Dr. Mariana Bozesan

Today, early-stage investors and entrepreneurs find themselves in a dilemma in which they must choose between profit and impact; between traditional, for-profit-only models on the one hand, and multiple-bottom-line structures with a positive social or environmental impact on the other. To help them, and in response to a time in which climate change, exponentially growing technologies, and COVID-19 are calling into question humanity’s priorities, the author proposes a new investment paradigm… Mehr anzeigen

Today, early-stage investors and entrepreneurs find themselves in a dilemma in which they must choose between profit and impact; between traditional, for-profit-only models on the one hand, and multiple-bottom-line structures with a positive social or environmental impact on the other. To help them, and in response to a time in which climate change, exponentially growing technologies, and COVID-19 are calling into question humanity’s priorities, the author proposes a new investment paradigm, namely Integral Investing.

Integral Investing incorporates and transcends the best practices of both traditional venture capital and impact investing. It provides a seamless integration and shows how technological progress need not be our rival, but can instead be our ally in ensuring the prosperous society we all want. Drawing on her own investments and stellar track record in Silicon Valley and Germany over the past 25 years, the author reveals the mechanism of Integral Investing. At the heart of it is a powerful, 360-degree de-risking tool called the Theta Model, which reveals how to make smart investment decisions based on the comprehensive integration of traditional due-diligence criteria, sustainability metrics, and assessments of the founders’ and team culture. But it doesn’t stop there.

In turn, the book demonstrates how to use human-centered AI to scale and digitalize the investment process. The goal here is to accelerate the use of exponential tech, capital, and consciousness leadership to transition to a sustainable global society: a process the author refers to as the Investment Turnaround. The 21 principles of Integral Investing, which she defines using Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory, lead to her manifesto on how to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals within Planetary Boundaries by 2050 through early-stage investing and entrepreneurship. This handbook provides a source of inspiration. Weniger anzeigen

Current worldwide trends are not sustainable. The Club of Rome’s warnings published in the book Limits to Growth are still valid. Remedies that are acceptable for the great majority tend to make things worse. We seem to be in a philosophical crisis. Pope Francis says it clearly: our common home is in deadly danger. Analyzing the philosophical crisis, the book comes to the conclusion that the world may need a “new enlightenment”; one that is not based solely on doctrine, but instead addresses a… Mehr anzeigen

Current worldwide trends are not sustainable. The Club of Rome’s warnings published in the book Limits to Growth are still valid. Remedies that are acceptable for the great majority tend to make things worse. We seem to be in a philosophical crisis. Pope Francis says it clearly: our common home is in deadly danger. Analyzing the philosophical crisis, the book comes to the conclusion that the world may need a “new enlightenment”; one that is not based solely on doctrine, but instead addresses a balance between humans and nature, as well as a balance between markets and the state, and the short versus long term. To do this we need to leave behind working in ”silos” in favor of a more systemic approach that will require us to rethink the organization of science and education.

However, we have to act now; the world cannot wait until 7.6 billion people have struggled to reach a new enlightenment.

This book is full of optimistic case studies and policy proposals that will lead us back to a trajectory of sustainability. But it is also necessary to address the taboo topic of population increase. Countries with a stable population fare immensely better than those with continued increase.

Finally, we are presenting an optimistic book from the Club of Rome. Weniger anzeigen

Abstract: “The missing investors’ trust in the stability of economic development could be one of the main reasons for the current investment gap in developing countries. This paper contends that investing is driven also by emotional intelligence, which depends upon the levels of consciousness of participating agents. Research performed on 136 global investors is presented and the hypothesis that vertical development could influence investors’ confidence is subsequently tested. The paper… Mehr anzeigen

Abstract: “The missing investors’ trust in the stability of economic development could be one of the main reasons for the current investment gap in developing countries. This paper contends that investing is driven also by emotional intelligence, which depends upon the levels of consciousness of participating agents. Research performed on 136 global investors is presented and the hypothesis that vertical development could influence investors’ confidence is subsequently tested. The paper asserts, furthermore, that investors’ trust could be enhanced and cultivated through the integration of appropriate metrics for people, planet, and profit. The Theta Model, a de-risking tool based on Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory, is thenceforward introduced as a framework for the integration of people, planet, and profit in early stage investing. The paper concludes by sharing some lessons learned from positive and negative investment examples over the past two decades and highlights how stakeholders could benefit from such de-risking, integral sustainability measurements.”
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The future of Wall Street is tightly connected to the future of investing, economics, and business. These are linked to the evolution of democracy, planetary geopolitics, culture, and of course the environment. Yet, all of them are intimately dependent upon the level of consciousness of the human agents involved in all of the above. By applying Ken Wilber’s Integral Model in investing, the research presented in this paper argues about the following major trends that have been identified: (1)… Mehr anzeigen

The future of Wall Street is tightly connected to the future of investing, economics, and business. These are linked to the evolution of democracy, planetary geopolitics, culture, and of course the environment. Yet, all of them are intimately dependent upon the level of consciousness of the human agents involved in all of the above. By applying Ken Wilber’s Integral Model in investing, the research presented in this paper argues about the following major trends that have been identified: (1) evolution of investing from traditional investing to integral investing, (2) goals convergence of traditional and philanthropic capital, (2) congregation of objectives between traditional and social business, (3) investors’ evolution toward world-centric or later stages of human development. Moreover, this paper contends that a certain percentage of investors are now significantly contributing to the resolution of the current crises. They achieve that by departing from traditional investing focused on profit-only toward integral investing, which provides the means and metrics for the parity of people, planet, and profit. Thus, the paper asserts that the future of investing is integral investing with self-actualizing investors as its agents. Integral investing is based on the essence of all existence, the interior as well as exterior reality. It is a reality in which high financial returns are inseparable from a high social, environmental, cultural, and an ethical impact, in addition to individual happiness and self-actualization. Therefore, the future of Wall Street is dependent upon the sustainable implementation of the parity between people, planet, and profit in investing, economics, business, and politics. Weniger anzeigen

The future of global capital and business is tightly connected to the future of investing. This paper presents the latest research and development in capital, philanthropy, investing, and business leadership from an investor’s perspective. Based on current trends, the paper argues that the future of both business and investing must be integrally informed and be based on the essence of all existence, the interior as well as exterior reality; a reality in which high financial returns are… Mehr anzeigen

The future of global capital and business is tightly connected to the future of investing. This paper presents the latest research and development in capital, philanthropy, investing, and business leadership from an investor’s perspective. Based on current trends, the paper argues that the future of both business and investing must be integrally informed and be based on the essence of all existence, the interior as well as exterior reality; a reality in which high financial returns are inseparable from high social, environmental, cultural, ethical, as well as the individual happiness impact. Moreover, the paper contends that the current crises such as economy, finance, ecology, climate, water, health care, educational, food, security, energy, natural resources, poverty, and bio-diversity can be reduced to one common denominator, namely a consciousness crisis. This crisis manifests as lack of global leadership of traditional players. Therefore, this paper contends that only a quantum leap in consciousness evolution of global leaders has the opportunity to unleash the leadership qualities necessary to overcome the current challenges and catapult humanity toward the next level of existence. From an investing perspective, the paper shows why the financial crisis has and will continue to shaken the dominant position of the so-called High Wealth Countries whereby accelerating the trend toward a more even playing field between the wealth of developed and developing countries. After introducing the notion of integral investing, integral investor, and integral business as the next evolutionary step, the paper highlights the barriers to aggregating more capital toward integral investing worldwide and presents several ways out. Weniger anzeigen

This article introduces the concept of Integral Impact Investing as an evolutionary model for sustainable capital management. It argues that the major collective threats faced by humanity today are addressed only partially by the current development strategies and investment schemes. It emphasizes the important role of capital and business in alleviating today's challenges and questions the sustainability of current investment practices in all investment fields such as Venture Capital, Public… Mehr anzeigen

This article introduces the concept of Integral Impact Investing as an evolutionary model for sustainable capital management. It argues that the major collective threats faced by humanity today are addressed only partially by the current development strategies and investment schemes. It emphasizes the important role of capital and business in alleviating today's challenges and questions the sustainability of current investment practices in all investment fields such as Venture Capital, Public, and Private Equity. Moreover, it provides an integral investing framework that may fill the current void while potentially reducing the investment risk and increasing the social, environmental, cultural, and happiness impact. Weniger anzeigen

In this thoroughly researched book, computer scientist and psychologist Mariana Bozesan explores the phenomenon of becoming a consciousness leader within a business environment. Consciousness leaders are people who have evolved to postconventional levels of interior development and are engaged in globally sustainable wealth creation for the benefit of all. The presented research employs Wilber’s integral map of consciousness and the newly designed qualitative method named heuristic… Mehr anzeigen

In this thoroughly researched book, computer scientist and psychologist Mariana Bozesan explores the phenomenon of becoming a consciousness leader within a business environment. Consciousness leaders are people who have evolved to postconventional levels of interior development and are engaged in globally sustainable wealth creation for the benefit of all. The presented research employs Wilber’s integral map of consciousness and the newly designed qualitative method named heuristic structuralism. The nature, meaning, and cause of transformative experiences of the researched executives—from companies such as Coca Cola, Colgate, Palmolive, and major venture capital firms—have been investigated along with the structural impact over time. The exploration of becoming a consciousness leader has not only revealed the interiority of exceptional leaders, but it supports a paradigm shift in leadership, business, and capitalism in general. This understanding provides encouragement, inspiration, and hope to those who are actively involved with wealth creation in a business environment as well as to those who struggle to live a life of meaning within the same context. Weniger anzeigen

This paper highlights the major collective and individual threats faced by humanity today and argues that money alone will not provide the desired relief. Instead, it contends that only sustainable solutions that consider all life perspectives and are rooted in higher levels of consciousness can succeed. After introducing Wilber’s Integral Framework as a theoretical foundation for this kind of sustainability, the paper emphasizes the importance of leaders and leadership. It presents leading… Mehr anzeigen

This paper highlights the major collective and individual threats faced by humanity today and argues that money alone will not provide the desired relief. Instead, it contends that only sustainable solutions that consider all life perspectives and are rooted in higher levels of consciousness can succeed. After introducing Wilber’s Integral Framework as a theoretical foundation for this kind of sustainability, the paper emphasizes the importance of leaders and leadership. It presents leading edge research performed with top business executives from Fortune 500 and other companies. Furthermore, it explores the phenomenon of becoming a consciousness leader as a premise for creating sustainable businesses that transcend the current socio-economic, geo-political, and environmental challenges. Consciousness leaders are people who have evolved beyond post-conventional levels of human development. As a result, they have become integrally informed human beings who feel, think, and act in globally sustainable ways for the benefit of all. The exploration of becoming a consciousness leader in business reveals not only the interiority of exceptional leaders, but supports a paradigm shift in leadership, business, and sustainability. This understanding may also provide encouragement, inspiration, and hope to those who are actively involved with wealth creation in a business environment as well as to those who struggle to live a life of meaning within the same context.
The detailed research can be found in the book "The Making of a Consciousness Leader" by Dr. Mariana Bozesan available on Amazon Weniger anzeigen

IN THIS REVOLUTIONARY BOOK, researcher Mariana Bozesan, PhD, introduces the first integral solution for losing weight without going on a diet and reveals its secrets. Based on Ken Wilber's Integral Model and startling scientific evidence, Diet for a New Life confirms that the key to success is to stop dieting and to begin winning the game of life in a holistic fashion. It verifies that a lasting solution can only be achieved by addressing the entire person—physically, mentally, emotionally, and… Mehr anzeigen

IN THIS REVOLUTIONARY BOOK, researcher Mariana Bozesan, PhD, introduces the first integral solution for losing weight without going on a diet and reveals its secrets. Based on Ken Wilber's Integral Model and startling scientific evidence, Diet for a New Life confirms that the key to success is to stop dieting and to begin winning the game of life in a holistic fashion. It verifies that a lasting solution can only be achieved by addressing the entire person—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. As we advance through the information age and have greater access to information, we also have greater difficulties distinguishing sustainable solutions from less ideal ones. We drown in information and starve for wisdom. Diet for a New Life fills this gap.
In addition, Bozesan supplies a simple and fun 8-step solution that reveals the weight loss secrets of successful dieters. You will find out why fad diets cause the yo-yo effect and why overweight people would in fact be dead without their excess fat. You will learn how food affects the body, how to stop eating compulsively, and how to eliminate food cravings and allergies. You will uncover your own unhealthy ways of dealing with your physical body and learn how to let go of the stories that have sabotaged your weight loss success in the past. Under the premise that pain is part of life but suffering is a choice, this resource guide will guide you toward creating lasting change and show you how to handle relapse, celebrate achievements, and reward successes.
After reading this book, you will never think about losing weight in the same way again. You will discover that building your health from the inside out is the key to manifesting your ideal weight and beauty. This will happen naturally and almost effortlessly when you decide to honor and trust yourself. Weniger anzeigen

Der Leitfaden für Business Angels II trägt in 90 Expertenbeiträgen alles an „Market Intelligence“ zusammen, was Angel Investing auf hohem Niveau heute ausmacht. Das Buch begleitet die Leser vom ersten Gedanken an eine Investition über die Vertragsgestaltung, die Förderung des getätigten Investments und die Voraussetzungen und Folgen weiterer Finanzierungsrunden bis hin zum Exit – branchenübergreifend, praxisnah und aktuell. Das Buch wendet sich nicht nur an Business Angels, sondern auch an… Mehr anzeigen

Der Leitfaden für Business Angels II trägt in 90 Expertenbeiträgen alles an „Market Intelligence“ zusammen, was Angel Investing auf hohem Niveau heute ausmacht. Das Buch begleitet die Leser vom ersten Gedanken an eine Investition über die Vertragsgestaltung, die Förderung des getätigten Investments und die Voraussetzungen und Folgen weiterer Finanzierungsrunden bis hin zum Exit – branchenübergreifend, praxisnah und aktuell. Das Buch wendet sich nicht nur an Business Angels, sondern auch an Start-ups, die eine Finanzierung durch Angel-Investoren suchen. Auch Multiplikatoren und Beratern bietet es viel Gewinn. Weniger anzeigen