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SRI360 | Sustainable & Responsible Investing, Impact Investing, ESG, Socially Responsible InvestingThe Contrarian Bet: Why Investing in India & Africa is "Less Risky Than Silicon Valley VC" (#112)My guest today is Eva Yazhari – Managing Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures and one of the most original thinkers in the world of impact investing.Trained on Wall Street, Eva left finance to found Beyond Capital, turning her expertise toward building impact-driven markets. Beyond Capital Fund was structured as a nonprofit, a 501(c)3 – not to do charity, but to meet the moment. She describes it as “almost like a Trojan horse” – a structure that made her approach more acceptable to early supporters, even as she operated with full VC rigor.She knew in 2009 that most i...
2025-11-111h 32
Nothing VenturedEva Yazhari: VC Across the Africa India CorridorWhat happens when a Wall Street-trained investor brings a relational approach to venture capital in emerging markets?
In this episode, Eva Yazhari, Managing Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures, joins Arya Shah to unpack her people-first investment philosophy — why 75% of future global growth will come from East Africa and India, how conscious leadership drives stronger returns, and what the next decade of venture in emerging markets looks like.
If you care about the future of investing, diversity of thought, and where the next billion customers will come from, this conversation is for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Who is Eva Yazhari and what make...
2025-11-061h 14
ImpactAlpha PodcastsAt Beyond Capital Ventures, Eva Yazhari is rewriting the rules for investing in East Africa and IndiaAs a former hedge fund investor, Eva Yazhari is comfortable making the contrarian bet. While other VC investors are swinging for grand slams with AI startups, Yazhari’s Beyond Capital Ventures is knocking down singles and doubles around the west Indian Ocean, one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. “The gap is where the alpha lives,” Yazhari told ImpactAlpha on the latest Agents of Impact podcast.
2025-11-0430 min
Absolute Return Podcast#260 - VC Investing in Emerging Markets with Beyond Capital Ventures’ Eva YazhariOn today’s show we welcome special guest, Eva Yazhari, the General Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, a women-led impact venture capital firm. On the show, we discuss:
The compelling opportunity for early stage investing in Africa and India
How venture capital differs in emerging markets
What she looks for when investing in a startup
And more
2025-09-0332 min
VC10X - Startups, GTM, Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family OfficeVC10X - Emerging Markets Are The Opportunity of Our Lifetime - Eva Yazhari, Founder, Beyond Capital VenturesEva Yazhari is the founder of Beyond Capital Ventures, who believes that the "high risk, high return" philosophy we all take for granted is actually a myth. She's taken her Wall Street hedge fund background and built a VC firm focused on emerging markets in India and East Africa - and believes her portfolio is actually less risky than Silicon Valley VC.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comBeyond Capital Ventures Website - https://www.beyondcapitalventures.co...
2025-08-1935 min
Travis Makes MoneyMake Money with Conscious Capitalism | Eva YazhariEva Yazhari — Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, early-stage investor, author of The Good Your Money Can Do, and advocate for conscious capitalism. Her funds have backed 50+ equity and 9 debt investments, reaching over 100 million customers across Africa and India.
First and most recent dollar:
First job: Working at a Staten Island bread shop.
Today: Managing partner of a venture + private credit fund investing in emerging markets with LP capital.
Family background & mindset:
Father grew up in Tanzania; grandfather a medical doctor working with Catholic missions — early exposure shaped her view o...
2025-08-1637 minTravis Makes MoneyMake Money with Conscious Capitalism | Eva YazhariEva Yazhari — Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, early-stage investor, author of The Good Your Money Can Do, and advocate for conscious capitalism. Her funds have backed 50+ equity and 9 debt investments, reaching over 100 million customers across Africa and India.
First and most recent dollar:
First job: Working at a Staten Island bread shop.
Today: Managing partner of a venture + private credit fund investing in emerging markets with LP capital.
Family background & mindset:
Father grew up in Tanzania; grandfather a medical doctor working with Catholic missions — early exposure shaped her view o...
2025-08-1637 min
INspired INsider Podcast[Venture Capital Series] Investing in Purpose-Driven Companies With Eva YazhariEva Yazhari is the Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, an early-stage impact venture capital firm investing in conscious leaders building businesses to solve critical challenges in emerging markets like India and East Africa. Under her leadership, the firm backs purpose-driven companies in healthcare, climate resilience, and financial inclusion in underserved markets. A former Wall Street executive, Eva leverages her institutional investment expertise to promote equitable ownership and long-term value across her portfolio. She is also the author of The Good Your Money Can Do and co-hosts The Beyond Capital Podcast, where she features mission-aligned global leaders. ...
2025-07-3141 min
Female VC LabE116: Eva Yazhari: Beyond Capital VenturesReady to discover how venture capital can drive real impact for emerging markets—and what true leadership looks like in the investment world? In this episode of Female VC Lab, host Barbara Bickham sits down with Eva Yazhari, Managing Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures, for an unfiltered conversation on building a mission-driven VC fund, why conscious leadership matters, and how investing in Africa and India’s rising middle classes creates incredible opportunities for transformation. Tune in to hear Eva share how she moved from finance into venture capital, her relational approach to due diligence, why formalizing informal markets like smal...
2025-07-2517 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastWhat Do We Mean by Beyond Capital Support?Founder friendly vs. founder fair — many venture capital firms tout the former, but Beyond Capital Ventures embraces the latter approach for a well-rounded, fully immersive VC strategy. In this week’s episode, join our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java as we explore all of the ways in which BCV serves as a deeply connected and committed partner to our portfolio company founders.As a continuation from our last episode, we share our Net Promoter Score — the rating given to us by the founders in our venture portfolio (1:23)How we define conscious leadership and why we cho...
2025-04-1723 min
The BCV PodcastWhat Do We Mean by Beyond Capital Support?Founder friendly vs. founder fair — many venture capital firms tout the former, but Beyond Capital Ventures embraces the latter approach for a well-rounded, fully immersive VC strategy. In this week’s episode, join our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java as we explore all of the ways in which BCV serves as a deeply connected and committed partner to our portfolio company founders.As a continuation from our last episode, we share our Net Promoter Score — the rating given to us by the founders in our venture portfolio (1:23)How we define conscious leadership and why we cho...
2025-04-1523 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastHow the BCV Debt Opportunities Fund Is Meeting Demand in Today’s MarketThe capital gap — the difference between the financing that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) need to grow and operate efficiently and the amount of capital that they can actually access — is often the difference between innovation and sustainability and failure, especially in emerging markets. As the Beyond Capital Ventures Debt Opportunities Fund enters its second year, learn more about how this powerful tool is changing the emerging markets venture capital landscape with our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java.Nicholas shares the thought-provoking Data of the Day (regarding the ongoing unmet financing needs of SMEs in e...
2025-04-1021 minThe BCV PodcastHow the BCV Debt Opportunities Fund Is Meeting Demand in Today’s MarketThe capital gap — the difference between the financing that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) need to grow and operate efficiently and the amount of capital that they can actually access — is often the difference between innovation and sustainability and failure, especially in emerging markets. As the Beyond Capital Ventures Debt Opportunities Fund enters its second year, learn more about how this powerful tool is changing the emerging markets venture capital landscape with our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java.Nicholas shares the thought-provoking Data of the Day (regarding the ongoing unmet financing needs of SMEs in e...
2025-04-0821 min
Getting Rich TogetherMoney is a Tool to Unlock Your Greatest Vision with Eva Yazhari, CEO & Founder of Beyond Capital FundPlease join me in welcoming the gorgeous and prolific Eva Yazzari, founder and CEO of the Beyond Capital Fund, to the show this week. Eva, who has spent the past 15 years driving transformative change through her investment fund, shares her remarkable journey from a precocious child in Staten Island to a powerful venture capitalist investing in emerging markets. We explore her early money stories, her initial foray into finance, and the profound life experiences that shaped her entrepreneurial spirit and values-driven investment philosophy. Eva recounts her childhood entrepreneurial ventures, including selling bubble gum at a...
2025-03-1346 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastWhat Is the Role of Debt for Early-Stage Companies in Emerging Markets?Beyond Capital Ventures is a pioneer in the field of debt financing for startups in India and Africa. The concept of credit is nothing new, but for startups in emerging markets, it’s been often out of reach as banking systems are too risk averse. With its debt opportunities fund, BCV is supporting startups and extending their opportunities for growth. Learn more about this compelling category with our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java.Nicholas shares the Data of the Day, thought-provoking figures about startup debt financing in India and Africa (1:28)Why startups need a co...
2025-02-1325 minThe BCV PodcastWhat Is the Role of Debt for Early-Stage Companies in Emerging Markets?Beyond Capital Ventures is a pioneer in the field of debt financing for startups in India and Africa. The concept of credit is nothing new, but for startups in emerging markets, it’s been often out of reach as banking systems are too risk averse. With its debt opportunities fund, BCV is supporting startups and extending their opportunities for growth. Learn more about this compelling category with our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java.Nicholas shares the Data of the Day, thought-provoking figures about startup debt financing in India and Africa (1:28)Why startups need a co...
2025-02-1125 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastHow Does Beyond Capital Ventures Invest in Climate Initiatives in Emerging Markets?Join our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java of Beyond Capital Ventures as they take us inside the BCV portfolio, in particular the firm’s climate-focused companies, which are finding innovative and sustainable solutions, primarily in the agriculture and mobility subsectors. Stay tuned for some truly eye-opening and heartening facts and figures about climate trends and initiatives in emerging markets such as India and Africa! Nicholas shares the Data of the Day, concerning where the largest percentage of uncultivated arable land can be found in the world (1:28)Eva outlines what segments of the climate sector BCV...
2025-02-0629 min
The SheCan PodcastInvesting for Social Impact with Eva YazhariEva Yazhari has 16 years of experience in investing for social impact and joins Stephanie to discuss everything from her investments to the president's re-election. Eva is the CEO of Beyond Capital. This non-profit impact investment organization believes investing is a mindset that can inspire good and improve the lives of impoverished communities. Eva has worked in the impact investment, finance, and asset management industries throughout her sixteen-year career. Eva built Beyond Capital to be a recognized global brand. Eva is also the founder of The Conscious Investor weekly online magazine, and the author of ‘The Good Your Money Can Do...
2025-02-0627 minThe SheCan PodcastInvesting for Social Impact with Eva YazhariEva Yazhari has 16 years of experience in investing for social impact and joins Stephanie to discuss everything from her investments to the president's re-election. Eva is the CEO of Beyond Capital. This non-profit impact investment organization believes investing is a mindset that can inspire good and improve the lives of impoverished communities. Eva has worked in the impact investment, finance, and asset management industries throughout her sixteen-year career. Eva built Beyond Capital to be a recognized global brand. Eva is also the founder of The Conscious Investor weekly online magazine, and the author of ‘The Good Your Money Can Do...
2025-02-0627 minThe BCV PodcastHow Does Beyond Capital Ventures Invest in Climate Initiatives in Emerging Markets?Join our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java of Beyond Capital Ventures as they take us inside the BCV portfolio, in particular the firm’s climate-focused companies, which are finding innovative and sustainable solutions, primarily in the agriculture and mobility subsectors. Stay tuned for some truly eye-opening and heartening facts and figures about climate trends and initiatives in emerging markets such as India and Africa! Nicholas shares the Data of the Day, concerning where the largest percentage of uncultivated arable land can be found in the world (1:28)Eva outlines what segments of the climate sector BCV...
2025-02-0429 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastWhat Are the Investable Opportunities in Financial Services?In this first episode of 2025, our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java of Beyond Capital Ventures take us inside the BCV portfolio, in particular the firm’s innovative and impactful fintech companies, which make up close to 30% of our business. To usher in the new year, Eva and Nicholas also take their conversation to video so listeners can get to know them and BCV even better. Fun fact of the day: Close to half of the world's mobile banking accounts are based in Africa (1:26)Why interoperability between various mobile banking platforms and ecosystems is crucial to...
2025-01-3020 minThe BCV PodcastWhat Are the Investable Opportunities in Financial Services?In this first episode of 2025, our hosts Eva Yazhari and Nicholas Java of Beyond Capital Ventures take us inside the BCV portfolio, in particular the firm’s innovative and impactful fintech companies, which make up close to 30% of our business. To usher in the new year, Eva and Nicholas also take their conversation to video so listeners can get to know them and BCV even better. Fun fact of the day: Close to half of the world's mobile banking accounts are based in Africa (1:26)Why interoperability between various mobile banking platforms and ecosystems is crucial to...
2025-01-2820 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastWhat Is Conscious Investing?Conscious investing — what does it mean, really? And how is it different from impact investing or philanthropy? In this informative episode of the Beyond Capital Ventures Podcast, our hosts, BCV Managing Partner Eva Yazahri and Partner Nicholas Java, tackle the term and why it serves as our firm’s North Star. Eva shares an anecdote about a recent conversation with a “cold-blooded” investor that shed light on the type of individual BCV wants to work with — and why (3:25)Nicholas explains the difference in “above-the-line” (i.e. relational) and “below-the-line” (transactional) investments (4:31)Why coming in with a superiority comple...
2024-12-0521 minThe BCV PodcastWhat Is Conscious Investing?Conscious investing — what does it mean, really? And how is it different from impact investing or philanthropy? In this informative episode of the Beyond Capital Ventures Podcast, our hosts, BCV Managing Partner Eva Yazahri and Partner Nicholas Java, tackle the term and why it serves as our firm’s North Star. Eva shares an anecdote about a recent conversation with a “cold-blooded” investor that shed light on the type of individual BCV wants to work with — and why (3:25)Nicholas explains the difference in “above-the-line” (i.e. relational) and “below-the-line” (transactional) investments (4:31)Why coming in with a superiority comple...
2024-12-0321 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastMeet the BCV Portco Companies Revolutionizing Healthcare in Emerging MarketsHealthcare is a crucial sector within Beyond Capital Ventures’ investment outlook, comprising more than 40% of our portfolio. Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge in much of the world, markedly so in emerging markets such as India and East Africa, where we concentrate our efforts. In this compelling episode of the BCV Podcast, our hosts Eva and Nicholas discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities presented by investing in early-stage healthcare companies operating in emerging markets — as well as the awe-inspiring products, services, and initiatives the healthcare-focused founders in our portfolio are producing to help impro...
2024-11-2823 minThe BCV PodcastMeet the BCV Portco Companies Revolutionizing Healthcare in Emerging MarketsHealthcare is a crucial sector within Beyond Capital Ventures’ investment outlook, comprising more than 40% of our portfolio. Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge in much of the world, markedly so in emerging markets such as India and East Africa, where we concentrate our efforts. In this compelling episode of the BCV Podcast, our hosts Eva and Nicholas discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities presented by investing in early-stage healthcare companies operating in emerging markets — as well as the awe-inspiring products, services, and initiatives the healthcare-focused founders in our portfolio are producing to help impro...
2024-11-2623 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastHow BCV Is Helping India Meet its Economic MomentIn a follow-up to our previous podcast episode about why Beyond Capital Ventures invests in Africa, our Managing Partner Eva Yazhari and Partner Nicholas Java discuss our firm’s dual focus on Indian startups and their importance in not only emerging markets but in the global economy as a whole.In this insight-packed episode, Eva and Nicholas share data around India’s ascendant role in the global marketplace, as well as BCV’s unique approach and outlook to finding, vetting, and supporting Indian entrepreneurs who continue to contribute to and shape India’s evolving economy...
2024-11-1430 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastThe Power and the Potential of Investing in AfricaIn this week’s episode of the BCV Podcast, we tackle a question our Partners hear often: Why invest in Africa, and, specifically, East Africa? An easy — but incomplete — answer: The world is becoming more African.It’s true: Africa has the fastest growing, youngest population of any continent, and by 2050, one in four people on the planet will be African. Beyond Capital Ventures Managing Partner Eva Yazhari and Partner Nicholas Java explain the exciting potential they see in East Africa as conscious investors.Nicholas begins to delve into the reasonin...
2024-11-0724 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastWhat Does it Mean to Be a Multi-Asset Firm?Welcome to Episode 4 of the Beyond Capital Ventures Podcast! Join BCV Managing Partner Eva Yazhari and Partner Nicholas Java as they delve into the firm’s debt capital opportunities and why this type of investment is crucial in supporting startups in emerging markets such as India and Africa. Eva explores the meaning behind being a multi-asset venture capital firm and how that led to BCV taking on debt capital (1:58)Eva explains the difference between India and Africa — BCV’s areas of focus — and how working capital vs. debt capital shape the investment landscape and fill critical...
2024-10-3117 minThe BCV PodcastHow BCV Is Helping India Meet its Economic MomentIn a follow-up to our previous podcast episode about why Beyond Capital Ventures invests in Africa, our Managing Partner Eva Yazhari and Partner Nicholas Java discuss our firm’s dual focus on Indian startups and their importance in not only emerging markets but in the global economy as a whole.In this insight-packed episode, Eva and Nicholas share data around India’s ascendant role in the global marketplace, as well as BCV’s unique approach and outlook to finding, vetting, and supporting Indian entrepreneurs who continue to contribute to and shape India’s evolving economy...
2024-10-2930 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastA Deep Dive Into Beyond Capital VenturesIt’s time for episode 3 of the BCV Podcast and time to take a deeper look into what makes Beyond Capital Ventures truly one of a kind in its industry. As Partners in the firm, Eva and Nicholas offer their unique perspectives on the singular ways BCV is cultivating impact-driven companies in emerging markets. Tune in and get inspired! The data of the day? A look at the emerging markets investment landscape by the numbers (1:04)Eva offers the three ways she believes Beyond Capital Ventures is unique (1:32)Why conscious investing isn’t at odds with the i...
2024-10-2421 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastMeet Co-Host and BCV Partner Nicholas JavaIn episode two of the BCV Podcast, we get to know Co-Host and Beyond Capital Ventures Partner Nicholas Java better … his time spent serving in the United States Army, what sparked his interest in venture capital in emerging markets, and where he continues to find his purpose in his challenging role.The data point of the day (a feature of every episode) brings everything full circle. Tune in to learn more about George Doriot, who is considered the father of venture capital and his service in both World Wars, as well as so much mo...
2024-10-1736 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastThe BCV Podcast: Rewriting a Playbook for CapitalismWelcome to the BCV Podcast! Beyond Capital Ventures Managing Partner Eva Yazhari and Partner Nicholas Java are here to bring you the stories of a venture capital firm focused on more than money. Through our weekly conversations, we strive to inspire you to think differently about what investments can achieve. Each episode will broaden your understanding of investment and inspire you to envision new possibilities for what capital can achieve.In our inaugural episode, Eva and Nicholas set the stage for a season of intriguing, insightful discussions. It is our hope that you engage...
2024-10-1020 minThe BCV PodcastThe Power and the Potential of Investing in AfricaIn this week’s episode of the BCV Podcast, we tackle a question our Partners hear often: Why invest in Africa, and, specifically, East Africa? An easy — but incomplete — answer: The world is becoming more African.It’s true: Africa has the fastest growing, youngest population of any continent, and by 2050, one in four people on the planet will be African. Beyond Capital Ventures Managing Partner Eva Yazhari and Partner Nicholas Java explain the exciting potential they see in East Africa as conscious investors.Nicholas begins to delve into the reasonin...
2024-10-0824 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastConscious Leaders Marrying Profit with Purpose: Eva Yazhari + Ed StevensWhere has the time gone? It’s already the finale of Season 4 of the Beyond Capital Podcast! For our sendoff to a brilliant season, our Co-Hosts Eva Yazhari and Ed Stevens are interviewing each other about everything from their current personal and professional projects to their thoughts on the 12 episodes that came before today’s closer.Key takeaways and fun facts from our Season 4 finale:Ed shares some exciting developments for his company, Scoot, a next-gen virtual meetings and webinars platform, as well as other interesting business initiatives he’s involv...
2024-10-0326 minThe BCV PodcastWhat Does it Mean to Be a Multi-Asset Firm?Welcome to Episode 4 of the Beyond Capital Ventures Podcast! Join BCV Managing Partner Eva Yazhari and Partner Nicholas Java as they delve into the firm’s debt capital opportunities and why this type of investment is crucial in supporting startups in emerging markets such as India and Africa. Eva explores the meaning behind being a multi-asset venture capital firm and how that led to BCV taking on debt capital (1:58)Eva explains the difference between India and Africa — BCV’s areas of focus — and how working capital vs. debt capital shape the investment landscape and fill critical...
2024-10-0117 minThe BCV PodcastA Deep Dive Into Beyond Capital VenturesIt’s time for episode 3 of the BCV Podcast and time to take a deeper look into what makes Beyond Capital Ventures truly one of a kind in its industry. As Partners in the firm, Eva and Nicholas offer their unique perspectives on the singular ways BCV is cultivating impact-driven companies in emerging markets. Tune in and get inspired! The data of the day? A look at the emerging markets investment landscape by the numbers (1:04)Eva offers the three ways she believes Beyond Capital Ventures is unique (1:32)Why conscious investing isn’t at odds with the i...
2024-09-2421 minThe BCV PodcastMeet Co-Host and BCV Partner Nicholas JavaIn episode two of the BCV Podcast, we get to know Co-Host and Beyond Capital Ventures Partner Nicholas Java better … his time spent serving in the United States Army, what sparked his interest in venture capital in emerging markets, and where he continues to find his purpose in his challenging role.The data point of the day (a feature of every episode) brings everything full circle. Tune in to learn more about George Doriot, who is considered the father of venture capital and his service in both World Wars, as well as so much mo...
2024-09-1736 minThe BCV PodcastThe BCV Podcast: Rewriting a Playbook for CapitalismWelcome to the BCV Podcast! Beyond Capital Ventures Managing Partner Eva Yazhari and Partner Nicholas Java are here to bring you the stories of a venture capital firm focused on more than money. Through our weekly conversations, we strive to inspire you to think differently about what investments can achieve. Each episode will broaden your understanding of investment and inspire you to envision new possibilities for what capital can achieve.In our inaugural episode, Eva and Nicholas set the stage for a season of intriguing, insightful discussions. It is our hope that you engage...
2024-09-1020 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastCreating a Better Cereal While Giving Back: Parker Brook Founder & CEO, Lovebird FoodsParker Brook is a veteran of Big Food, helping bring an array of household-name brands to countless consumers around the world. While working for one of the world’s largest food conglomerates, he hoped to have the opportunity to create change from within; however, it became apparent that profit would always being the driving force behind every decision. He knew there was a better way. That’s when Parker branched off on his own, launching Lovebird Foods as an alternative to ultra-processed breakfast foods. Tune in as Eva and Ed talk with Parker about his j...
2024-09-0540 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastAdvancing Sustainable Luxury Fashion with Maxine Trowbridge, Founder of Eva & MaxMaxine Trowbridge expertly and elegantly links the world of contemporary art, fashion, and high-quality editorial content to concoct a compelling brand identity in Eve & Max, a conscious women's luxury ready-to-wear label designed with the ethos that style should be ethical, sustainable, artful, and beautiful.British born and Dallas based, Max dropped by the studio to discuss the sometimes circuitous routes careers take, marrying philanthropy with profit, and so many more deeply rooted topics. Tune in for such grab-a-notebook takeaways as: How taking a long hard look at what you’re good...
2024-08-1529 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastLeading with Enthusiasm with Keren Eldad of Enthusiasm Coaching Coach LeadershipWelcome to Season 4 of the Beyond Capital Podcast! In this special kickoff episode, Co-Hosts Eva and Ed are joined by friend of the show, Keren Eldad of With Enthusiasm Coaching. Coach Keren — as she’s widely known — is an accomplished executive coach, but so much more. She is able to break beyond rote career advice and tap into what brings professionals deep fulfillment on their path to success. In this stop-you-in-your-tracks episode, Keren shares so many gems, including: How her coaching career materialized when her own life had collapsed (2:19)How the emergence of the internet and Justin Bi...
2024-08-0140 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastDelivering Better Health Outcomes Via Drones: Anshul Sharma Co-Founder, Redwing LabsIn an intriguing and inspiring episode, Redwing Labs Co-Founder Anshul Sharma discusses with Eva and Ed his company’s innovative approach to utilizing drone technology to revolutionize access to life-saving medicines in rural India.
2024-07-1028 min
The PrimaFoodie PodcastSeason 2 Episode 7: Consuming Consciously with Eva YazhariEva Yazhari is a force for positive change in the world. She is an impact investor, published author, and the co-founder and CEO of Beyond Capital. She joins us in conversation to share her early experiences of healthy food and how she carries the core principles she was raised with into her daily life today. For Eva, healthy, waste-free, sustainable eating is inextricably linked with preserving our planet and slowing the effects of global warming. This episode offers a clear insight into her daily habits, from feeding a family, prioritizing good choices while traveling, and embracing the tenets...
2023-12-1838 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastThat's a Wrap: Eva & EdAnd that’s a wrap on Season 3! Thank you to our listeners for tuning in to our best season yet. In our closing episode, we’re taking it back to the basics with a Co-Host Special. Ed and Eva will walk each other through their professional and personal journeys, and uncover hidden gems along the way. After listening to this episode, you will learn about: serial entrepreneur Ed’s current companies, and his best advice for new founders; Eva’s favorite Substack for staying up to date on Africa; Ed’s passion for gardening; and so much more. Happy listening!
2023-07-2736 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastEmbracing a CEO Mindset: Hooman Yazhari of Mobility CapitalIn this special episode of The Beyond Capital podcast we are joined by co-founder of Beyond Capital Fund and CEO of Mobility Capital, Hooman Yazhari. In this episode, Hooman talks to Ed and Eva about:Why the “investment hungry” world of transport is on the cusp of an industrial revolution (3:10)The origins of Mobility Capital and Hooman’s transition from operator to investor (5:18)The sustainability opportunity in transportation sectors (8:01)How Mobility Capital assesses for and measures impact (20:36)The future of carbon credit market - will it truly work for everyone? (23:32)The connection between Ted Lasso and the #1 piece of adv...
2023-07-2037 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastLet's Catch-Up: Eva & EdToday's guest are two very special people, Eva and Ed.This is a special catch-up episode. What have we been up to? Season three. Let's do it.
2023-05-2533 min
Wellspoken" Podcast"The Good Your Money Can Do" with Eva YazhariHave 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 h...
2023-04-1143 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastSpecial Episode: Eva & EdWelcome to Season three of the Beyond Capital Podcast. People always ask me, what is the secret sauce to marrying profit with purpose? We're back for another season to bring you the stories of successful leaders that are building and scaling purpose driven businesses. I'm Eva Yazhari general partner of the Beyond Capital Ventures. And I'm Ed Stevens, CEO of Scoot Together. Eva and I have built and invested in businesses worth millions. We want to show you how conscious leadership translates, impact in all facets of a business and how it...
2023-03-0943 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastThe Beyond Capital Podcast Season 3 TeaserWelcome to Season three of the Beyond Capital Podcast. People always ask, what is the secret to marrying profit with purpose? We are back for another season to bring you the stories of successful leaders that are building and scaling purpose driven businesses.
I'm Eva Yazhari general partner of Beyond Capital Ventures.
And I'm Ed Stevens, CEO of Scoot Together. Eva and I have built and invested in businesses worth millions.
2023-03-0201 min
She's Got MoxieEva Yazhari - The Good Your Money Can DoAuthor and CEO Eva Yazhari shares how to be a conscious investor and how to define your financial values. "Taking care of my mindset adds up to success." - Eva Yazhari. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie at findingjoyeverday.com/177
2023-02-2230 minShe's Got MoxieEva Yazhari - The Good Your Money Can DoAuthor and CEO Eva Yazhari shares how to be a conscious investor and how to define your financial values. "Taking care of my mindset adds up to success." - Eva Yazhari. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeverday.com/177
2023-02-2230 min
A New Lens with CommonGood CapitalEva Yazhari on Investing With ConsciousnessJeff Shafer, CEO of CommonGood Capital, is joined by Eva Yazhari, Founder of Beyond Capital and author of ‘The Good That Money Can Do‘, to discuss her early experience in traditional financial services, how her family’s experience in Africa motivated a transition to become an emerging markets venture capitalist, making the case for being a conscious […]
2022-02-0233 min
A New Lens with CommonGood CapitalEva Yazhari on Investing With ConsciousnessJeff Shafer, CEO of CommonGood Capital, is joined by Eva Yazhari, Founder of Beyond Capital and author of ‘The Good That Money Can Do‘, to discuss her early experience in traditional financial services, how her family’s experience in Africa motivated a transition to become an emerging markets venture capitalist, making the case for being a conscious […]
2022-02-0233 min
1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast557th 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast with Eva Yazhari, Beyond Capital Ventures - 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast
Eva Yazhari, General Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures, discusses Impact Investing in Africa and India.
2022-02-0122 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastDive Back In: Supporting Small Businesses with Dan PriceDive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Dan's story, and wrote about his work at Gravity Payments in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.Hear from Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments. Many people know him for his decision to give up most of his own salary so that everyone at his company would make a minimum wage of $70,000. Gravity Payments is a credit card and payment...
2021-09-3053 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastDive Back In: Wealth Consciousness with Seth StreeterDive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Kristin's story, and wrote about her work at Revolution Foods in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.Can money buy happiness? According to a Princeton University study, there is a correlation between happiness and wealth, up to a point of about $75,000 per year. After that, happiness is not correlated with increased money. Hear from Seth Streeter about wealth c...
2021-08-2539 min
Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets for Women EntrepreneursBecoming a Conscious Leader and Designing a Life of Purpose with Eva Yazhari of Beyond Capital VenturesA true money powerhouse joins us today on this episode. Her name is Eva Helene Yazhari, a visionary investor, author, and entrepreneur surrounding meaning, purpose, and conscious investing. Today, we will dig into her book “The Good Your Money Can Do: Becoming a Conscious Investor,” a powerful playbook for anyone looking to draw more meaning from their money. After being pitched a disreputable deal on an investment team, Eva had an aha moment to create more purpose in her life by becoming a Conscious Investor and entrepreneur. Learn how Eva started her journey in becoming a Conscious Inves...
2021-07-1452 min
All Business with Jeffrey HayzlettThe Good Your Money Can Do with Eva YazhariThis week on All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, we're replaying some of our most popular business book author interviews over the past year.There's more to capitalism than making money. According to our guest, it's also about using it as a force for good. Eva Yazhari is the CEO and Founder of Beyond Capital Fund, a fund that invests in businesses in India and Africa. Eva recently released the #1 Amazon best-seller, “The Good Your Money Can Do,” a book that not only talks about ethical investing but helps align readers on how to invest according to their inte...
2021-07-1328 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastDive Back In: Healthy Uprising with Kristin Richmond of Revolution FoodsDive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Kristin's story, and wrote about her work at Revolution Foods in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.12 million children in the U.S. lack access to healthy food, leading to childhood obesity doubling in the last 30 years. On top of that, providing healthy school meals has a positive correlation to students' academic outcomes. Learn about Kristin Richmond, the co-founder and...
2021-06-2935 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastDive Back In: Powering Change with Ajaita Shah of Frontier MarketsDive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Ajaita's story, and wrote about her work at Frontier Markets in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.70% of women in rural India still have no access to capital or financial institutions. According to some estimates, this lack of access causes rural Indian women to only contribute 2% of India’s GDP.Learn about how one company is tackling this is...
2021-06-0841 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastDive Back In: Beneficial Snacks with Ian Walker of Left Coast NaturalsDive back in and hear from the purpose-driven CEOs we highlighted in Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast. Your host Eva Yazhari was inspired by Ian’s story, and wrote about his work at Left Coast Naturals in her new book, The Good Your Money Can Do. Click here to learn more and get your copy.Organic farming is important, both for the environment and for our health. Natural, organic foods are generally produced using sustainable agricultural practices, and contain fewer harmful pesticides, chemicals, and synthetic hormones. But according to the USDA, organic products constitute only about 4% of...
2021-05-2536 min
Behind Her Empire#51: Living a Life of Purpose & Meaning with Eva Yazhari, Co-Founder of Beyond CapitalEva Yazhari is the seasoned investor, entrepreneur, author, and CEO of Beyond Capital, an early-stage impact investment fund that is dedicated to improving lives and helping create access to basic goods and services. Eva started her career going up the ranks in Wall Street and working alongside top hedge fund managers in NY. Although she was thriving in her position and enjoyed investing, Eva felt like she wasn’t making a big impact in her life and was yearning to find meaning & purpose. This led her into the world of impact investing and becoming more aware of...
2021-05-2450 min
Earn & InvestHow to Become an Impactful Investor w/ Eva YazhariThere was a time when investing was considered the domain of money and concerns of societal good and politics often inhabited very different spaces in our mind. Sure, ESG (environmental, societal, and governance) investments have been around for decades but the choices available and the general performance was poor. They hadn’t really gained much traction until recently.Enter 2021. The proliferation of ESG funds which have outperformed the market run by large and respectable brokerage firms has expanded greatly. The pandemic, associated recession, and social turmoil are upon us. And a new generation of millennial and gen z...
2021-05-061h 15
Relish The Award-Winning Full Audiobook Experience!The Good Your Money Can Do: Becoming a Conscious Investor by Eva YazhariPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/519387to listen full audiobooks.
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Everyone is trying to find their meaning and purpose in life. We are becoming more conscious and more intentional with our decisions. Perhaps we have thought about making meaningful choices with food, lifestyle, and overall health, but when it comes to money, we often separate our purpose from our finances. How would it feel knowing that every dollar you...
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Title: The Good Your Money Can Do: Becoming a Conscious Investor
Author: Eva Yazhari
Narrator: Eva Yazhari
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 21 minutes
Release date: April 20, 2021
Genres: Accounting & Finance
Publisher's Summary:
Everyone is trying to find their meaning and purpose in life. We are becoming more conscious and more intentional with our decisions. Perhaps we have thought about making meaningful choices with food, lifestyle, and overall health, but when it comes to money, we often separate our purpose from our finances. How would it feel knowing that every dollar you...
2021-04-207h 21All Business with Jeffrey HayzlettThe Good Your Money Can Do with Eva YazhariThere's more to capitalism than making money. According to our guest, it's also about using it as a force for good. Eva Yazhari is the CEO and Founder of Beyond Capital Fund, a fund that invests in businesses in India and Africa. Eva recently released the #1 Amazon best-seller, “The Good Your Money Can Do,” a book that not only talks about ethical investing but helps align readers on how to invest according to their interests and values. During the conversation, Eva and Jeffrey talked about how she went from learning under the wing of several of the biggest names in h...
2021-04-0628 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastSpecial Episode: 'The Good Your Money Can Do,' by Eva YazhariWe are bringing you an exclusive look at your co-host Eva Yazhari’s new book, The Good Your Money Can Do: Becoming a Conscious Investor., joined by our producer, Mathilde Beniflah. Eva Yazhari is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and CEO with 16 years of experience working in the venture capital and asset management industries. She is the co-founder and CEO of Beyond Capital Fund, and launched her weekly magazine, The Conscious Investor, in 2019. In this episode, we speak with Eva about her guide to finding meaning and purpose with our money. In The Good Your Money Can...
2021-03-2336 min
Chaos & Rocketfuel: The Future of Work Podcast29. Social impact investing and conscious capitalism | Eva Yazhari, Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond CapitalIn this episode we spend a very interesting hour in the company of Social impact investor, Eva Yazhari. Eva is the Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Capital, an impact investment fund that believes that investing is a powerful mindset that can inspire good and improve lives.Eva Yazhari is the Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Capital, an impact investment fund founded on the belief that investing is a powerful mindset that can inspire good and improve lives. Throughout her 16-year career, Eva has worked in the impact investment, finance, and asset management industries.
2021-03-0937 min
Poetry of ImpactEva Yazhari on Expression through ImpactEva Yazhari, Co-Founder of Beyond Capital Fund, sends us down the rabbit hole, exploring the inextricable entanglement of service, creativity, inspiration and expression with her work in impact investing. She taps into ever-present abundance and talks about what it feels like – somatically – to contribute beyond oneself. Eva encourages us all to explore our inner worlds, liberate our authentic selves, and tune into what really makes us feel alive.
2021-03-0246 min
Ditch Digger CEO with Gary Rabine#53 Conscious Leadership w/ Eva Helene Yazhari - Co-Founder and CEO, Beyond CapitalEva Yazhari (@beyondcapital) is the Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Capital, an impact investment fund founded on the belief that investing is a powerful mindset that can inspire good and improve lives. Throughout her 16-year career, Eva has worked in the impact investment, finance, and asset management industries.
Eva built Beyond Capital to be a recognized global brand. Its portfolio improves the lives of a growing 7 million low-income individuals, including investments in Kasha, a technology-driven e-commerce women's health company in East Africa; and Frontier Markets, a fast-growing distribution business providing goods and services for consumers living throughout r...
2021-01-0439 minDitch Digger CEO with Gary Rabine#47 Impact Investing w/ Eva Yazhari - CEO of Beyond CapitalEva Yazhari (@beyondcapital) is the CEO of Beyond Capital, an impact investment organization that believes investing is a mind-set that can inspire good and improve the lives of impoverished communities. Throughout her career, Yazhari has worked in the impact investment, finance, and asset management industries. Eva founded The Conscious Investor, a weekly magazine that sheds light on the world of impact investing. Eva is the co-host of the Beyond Capital Podcast. She speaks to audiences about the Power of Impact Investing. Eva graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University with a B.A. in Mathematics. Eva lives in Dallas, TX w...
2020-08-311h 10
The Beyond Capital PodcastElectricity for All: Mansoor Hamayun of BBOXXTune in to the last episode of Season 1 of the Beyond Capital Podcast! 13% of the world’s population - 940 million people - still do not have access to electricity. 3 billion people around the world still do not have access to clean fuels or energy sources. Mansoor Hamayun is the co-founder and CEO of BBOXX, a company that develops, manufactures and distributes solar energy solutions to countries across Africa and Asia, bringing electricity to over 1.3 million people. Mansoor previously worked in engineering and aviation at Rolls Royce. "In a peri...
2020-08-1129 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastBetter Business: Dennis Barsema of Northern Illinois UniversityIn this week's episode, we speak with Dennis Barsema, a founding Investor at Impact Engine and the Chairman of Northern Illinois University. He is a former Fortune 500 CEO, having led several companies in the telecommunications and technology space. He has also been a Director at many nonprofits and organizations, including Carpenter’s Place, Opportunity International, Collaborative Group, and several microfinance organizations. We also recently interviewed his son, Jason Barsema. "I don't think any business can survive right now without having some kind of social purpose," says Dennis. "I think big business has an absolute ability to...
2020-08-0434 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastBetter Protein: Paul Shapiro of The Better Meat Co.According to the USDA, in 2018, Americans consumed a near-record 220 pounds of red meat and poultry per capita — in 1960, that figure was just 167 pounds. Domestic production of meat hit a record high of more than 100 billion pounds.In this episode, meet Paul Shapiro. Paul is the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a business-to-business company that produces plant-based proteins and sells them to institutional food sellers and meat processors. Paul previously worked in animal rights advocacy at The Humane Society, and is the host of the Business for Good podcast. He is also the author of “Clean Meat: How...
2020-07-2836 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastOptimizing for Women's Health: Joanna Bichsel of KashaAlmost 18% of girls and women missed out on school and work last year in Rwanda because they lacked access menstrual pads. These absences amount to a potential GDP loss of $115 million in Rwanda alone. This week, hear from Joanna Bichsel, the founder and CEO of Kasha. Kasha is an e-commerce and consumer insights platform providing women in East Africa with health and personal care products, in an accessible and discrete way. Joanna previously worked for the Gates Foundation and Microsoft. "The truth is, you often hear that women are very influential in...
2020-07-2130 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastInvestment Protection: Jason Barsema of Halo InvestingSince 1950, the S&P 500 has undergone 37 separate stock market corrections of at least 10%. Stock market corrections occur, on average, every 1.87 years. Jason Barsema is the co-founder and President of Halo Investing, a technology platform that makes structured financial products more accessible. Halo lets you customize the return, protection, maturity and underlying exposure of your investments. "The problem we saw is that most investors have access to stocks and bonds, but nothing in between. Halo is about bringing investment protection to the masses," says Jason. "We want to provide this important concept to...
2020-07-1529 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastThe Future of Education: Nick Kind of Tyton PartnersDuring 2014, American K-12 schools will spend an estimated $9.94 billion on educational technology. U.S. schools alone purchased approximately 3.5 million tablets in 2014. Today, we speak with Nick Kind, Senior Director of Tyton Partners, for a special episode on the future of education. Tyton Partners is an advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in education. Nick focuses on impact investment, venture philanthropy and other investment projects in education and the “Future of Work.” He previously ran an education software company, worked in publishing at the Holtzbrinck Group, and was a Senior Vice President at Area9, a personalized learn...
2020-07-0733 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastUgly Food: Christine Moseley of Full HarvestEvery year, an estimated 20 billion pounds of cosmetically imperfect or unharvested food are wasted. This week, hear from someone directly tackling this issue: Christine Moseley. Christine is the founder and CEO of Full Harvest, a business-to-business marketplace for ugly and surplus produce. Full Harvest helps farms sell oddly-shaped & surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste, through a marketplace where food & beverage companies purchase and save money. "One third of all edible produce does not even leave farms in the US. That's a staggering number, especially when people are going hungry an...
2020-06-3041 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastWorking Water: Sunil Lalvani of Project MajiThe United Nations estimates that sub-Saharan Africa loses 40 billion work hours per year collecting water; the equivalent to an entire year’s worth of labour in France! In this episode, we speak with Sunil Lalvani, the founder and CEO of Project Maji. Project Maji is a nonprofit that leverages solar technology to bring access to clean water across rural Africa. Previously, Sunil was a Director at his family business Binatone, a consumer electronics company, working around the world. "Does a social enterprise have to be a for-profit or a not-for-profit? I don...
2020-06-2338 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastWealth Consciousness: Seth Streeter of Mission WealthCan money buy happiness? According to a Princeton University study, there is a correlation between happiness and wealth, up to a point of about $75,000 per year. After that, happiness is not correlated with increased money. This week, we hear from Seth Streeter about wealth consciousness. Seth is the founder and CEO of Mission Wealth, a wealth management firm that specializes in guiding clients through major life events, and helping people find - and fund - their purpose. Seth is also the Founder of Sustainable Future, a technology platform providing campaigns and resources to affect change for a c...
2020-06-1638 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastConscious Management: Abilash Jaikumar of TresVistaAccording to a 2016 survey, 44% of new managers felt unprepared for their role. 87% wished they'd had more training before becoming a manager. This week, hear from Abilash Jaikumar, co-founder and Managing Director of TresVista. TresVista provides financial services, research, and data analytics support for organizations in the finance industry. He has worked in both the investment banking and private equity industries and has been involved in more than $20 billion of financing and M&A activity. "There's a misalignment of interest in being good at managing, and therefore most organizations don't actually train yo...
2020-06-0248 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastSpecial Episode: Thoughts on the Post-Covid EconomyIn this special episode, your hosts Eva Yazhari and Ed Stevens have a frank conversation about what the post-pandemic world could look like. More than ever before, people have extremely divergent views on what the future holds. Eva and Ed unpack the questions many of us have, and offer insight on what trends may be here to stay.Where is purpose-driven business headed in the post-Covid economy? Where is the economy headed? How are geographies affected differently? What opportunities exist for conscious businesses, investors, and consumers? What is the key to being successful during...
2020-05-2649 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastFashion Forward: Suzanne Lerner of Michael StarsIn 2019, women-owned companies represented 42% of all American businesses. Additionally, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 21%, while all businesses increased by 9%. In this episode, we speak with Suzanne Lerner, the co-founder and President of Michael Stars, a fashion brand based out of Los Angeles. She is an activist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, serving on several nonprofit boards including the ACLU of Southern California, the ERA Coalition, and the Ms. Foundation. "Social impact was always in our DNA. We were like a mini B Corp: we cared about our employees, we cared about pay...
2020-05-1940 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastSupporting Small Business: Dan Price of Gravity PaymentsThis week, hear from Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments. Many people know him for his decision to give up most of his own salary so that everyone at his company would make a minimum wage of $70,000. Gravity Payments is a credit card and payment processing company catering to small businesses. Dan is publishing a book, "Worth It," about his experiences. Despite productivity in the United States rising by 70% over the last 40 years, the hourly pay of most workers has stagnated, increasing only 11.6% over that same time period. The median household annual income today is a...
2020-05-1252 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastClothing for Conservation: Brian Linton of United by BlueThis episode was recorded before Covid-19 changed all of our lives. Visit United by Blue's Instagram page for the most updated information about how they are responding to the pandemic.Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions. While people bought 60% more garments in 2014 than in 2000, they only kept the clothes for half as long. Brian Linton is the founder and CEO of United by Blue, an outdoor brand focused on conservation and sustainable supply chains. United by Blue clothing and accessory products can be found in 1,300 stores around the country. Brian was p...
2020-05-0539 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastSustainable Development Investing: Florian Kemmerich of Bamboo Capital PartnersAchieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 could unlock $12 trillion in market value and help create 350 million jobs worldwide. This week, we hear from Florian Kemmerich, the Managing Partner of Bamboo Capital Partners. Bamboo is a private equity impact investing firm, focusing primarily in financial services, energy, agriculture and healthcare in emerging markets around the world. Florian was previously an executive in biotech and medical device companies around the world, and is the Chairman of LIFNano Technologies, a company seeking treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. "Doing good is not a trade of...
2020-04-2843 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastSexual Well-Being: Lyndsey Harper of RosyIn the United States, it is estimated that more than 30 million women suffer from low libido.In this episode, meet Dr. Lyndsey Harper, the founder and CEO of Rosy. Rosy is a sexual wellness platform connecting women with low libido to resources and community. Lyndsey is also a Board certified practicing Ob/Gyn and a professor at Texas A&M. Forbes has named her as one of the Top 50 Women Disrupting Healthcare."We - especially women - don't talk enough about sexual health. In my private practice, patients come in on a daily basis and each...
2020-04-2135 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastSocial Gatherings: Paul van Zyl of The ConduitThe hospitality sector is the 3rd largest private sector employer in the UK, providing livelihood to 2.9 million people and generating £130bn in economic activity. This week, hear from Paul van Zyl about how he is thinking of gathering people for good in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul is the co-founder of The Conduit, a membership community of people passionate about social change. Previously, Paul served in South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and co-founded the International Centre for Transitional Justice, a nonprofit that works in countries that have endured human rights violations in conf...
2020-04-1441 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastInvesting in Conscious Capitalism: Sunny Vanderbeck of Satori CapitalAccording to a State Street Global Investor’s report, almost 70% of investors stated that their ESG investments help manage portfolio volatility. In this episode, we interview Sunny Vanderbeck, the Managing Partner of Satori Capital. Satori is an investment firm founded on the principles of conscious capitalism. They focus on businesses that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission, and create value for stakeholders, not just shareholders. Previously, Sunny was the CEO of Data Return, now part of Verizon, and served in the U.S. Army. "It's your job as the C...
2020-04-0736 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastStepping Out of Poverty: Buddy Teaster of Soles4Souls"As you work from home or shelter in place, if cleaning out your closet is one of the tasks you decide to tackle, folks can donate their used shoes and clothes to Soles4Souls and our amazing partner Zappos will pay for the shipping! Just visit this link to learn more and get a pre-printed shipping label. We believe generosity is good for the soul, especially if you’re social distancing!” -- Soles4Souls One in five children in developing countries survive on $1.90/day. That’s nearly 385 million girls and boys living in extreme poverty worldwide, who often...
2020-03-3137 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastConscious Leadership: Hooman Yazhari of Beyond CapitalThere are more than 2 million companies in the U.S. alone that have at least five employees. That means there are 2 million CEOs in this country, and that you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming one yourself!Hooman Yazhari is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Beyond Capital Fund. He is a CEO with international experience and serves on several Boards including Bristow Group and Voyager Aviation. He focuses on change management through the life cycles of distressed companies undergoing transformation. Hooman was previously the CEO of Waypoint, a helicopter-leasing business, and served as General...
2020-03-1739 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastPurposeful Periods: Molly Hayward of CoraNearly 25 million women live below the poverty line in the U.S., but menstrual products are not covered by food stamps. Additionally, 38 states tax tampons and other feminine hygiene products as non-essentials. In this episode, we speak with Molly Hayward, a founder on the frontlines of destigmatizing menstrual care. Molly is the founder and Chief Brand Officer of Cora, a company that sells organic feminine hygiene products, including tampons, pads, and more. Cora also provides menstrual products to women in underserved communities in the U.S. and abroad. Molly is also the founder of Blood & Milk, a c...
2020-03-1037 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastBridging Worlds: Audette Exel of Adara GroupApproximately 80% of nonprofit leaders say access to capital is their biggest challenge. In the United States, only 20% of nonprofit grants are unrestricted - meaning only 20% of funding can support overhead costs, which prevents many nonprofits from being able to invest in their teams. This week, learn about how business and nonprofits can work together to solve this challenge with Audette Exel, the Chair and Founder of Adara Group. Audette has received many awards for her work to bridge the worlds of finance with philanthropy. She founded Adara Group with two different parts - a corporate advisory business, a...
2020-03-0335 min
The Beyond Capital PodcastMeet Your Host: Eva YazhariThis week, tune in for a deep dive with our co-host, Eva Yazhari! She shares what it was like to grow up with artist parents, being a "Wolf of Wall Street," and what it means to live purposefully. Eva is the founder and CEO of Beyond Capital Fund, an impact investment fund focused on early-stage companies in India and East Africa. She is an investor with 15 years of experience investing in social impact in emerging markets and public markets. Eva is also the founder of The Conscious Investor, an online magazine that sheds light on the world o...
2020-02-0442 minThe Beyond Capital PodcastThe Beyond Capital Podcast TrailerWelcome to The Beyond Capital Podcast! In our purpose-driven world, leadership is increasingly crucial. Now more than ever, stakeholders are demanding the integration of social values and causes in everything, from shoes, to soap, to investments. The Beyond Capital Podcast brings you the stories of leaders that are marrying profit with purpose. Tune in to discover how the C-Suite thinks about social impact as a business grows. In each episode our candid conversations show how and why profit can be married with purpose. Inspiring leaders will articulate their philosophies and share the mark their business will leave o...
2019-10-0101 min
The Elegant Warrior with Heather HansenEva YazhariEva is a mother, a yogi, an art collector and a mathematician. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Capital Fund, an impact investment fund that invests in seed-stage for-profit social enterprises serving impoverished communities through India an East Africa. In this episode Eva explains what social impact investing is and what her grandfather taught her about knowing what was possible. Link to Beyond Capital Fund. https://www.beyondcapitalfund.org/ Link to Eva’s book recommendation, Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families https://www.amazon.com/Habit...
2018-12-2427 min
The Investment Clinic LIVE#7: Eva Yazhari -- Early-Stage Investing: Co-Creating Impact with our InvesteesOn August 30, 2018, Eva Yazhari, Co-Founder & CEO of Beyond Capital Fund spoke about their approach to on the ground investing in East Africa and India, about their recent exit and answered many questions that came directly from entrepreneurs.
To join the next LIVE, go to www.theinvestmentclinic.com
2018-08-3031 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.How This Fund Leverages Its Nonprofit Structure To Make Profitable Impact Investments - Eva Yazhari - #645Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin.Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2LZNn5k.Eva Yazhari, co-founder and CEO of Beyond Capital, a nonprofit organization that makes profitable, seed-stage investments in India and East Africa, says the nonprofit status “is vitally important for us.”Operating as a nonprofit has allowed the organization to attract pro bono resources that made the fund operationally possible.“If you think about a fund of our size, the economics don't work when you're taking a two...
2018-06-0520 min
The Fire Show#23 How and Where to Meet Investors to Raise Money From | Panel @ FUND Conference + Entrepreneur NetworkYou’ve never heard anything like this before on The Fire Show. We have a total of 12 guests! Today, I’m over at the FUND conference, which was held in Austin for the first time in April, brought over by Deloitte, Wilson Sonsini, and Entrepreneur Network. These include investors, entrepreneurs, and founders of incubators. We’re talking about how the hell entrepreneurs can get funding, from conferences, emailing people, and making impressions on others.Fun fact, this was also live-streamed on the Entrepreneur Network, and shared to 4MM people.... 4MM did not watch it, but hey, the show is get...
2018-05-1525 min