Ep 186: Brad Powell - From Apple to Impact: Driving Change with Emerson Collective

Inside the Rope with David Clark

David Clark sits down with Brad Powell, Managing Director of Emerson Collective, the influential family office and investment vehicle of Laurene Powell Jobs. With a portfolio exceeding $11.5 billion, Emerson Collective leverages innovative strategies to address global challenges. Brad provides an insider’s perspective on the Collective’s unique approach to balancing financial returns with social impact across sectors like education, healthcare, and climate transition. Discover how they’re reshaping philanthropy, scaling investments in renewable energy, bridging the digital divide through broadband expansion, and exploring alternative investments like sports franchises. Learn the lessons smaller family offices and high-net-worth individuals can take from Emerson’s model, how they identify transformative organizations, and their forward-thinking vision for energy infrastructure and connectivity in a rapidly evolving world.