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The Brand Called YouInnovation Meets Purpose: Insights from Carl Manlan, Author of I Can Breathe & Impact LeaderIn this powerful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Carl Manlan — author of I Can Breathe and an influential development leader — about how meaningful change happens when innovation is guided by values, proximity, and long-term thinking.From transforming financial inclusion across Africa to building resilient development ecosystems, Carl shares hard-won lessons from his work with the Global Fund, UNDP, AUDA-NEPAD, and beyond.✔ Why purpose-driven innovation comes with real costs and trade-offs ✔ What most financial inclusion strategies are missing ✔ How innovation succeeds — and fails — inside large organizations ✔ Why values-based leadership is essential for inclusive economies ✔ How sustainable initia...
2026-02-0923 min
GRIEF AND LIGHTGrief, Poetry, and Resilient Leadership: Carl Manlan on Love, Loss, and LegacyWhat does grief teach us about how to live, lead, and love? What happens when the work we do in the world meets what we’re carrying inside?In this episode, host Nina Rodriguez sits down with development practitioner, global thought leader, and poet Carl Manlan, author of i can breathe, for a moving conversation on grief, legacy, resilience, and meaning.***Video available here***Carl reflects on how loss reshaped his understanding of resilience, leadership, and what it means to honor th...
2026-02-031h 03
Unlocking AfricaFinancial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, and How to Build Markets That Work in Africa with Carl ManlanEpisode 208 with Carl Manlan, a development practitioner and global thought leader working at the intersection of financial inclusion, policy, entrepreneurship, and social impact across Africa and emerging markets. Carl brings deep experience from senior leadership roles at Visa, where he served as Vice President of Social Impact and Sustainability for the CEMEA region, and at Ecobank Foundation, where he was Chief Operating Officer leading programmes across 33 African markets, earning a Euromoney Award for Excellence. His career also spans influential roles across the United Nations system and AUDA NEPAD, bridging global economic policy with real world impact.
2026-01-1944 min
Ambitious DadsThe Ambitious Familyman: A Global Father's Journey Through Emotional Intelligence: Carl Manlan
In this episode, Carl Manlan offers a refreshing perspective on how he and his wife, both thriving in the finance industry, manage to expose their children to diverse professional environments. Through storytelling, Carl reveals how he incorporates lessons from his work into his parenting, enriching his children's understanding of the world's complexities.Key Highlights:Discover how Carl guided his daughter in finding her voice and redefining success beyond traditional norms through exposure to inspiring individuals.Learn about the importance of emotional expression and understanding within family dynamics, and how shared experiences like family...
2025-08-0144 min
Don't Panic PodcastMoney and Making an Impact with Carl ManlanSend us a textIn this episode, Shubhda sits down with Carl Manlan, the Vice President of Impact at VISA to explore how he learnt about money, what does successful financial inclusion look like and what does wisdom he can impart with anyone looking to take better control of their finances. Please note that information shared on this podcast does not constitute financial advice, and it's for educational purposes only
2025-04-2218 min
LEARN Urban UncoveredFinancing the CityAs urban populations grow, so does the demand for infrastructure, housing, public services, and environmental initiatives. Traditional revenue streams and approaches often prove insufficient to address mounting expenses and challenges, particularly for developing economies. In this episode impact creators Carl Manlan and Nomahlubi Jakuja joined moderator Mandipa Ndlovu (ASCL Leiden) around the virtual table. They explore challenges of financing urban spaces, the power of private-public collaboration, and negotiation in realising sustainable growth in urban Africa.
2024-02-1956 min
Malaria, Poverty and Politics#9. A conversation with Carl Manlan, an Economist working at the intersection of public, private and civil society sectorsCarl Manlan is an Economist working at the intersection of public, private and civil society sectors. He is a development practitioner with experience in health financing, private foundations, inclusive impact and sustainability.
2024-01-2359 minMalaria, Poverty and Politics#9. A conversation with Carl Manlan, an Economist working at the intersection of public, private and civil society sectorsCarl Manlan is an Economist working at the intersection of public, private and civil society sectors. He is a development practitioner with experience in health financing, private foundations, inclusive impact and sustainability.
2024-01-2359 min
Global Business School NetworkTalent For Africa Session 4: The Business of Sustainable DevelopmentAfrica accounts for 17% of the world’s population yet emits less than 5% of the world’s carbon emissions. Africa boasts a massive talent population, but also demonstrates the highest rate of education exclusion. It is a continent rich in resources, talent potential, and innovation, but lacks the necessary tools to expand its portfolio in sustainable ways. Session four investigates the various components of sustainable development, from female participation in the workforce to healthcare resources to relevant education, and what the continent is doing to address some of these broader goals. Africa is leading the way in the business of UN Sus...
2021-05-051h 01
Change Africa PodcastCarl Manlan: Rethinking Africa's Last MileCarl Manlan is the Chief Operating Officer of the Ecobank Foundation. Carl joins us on the Change Africa Podcast to discuss the African informal economy, rethinking the theoretical last mile, and approaches to solving the major challenges of the continent. Carl explores how we can rekindle young people’s belief in the continent by taking us into his personal journey and that of his family. Kojo and Carl also discuss education, healthcare, the Ebola epidemic, and his relationship with his father. https://www.patreon.com/changeafricapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
2020-11-251h 08