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Impact Investing MusingsGC2025 Insights: How Policies & Incentives Build Impact EconomiesIn the following episodes, we bring you insights from this year’s AVPN Global Conference (“GC2025”), held September 9-11 in Hong Kong. There will be episodes highlighting thought leadership from prominent speakers. This includes snippets from speeches and special features of our speakers on Impact Investing Day (September 10).In this episode, we feature Elizabeth Boggs Davidsen, CEO of GSG Impact, a global network of national partners advancing the infrastructure, incentives, and policy frameworks needed to build impact economies. With 43 national partners across 48 countries and more than half located in emerging markets, GSG Impact is helping countries embed impact...
2026-05-1711 min
Gender Agenda07 - Designing Better Systems for Women’s Health: From Silence to SolutionsWomen’s health is essential — so why is it still an afterthought in public health systems?In this episode, we sit down with Olivia Cotes-James, founder of Good Period, LUÜNA and AVPN Gender Equality Ambassador, and Shruti Lohia Hora, healthcare leader and member of the Asia Gender Network, to unpack the persistent gaps in how healthcare systems across Asia serve women.Together, they explore the stigma, system design flaws, and cultural blind spots that continue to undermine access to basic care — from menstruation to maternal health. Drawing from their own work and lived experiences, Olivia...
2026-05-0431 min
Impact Investing MusingsGC2025 Insights: Catalysing Asia’s Finance for People and PlanetIn the following episodes, we bring you insights from this year’s AVPN Global Conference (“GC2025”), held September 9-11 in Hong Kong. There will be episodes highlighting thought leadership from prominent speakers. This includes snippets from speeches and special features of our speakers on Impact Investing Day (September 10).In this episode, Dato’ Sri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, shares his keynote on “Catalysing Asia’s Finance for People and Planet”. He reflects on where Asia stands in the Asian Century and what it will take for the region to build prosperity “wi...
2026-04-2214 min
今夜も熱帯夜〜ゆるっと語るグローバルヘルス〜#39 【インド・Googleサミット潜入記②】ー AI活用ワークショップで得た知見今回は、インドに集まった世界中のリーダーたちの熱気と、代表が現地で直撃した「最先端のAI活用術」について深掘りします。テクノロジーを味方につけることで、私たちの活動はどう進化するのか？そのヒントをたっぷりお届けします。ーーーーーーーー 関連リンク・India AI Impact Summit 2026 https://impact.indiaai.gov.in/・Google 非営利団体向けプログラム https://www.google.com/intl/ja/nonprofits/resources/product-help/・公式LINE https://page.line.me/368rkikm?oat_content ーーーーーーーーこのエピソードでは、・世界中からNGOが集結： どんな国籍・分野のリーダーたちがインドに集まったのか？・AVPN（Asian Venture Philanthropy Network）の講演： 代表が印象に残った言葉 ・実践！Google AIワークショップ： 話題の「Gemini」や「NotebookLM」の驚きの使い方などなど、ただのITツールの話に留まらない、社会を変えるための「武器」の磨き方を語ります。「AIをどう活動に活かせばいいか分からない」 「世界レベルのネットワークでは今、何が語られているの？」そんな、一歩先を行く活動を目指す皆さんに、ぜひ聴いてほしい内容です！#NTDs #Youth #Google #GoogleForNonprofits #Googleサミット #AI #Gemini #NotebookLM #AVPN #インド #国際協力 #NGO運営 #グローバルヘルス #NTDsYouthJapan
2026-04-0312 min
Gender Agenda06 - Gender Equality as Systems Transformation: From Isolated Efforts to Integrated ImpactGender inequality is a systems issue. Across Asia, women continue to face structural barriers shaped by disparities in health, education, digital access, caregiving, economic participation, and cultural norms. Yet across the region, leaders are working to reimagine these systems so women can thrive, participate meaningfully, and lead change within their communities and companies.In this episode, we speak with Patricia Dwyer, Founder of The Purpose Business and Gender Equality Ambassador at AVPN, and Shaifalika Panda, Founder & CEO of the Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation and Convener of the G-20 EMPOWER Working Group on Mentorship during India’s G-20 Pr...
2026-03-0738 min
Impact Investing MusingsA New Fiduciary Frontier: Ford Foundation and the Mission-Related Investment MovementThe Ford Foundation is one of the world’s largest private philanthropic institutions, with more than 80 years of experience advancing social justice and reducing inequality globally. Through its pioneering Mission-Related Investments (MRI) strategy, the Foundation has committed a substantial portion of its endowment - starting with $1 billion - to investments that align financial discipline with its core impact mission - signaling to peers that endowments can harness the power beyond traditional grants to maximise impact.In this episode, the people who have been driving this very work from the inside, Roy Swan, He...
2026-02-2752 min
Impact Investing MusingsGC2025 Insights: Pioneering Impact - Vineet Rai's 20-Year Journey Building Ecosystems for the UnderservedIn the following episodes, we bring you insights from this year’s AVPN Global Conference (“GC2025”), held September 9-11 in Hong Kong. There will be episodes highlighting thought leadership from prominent speakers. This includes snippets from speeches, and special features of our speakers on Impact Investing Day (September 10).Impact investing is entering a new era - one where Asia is no longer following global trends but actively shaping them.In this episode, we hear from Vineet Rai, Founder & Vice Chairman of the Aavishkaar Group. Founded in 2001, Aavishkaar Group has grown to $1.2 billion in assets...
2026-01-2812 min
Impact Investing MusingsGC2025 Insights: From Green Finance to Impact Investing in AsiaIn the following episodes, we bring you insights from this year’s AVPN Global Conference (“GC2025”), held September 9-11 in Hong Kong. There will be episodes highlighting thought leadership from prominent speakers. This includes snippets from speeches, and special features of our speakers on Impact Investing Day (September 10).Impact investing is entering a new era - one where Asia is no longer following global trends but actively shaping them.In this episode, Dr. Ma Jun, M.H., Chairman and President of Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) and Chairman of the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Invest...
2025-12-1711 min
Impact Investing MusingsGC2025 Insights: Impact Investing in the Context of Asian LeadershipIn the following episodes, we bring you insights from this year’s AVPN Global Conference (“GC2025”), held September 9-11 in Hong Kong. There will be episodes highlighting thought leadership from prominent speakers. This includes snippets from speeches and special features of our speakers on Impact Investing Day (September 10).Impact investing is entering a new era - one where Asia is no longer following global trends but actively shaping them.In this episode, Vikas Arora, Chief of Impact Investing and Blended Finance at AVPN, unpacks the forces transforming Asia’s impact landscape through his opening speech at this...
2025-12-0105 min
Women Changing FinanceE15 - Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X GlobalIn this episode, Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global, shares how gender lens investing is transforming the financial system, from grassroots women entrepreneurs to global capital markets. Jessica shares the story behind the 2X Challenge, which has already mobilised $34+ billion in gender-smart investments, supporting women around the world. She explains how 2X Global is setting global standards and launching a certification, while also creating new tools like warehouse capital to back women fund managers, helping them demonstrate their investment strategy and track record. You’ll hear practical examples of how gender and climate action intersect, why investing in women le...
2025-10-0846 min
Money Meets MissionAdvising Impact: Building the Ecosystem Behind the Future of GivingHow can the future of giving be guided in ways that truly drive lasting impact? A historic wealth transfer, estimated at over $5 trillion in the next two decades, is reshaping philanthropic giving today. A new generation of donors is eager to align wealth with values and measurable outcomes. Yet the ecosystem of advisors crucial to translate this ambition into impact is still evolving, somewhat fragmented even and facing important questions of scale and structure.In this episode, AVPN Academy speaks with Kasey Oliver (Managing Director, Geneva Global) and Dien Yuen (Founder & CEO, Daylight) to explore w...
2025-09-0551 min
Kimberly's Italy Travel194. Italian Food Rules: The Pizza & Pasta Police Are RealPlease Follow us on: Instagram or Facebook !
In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso discuss the significance of preserving Italian recipes and the consequences of not adhering to culinary traditions.
Pizza Napolitana and the AVPN:
The hosts introduce the Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitana (AVPN), an organization dedicated to preserving the authentic technique of pizza making in Naples.
They discuss the specific requirements for cooking certified pizzas, including dough preparation, cooking time, and ingredients.
The AVPN employs “pizza agents” to ensure compliance with standards, risking delisting for non-compliant pizzerias.
Cacio e Pepe Controversy:
A British website, UK Good Food, publis...
2025-08-2126 min
Impact Investing MusingsFrom Capital to Community: How EPIC World is Scaling Businesses for Entrepreneurial HouseholdsEntrepreneurial Households (EHs)—resilient, resourceful families generating multiple income streams—are rapidly transforming from recipients of development aid into independent economic agents shaping the future of emerging markets. Yet, despite their growing significance, the unique needs of EHs remain largely underserved by traditional markets.In this episode, we speak with Jyotsna from EPIC World, a platform launched by the team behind Elevar Equity, to understand how they are scaling businesses that serve EHs through insights, custom solutions, and aligned capital strategies. We explore the rise of EHs from the bottom of the pyramid, the need for specialist comp...
2025-07-2320 min
Money Meets MissionLessons from IJM’s Whole-Systems Approach to Eradicating Modern SlaveryWhat does it take to confront a problem as complex and entrenched as modern slavery? Across Asia-Pacific, an estimated 15 million people live in modern slavery often taking the form of of forced labour, human trafficking, and online exploitation among many others. In this episode, AVPN Academy speaks with Rae Lee and Sinni Lim from International Justice Mission (IJM), an organisation with nearly three decades of experience working to protect people from violence and exploitation. They reflect on how IJM has approached this wicked problem through systems-level work — including a six-dimensional, experience-based model that engages survivors, legal systems, and...
2025-07-0729 min
Impact Investing MusingsTackling the Economics of Due Diligence in Impact InvestingDue diligence is one of the most significant cost and time barriers in scaling impact investments, particularly for small and growing businesses (SGBs) and high-impact SMEs. The economics of conducting thorough due diligence on these enterprises often discourages investors from deploying capital at the scale needed to drive meaningful change.In this episode, Audrey Selian, Director of the Artha Initiative at Rianta Capital Zurich, will unpack the challenges of due diligence in impact investing and explore innovative solutions, including technology-driven platforms, which aim to make due diligence more efficient, collaborative, and cost-effective.
2025-06-2521 min
Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social EntrepreneurshipNaina Batra, CEO of AVPN, on Launching ImpactCollab and Scaling Cross-Border Giving Across Asia’s Social Investment LandscapeNaina Batra, CEO of AVPN, offers a forward-looking and strategic view into the evolution of social investment across Asia. With the upcoming launch of ImpactCollab, AVPN is not merely introducing a platform — it is catalyzing an infrastructure for cross-border philanthropy and capital deployment across Asia’s fragmented social impact landscape. AVPN is a social investment network based in Asia and a leading ecosystem-builder that aims to move capital towards impact.
ImpactCollab is a platform that has been designed with the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It has been designed to a...
2025-06-2328 min
The CloseStartup Spotlight - Moutushi Sengupta, AVPNJenny Ortiz-Boliver talks with Moutushi Sengupta, Senior Advisor at AVPN, a network of social investors in Asia
2025-06-0210 min
Impact Investing MusingsInvesting in the Future: The Power of Child-Lens InvestingInvesting with a focus on children’s well-being is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic approach to achieving sustainable development goals. UNICEF’s Innovative Finance Hub is pioneering this space with the groundbreaking 'Child-Lens Investing Framework,' guiding global capital markets and investors to integrate child-related considerations into investment decisions.In this episode, Radha Kulkarni, Lead of Innovative Financing at UNICEF and Francisco Biber, Child Rights Specialist at UNICEF, shares insights into the development and impact of the Child-Lens Investing Framework. We will explore how innovative finance can address the financing gap for children's need...
2025-04-0718 min
Impact Investing MusingsThe Critical Role of Catalytic Capital in Impact InvestingMany impactful ventures, particularly those addressing complex social or environmental challenges, require time to develop, scale, and demonstrate their full impact. This makes them unsuited to traditional investment timeframes. This episode explores the crucial role of catalytic capital and the advantages of aligning financial objectives with timeframes required to achieve impact. Alankrita Khera of ACT shares insights on how catalytic capital empowers high-impact initiatives, the strategies used for deploying this capital effectively, and how ACT’s approach differs from traditional investments.
2025-03-1015 min
Reset with LynleeGood Tech: Bridging the AI gap for social goodAI and automation are transforming the workforce at an unprecedented pace, bringing new opportunities and economic benefits. While AI can revolutionise industries, boost worker productivity, and improve job quality, its broad adoption presents challenges. How can organisations and governments reduce the risks of AI displacement while maximising its transformative potential for the workforce? Moutushi Sengupta, Senior Advisor at Asia’s leading social investment network AVPN, shares her insights into current efforts to bridge the gap in an AI-first era, especially for vulnerable groups such as women, the elderly, and low-wage workers. Moutushi also discusses AVPN’s $15 million AI Op...
2025-03-0516 min
Impact Investing MusingsThe Investment Spectrum: When Does Impact Meet Profit?In this episode of Impact Investing Musings, Co-Founder and Chairperson of LabourNet, unpacks the complexities of the investment spectrum and explores where impact meets profit. From understanding the distinctions between nonprofits, social enterprises, mission-driven for-profits and impact investments to discussing funding structures and gestation periods for social enterprises, Gayathri shares invaluable insights into what it takes to create sustainable, impactful ventures. Tune in to learn how social enterprises navigate challenges, attract the right funding, and stay true to their mission while delivering measurable impact.
2025-02-1310 min
Impact Investing MusingsGender-Transformative Climate Action: Shaping a Resilient FutureIn this episode, Natasha Garcha, Senior Director of Innovative Finance and Gender-Lens Investing Specialist at Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), joins us to discuss the intersection of gender equality and climate resilience. We delve into gender-transformative climate action and how empowering women and marginalized communities is central to sustainable progress. Through initiatives like the Orange Movement, IIX aims to mobilize significant capital to support 100 million women and girls by 2030, driving climate action and fostering resilience across the Global South. Natasha will share insights on how gender equality can shape a climate-resilient future and the essential role of impact i...
2025-02-0320 min
Money Meets MissionBringing Stewardship from Philosophy to Practice in Faith-Aligned GivingMost funders aspire to be good stewards of their resources, but what does it mean to operationalize stewardship in grantmaking? In this episode, AVPN Academy’s Siddharth Chatterjee speaks with Amit Antony Alex, Investment Director at Dovetail Impact Foundation—a Christian faith-aligned family foundation supporting healthcare, education, livelihoods, and access to justice across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Africa. Here, we learn about how the phrase “love in action” informs Dovetail’s approach to stewardship and the ways in which the foundation embraces innovation to be a good steward. This brings us to a discussion on unrestric...
2025-01-3116 min
Women Changing FinanceE02 - Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN (Singapore)In this episode of Women Changing Finance, host Krisztina Tora welcomes Naina S. Batra, CEO of AVPN, the largest regional social investment network that aims to increase the flow of financial, human and intellectual capital for impact. Naina discusses the evolving landscape of impact investing in Asia, highlighting the growth of ESG investments and the increasing interest of sovereign funds in the sector. She shares inspiring stories of impactful businesses that have successfully attracted capital and emphasizes the importance of networks in driving collaboration and change. Tune in to discover how Naina and AVPN are making significant strides in...
2025-01-2239 min
Impact Investing MusingsBuilding Impact Credibility: Fund-Level Verification for Asian Impact InvestorsThis episode takes listeners through the evolving landscape of impact measurement and management (IMM) in Asia, highlighting the need for standardized impact metrics to foster credibility and confidence among investors and developing impactful investment strategies in Asia. Our guest, Christina Leijonhufvud, CEO of BlueMark, will discuss how BlueMark’s work—particularly their Fund ID service, which was piloted with 37 leading sustainable and impact funds this summer—is enhancing accountability through fund-level impact ratings.
2025-01-2118 min
HORECA AUDIO NEWS - Le pillole quotidiane9916 - Dal Vera Pizza Day al SIGEP AVPN celebra l'eccellenza della pizza NapoletanaIl nuovo anno si apre con un calendario ricco di appuntamenti per l’Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, a partire dal tanto atteso Vera Pizza Day, la maratona no-stop per raccontare la pizza e il suo valore culturale in tutti i continenti. L’iniziativa, come ogni anno, si svolgerà in occasione della festa di Sant’Antuono Abate, il santo patrono protettore dei pizzaiuoli. La 24 ore in giro per il mondo, come di consueto, partirà allo scoccare della mezzanotte di venerdì 17 gennaio con l’accensione del tradizionale fuoco di Sant’Antuono, presso la sede AVPN di Napoli a Capodimonte.
2025-01-1506 min
Money Meets MissionListening for Impact: Embracing Stakeholder Perspectives for Impact ManagementLooking beyond the metrics, frameworks, and theories of change, do we truly understand the impact of our actions on our stakeholders? In this episode of Money Meets Mission, AVPN’s Siddharth Chatterjee speaks with Safe Wongsunopparat, founder of the Third Line Social Impact Consultancy and Oceania Director at The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), to unpack the fundamental role of listening to stakeholders for impact management. Whether you are new to IMM or seeking ways to enhance your existing practice, this episode offers actionable advice and a new perspective, including a live example where Safe advises us on imp...
2024-12-2322 min
Impact Investing MusingsInvesting from the Heart of Southeast Asia: Vietnam's Strategy to Drive Climate InvestmentsIn this episode, Chi Tran, Senior Associate at Earth Venture Capital, discusses how Vietnam’s rapid economic transformation and strategic focus on climate tech are positioning it as a leader in Southeast Asia’s climate innovation space. We explore how Vietnam’s demographic strengths, renewable energy potential, and trade advantages create a unique environment for impactful investments. Chi shares insights on Earth VC’s approach to navigating the challenges and opportunities within this dynamic market, highlighting Vietnam’s role in driving sustainable solutions and investment returns in the region.
2024-12-1713 min
Impact Investing MusingsInvesting in Nature: Scaling Natural Capital Solutions in Asia-PacificThis episode explores how Natural Capital investments address Asia-Pacific’s environmental needs. Antoine Raes, Investment Director for Natural Capital in the APAC region at Mirova, shares insights into Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) that Mirova deploys in Asia, from sustainable agriculture to ocean conservation and land restoration, highlighting the region’s unique opportunities for driving both environmental and economic impact.
2024-12-1120 min
Impact Investing MusingsInvesting in Asia’s Just Energy Transition: A People-First ApproachIn this episode of Impact Investing Musings, Varad Pande, Partner at BCG, dives into the critical role of climate finance in enabling Asia’s just energy transition. With Asia-Pacific accounting for 50% of global emissions, Varad unpacks the region’s unique challenges and opportunities in moving toward sustainable energy solutions. He also shares key insights from the People-Centric Energy Transition in Asia Pacific report by AVPN and BCG, highlighting the importance of prioritizing workers, communities, and SMEs in the transition. Join us as we explore the strategies, funding mechanisms, and collaborative approaches needed to drive equitable, people-first solutions for A...
2024-12-0210 min
Money Meets MissionSolving the Two-Pocket Problem: Aligning Faith Values with Investment StrategiesA staggering 45% of faith-based organisations do not align their investments with their values. This episode explores the transformative power of faith-based investing, offering valuable lessons for all organisations seeking to make a positive impact with their investments.AVPN Academy's Siddharth Chatterjee invites Mathew Jensen, CFA, the Director of Faith Consistent Investing Programmes at FaithInvest to share insights on faith-based investing. FaithInvest is a global non-profit empowering faith-based asset owners to invest in line with their beliefs, providing a pragmatic approach to translating faith values into investment decisions that lead to transformative impact. Learn how The E...
2024-10-2823 min
Impact Investing MusingsThe Potential of Impact Investing in West Asia | Impact Investing Musings Ep.5West Asia presents a rich tapestry of opportunities for impact investors, driven byits diverse economies and vibrant communities. In this episode of the Impact Investing musings Beau Seil, the Founder and Managing Partner of Gray Fractal and Sonia Weymuller, the Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq (VSQ) will delve into the unique landscape of impact investing in West Asia, highlighting the potential for transformative social and environmental impact.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: madhura.badkilaya@avpn.asia
2024-06-1247 minMoney Meets MissionThe Potential of Impact Investing in West Asia | Impact Investing Musings Ep.5West Asia presents a rich tapestry of opportunities for impact investors, driven byits diverse economies and vibrant communities. In this episode of the Impact Investing musings Beau Seil, the Founder and Managing Partner of Gray Fractal and Sonia Weymuller, the Co-Founder and General Partner at VentureSouq (VSQ) will delve into the unique landscape of impact investing in West Asia, highlighting the potential for transformative social and environmental impact.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: madhura.badkilaya@avpn.asia
2024-06-1247 min
The Hot Slice209. Pizza For Ukraine with Corey WatsonSend us Fan MailThis week, we talk with Corey Watson, founder of Pizza for Ukraine. Pizza for Ukraine's mission is to Make Pizza, Not War. We make Neapolitan pizza is made for Ukrainians affected by the trauma of war. Whether they are displaced, orphaned, wounded, responding to emergencies, or fighting for freedom, hope is served one pizza at a time. Corey joined us via Zoom from Kyiv, Ukraine to talk about his Pizza for Ukraine nonprofit and his push for pizza as a humanitarian food. In release from Pizza for Ukraine, Corey shares: ...
2024-06-0633 min
The Daily Scrum - Asian Startup and Tech NewsPhilippine fintech app MarCoPay tackles seafarer needs, AVPN and Google.org launch $15M fund to boost AI skills in APACFor today's headlines:Philippine fintech app MarCoPay tackles seafarer needsAVPN and Google.org launch $15M fund to boost AI skills in APACEndeavor MatchCAP Asia 2024 sparks startup partnerships in Philippines and beyondHave a story you want us to cover? Please hit us up at pr@hustleshare.comThis episode is brought to you by PodmachineTo support Hustleshare, please subscribe at http://premium.hustleshare.comDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout SolutionsGol...
2024-05-2803 min
Impact Investing MusingsThe Role of Impact Investing in Frontier Markets | Impact Investing Musings Ep.4Investors are increasingly drawn to the untapped potential of frontier markets across Asia, recognizing the profound impact these opportunities can have on low and lower-middle-income populations. These regions, often characterized by unique challenges and opportunities, present a promising landscape for impact investors seeking meaningful returns and societal impact. In this latest episode of Impact Investing Musings, Bradley Kopsick, Myanmar/Cambodia Country Director, Insitor, explores the dynamic potential of impact investing in frontier markets across Asia, along with our host Teymoor Nabili.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AV...
2024-05-1535 minMoney Meets MissionThe Role of Impact Investing in Frontier Markets | Impact Investing Musings Ep.4Investors are increasingly drawn to the untapped potential of frontier markets across Asia, recognizing the profound impact these opportunities can have on low and lower-middle-income populations. These regions, often characterized by unique challenges and opportunities, present a promising landscape for impact investors seeking meaningful returns and societal impact. In this latest episode of Impact Investing Musings, Bradley Kopsick, Myanmar/Cambodia Country Director, Insitor, explores the dynamic potential of impact investing in frontier markets across Asia, along with our host Teymoor Nabili.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AV...
2024-05-1535 min
Money Meets MissionThe Role of Impact Investing in Frontier Markets | Impact Investing Musings Ep.4Investors are increasingly drawn to the untapped potential of frontier markets across Asia, recognizing the profound impact these opportunities can have on low and lower-middle-income populations. These regions, often characterized by unique challenges and opportunities, present a promising landscape for impact investors seeking meaningful returns and societal impact. In this episode, Bradley Kopsick, Myanmar/Cambodia Country Director, Insitor, explores the dynamic potential of impact investing in frontier markets across Asia, along with our host Teymoor Nabili.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please co...
2024-05-1535 min
Impact Investing MusingsUnlocking Capital: Harnessing Blended Finance for Social Impact | Impact Investing Musings Ep.3With a funding gap in meeting the SDGs by 2030, which all of Asia is currently projected to miss, there is a clear imperative to leverage and mainstream blended finance. In this episode Nandini Chaudhury, Principal, Head of South and Southeast Asia, CrossBoundary Group, will explore what blended finance means in today’s markets and how it can be implemented at scale to attract commercial capital along with our host Teymoor Nabili.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: madhura.badkilaya@avpn.asia
2024-05-0129 minMoney Meets MissionUnlocking Capital: Harnessing Blended Finance for Social Impact | Impact Investing Musings Ep.3With a funding gap in meeting the SDGs by 2030, which all of Asia is currently projected to miss, there is a clear imperative to leverage and mainstream blended finance. In this episode Nandini Chaudhury, Principal, Head of South and Southeast Asia, CrossBoundary Group, will explore what blended finance means in today’s markets and how it can be implemented at scale to attract commercial capital along with our host Teymoor Nabili.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: madhura.badkilaya@avpn.asia
2024-05-0129 min
Impact Investing MusingsImpact Measurement and Management Approaches in Asia | Impact Investing Musings Ep.2With significant amounts of capital being directed towards impact investing, the locus of attention is on impact measurement and management (IMM). Effective IMM is hampered by challenges such as the lack of a universal framework, inconsistent use of metrics, and impact washing.In this episode, Prof. Hao Liang, Associate Professor of Finance at Singapore Management University will speak on the industry progress in standard-setting, establishing benchmarks and much more along with our host Teymoor Nabili.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: ma...
2024-04-1732 minMoney Meets MissionImpact Measurement and Management Approaches in Asia | Impact Investing Musings Ep.2With significant amounts of capital being directed towards impact investing, the locus of attention is on impact measurement and management (IMM). Effective IMM is hampered by challenges such as the lack of a universal framework, inconsistent use of metrics, and impact washing.In this episode, Prof. Hao Liang, Associate Professor of Finance at Singapore Management University will speak on the industry progress in standard-setting, establishing benchmarks and much more along with our host Teymoor Nabili.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, please contact: ma...
2024-04-1732 min
Impact Investing MusingsThe Evolution of Impact Investing in Asia | Impact Investing Musings Ep.1The impact investing landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth in both depth and sophistication, reflecting a dynamic evolution over the last couple of years. As the industry grows, impact investors find themselves at the intersection of profound challenges, regulatory shifts, and transformative global events. In this inaugural episode, we explore the nuanced journey of impact investing in Asia with Mr. Wai Chiew Chik, CEO of Heritas Capital Management along with our Podcast host Teymoor Nabili, a veteran journalist.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, p...
2024-04-0333 minMoney Meets MissionThe Evolution of Impact Investing in Asia | Impact Investing Musings Ep.1The impact investing landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth in both depth and sophistication, reflecting a dynamic evolution over the last couple of years. As the industry grows, impact investors find themselves at the intersection of profound challenges, regulatory shifts, and transformative global events. In this inaugural episode, we explore the nuanced journey of impact investing in Asia with Mr. Wai Chiew Chik, CEO of Heritas Capital Management along with our Podcast host Teymoor Nabili, a veteran journalist.To learn more about AVPN, visit: https://avpn.asia/To connect with the AVPN Impact Investing team, p...
2024-04-0333 min
Gender Agenda05 - What’s Next?In our bid to make as much progress as possible, it’s worth reminding ourselves that gender equality is a long-term quest. After all, given that it’s projected to take 131 years to close the global gender gap, legacy planning is key. Guests Mercedes Lopez Vargas, Marianna Vargas-Morada, and Rabea Nawaz join us to talk about next generation philanthropy and trends that will shape giving in the future.
2024-03-2848 min
Gastronodicas | Com Bianca TeixeiraEntrevista com Ricardo Rocha e Mariana Massena (Artesanos Bakery) Ricardo Rocha e Mariana Massena são os convidados desta semana do Gastronodicas. O casal comanda o Artesanos Bakery.Cinco anos após a abertura da primeira unidade no Recreio, a casa estreia na Zona Sul da cidade, no número 26 da Rua São João Batista, em Botafogo. Durante o dia funciona como padaria, de onde saem fornadas fresquinhas do clássico pão de fermentação natural, e, à noite, vira o QG das pizzas certificadas pela Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN), sob o comando do sócio-fundador Ricardo Rocha.E...
2024-03-2248 min