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One year later: the creators behind one of the world’s largest impact funds reflect on lessons learned

Author Jacky Habib
On the first anniversary of launching the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, the team reflects on challenges and lessons learned as a corporation committed to scaling social impact

Why It Matters

As corporations invest in social ventures, their investment dollars — sometimes to the tune of $100 million, as with the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good — determine which enterprises will scale and how, thereby influencing the ecosystem and catalyzing lasting positive change.

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