Official introduction
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Why this matters: Impact ventures need a business model strong enough to continue serving people.
The central tension is between prioritising measurable community impact and prioritising financial sustainability. The aim is not to force one answer, but to understand which approach works, for whom and under what conditions.
Opening question
What principles, evidence or lived experiences should guide decisions about social impact and profit, and where should reasonable people be allowed to disagree?
Objectives
Compare the strongest arguments on both sides.Identify the conditions that make each approach effective or harmful.Turn the discussion into practical, responsible next steps.
Expected outcome
A practical decision framework that recognises uncertainty, different circumstances and legitimate disagreement.