Have you thought about the impact your money can make? In this week's episode, we explore that question with seasoned investor, author, and entrepreneur Eva Yazhari. With 17 years of experience working in the venture capital and asset management industries, Eva is currently the General Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, a women-led impact venture capital firm, offering a diversified portfolio of companies in "need-to-have" sectors, led by conscious leaders; and CEO of Beyond Capital Fund an early-stage investment fund that improves lives with its early investments.
Eva has worked with over 20 entrepreneurs in the start-up stage, Beyond Capital has grown to be a recognized global brand and was named by Ventureburn as one of 12 venture investors to know in Africa. In addition to Beyond Capital’s core venture investment skills, Beyond Capital has pioneered a unique communications strategy to reach a wider audience regarding impact investing.
Eva serves on corporate boards, including Viebeg Medical, and is an observer seat at Frontier Markets and Redwing Labs, in addition to The Barnard College Athena Leadership Council and the Young Presidents’ Organization Personal Investing Network Executive Committee.
Key Questions:
1. Share your story with us. How do you define purpose?
2. Your book, The Good Your Money Can Do has ignited a passion within me as a social entrepreneur that I have not felt in years. What ignited your passion for impact investing?
3. How has your childhood shaped who you are today?
4. What are your 3 top values and why?
5. What failure has been your biggest lesson for feedback?
6. Who has had leadership influence in your life and why?
7. What are the first basic steps to becoming an impact investor and how do you believe we can shape a better future together?
8. Share a meaningful moment in your life that is a result of aligning with your values as an investor
9. The pressures on working women are real. How do you practice self-care?
10. What advice would you give to your younger self?
Resources:
The Good Your Money Can Do - https://amzn.to/40YSk4g
Beyond Capital Fund - https://www.beyondcapitalfund.org/
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