And that’s a wrap for Season 1 of The Multiplier Effect! Join the Endeavor NWA team as they discuss their favorite moments from the Investor Series, books they’re currently reading, and what’s in store for Season 2!

According to experts, the coronavirus pandemic is already leading to greater adoption of ESG and impact investing principles. Among the new norms that may come into view when the all-clear sounds are that ESG integration is likely to be considered foundational to assessing any company’s ability to weather major disruption. Tom Groos, Partner at City Light Capital and Endeavor Detroit Board Member, discusses how responsible investment and ESG strategies have performed amidst the turmoil of COVID– and what the future may hold for them.

In the fourteenth episode of The Multiplier Effect, Laura shares her unique perspective for companies navigating the crisis and offers insights specifically for SaaS companies on how to prioritize people over pixels through agile operations and strategic investment planning.

In the fourteenth episode of The Multiplier Effect, Laura shares her unique perspective for companies navigating the crisis and offers insights specifically for SaaS companies on how to prioritize people over pixels through agile operations and strategic investment planning.

In episode thirteen of our Investor Series, Claire England discusses the assets she has seen women investors bring to the table and what programs are impacting entrepreneurial education for growing cities outside the coasts.

In episode twelve of our Investor Series, Mervin Jebaraj, Director at the Center for Business and Economic Research of Walton College, addresses the economic impact of COVID-19 on the State of Arkansas, and more specifically how this is impacting Main Street America.

In episode eleven of our Investor Series, Linda Rottenburg, CEO and Co-Founder of Endeavor, interviews Kevin Ryan, Founder & Chairman at AlleyCorp. At AlleyCorp, the simple motto, "We Found Companies. We Fund Companies. We Pay It Forward," belies the incredible vision and fortitude Kevin Ryan has brought to his storied career as a serial entrepreneur. The results speak for themselves: Kevin has been the founder or CEO of more than five multi-billion dollar companies over the last 25 years, and he's not done yet! In this episode, Kevin shares his deep experience as a founder, operator, and investor in some of the most well-recognized brands on the planet.

In the tenth episode of our Investor Series, Founder and General Partner of Valor Ventures, Lisa Calhoun, discusses the power of habits being broken and how that creates more opportunity for entrepreneurs than ever before.

In the ninth episode of our Investor Series, Doug Wilber, CEO of Denim Social, discusses the impact of the crisis on mergers and acquisitions and how we should strategize building leadership teams in a virtual world.

In the eighth episode of our Investor Series, Softbank Group International CEO, Marcelo Claure shares his experience as a renowned "fixer" and how he is shepherding some of the world's most iconic companies through the current crisis.

In the seventh episode of our Investor Series, Clete Brewer, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner at New Road Capital Ventures, discusses trends he is seeing emerge as a result of the crisis and how COVID-19 has impacted companies in the Northwest Arkansas region.

In the sixth episode of our Investor Series, Kristian Andersen, Co-Founder and Partner at High Alpha, sheds light on accelerated trends across a variety of industries and how fundamentally flawed businesses being exposed during the crisis will foster the next wave of innovation.

In the sixth episode of The Multiplier Effect, Elise Mitchell, Chairwoman of the Endeavor NWA board, shares her tips on how to develop a process for making it far easier to make the best decisions in a crisis.

In the fourth episode of our Investor Series, Candice Matthews Brackeen, Founder and CEO of Lightship Capital, shares digital sourcing and networking strategies entrepreneurs should consider during the crisis.

In the second episode of our Investor Series, Michael Basch, the Managing Director of Atento Capital, helps us unpack considerations Heartland entrepreneurs should take into account as they face the aftermath of COVID-19.

In the second episode of our Investor Series, Michael Basch, the Managing Director of Atento Capital, helps us unpack considerations Heartland entrepreneurs should take into account as they face the aftermath of COVID-19.

In this series of episodes, we offer listeners a glimpse into the decisions investors face when finding, evaluating, and scaling the next generation of great companies. Our first guest on the show is John Fein (@JohnFein), Founder and Managing Partner of Firebrand Ventures. John shares his insights on cash flow, cost-cutting, and the importance of leading with class during the crisis.