Tag: social impact
Beyond the Classroom: Learning about stablecoins for good
July 16, 2026
When many of my fellow students hear about cryptocurrency, they picture speculative hype, 200% volatility headlines, and high-profile market collapses. But beyond these headlines, a shift is taking place where it matters most. By leveraging stable…
Beyond the Classroom: Learning from research on the Nestlé Tragedy
May 08, 2026
As an undergraduate at the Haas School of Business, I am frequently immersed in case studies regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR). Among these, the Nestlé infant formula controversy remains a seminal example of the catastrophic…
Event Recap: Civic Innovation Challenge
April 28, 2026
How does Berkeley prepare the next generation of leaders? By breaking down barriers and introducing students to new ways of approaching old challenges and innovating new ideas. This past February, I got the chance to see a great example of this at…
Event Recap: Blended Finance for a Just Transition
April 08, 2026
In February 2026, the Sustainable & Impact Finance (SAIF) Initiative, Blum Center for Developing Economies and Sustainability Alumni at Berkeley Haas (SABH) co-hosted Blended Finance: Mobilizing Capital for a Just Transition. The event was…
Beyond the Classroom: Learning from research on Digital Collateral
November 27, 2025
In some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, hard-working individuals and families remain shut out of traditional banking and loan systems. Historically, lending in high and medium-income countries is secured by assets, while lower-income…
