<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Brad Palmer is a key figure in impact investing, leading Palm Ventures to success for over 30 years.Palm Ventures focuses on transforming businesses to address global challenges in human and planetary health.Brad Palmer's strategic vision and hands-on approach have established Palm Ventures as an impact investing leader.The firm boasts a remarkable track record with 65 acquisitions, 18 exits, and a 21x return on invested capital.Palmer's unique approach emphasizes speed, independence, and strategic decision-making.Palm Ventures backs portfolio companies with patient family capital, enabling them to pursue larger opportunities.Brad Palmer's commitment to independent thinking distinguishes the firm and fosters disruptive business models.Under Palmer's leadership, Palm Ventures has driven transformative results through acquisitions and venture creation.The firm has made impactful acquisitions in areas like nursing education and STEM education for underrepresented groups.Through Palm Venture Studios, Palmer invests in early-stage mission-driven companies, promoting innovation and sustainability.Brad Palmer's hands-on partnership model ensures strategic solutions to challenges and zero business failures in the portfolio.His patient capital and guidance have contributed to significant successes like the $153 million sale of AutoGuide.Brad Palmer's impactful leadership merges financial returns with societal benefits, emphasizing purposeful innovation.His work highlights Connecticut's position as a hub for innovative and impact-focused investment.