Join us for a conversation with renowned economist, Michael Shuman, and CEO of Regen Melbourne, Kaj Löfgren.
Current investment strategies often struggle to grasp the intrinsic value of interconnected and intricate systems. Although there is growing acknowledgment of the need for more systemic approaches to drive innovation and collaboration, these endeavors still lack sufficient long-term funding to bring about real transformation. To ensure a thriving future for both people and the planet, it is essential for capital to flow in service to our city. A new financial paradigm begins to emerge when we shift the power dynamics, relationships, and resource flows that are presently intertwined. It is crucial, now more than ever, to adopt innovative and place-based approaches that foster stronger and more resilient communities. The challenge lies in promoting local investment in a global playing field. Join us for a conversation with renowned economist, author, visionary and architect of community economics, Michael Shuman, and CEO of Regen Melbourne, Kaj Löfgren.
Reimagining & Remaking Melbourne together.
Regen Melbourne is a platform for ambitious collaboration in service of our city. We are the host of bold projects and deeply impactful research for a regenerative Melbourne. Powered by an alliance of more than 160 organisations, our vision is for a thriving city within planetary boundaries.
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Kaj is the Director of the Small Giants Academy Action Labs, where he leads the incubation and development of new initiatives. This has included the creation of Regen Melbourne, launching B Corporation in our region, bringing the School of Life to Australia and co-creating the Mastery of Business and Empathy and Impact Safari. He is a guide on a number of the SGA programs including Impact Safari Scandinavia: the Future of Cities.
Michael Shuman is an economist, attorney, author, and entrepreneur, and a leading visionary on community economics. He is the Director of Local Economy Programs for Neighborhood Associates Corporation, and an Adjunct Professor at Bard Business School in New York City. He has performed economic-development analyses for states, local governments, and businesses around North America, and is credited with being one of the architects of the 2012 JOBS Act and dozens of state laws overhauling securities regulation of crowdfunding. Michael will explore the idea of investing locally to create resilient and thriving neighborhoods.
