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In a world, where we are getting eaten by moral and spiritual bankruptcy, it is important to live a virtuous life.

“Thirteen virtues necessary for true success: temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility.”
- Benjamin Franklin

Big shout to who has been championing it and equipping others with consciousness to be leader that is gentle, loving and compassionate to themselves, others, animals and mother nature.

Written by . Read the full piece here 》https://lifecanvas.substack.com/p/virtuous.

Japan's centuries-old "Shinise" companies offer an intriguing model for sustainable degrowth. Shinise principles of longevity, moderation, and intergenerational thinking could guide companies worldwide to prioritize ecological health and human fulfillment over endless economic growth.

"A Bank of Korea 2008 report highlighted Japan's prominence in hosting companies over 200 years old; 56% were in Japan. In 2019, research firm Teikoku Data Bank recorded over 33,000 century-old businesses in Japan. These figures showcase the enduring success and longevity of Japanese enterprises."

Read the full piece >> https://open.substack.com/pub/idexaccelerator/p/shinise

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"The patient, business-focused nature of micro-acquisition investing generates steadier, less volatile returns less correlated to VC boom and bust cycles. I think this can be an exciting approach if applied to the world of impact investing and the broader conscious capitalism arena." - The case for micro acquisition funds by

Read the full article hear 》》》 https://firstfollowers.substack.com/p/the-case-for-micro-acquisition-funds

"I have begun realizing that balance across three planes – Spiritual, Physical, and Financial (our “SPF”) – is essential for a fulfilling life. However, many of us, especially in ambitious materialistic cultures, are suffering from a kind of spiritual poverty or bankruptcy." - Balance Your "SPF".

https://idexaccelerator.substack.com/p/balance-your-spf

This is disturbing news. Gender diversity in venture capital teams is invaluable from an investment decision-making point, thesis development, sourcing, and several more reasons. PERIOD.

I think we need to fix the diversity at the decision-making level and support more emerging women-led funds. Side by side, work with LPs extensively and bring in more women LPs.

Do you have any thoughts on what we can do?

https://sifted.eu/articles/vc-women-departures