Jenna Nicholas is an investor, entrepreneur, and author. She is an active member of the Bahá’í Faith and passionate about inspiring readers to invest with purpose. As president of Light-Post Capital, an investment and acquisition firm, and CEO of Impact Experience, she has led initiatives that bridge climate, health care, education, and investing for social good. Nicholas’s work as an angel investor has supported innovative ventures, and she has championed global coalitions, shifting billions of dollars toward sustainable solutions. Her experience spans roles at the World Bank Treasury and Calvert Special Equities, and she has shared her journey on the TEDx stage. She has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, a Council on Foreign Relations member, a PD Soros fellow, a Stanford Social Innovation fellow, and an Echoing Green fellow, and holds BA and MBA degrees from Stanford, in addition to having studied at Oxford. Nicholas lived in Beijing for several years, where she taught at Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management. She has been featured in the New York Times, Financial Times, and Forbes, among other publications.

“Jenna Nicholas masterfully explores how spirituality can inform and elevate our financial and business choices. Her book is an invitation to rethink success—not just as profit, but also as purpose and positive impact.” — Rainn Wilson, actor, philanthropist and New York Times bestselling author of Soul Boom

“Jenna Nicholas’s Enlightened Bottom Line provides vital insights for anyone seeking to align values with business goals. Her unique perspective and beautiful writing style make this a valuable resource for conscious investors and leaders alike.” — Sarah Soule, dean, Stanford Graduate School of Business

“Jenna Nicholas invites us all to imagine a future where business decisions are guided by empathy and meaning. Her book is practical, hopeful, and accessible to anyone who wants to make the world better.” — Lynne Twist, bestselling author of The Soul of Money

“At a time when political, financial, and social systems are all under stress, Jenna Nicholas’s voice and principles create an inspiring model to break through the clutter and tools to leverage the financial system to create change.” — Rachel Robasciotti, cofounder of Adasina Social Capital