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Event Insights
In case you missed it or just need a refresh, here is where you'll find the recaps from our latest events. Additionally, we go beyond the highlights to share the key takeaways, expert perspectives, and actionable ideas that emerged from the conversation. Whether you were in the room or following from afar, catch up on what you need to know and discover how these dialogues are shaping our collective work.
Voices of Impact: Emily Fano, Director of Climate Resilience Education at the National Wildlife Federation
In this interview, Emily discusses the urgent need for climate education, the momentum behind policy change, and the power of intergenerational activism. From working alongside the New York State Education Department to shaping a statewide blueprint for climate education, CRETF is paving the way for a future where students are empowered with the knowledge they need to take action.

Foundation House
15 min read


Conscious Capital: Integrating Wisdom and Ethics into the Capital System
The evolution toward Conscious Capital will not occur through theory alone. It requires a deliberate shift in how capital is understood, valued, and deployed.
Richard Zimmerman
7 min read
Voices of Impact: Lea D’Auriol, founder of Oceanic Global
As part of our commitment to amplifying impact, we’re launching Voices of Impact, a new interview series highlighting leaders driving meaningful change. Our inaugural conversation with Lea D’Auriol, founder of Oceanic Global, sets the stage for more inspiring discussions to come.

Foundation House
12 min read


Sustainability Starts from Within
Sustainability isn’t just about improving the outer world. The focus must also be at our inner world. At its root, the climate crisis is a crisis of disconnection: from nature, from one another, and from ourselves. In this Impact Insights piece from our Climate Conscious series, we explore the inner dimension of sustainability—why consciousness, values, and mindset are foundational to meaningful, lasting environmental change.
Richard Zimmerman
6 min read
Raising Capital: The Art and the Science of the Ask
Foundation House hosted a dynamic panel discussion organized by the Columbia Business School Alumni Club of NY. The event aimed to provide valuable insights into the complexities of capital raising and fundraising for attendees.

Foundation House
2 min read


Holiday Cocktails & COP-tales
At our second annual holiday "Cocktails & COP-tales" gathering, we dove into the pivotal outcomes from COP16 in Cali, Colombia, and COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. From allocating investment capital towards climate and nature goals and solutions to preparing for COP30, the discussions highlighted the critical need for collaboration, bold innovation, and equitable solutions to drive real progress. Here's a recap of the key takeaways and the positive actions charting the path ahead.

Foundation House
2 min read


Carbon: Element of Life, Mirror of Consciousness
Carbon is more than a molecule—it’s a mirror. We explore how this elemental force connects chemistry, climate, and consciousness—and what it reveals about our relationship to life, energy, and the Earth.
Richard Zimmerman
4 min read
The Great Convergence: Climate, Capital, and Consciousness
“Three great forces define our time – climate, capital, and consciousness. Our calling is to converge them to create a just, regenerative, and prosperous future.”
Richard Zimmerman
4 min read
Unlocking the Next Trillion for Impact
FOUNDATION HOUSE AND GRATITUDE RAILROAD SUMMIT JUNE 20, 2024 INTRODUCTION On June 20th, 2024 we were thrilled to co-host the 'Unlocking...

Foundation House
4 min read


Connecticut Food System Transformation: Pathways To Equity & Resilience
FOUNDATION HOUSE FORUM Connecticut Food System Transformation: Pathways To Equity & Resilience April 26, 2024 INTRODUCTION Foundation...

Foundation House
3 min read


The Housing Divide: Addressing Connecticut’s Affordable Housing Crisis
Across the country and in Connecticut, the cost of housing has soared beyond the reach of many individuals and families. What was once a pathway to security and upward mobility is now an escalating barrier for low- and middle-income residents. The affordable housing crisis is not simply an economic challenge—it is a justice issue that cuts across race, class, geography, and generation.
Richard Zimmerman
5 min read
Decarbonization: A Path to a Sustainable Future
In advance of Climate Week, Foundation House held an Impact Allies Forum on Decarbonization with esteemed experts from the scientific, policy, and investment arena.

Foundation House
4 min read


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