaks with Afsaneh Beschloss, RockCreek Group Chief Executive Officer and Sam…
Defining Impact Investing
Cornerstone Capital Group Founder and CEO Erika Karp addresses the state of impact investing, offering a clear distinction between impact investing, ESG analysis, and sustainability. No matter what labels are used, someday this will…
Introducing Cornerstone’s Access Impact Framework
On May 20, we hosted a video webinar with Cornerstone's Katherine Pease and Craig Metrick , who provided an overview of our new impact measurement framework, the Access Impact Framework .…
Fluidity Summit 2018: Finance is Broken
Cornerstone CEO Erika Karp discusses the current state of capitalism at Fluidity Summit, kicking off Blockchain week in NYC.
#ConsciousConversation
Conscious Thought Revolution is on a mission to build technology that measures global levels of human consciousness by observing patterns of internet traffic. CTR reporter Kayleigh Donahue conducts a video "#consciousconversation" with Erika Karp.…
A Spiral of Change: Understanding the investment impact of sexual and gender-based violence
Recently, Cornerstone Capital’s Head of Impact Strategy, Katherine Pease, sat down for an in-depth discussion with two leading figures in the field of gender-focused investment and philanthropy, to discuss the role that…
The Future of Conscious Investing
Cornerstone Capital CEO Erika Karp and Research Analyst Sebastian Vanderzeil talk about the firm's approach to ESG analysis and conscious investing with Pedram Shojai of well. org.
Blockchain: Rearranging Trust
In the view of blockchain proponents, one of the technology’s major advantages is that it doesn’t require trust at the point of transaction, leading to a radical shift in the power of intermediaries. However,…
The Data-Driven Future of Water
Cornerstone Capital recently hosted water expert Will Sarni for a conversation about "The Data-Driven Future of Water. " Sebastian Vanderzeil, Director and Global Thematic Analyst, interviewed Will, covering questions such as: How has…
Is the Economy Rigged?
A panel discussion at "Blockchain and the New Global Economy" with Michael Oved of AirSwap, Sam Tabar, and Matthew Bishop.
Beyond Finance: Considering the Business and Social Potential of the Blockchain
On June 23 Cornerstone hosted Jalak Jobanputra for a discussion on the blockchain's transformative potential. Jalak is the Founding Partner of Future\Perfect Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund focused on next-generation technology such as…
Access & Insight Webinar: Our Take on the Markets
Earlier this month held a webinar, " Our Take on the Markets . " Cornerstone's Chief Investment Officer, Phil Kirshman, was joined by Equity Strategist Michael Geraghty, Director of Manager Due Diligence Jennifer Leonard, and…
Access & Insight Webinar: The Art of the Possible—Investing to Address Income Inequality
On February 21 Cornerstone Capital Group Research published " The Art of the Possible: Investing to Address Income Inequality ," in which authors John Wilson, Craig Metrick and Sebastian Vanderzeil provided perspective on the…
"The Role of Faith in Impact Investing: Islamic Finance and Responsibility"
Cornerstone Capital Group recently hosted a live video webinar on the intersection of Islamic finance and social responsibility. John Wilson, Cornerstone's Head of Corporate Governance, Engagement and Research, interviewed Umar Moghul, an expert on…
View from the Top: CEO Panel at The Economist’s “Pride and Prejudice” conference
This session brings together a group of leading chief executive officers who will discuss their experiences of diversity and inclusion. What role does the chief executive officer play in influencing the board? What obstacles…
"Climate Investing in 2017: What Can Investors Do Now?"
On March 1 Cornerstone hosted the first of in a new series of Access & Insight events, a webinar titled “Climate Investing in 2017: What Can Investors Do Now?” Our Sebastian Vanderzeil…
Seeking Impact: The Measurement Challenge
From The Economist conference "Impact Investing: Mainstreaming Purpose-Driven Finance. " You can’t manage what you don’t measure, as the adage goes. Big advances are being made in measuring social impact and environmental sustainability thanks to…
Economist Panel on Investing in Women
One of the most encouraging global trends is the growing economic role of women. Two leading women investors and one asset owner discussed how to invest in and accelerate this trend. Do companies…
The Role of Faith in Impact Investing: A Conversation
On December 15 Cornerstone Capital Group hosted a discussion with Avi Deutsch, co-founder of LAVAN, a global community bringing together Jewish values and the power of business to repair the world. The session was moderated…
International Women’s Day, Honoring Women’s Empowerment Principles
Held in observance of International Women's Day, the 2016 WEPs Annual Event, Business Partners for Gender Equality: Multipliers for Development, brought together inspirational business leaders, including innovative female entrepreneurs, with civil society, the UN and…
Erika Karp on ‘Backstage with Arnie’
Arnie Weissmann, editor in chief of Travel Weekly US, interviewing Erika Karp, CEO of Cornerstone Capital, on 'Backstage with Arnie' at the WTTC Global Summit 2016 in Dallas, Texas.