SCULLY – THE WORLD SHOW XIII (Bud Kirchner)
Some businessmen just have a knack for success: they know how to create it, grow it, manage it and even snatch it back from the brink of failure. This week, Bob Scully welcomes two-time Entrepreneur of the Year Bud Kirchner, who is credited with having that golden touch.
VP of Standard Life comments on Bud Kirchner
The Vice President of Finance for Standard Life (one of the largest insurance companies in the world) comments on Bud Kirchner’s values, approaches and passion. The comments are based on an Interview Bud did with Bob Scully on his show ‘The World Show’.
Bud Kirchner as “Interview of The Year” Brief Intro
The World Show editorial team selected from amongst numerous interviews, the special with Bud Kirchner, of Kirchner Private Capital Group, for its annual Holiday Edition and named Bud as the “Interview of the Year”. This is the new intro to the original interview.
Bob Scully Intro to W.B. (Bud) Kirchner Interview
Bob introduces “Mr. Fix it” two-time Entrepreneur of the Year Bud Kirchner. Some businessmen just have a knack for success: they know how to create it, grow it, manage it and even snatch it back from the brink of failure. Bud is credited with having that golden touch.
Financial First Impact
In business, if you are not playing all your cards, you’re not playing your strongest hand. If you are not playing all four suits – financial, social, environmental, cultural – chances are that you are either overlooking risks or undervaluing key assets.
Greatest Challenge of our Time
In a recent interview at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Food Security Group partner Steve Dauphin discusses technology, entrepreneurial companies and the looming global food security crisis in a 100-year historical context. Food Security Group is the agriculture impact arm of Kirchner Group.www.fundthefood.com
The Best American
Kirchner Group’s Steve Dauphin talks about his opinion on the best American ever – George Washington Carver. Excerpt from his talk at the 2018 Thought for Food Global Summit.
Effort and Attitude
Kirchner Group’s Steve Dauphin talks about the importance of effort and attitude in entrepreneurship. Excerpt from his talk at the 2018 Thought for Food Global Summit.
Impact Isn’t Impact if Unrealized
What is impact and why does it matter to my company or fund? In 1985 Kirchner Group was founded with the belief that every business can be improved and every business should improve the world. Our unprecedented 30 year track record of “earning and returning” represents the backbone of what is today considered financial-first impact businesses and investing.
How Can Impact Have More Impact
How can Kirchner Group help your company or fund improve performance through impact? Kirchner Group recently synthesized our approach while building on our decades of experience in impact investing, advisory and asset management, into Kirchner Group’s proprietary 3:4 Impact Performance Model.
Kirchner Food Fellowship Update 2017
The Kirchner Food Fellowship harnesses the power of millennials to find, fund and assist promising socially responsible agricultural businesses. The highly-trained, highly-networked student investment teams bring the wisdom and experience of seasoned venture capitalists with the energy, passion and reach of the Peace Corps. The Kirchner Food Fellowship is made possible by the support of Kirchner Group, a traditional merchant bank with a long history working with ag/food companies and a strong ethos of earning and returning. www.fundthefood.com
Kirchner Food Fellowship Launches
Learn about the Kirchner Food Fellowship Program and how it is aiming to educate future capital allocators. The Fellowship believes it is vital for the next generation of leaders to understand, to get involved and to aid in funding young entrepreneurial businesses which will positively impact global Food Security. The Fellowship is open to University students currently enrolled in a North American University.www.fundthefood.com
2019 Mexico Agtech Competition Recap
A two minute recap of the 2019 Mexico AgTech Competition presented by Kirchner Group and Thought for Food
Awards Ceremony at 2019 Mexico AgTech Competition
The winners of the Grand Prize, a $5k award from the Kirchner Impact Foundation, as well as advisory services from Kirchner Group, was Griyum, a company that has developed a new technology that improves farming and processing methods of crickets as a high protein source for livestock and human nutrition.
President Vicente Fox speaks about Collaboration with Kirchner Food Fellowship
Kirchner Impact Foundation is pleased to announce the 2017-18 Kirchner Food Fellowship, one of the world’s most innovative capital markets initiatives, will be focused on Central Mexico. In collaboration with Centro Fox the program will be based at the Presidential Library in Guanajuato, Mexico. www.fundthefood.com
President Vicente Fox Invites Students to apply for Kirchner Food Fellowship Program
Kirchner Food Fellowship and Centro Fox are collaborating to bring the 2017-18 Kirchner Food Fellowship program to Mexico. President Fox invites bi-lingual students enrolled at any university in Mexico, Canada or the United States to apply. www.fundthefood.com
President Vicente Fox Invites Companies to reach out to Kirchner Food Fellowship
The Kirchner Food Fellowship is an innovative, hands-on “impact” investment program that harnesses the power of millennials to find, fund and assist promising socially responsible agricultural businesses. If you are a socially responsible for-profit, entrepreneurial company generating revenue, and working to improve agriculture in ways that will be beneficial to Mexico, the Kirchner Fellows would like to learn more about your company.
Steve Dauphin speaks at University Cities Conference
Steve Dauphin discusses Kirchner Group and the Kirchner Impact Foundation’s initiatives around innovation and building ecosystems at a recent conference focused on “A New Species of City” These cities have outgrown their college-town status and created dynamic economies around the major research universities in the urban core.
2016 GODAN Summit Panel – Leveraging Agriculture and Nutrition Open Data to Improve Investment
Kirchner Group’s Steve Dauphin moderates a panel at the 2016 GODAN Summit. The Summit is designed to bring together world leaders, researchers, farmers, students and others – public, private and non-profit united around a collaboration on agriculture and nutrition data openness. www.fundthefood.com
Steve Dauphin at TFF Summit 2016
Kirchner Group’s Steve Dauphin at the the 2016 TFF Summit talking about uprooting assumptions and the Kirchner Food Fellowship program. Thought For Food (TFF) is the world’s leading platform for Next Generation Innovation and Collaboration to address global food and nutrition security. www.fundthefood.com
Sarah Piccini at Stimson Center Food Disrupters and the Future of Food Panel
Kirchner Food Fellow Sarah Piccini speaks as part of a panel at the Food Disrupters and the Future of Food on October 26, 2016 hosted by Stimson Center. www.fundthefood.com
Steve Dauphin speaks at the TAMU Law AG Symposium
Steve Dauphin speaks at the TAMU Law AG Symposium in October 2014. www.fundthefood.com
Kirchner Impact Model
Kirchner Impact Foundation (KIF), is a non-profit organization that serves as one of the “returning” arms of Kirchner Group. KIF harnesses the positive power of enterprise to make a difference in addressing some of the most important issues of today and reflects our belief that all businesses should contribute to a positive human future. Through the Kirchner Impact Model the foundation promotes capital efficiency and sustainable enterprises. Our Kirchner Impact Model includes three integrated components of contribution: ‘head’, ‘hip’ and ‘heart’. www.kirchnerimpact.com
Business Brain Model Testimonial
Elise Huet, University of Guelph student discusses her thoughts on the Business Brain Model that was integrated into her course. Designed to Explore and promote the integration and understanding of neuroscience, psychology and related cognitive sciences within business contexts. Branded the ‘Business Brain Model℠’, this is the objective of the original writings by W.B. (Bud) Kirchner, Founder of Kirchner Group and an internationally known innovator in the world of business and philanthropy. www.businessbrainmodel.com
The Importance of Food Security & Food Safety
Kirchner Group’s Steve Dauphin speaking at the 2014 Indoor Ag-Con conference on Food Security. www.fundthefood.com
Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation
Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundations mission is to enrich the lives, health, and social well-being of people with cognitive, emotional, and physical challenges through the use of Multi Sensory Environments (MSE). Their focus is on the design, development, implementation and education of Multi Sensory Environments with the aim to enable productivity, inclusion, independence, and self-determination.
Multi Sensory Environment 360 degree Video
Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundations mission is to enrich the lives, health, and social well-being of people with cognitive, emotional, and physical challenges through the use of Multi Sensory Environments (MSE). Their focus is on the design, development, implementation and education of Multi Sensory Environments with the aim to enable productivity, inclusion, independence, and self-determination.
Scully The World Show – The Hidden Angel
Bob Scully presents this special on ‘The Hidden Angel’ Christopher Douglas. Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation offers Multi-Sensory Environments (MSEs) so that disabled individuals can stimulate brain activity and better engage with the world around them. This special looks closely at the history and successes of MSEs and the activities of the foundation founded on behalf of Christopher Fornes.
MSE Case Study – Therapeutic Impact I
MSE Case Study – Therapeutic Impact – Miami Jewish Health Center – July 2015 – AA 84 years old. Witness the amazing impact of this treatment on AA as she struggles with Alzheimer’s. Multi-sensory Environment donated by the Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation.
MSE Case Study – Therapeutic Impact II
MSE Case Study – Therapeutic Impact – Miami Jewish Health Center – July 2015 – RB 87 years old. Witness the amazing impact of this treatment on AA as she struggles with Alzheimer’s. Multi-sensory Environment donated by the Christopher Douglas Hidden Angel Foundation.
Steve Dauphin speaks at Agtech Summit Mexico 2022
Steve Dauphin speaks at about some of the mistakes entrepreneurs make during the Kirchner Impact Foundations, Agtech Summit Mexico 2022 in Leon, Guanajuato.
Earning & Returning; Head, Hip & Heart Approach
Learn about our firm and culture in a recent podcast from Mark Sadovnick and the ‘Leaders Who Care’ series in which he interviews our Managing Director Blair G. Kirchner.
Building a Business for Profit and Social Good
Blair Kirchner believes that business leaders have the ability—and the responsibility—to create positive change in the world. Blair is the Managing Director and Co-Head of Impact Activities at the Kirchner Group which has been internationally recognized for centering its business around the value of “earning while returning.” Blair and his team use low-cost and high-impact investment models designed to invest capital and resources into historically underserved regions and communities.
2023 Kirchner Fellowship HBCU Program Informational Webinar
This is an informational video webinar talking about the Kirchner Fellowship HBCU Program.
