The critical job skills of the future are not what you think
Jobs will look dramatically different by 2030. Core leadership skills like creativity, collaboration, and resilience will be pivotal.
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Field notes from Colombia: Commonality, optimism, and the power of human capital
Reflections on Acumen’s Partner trip to Colombia from a next-gen Acumen supporter.
Acumen Angels supports entrepreneurs when they need it most
Our 2024 Acumen Angels awardees are a powerful reminder of the importance of backing entrepreneurs with early-stage capital when their ideas are still taking form.
Investing in women, powering the future: A conversation with Angela Muraguri
Angela Muraguri, investment manager at KawiSafi Ventures, shares how the fund is advancing gender equity, supporting female entrepreneurs, and driving climate resilience through impact investing.
5 lessons for investing in East and West Africa
From tackling post-harvest loss to unlocking resilience in smallholder farmers, Acumen’s 2024 investments offer bold strategies to overcome East and West Africa’s toughest challenges and drive lasting change.
Acumen invests in Ghanaian agritech startup Wami Agro
Wami Agro, a new Acumen investee under the Trellis initiative, is pioneering innovative agricultural solutions in Ghana to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, reduce poverty, and strengthen food security.
4 principles to guide your philanthropy in 2025
Philanthropy has rarely been more critical to building the world we know is possible. Here are four guiding principles from our Director of Philanthropy to help shape your giving this year.
6 things we would change about the cocoa sector today
The cocoa sector is in crisis, with years of exploitation and climate challenges driving volatile prices and threatening the future of smallholder farmers. Six experts share their bold ideas for transforming the value chain and creating lasting change.