Join Rising Tide Capital’s CEO and Co-Founder Alfa Demmellash as she invites you and a broader community of visionaries to explore the changing role of community-based entrepreneurs and leaders as co-builders of a new future. Discover how these emerging entrepreneurs and seasoned leaders are creating value for others…and changing the economy for the better.
Why listen?
Learn how resilience is core to entrepreneurial success.Discover your passion and “purpose lantern.”Recognize you are not alone on the journey and find community.


Join Rising Tide Capital’s CEO and Co-Founder Alfa Demmellash as she invites you and a broader community of visionaries to explore the changing role of community-based entrepreneurs and leaders as co-builders of a new future. Discover how these emerging entrepreneurs and seasoned leaders are creating value for others…and changing the economy for the better.
Why listen?
Learn how resilience is core to entrepreneurial success. Discover your passion and “purpose lantern.” Recognize you are not alone on the journey and find community.
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Why a Podcast?
Don't tell, show. Future Tide Conversations is about taking you on a journey of transformation. We believe by sharing the extraordinary stories of those actively creating value, making lives and communities better, we can shape the future we want and know is possible.
Don't tell, show. Future Tide Conversations is about taking you on a journey of transformation. We believe by sharing the extraordinary stories of those actively creating value, making lives and communities better, we can shape the future we want and know is possible.
RESILIENCE MICROSERIES
Episode 6: Alleys and Waves of Innovation? Get in the Game (Part 2)
In the conclusion of this two-part conversation, James Johnson-Piett shares how community-owned funds keep wealth local, how national networks are reshaping development, and how AI can amplify voices when used with care. He also reflects on leading with resilience and purpose to grow impact that lasts.
In the conclusion of this two-part conversation, James Johnson-Piett shares how community-owned funds keep wealth local, how national networks are reshaping development, and how AI can amplify voices when used with care. He also reflects on leading with resilience and purpose to grow impact that lasts.
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James Johnson-Piett
Principal and CEO of Urbane Development, Board Chair of Mangrove Community Wealth, Inc
Principal and CEO of Urbane Development, Board Chair of Mangrove Community Wealth, Inc
James Johnson-Piett is the Founding Principal and CEO of Urbane Development and Board Chair of Mangrove Community Wealth, Inc. He launched Urbane during a recession with a purpose-driven, culturally informed, and data-enabled approach that proves investing in neighborhood talent works. His mission centers on expanding fresh food access, building shared ownership, and fostering community wealth through trust, resilience, and collaboration.
James Johnson-Piett is the Founding Principal and CEO of Urbane Development and Board Chair of Mangrove Community Wealth, Inc. He launched Urbane during a recession with a purpose-driven, culturally informed, and data-enabled approach that proves investing in neighborhood talent works. His mission centers on expanding fresh food access, building shared ownership, and fostering community wealth through trust, resilience, and collaboration.
Wisdom for your Journey
Advice Library Collection
Rapid change getting to you? We’re building a library of actionable insights just for you! Learn from social entrepreneurs in education, sports, finance, philanthropy, entrepreneurship and a range of other fields and industries on pressing leadership topics to help you navigate the future tide.
Rapid change getting to you? We’re building a library of actionable insights just for you! Learn from social entrepreneurs in education, sports, finance, philanthropy, entrepreneurship and a range of other fields and industries on pressing leadership topics to help you navigate the future tide.
Episode 4: Purpose & Proximity – Ethical Investing and Entrepreneurship in Community
In this Special Edition, Preston D. Pinkett III, President of P3 Collective and Chair of the Dodge Foundation, joins host Alfa Demmellash to explore how proximity, purpose, and perspective can shape a more just economy. From impact investing to ethical entrepreneurship, this conversation offers a funder’s view of building community-centered systems change.
In this Special Edition, Preston D. Pinkett III, President of P3 Collective and Chair of the Dodge Foundation, joins host Alfa Demmellash to explore how proximity, purpose, and perspective can shape a more just economy. From impact investing to ethical entrepreneurship, this conversation offers a funder’s view of building community-centered systems change.
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Preston D. Pinkett III
President of P3 Collective and Chair of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
President of P3 Collective and Chair of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
Preston D. Pinkett III is the President of P3 Collective and Chair of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. A longtime champion of ethical leadership and values-based investing, Preston brings decades of experience across community banking, philanthropy, and public-private partnerships—all rooted in proximity to the people and places he serves.
Preston D. Pinkett III is the President of P3 Collective and Chair of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. A longtime champion of ethical leadership and values-based investing, Preston brings decades of experience across community banking, philanthropy, and public-private partnerships—all rooted in proximity to the people and places he serves.
Wisdom for your Journey
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Advice Library
Multimedia Shorts
Multimedia Shorts
Rapid change getting to you? We’re building a library of actionable insights just for you! Learn from social entrepreneurs in education, sports, finance, philanthropy, entrepreneurship and a range of other fields and industries on pressing leadership topics to help you navigate the future tide. Pictured here: Laura Overdeck, Founder of Bedtime Math, Preston Pinkett, Chairman of Board of Trustee, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and Nate Solder, Co-Founder of the Solder True Life Foundation.
Rapid change getting to you? We’re building a library of actionable insights just for you! Learn from social entrepreneurs in education, sports, finance, philanthropy, entrepreneurship and a range of other fields and industries on pressing leadership topics to help you navigate the future tide. Pictured here: Laura Overdeck, Founder of Bedtime Math, Preston Pinkett, Chairman of Board of Trustee, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, and Nate Solder, Co-Founder of the Solder True Life Foundation.
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