S13E36: Is your work interesting, or impactful? with Chintan Panchal (RPCK Rastegar Panchal)
We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Chintan Panchal, Founding Partner of RPCK Rastegar Panchal, a law firm that has developed a dedicated impact investing practice, advising both mission-aligned investors and social enterprises.
Chintan has become a trusted advisor to leaders in the impact field because of his "purpose-driven" approach to corporate law.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- Why "interesting" is a trap that can keep you stuck in unfulfilling work
- What innovations occur when you intersect law with an impact mindset
- The overlooked reasons why venture capital is often not the perfect funding option for impact entrepreneurs
- How new legal frameworks can enable a new wave of impact
- How to scale your results by moving from a project mindset to a paradigm mindset
Resources/sources mentioned:
- https://rpck.com/
- The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast(https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)
- Join Rivendell (https://xquadrant.com/rivendell/), our exponential programme for elite CEOs dedicated to transforming themselves, their businesses, and the world.
- Ready for a big leap forward in your own leadership? Elevate your leadership forever with Richard's book "Making time for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful". Buy your book here: https://xquadrant.com/time/
04:34 Making societal impact
09:00 Investor-entrepreneur relationships
12:37 Challenges with traditional financing
22:17 Learning leads to success
30:36 Balancing family, work, and making a difference
40:00 Becoming the best leader through effective communication
40:00 Becoming the best leader through effective communication
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