The Criterion Institute Podcast

The Criterion Institute Podcast

Joy Anderson

Episodes 81
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

How do we disrupt the entrenched power dynamics in finance to advance a more equitable future? Join us for the Criterion Institute Podcast as Joy Anderson, a global thought leader in business and social change, leads us through a series of discussions, interviews, frameworks, rants, and re-frames that will help you better understand how to use finance as a tool for transformative systems change. Learn more by visiting us at www.criterioninstitute.org.

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S1E80 #80: What Are You Willing to See? Disruption, Fault Lines, and the Moments That Matter

Jun 04, 2026 33m

In this episode, Joy Anderson reframes one of the most common narratives in moments of crisis: instead of asking how to stabilize and return to normal, she asks what disruption makes visible.…

S1E79 #79: From Invitation to Trust: Rethinking Relationships in Finance

May 21, 2026 24m

In this episode, Joy Anderson reflects on invitation as a foundational practice for leadership, collaboration, and systems change. Moving beyond calendar invites, she reframes invitation as a form of…

S1E78 #78: Intermediation Is Not Overhead

May 07, 2026 25m

In this episode, Joy Anderson reflects on a renewed wave of conversations around innovative finance following recent funding disruptions across the feminist movement, particularly in the context of…

S1E77 #77: Strength Is the Strategy: A Conversation on Movement‑Led Finance

Apr 23, 2026 36m

#77: Strength Is the Strategy: A Conversation on Movement‑Led FinanceWhat happens when feminist movements stop asking permission—and start acting as asset owners?In this episode, Joy Anderson is…

S1E76 #76: Bring Your Expertise: Why AI Needs More Voices

Apr 09, 2026 24m

In this conversation, Joy Anderson and Mara Bolis discuss the intersection of gender lens investing and AI, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping the future of technology.…

S1E75 #75: When the Moment Arrives: Acting on Systems Opportunities

Mar 26, 2026 19m

In this episode, we share how Criterion approaches systems change—by paying close attention to where leverage actually lives, how power moves through relationships, and why timing matters as much as…

S1E74 #74: No Permission Required: Volunteerism as a Power Shift

Mar 12, 2026 18m

In this episode of The Criterion Institute Podcast, Joy Anderson reflects on the often-overlooked power of volunteerism and voluntary association as a foundational force in civic life, democracy, and…

S1E73 #73: Search Funds Reframed: Expanding Access to Business Ownership

Feb 26, 2026 41m

In this episode of the Criterion Institute podcast, Joy Anderson explores the concept of search funds as a transformative financial tool for entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights the potential…

S1E72 #72: From Add-on to Operating System: Rethinking the Role of Services in Local Value Creation

Feb 12, 2026 47m

In this episode, Joy Anderson is joined by Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners co-founders Eric Kacou and Charity Kabango to explore what it truly takes to build thriving businesses and markets across…

S1E71 #71: Time to Pause: How We Learn to Let Go, Listen and Pivot

Jan 29, 2026 20m

In this episode of the Criterion Institute podcast, Joy Anderson reflects on the power of letting go—of beliefs, assumptions, and fixed identities that may no longer serve us. Through a personal…

S1E70 #70: Financing Patience: Movements, Markets and the Long Game

Jan 15, 2026 41m

In this episode, Joy explores the surprising parallels between funding social movements and financing market formation companies. Joy Anderson, along with guests Katharina Samara-Wickrama and Medina…

S1E69 #69: The Stories We Choose: Finding Meaning in the Broken Glass of 2025

Jan 01, 2026 26m

In this episode, Joy reflects on the past year and the importance of storytelling in shaping our future. She discusses the common practice of making New Year's resolutions and how they often fall…

S1E68 #68: Clarity is Relational: Leadership in Complex Systems

Dec 18, 2025 15m

In this episode of the Criterion Institute podcast, Joy Anderson begins with a provocation about clarity, questioning how calls for “being clear” often place responsibility on the speaker, rather…

S1E67 #67: Financing the Reduction of GBV: From Insights to Infrastructure

Dec 04, 2025 23m

In this episode, Joy Anderson discusses the intersection of finance and gender-based violence, emphasizing the need for transformative systems change. She reflects on the insights gained from Donella…

S1E66 #66: Designing Finance for Context: A Conversation with Joanna Levitt Cea

Nov 20, 2025 33m

In this episode, Joy sits down with Joanna Levitt Cea, Founder and Principal of Valiente Capital Design and lead of the Gender Funders CoLab report Moving Beyond Grant Capital: Meeting the Moment…

S1E65 #65: Investing as if Hope Mattered: The Church, Finance, and the Imagination to Act

Nov 06, 2025 25m

In this episode, Joy reflects on the deep connections between faith, finance, and imagination - exploring how churches and faith communities can play a transformative role in shaping economic systems…

S1E64 #64: Joy as an Act: Birthday reflections on what is in a name

Oct 23, 2025 18m

In this special birthday episode, Joy reflects on the meaning behind her name and what it represents in her life and work. The episode begins with her parents, Herbert and Phyllis Anderson, sharing…

S1E63 #63: From Scarcity to Power: Reimagining Finance for Feminist Movements

Oct 09, 2025 22m

In this episode, Joy reflects on the crisis in funding for feminist and justice-focused non-profits, where traditional philanthropy has dramatically declined in recent years. She explores the need…

S1E62 #62: Pipelines of Trust: Rethinking Local Capital Mobilization in Africa

Sep 25, 2025 37m

In this episode, Joy chats with Elizabeth Howard about the transformative potential of finance in the context of African investments. They discuss the challenges faced by women fund managers, the…

S1E61 #61: In Conversation: Building the Future of the Field from Convergence to Action

Sep 11, 2025 38m

This episode dives into the creation of the new report: “Reimagining Gender Lens Investing Futures: Possibilities and Perspectives from the Field” and the pivotal role of the 2025 Convergence event.…

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How many episodes does The Criterion Institute Podcast have?

The Criterion Institute Podcast has published 81 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is The Criterion Institute Podcast still active?

The Criterion Institute Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 23m.

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