Why is Blockchain important for Impact Investors? Susan McPherson, Monaco Blockchain Summit, May 31st

Interesting interview with Susan McPherson who will be speaking at the Monaco Blockchain Conference 2019, May 31, Fairmont Hotel. The largest meeting of Blockchain Investors in Europe this year. Tickets https://bit.ly/2JoHC3E 

Looking forward speaking in May on "Why #Blockchain should be top of mind for Impact Investors?” at the Monaco Blockchain Summit https://t.co/pmlWBrM6Qi pic.twitter.com/JCuc4w6ien

— Susan McPherson (@susanmcp1) March 6, 2019

Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focusing on the intersection between brands and social impact, providing storytelling, partnership creation and visibility to corporations, NGOs and social enterprises. She’s a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and Forbes and has 25+ years experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications. She is a featured speaker at industry events including Net Impact, Center for Corporate Citizenship’s Annual Summit, DLD, TOA Berlin, and Techonomy. Susan founded and hosts the bi-weekly #CSRChat on Twitter and is a regular guest on a variety of podcasts.

Currently, Susan invests in, and advises women-led technology start-ups, including iFundWomen, Inc., Messy.fm, The Riveter, News Deeply, Hint Water, Apolitical, Arlo Skye, GoldBean and The Muse.  She serves on the boards of USA for UNHCR, Girl Rising, The PVBLIC Foundation, and the Lower Eastside Girls Club, and previously served on the board of Bpeace. Additionally, she is a member of the MIT Solve Women and Technology Leadership Group and serves as an adviser to several nonprofits, including Girls Who Code, Ocean Collective, She’s The First, The Adventure Project, and The OpEd Project. Susan is a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador and has received numerous accolades for her voice on social media platforms from Fortune Magazine, Elle Magazine and Fast Company. She resides in Brooklyn with her rescue pup and is currently writing a book.

1 min pitch for what you are doing now?

Running a corporate responsibility and social impact consulting firm. We are doing our best to pushing corporations to be bolder and more progressive.

How was the last year, what worked well, what didn’t move as quickly as you would have liked?

Honestly, it was a brilliant year. With the political climate in the US we have seen corporations take a much stronger stand on major social issues. That has led to several key engagements for my consulting firm additionally we have opened an office in Chicago and looking to open a small office in London all good things.

What are your plans for the future?

Continue growing my business, writing a book and hopefully traveling to amazing places.

Join us in Monaco for the largest meeting of Blockchain Investors in Europe this year. Network in the wealth capital of the world and pitch your company for investment – Get in Touch // [email protected] //
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— MonacoBlockchainConference (@TheBlockEvents) March 15, 2019

What will you be talking about at this event?

Specifically I will be focusing on how impact investors/family offices should be considering investing in Blockchain for their portfolios and their future.

What inspired you to attend it? 

Because blockchain technology is super vital to the global development space and should be considered as integral to helping organizations work towards meeting and exceeding the sustainable development goals. Given that I am excited to dig in and learn from my fellow speakers.

Which influencers and websites do you follow to keep up to date with the latest developments?

The following are all good resources:

https://blockchainforsocialimpact.com/, https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/study-blockchain-impact-moving-beyond-hype.pdf, Aunnie Patton Power, https://consensys.net/social-impact/ and https://bit.ly/2I67tMz

How can people find out more about what you are working on?

You can learn much from my company’s website: http://www.mcpstrategies.com

Anything else you’d like to add / we should have asked?

Just that I’m super excited to present and meet all those attending.

Would your company benefit from pitching in Monte Carlo to over 100 Investment Funds, Family Offices and HNWI?
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