R. Paul Herman, CEO + Founder
Paul invented “HIP = (Human Impact + Profit)” in 2004 to connect for-profit investments that delivered high human impact with investors seeking the same.  Since then, Paul and the HIP team have launched the HIP 100 Index (TM), consulted to high-net-worth investors, and advised corporate clients like Wal-Mart and NIKE. In addition, the HIP Scorecard (TM) has been published since 2007 in Fast Company.
Paul’s financial expertise began with his Wharton School finance degree and work at McKinsey & Co. developing incentive regulation for energy companies and regulators, as well as strategic improvements for Fortune 500 corporate clients and government. At eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s Network, Paul designed investment strategy that also enabled high human impact, including venture-backed growth companies. Paul’s first pioneering venture reached 30,000 customers by creating a permission-based online debit card and financial system for families, teens and kids, a $200 billion market including shopping, saving, investing and donating. Â
Paul’s own HIP investing includes companies in microfinance, organic food, renewable energy, affordable health care, and B2B systems.  Paul is an Investment Committee member of the Patient Capital fund, a member of Investors Circle, and an advisor to Net Impact.
For information on scheduling Paul for a speaking engagement, CLICK HERE.
Jessica Skylar, Executive Vice President
Jessica leads HIP’s business development, operations and marketing. Prior to HIP,  Jessica consulted to top international non-profits at the Center for Development Communication, advanced the USA Fellowship and Development teams at Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, and led marketing and fundraising at Ashoka Fellow Springboard Forward (a Social Capitalist Awardee of Fast Company). Jessica also created youth programs and a human-rights task force in her hometown of Los Angeles. Jessica has a B.A. in International Development and an M.A. in International Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Dana Roytenberg, HIP Associate
Dana manages operations for HIP, ensuring smooth service to clients and partners. Dana graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, was a brand management coordinator in New York City for clients like Ford Motor and Andy Warhol. During school, Dana conducted research at Georgetown’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, and had a stint at the State Department at the American Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine.