Community Capital Re-imagined

Modern financial transactions on based on financial performance that is rooted in risk mitigation and to identify areas of return on investment (ROI) to benefit the original investor, be that in the form of a loan or a capital investment. This system has always been counter to our cultural norms and beliefs. Our impact analysis and proven algorithms focus not only on macro-economic impacts but understanding how multiple systems in the community and the surrounding areas help predict economic demand in one's community. The data will then allow for better access to capital and breakdown entry barriers in traditional agency theory and allow for a platform for additional community capital investment into Tribal Nations. The benefit will build sustainable economies for seven generations, allowing for Native leaders the resources to address jobs, financial capital, healthy,  sovereign food, sustainable energy, and healthcare needs. 

Since time immemorial, Sovereign Tribal nations have had functioning economies that expanded beyond individual profit motives, which included markets, trade, mediums of exchange and economic processes and principals (Miller, 2012). These markets included food, clothing, raw materials, precious stones and highly valued ceremonial items. The focus of activity relied on the specialization of Tribes, depending on available resources, geography, skills of Tribal citizens and long-term planning in balance with nature all drove early economic decisions. There were also factors of war (between Sovereign Tribal nations and Other nations), outside influence, disease and intergovernmental trust (social capital). This is no different than today’s capitalistic global economy. In order to understand economic development and its relation to Tribal economies, it is instrumental to understand foundational components of the economy. Tribes as Sovereign nations are exercising their political and business strategy to improve their economies, increase economic wealth and improve the overall quality of life for the Tribe and Tribal citizens (Jorgensen 2007; Miller, 2012). 

Economics simply defined includes trade and the location of specific economic actors of trade of goods and services (Krugman, 2020). Economic development is focused on the relationship of trade, not just profits for all developing Nations. 

Our solution will show how the current models, like CAPM, are not correctly evaluation Socially Responsible Investing and how our models can be implemented to Tribal and other developing nations to increase and deploy more Community Capital to need projects to increase overall economies. We  implement impact analysis, and proven algorithms focused not only on macro-economic impacts but understanding how multiple systems in the community and the surrounding areas help predict economic demand in one's community. Instead of only reading descriptive summaries of the number of employees compared to local averages, we analyze these variables and helps predict demand levels. This analysis's output will allow the team to create and community lead & community-focused venture capital platform to then take to an IPO. This will be based on the need for more governance legislation like UCC adoption or a Model Tribal Secured Transaction Act (MTSTA) allowing for growth in community GDP and how traditional cultural norms such as if the Tribe was traditionally matrilineal or patrilineal allow for an indigenous community to be more open to adopting important legal governance policy. 

In an ever-evolving capital market, we are starting to see a shift in organizational economics. Investors are beginning to notice Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and the increased need for community capital. As this structure is beginning to become more mainstream, Native American communities have lived within a common societal construct that can mirror common law structures and civil law. The work & research we are conducting will allow Native Americans to participate in traditional capital markets, giving additional insight into community capital projects for emerging market implementation. Although Indian Country is still an emerging domestic economy, entrepreneurs and tribal ventures have more opportunities and better tools to pursue those opportunities than ever before (Clarkson, 2017). As tribal finance is more challenging due to structural norms unique to tribal trust land, the solution is still based on the fundamental theories of finance, auditing, and economics. Our work will allow for more access to capital and build an advanced road map for all 574 Tribal nations and other emerging nations to participate in the world economy. 

The development of economies is not purely revenue seeking, but instead focuses on the significant components of the economy and the trade and flows of economic assets between these components. Government expenditures), overall investment, consumption, and net exports are the major components of a functioning economy. This varies between nations, governments, economic thought, and strategy. Each component of the economy drives economic decisions on a macro level, with each contributing to overall gross domestic product GDP. Our solution covers all of the fellowships' dimensions and will be able to be implemented in all developing nations throughout the world. 

We are bridging new technology, academic research & modeling and current capital markets to allow for increased entry to capital markets for emerging Tribal Nations. There is a divide into all of these solutions as we are bring a holistic and sustainable approach to provide solutions for the problem of low economic GDP. 

We use a proven algorithms focused not only on macro-economic impacts but understanding how multiple systems in the community and the surrounding areas help predict economic demand in the Nation. Instead of only reading descriptive summaries of the number of employees compared to local or state averages, we actually analyzes these variables and helps predict demand levels. The data  produce included with other input/output analysis created by our team will allow for the greater integration of factual data point which will allow for additional investment to Tribal Nations. 

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Although Indian Country is still an emerging domestic economy, entrepreneurs and tribal ventures have more opportunities and better tools to pursue those opportunities than ever before (Clarkson, 2017). As tribal finance is more challenging due to structural norms that are unique to tribal trust land, the solution is still based on the fundamental theories of finance, auditing, and economics. Our solution gives the native business and nation a starting point when deciding on how they will successfully implement economic change through sound financial practices and give them a resource guide on some of the programs & competitive advantages that we have Native Americans. No matter if we are leaders with our tribal government, Tribal business enterprise, or a Native American entrepreneur, sound financial practices and base understanding of how finance works will make our organization secure for the generations to come.

Modern financial transactions on based on financial performance that is rooted in risk mitigation and to identify areas of return on investment (ROI) to benefit the original investor, be that in the form of a loan or a capital investment. This system has always been counter to our cultural norms and beliefs. However, in the last 25 years, we see ways that financing and the way that we monetize returns are changing to align with our traditional values. John Elkington coined the term Triple Bottom Line in 1994, focusing on return on investment be profit, social and environmental. It was initially intended as a genetic code, a triple helix of change for tomorrow’s capitalism, focusing on breakthrough change, disruption, asymmetric growth (with unsustainable sectors actively sidelined), and the scaling of next-generation market solutions. (Elkington, 2018) As some movement to this has come together, and pockets of investors take this very seriously, it has not indeed been implemented with profits and returns still being the dominating driver. As tribal leaders, we can look for these types of partners to align with the current form of finance, access to capital, and our cultural values.  Our model will change this allow for emerging Nations to be part of the world economy. 

A few million if you count the Tribal Nations that we work with. 

All Tribal Nations and other emerging Nations from around the world. 

Next year, we would like to be working it all 574 Tribal Nations and generate over $50 Million in capital investment to Tribal Nations. To have created, implemented, and managing a $2 billion publicly traded venture capital firm focused on emerging Nations conducting research and implementing change based on those research solutions. 

Access to capital, marketing, scaling and creating an IPO. 

Continue to find partners and put in the hard work and research to create solutions. 

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As Native American Executives, PhD researcher that have created & Managed hundreds of millions of dollars in capital investment in Tribal communities we have seen the pitfalls. We know the solutions, we just need additional thought leaders and partners to impalement for our people & communities.