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Kimberley Abbott
Founder & CEO at Vested Impact
Kimberley Abbott is the Founder and CEO of Vested Impact, a data platform company she founded in 2019.14 Here are some key details about her:
Professional Background
- Abbott is an engineer by background and has previous experience as a founder.1
- She worked at the United Nations, leading the development of their data platform to assess the performance and impact of global Peacekeeping Operations.14
- Prior to Vested Impact, she founded an award-winning social enterprise in India focused on the economic empowerment of women.1
Vested Impact
Abbott created Vested Impact with the mission to "redefine millionaire to be a person who impacts millions of lives".12 The company:
- Assesses and quantifies the impact that companies have on the world's greatest challenges.1
- Uses a proprietary algorithm to measure how companies impact society and solve global issues.4
- Aims to redirect $5 trillion into companies solving the world's greatest challenges.1
Achievements and Recognition
- Won the 2022 UBS Female Founder Award.13
- Vested Impact was named in the 2020 100 Meaningful Businesses.1
- Selected to present at the 2022 Paris Peace Forum.1
Leadership Philosophy
Abbott emphasizes the importance of:
- Vision, empathy, and humility in leadership.3
- Integrity as a core value in her personal and professional life.3
- Connecting her team to the larger purpose and impact of their work.3
Her ultimate goal is to help solve the world's biggest problems by ensuring money is invested in companies that truly make the world better.2
Highlights
Nov 21 · youtube.com
Kimberley Abbott, CEO & Founder, Vested Impact - YouTube
Jul 11 · iiwhub.com
Meet the founder - Kimberly Abbott, Founder and CEO of Vested ...
Jun 20 · ashurst.com
Outpacing Change: Kimberley Abbott and Vested Impact - Ashurst
Jan 10 · harpersbazaar.com
A visionary entrepreneur shares her lessons in leadership
Feb 18 · fintechinnovationlab.com
Founder Story: Kim from Vested Impact - FinTech Innovation Lab