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We speak with investors and operators who believe financial systems should expand opportunity—not extract it. Stories of patient capital, inclusive markets, and values-led stewardship.

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Ariel Investments

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EP. 48 · Jun 12, 2026

The courage to build what does not exist yet

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How Ariel Investments made diversity a fiduciary duty

A decades-long commitment to inclusive boardrooms—and the measurable impact on corporate performance.

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The long game of impact investing

Impact that lasts is built by investors willing to be uncomfortable for decades.

Elena VasquezAug 12, 20267 min read

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The Long Game of Impact

Ariel Investments Research · Mar 2026