WEB 2.5: How Blockchain Can Fix Broken Impact Investing with Chris Turner (Co-Founder, Kula)

About this episode

James speaks with Chris Turner about how blockchain can improve impact investing.

What happens when billions of dollars meant for communities in need barely reaches them? In this episode of Crypto Cast, James speaks with Chris Turner, Co-Founder of Kula – a decentralised impact investment company using smart contracts and blockchain governance to ensure capital reaches the people and projects it was designed to serve. With over two decades of experience in international development, sustainable finance, and emerging technology, Chris has watched first-hand as vast su...

People in this episode

Host: James

Guest: Chris Turner

Topics covered

• impact investing
• blockchain
• decentralized finance
• smart contracts
• international development

Keywords

• blockchain
• impact investing
• Kula
• smart contracts
• sustainable finance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kula

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