Championing Impact Investing to Fuel Lasting Change
Investing in meaningful change requires asking the right questions and adopting a strategic approach. Dr. Carl Thong, an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, exemplifies how impact investing can transform lives and communities while demonstrating how financial returns and social good can go hand in hand.
TrustBridge Global’s Impact Investing Giving Solution
Dr. Thong leverages TrustBridge Global’s Impact Investing, giving solutions to maximize his philanthropic efforts. channel his resources into ventures that deliver both financial returns and significant social benefits.
“TrustBridge Global’s Impact Investing giving solution allows me to bring together some of my greatest passions—charitable giving, entrepreneurship, and creating social impact—in a way that is innovative, impactful, convenient, and truly rewarding,” Dr. Carl Thong shared.
Through his TrustBridge Global Foundation Fund, named the JCEN Foundation, Dr. Thong directs a portion of his business profits to the Eagle Venture Global Impact Fund, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting startups that offer promising financial returns along with a commitment to create social impact. With the Eagle Venture Global Impact Fund, Dr. Thong is able to channel his contributions to specific transformational businesses that combat human trafficking, a cause that he cares deeply about. And from the financial returns of these enterprises, he’s able to grow his resources for future reinvestment or charitable donations.
Every dollar invested in impact-driven ventures has the potential to catalyze change in various areas of society. By adopting this strategic approach, the impact of charitable giving can be amplified significantly.
Impact Innovation
Dr. Thong’s giving approach illustrates a broad shift in the philanthropic landscape, where financial returns and social impact are no longer mutually exclusive. His example serves as an inspiration for others looking to align their entrepreneurial spirit and their spirit of generosity.
Photo Credits: Eagle Venture Fund LinkedIn page
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