Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change

John Witt is the Allen H. Duffy Class of 1960 Professor of Law at Yale Law School, one of the country's most distinguished legal historians, and author of the new book The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America.

Mellody Hobson — co-CEO of Ariel Investments, reflects on leadership, financial literacy, expanding economic opportunity — and the power of human potential.

Three new Tamer Fund for Social Venture awardees were selected after their participation in an application screening round, a due diligence process with student teams from the Columbia Business School course Investing in Social Ventures, and a final pitch to the fund’s investment board.

Maria Ressa — the globally celebrated free speech champion, journalist, entrepreneur, dissident, and winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize — discusses her work “to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.”

Four new Tamer Fund for Social Venture awardees were selected after their participation in an application screening round, a due diligence process with student teams from the Columbia Business School course Investing in Social Ventures, and a final pitch to the fund’s investment board.

Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller and recent Mayoral candidate, discusses prudent and responsible investment, inclusive economic growth, and New York City’s future.

Emma Bloomberg is the founder and CEO of Murmuration, a nonprofit technology company that works with local organizations to amplify the power of civic engagement by providing the data, tools, and research necessary to build healthier and more equitable communities.

Kevin Ryan is one of New York’s leading internet entrepreneurs and investors, and often called the “Godfather of NYC tech.”

Greg Shell is a seasoned investor, civic leader, and partner at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, where he leads the firm’s inclusive growth strategy.