Preston D. Pinkett III is a leader whose career has spanned community finance, social impact, and philanthropy. As President of P3 Collective and Chair of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, he has helped shape capital strategies that reflect integrity, equity, and care. A former community banker and longtime advocate for local leadership, Preston brings a rare combination of financial expertise and deep-rooted proximity to the communities he serves. In this Special Edition of Future Tide Conversations, Preston sits down with host Alfa Demmellash to share reflections from decades of mission-driven work. Together, they discuss the tensions between impact and return, how ethical entrepreneurship is built on values and trust, and why proximity is essential to unlocking long-term transformation. This episode invites funders, entrepreneurs, and community builders to consider a broader sense of belonging—and to lead with a deeper commitment to shared humanity.