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The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactFashion, Empowerment, and Building a Sustainable Future with Nadia Arain, Founder of NOIRÉ OFFICIELEIn this ImpactVest podcast, Nadia Arain shares her powerful journey from modeling to founding NOIRÉ OFFICIELE, a fashion brand rooted in spiritual empowerment and inspired by the divine feminine. She emphasises the importance of self-care, presentation, and embracing one’s feminine energy as tools for confidence, worthiness, and success in business. The conversation explores how re-centering feminine presence in business and society can help build a more balanced, heart-centered, and sustainable future.2025-07-2333 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactImpactVest Alliance Q2 CEO Roundtable Podcast: “Innovative Strategies: AI Implementation and Energy Demands”Join us for our ImpactVest Alliance Q2 CEO Roundtable Podcast, “Innovative Strategies: AI Implementation and Energy Demands.” This roundtable features a panel of CEOs discussing the innovative use of AI and its intersection with energy demands across sectors like health technology and renewable energy.Olugbenga Abejirin from Kalibotics and Xolani Health highlights how AI can help solve Africa-specific challenges such as the healthcare brain drain by enhancing access and efficiency through tech-driven solutions. Nyasha Chasakara from Solarpro Energy Africa emphasises AI's growing role in optimising energy systems and its potential to localise solutions through custom language models, whil...2025-06-0558 min
Raise Your Profyle2025 Week #12: Supercharge Your Career: London Networking EventsWelcome to Raise Your Profyle, a weekly round up of business and networking events in London brought to you by profylecard.comReady to transform your networking experience? You've come to the right place. Welcome back to Raise Your Profyle! I'm Chris, one of the co-founders of Profyle Card.We believe networking is about more than just collecting contacts; it's about unlocking genuine discovery and fostering both personal and professional growth. We're passionate about guiding you to the hidden gems within London's dynamic business scene. Recognising the value of your time, we meticulously curate the...2025-03-1708 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactImpactVest Alliance Q1 CEO Roundtable Podcast: “Economic Transformation: Leading the Transition Towards a More Sustainable and Regenerative Future”As we celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for our ImpactVest Alliance Q1 CEO Roundtable Podcast: “Economic Transformation: Leading the Transition Towards a More Sustainable and Regenerative Future.” This CEO Roundtable, featuring an all-women panel, discusses economic transformation and sustainability. Flora Espiand introduces Cozy Connect, a platform connecting customers with local service providers to enhance transparency and efficiency. Tumi Frazier highlights Fourth Wave Technology, Inc., an agri-cleantech company using technology to support small farmers and promote regenerative agriculture. Vanessa Grace Chislett shares insights on Shisso Tea Company and the tea industry, emphasising the need for su...2025-03-0654 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactA Transformative Platform Empowering Communities with Flora Espiand, Co-Founder of Cozy ConnectIn this ImpactVest podcast, Flora Espiand, co-founder of Cozy Connect, shares her journey and inspiration behind creating a platform that bridges the gap in accessing trusted, skilled services in the Ivory Coast. Growing up in a community-oriented household and witnessing local challenges, she co-founded Cozy Connect to empower local talent, foster economic growth, and simplify service accessibility. With plans for expansion across West Africa and a focus on innovation and socio-economic development, Cozy Connect aims to transform how communities connect, building trust, opportunity, and lasting impact.2025-02-2715 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactA Transformative Platform Empowering Communities with Flora Espiand, Co-Founder of Cozy ConnectIn this ImpactVest podcast, Flora Espiand, co-founder of Cozy Connect, shares her journey and inspiration behind creating a platform that bridges the gap in accessing trusted, skilled services in the Ivory Coast. Growing up in a community-oriented household and witnessing local challenges, she co-founded Cozy Connect to empower local talent, foster economic growth, and simplify service accessibility. With plans for expansion across West Africa and a focus on innovation and socio-economic development, Cozy Connect aims to transform how communities connect, building trust, opportunity, and lasting impact.2025-02-0615 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactThe Importance of Fair-Trade Practices and Global Collaboration with Obet Aparicio, Chief Operating Financial Officer at the Hispanic Social AssemblyIn this ImpactVest podcast episode, Head of Sponsorships and Events, Barbara Koontz, interviews Obet Aparicio, Chief Operating Financial Officer at the Hispanic Social Assembly, about the organization's mission and efforts. Obet shares that the Hispanic Social Assembly, founded over 40 years ago by Alejandro Suarez, is positively impacting fair-trade practices in Latin America while advocating for fair wages. The conversation also touches on the organization's broader goals of fostering sustainable development through micro-economies and the importance of global collaboration.2024-10-0817 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactImpactVest Alliance Q3 CEO Roundtable Podcast: “It's Strategic: Greater Impact, Greater Profits”Our ImpactVest Alliance Q3 CEO Roundtable Podcast: “It's Strategic: Greater Impact, Greater Profits” was hosted by Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest. This roundtable discussion focuses on strategic impact and how businesses can position themselves for returns while maximising positive societal effects.Saxon Knight, Founder of House of Saxons, discusses her organisation's efforts to empower trauma survivors through business skills, highlighting the challenges of attracting investors in difficult industries. Tanner Snider, VP of Investment Strategy at Gold Leaf Farming, shares how their sustainable farming practices balance strong financial returns with environmental and social responsibility. Obet Aparicio, Chie...2024-09-0927 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactThe Inclusive Entrepreneurship Academy Impact with Dr. Charlotte Felix-Faure, FounderIn this ImpactVest podcast, Jennifer Allen, the Managing Director of ImpactVest Giving, interviews Dr. Charlotte Felix- Faure, a leader in fostering entrepreneurship in South African townships. Dr. Felix-Faure shares her journey from growing up in the apartheid-era to founding the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Academy, emphasising the importance of addressing the deep-rooted impacts of apartheid on marginalised communities. Her Academy aims to empower these communities by developing entrepreneurial mindsets, focusing on both business creation and personal growth, with the hope of expanding the initiative across South Africa.2024-08-2632 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactThe Importance of Philanthropy and Social Impact with Jennifer Allen, Managing Director of ImpactVest GivingIn this ImpactVest podcast, the Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, Tonya Love-Lamorte, interviews the Managing Director of ImpactVest Giving, Jennifer Allen, about her background, experiences, and role at ImpactVest. Jennifer shares her journey from growing up in Jamaica to her professional career in the US, emphasising her passion for philanthropy and social impact, especially through innovative financial solutions. They discuss the initiatives supported by ImpactVest Giving, such as the Inclusive Entrepreneur Academy in South Africa, and Jennifer's vision for the future, aiming to influence how catalytic capital is allocated for positive social and environmental change.2024-08-0814 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactThe Importance of Education and Awareness in Achieving Long-Term Social Impact with Saxon Knight, Founder of House of SaxonsIn this ImpactVest podcast episode, the Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, Tonya Love-Lamorte, interviews Saxon Knight, Founder of House of Saxons, about her extensive background in threat intelligence and her transition to founding a strategic consulting company. Knight shares her inspiration for House of Saxons, highlighting the need for aftercare in trafficking survivor support, including skills training and career preparedness. She also discusses the future of AI in cybersecurity, emphasising its role in automating processes and the importance of education and awareness in achieving long-term social impact.2024-07-1018 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactImpactVest Alliance CEO Roundtable Podcast: “Leaning Forward and Leading Change”Our ImpactVest Alliance CEO Roundtable Podcast: “Leaning Forward and Leading Change” was hosted by Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest. This exclusive roundtable features trailblazers: Nyasha Chasakara, Founder and Managing Director at Solarpro Energy Africa; Vanessa Grace Chislett, Founder, CEO and Tea Alchemist at Shisso Tea Company; and Olugbenga Abejirin, Co-Founder and CEO at Kalibotics. In this era of transformative global innovation, explore with global changemakers and visionaries who are building a more sustainable and resilient future. From providing access to power, to revolutionising the tea industry, and reshaping the landscape with robotics and AI, these leaders share thei...2024-06-2656 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactSustainable Farming with Tanner Snider, VP of Investment Strategy at Gold Leaf FarmingIn this ImpactVest podcast episode, hosted by Tonya Love-Lamorte, Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, we focus on sustainable farming through an insightful conversation with Tanner Snider, VP of Investment Strategy at Gold Leaf Farming. Tanner shares his agricultural background and his journey from growing up on a farm in Indiana to working as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. Tanner realised his passion for agriculture and joined Gold Leaf Farming, where he appreciated the company's vision of sustainable and profitable farming. Gold Leaf Farming focuses on environmental and social impacts, such as organic farming, water conservation, and providing equitable...2024-06-0422 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactRevolutionising the Tea Industry: Prioritising Sustainability, Ethical Sourcing and Consumer Education with Vanessa Grace Chislett, Founder, CEO, and Tea Alchemist at Shisso Tea CompanyIn this ImpactVest podcast episode, hosted by Tonya Love-Lamorte, Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, we focus on an inspiring global impact and sustainability solution through an insightful conversation with changemaker Vanessa Grace Chislett, Founder, CEO, and Tea Alchemist at Shisso Tea Company. Vanessa's journey from childhood tea enthusiast to Founder and CEO reveals her mission to revolutionise the tea industry, prioritise sustainability, ethical sourcing, and consumer education. Through initiatives like the Shisso Tea Academy, Vanessa aims to create a more conscious and equitable tea supply chain while inviting listeners to savor the experience of tea as a moment...2024-05-1735 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactIncreasing Agricultural Production: Innovations in Sustainable Agriculture with Simbarashe Tanyanyiwa, CEO, and Daniel Amoshie, COO, at FLYSOLIn this ImpactVest podcast episode, hosted by Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest, we explore transformative global innovation in sustainable agriculture with our guests Simbarashe Tanyanyiwa, CEO, and Daniel Amoshie, COO, at FLYSOL. Simbarashe and Daniel share insights on the vision behind launching FLYSOL, to address the challenge of increasing agricultural production amidst food wastage and greenhouse gas emissions, particularly prevalent in Africa. They also discuss integrating technologies like IoT and machine learning enhances efficiency in insect farming, paving the way for a more sustainable agricultural future.2024-03-2617 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactDaniel Amoshie and Simbarashe TanyanyiwaDaniel Amoshie and Simbarashe Tanyanyiwa2024-03-2417 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactDriving Financial Inclusion: Innovations in Impact Finance with Basheer Hossam Torayah, Director of Engineering at El GameyaIn this ImpactVest podcast episode, hosted by Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest, we explore transformative global innovation in impact finance with our guest, Basheer Hossam Torayah, Director of Engineering at El Gameya. Basheer shares insights into El Gameya's mission of providing reliable digital solutions for financial inclusion, particularly in the GCC region and Egypt. Basheer also discusses the growth of fintech in these areas and highlights El Gameya's innovative products for unbanked populations, exploring the integration of AI technologies.2024-03-0316 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactEmpowering Financial Inclusion: Insights from Rukayat Bello, Co-founder and CEO of RegxtaIn this episode of the ImpactVest podcast, Tonya Love-Lamorte, the Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, engages in an insightful conversation with Rukayat Bello, the co-founder and CEO of Regxta. Rukayat shares her inspiring journey, from founding Regxta to rural populations' challenges in accessing banking services. Rukayat also outlines Regxta's impact goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the company's commitment to promoting financial inclusion and empowering communities at the grassroots level.2024-02-2125 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactDriving Efficiency and Innovation with Mahmoud El-Zomor, CEO of Illa Logistics HoldingIn this podcast episode hosted by Tonya Love-Lamorte, Managing Director of the ImpactVest Alliance, Mahmoud El-Zomor, CEO of Illa Logistics Holding, shares insights about Illa's digital platform. Illa offers direct delivery and internal supply services to manufacturers, delivering over 80 million cartons across Egypt. Through their app, they connect manufacturers with truck drivers and provide innovative solutions across Egypt.2024-02-1025 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactFuture Frontiers : ImpactVest Alliance 2024 CEO Roundtable In this episode of the ImpactVest Alliance CEO Roundtable Podcast, Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest, hosts a dynamic conversation with Salma Sakr, Chief Growth Officer of Rology,Rukayat Bello, CEO and Co-Founder of Regxta, and Michelle Heyward, Founder of PositiveHire. Together, they delve into the 2024 outlook, highlighting the transformative impact of AI on various sectors and sharing valuable perspectives on AI's role in reshaping healthcare, HR technology, and financial services.2024-01-2555 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactFuture Frontiers : ImpactVest Alliance 2024 CEO Roundtable In this episode of the ImpactVest Alliance CEO Roundtable Podcast, Aisha Williams, Founder and CEO of ImpactVest, hosts a dynamic conversation with Salma Sakr, Chief Growth Officer of Rology,Rukayat Bello, CEO and Co-Founder of Regxta, and Michelle Heyward, Founder of PositiveHire. Together, they delve into the 2024 outlook, highlighting the transformative impact of AI on various sectors and sharing valuable perspectives on AI's role in reshaping healthcare, HR technology, and financial services.2024-01-2355 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactShaping Sustainable Health: Rethinking Hypertension Care Strategies with Favour Madubuko, Co-Founder of Canisa HealthIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams interviews Favour Madubuko, co-founder of Canisa Health, discussing the vision behind their healthcare platform tailored for hypertensive patients on the African continent. Favour emphasises the importance of partnerships and technology to revolutionise healthcare systems, aiming to address non-communicable diseases, particularly hypertension, for a more sustainable and inclusive future.2023-12-1022 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactConnecting Communities: Redefining Financial Access with Eddy Kubwimana, Founder and CEO of Agent-Connect In this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses with Eddy Kubwimana, Founder and CEO of Agent-Connect. Agent-Connect is a Burundi-based startup on a mission to offer accessible financial services in both urban and rural areas using mobile technology to facilitate transactions to enable inclusion in the formal economy at minimal cost.2023-12-0238 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactRevolutionising Radiology: Bridging the Healthcare Gap with Salma Sakr, Chief Growth Officer of Rology In this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses the impact of the global shortage of radiologists on healthcare accessibility worldwide with Salma Sakr, Chief Growth Officer at Rology. Rology is a teleradiology platform connecting radiologists with hospitals using cutting-edge algorithms to revolutionise medical imaging, reduce reporting delays, and save lives.2023-11-2632 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactBridging the Technology Gap and Providing Access to AI with Panashe Taruwinga and Kelvin Tichana, Founders of Development Data, Buy Africa, and Impact Design AcademyIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams, talks to Panashe Taruwinga and Kelvin Tichana the Founders of Development Data, Buy Africa and Impact Design Academy, about building a platform that can help bridge the technology gap and create a foundation for future leaders.2023-11-1830 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactReshaping the Narrative for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future with Michele Heyward, Founder and CEO of PositiveHireIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams, talks to Michele Heyward the Founder and CEO of PositiveHire, about how to transform the workplace and focus on talent retention.2023-11-1130 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactHow to thrive and create a positive impact in 2024: Welcome to the Q4 2023 ImpactVest Alliance CEO RoundtableIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams talks to Wilfred Ehioba from Ehioba & Company, Eddy Kubwimana from Agent-Connect and Favour Madubuko from Canisa Health about how we can utilize AI and mega-trends to help us pivot towards unique opportunities presented by a rapidly changing global business environment.2023-11-0333 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactWhy collaboration is key to creating a cohesive, quantitative framework with Wilfred Ehioba, CEO of Ehioba & Company.In this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams talks about how we can prepare to transition to 2030 with Wilfred Ehioba, CEO of Ehioba & Company.2023-10-2021 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactBuilding an impact focused company with positive ROI: Q3 2023 ImpactVest Alliance CEO RoundtableBalancing the need to build to an impact-focused company whilst ensuring ROI is the hot topic at play in our latest podcast episode. Come join us in our Q3 CEO Roundtable with our Founder and CEO Aisha Williams as she discusses how to achieve positive returns whilst hitting sustainable targets, with Connectome Founder Cristian Tänase, AirSmat Cofounder and CEO Soji Sanyaolu, and Founder and CEO of Access Solar Technologies, Joseph Wanume. Thank you all for an inspiring conversation about how rewarding it can be to focus on a sustainable and eco-friendly business! #s...2023-10-0353 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of Impact Inspiring the next generation through regenerative leadership and gender equality with Ioana and Theodora - the 'Global Inspirators'Inspiring the next generation is crucial to building a more prosperous and sustainable future for all.Come join our Founder and CEO Aisha Williams as she discusses how to inspire change through regenerative leadership with Ioana Marin and Theodora Dumitrică, Co-Founders of ‘Inspirators', global visionaries who have built a platform for change, for all.Thank you both for an inspiring conversation about we can all make a difference and create a lasting impact on young peoples’ lives.#genderequality #futureimpact #regenerativeleaders2023-10-0230 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactQ3 CEO RoundtableDraft2023-10-0253 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactSustainability Starts at Home: A Deep Dive into Eco-Friendly Living with Connectome Founder and CEO Cristian TanaseIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discussed eco-friendly living with Connectome Founder and CEO Cristian Tanase.2023-09-1229 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactRedefining sustainable eco-friendly transportation with TREKK CEO and Co-founder Isaac OyedokunIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discussed redefining sustainable eco-friendly transportation with TREKK CEO and Co-founder Isaac Oyedokun.2023-07-2129 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactSolving Global Challenges through Disruptive Technology with Co-Founder of Fourth Wave Technology Tumi FrazierIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses leveraging disruptive technologies to solve global business and socio-economic challenges with Tumi Frazier , co-founder of Fourth Wave Technology.2023-07-1632 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactRenewable energy and economic empowerment with SolarPro Energy CEO Nyasha ChasakaraIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses simplifying access to solar power in Africa and economic empowerment through community building with SolarPro Energy CEO Nyasha Chasakara.2023-07-0822 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactThe current fundraising landscape and future opportunities: Q2 2023 ImpactVest Alliance CEO RoundtableWhat are the current opportunities and challenges in the Q2 2023 fundraising landscape and on the horizon for the rest of 2023? In our Q2 2023 ImpactVest Alliance CEO Roundtable, our Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses the Q2 landscape with Tumi Frazier, co-founder of Fourth Wave Technology, Little Africa Paris Founder and CEO Jacqueline NGO MPII, and Founder and CEO of Veggie Victory Hakeem Jimo.2023-06-2249 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactThe Future of Solar Energy Solutions with Founder and CEO of Access to Solar Technologies Joseph Wanume In this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses the future of solar energy solutions in Uganda with Founder and CEO Access to Solar Technologies Joseph Wanume .2023-06-0619 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactBridging the energy gap to achieve the UN SDG's with the CEO of Sun Plugged Energy Fidelis MashongaIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses bridging the energy gap in Zimbabwe with the CEO of Sun Plugged Energy Fidelis Mashonga.2023-05-2517 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactConnecting the African Diaspora with Little Africa Founder and CEO Jacqueline Ngo MpiiIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses with Jacqueline Ngo Mpii, Founder and CEO of Little Africa about connecting the African disapora and the importance of rich cultural experiences to support sustainably focused entrepreneurs and businesses.2023-05-0722 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactAccelerating the Net Zero Built Environment with MyGlobalHome CEO Lee McCormackIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses the transition to a net zero built environment with MyGlobalHome CEO Lee McCormack.2023-04-1927 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactThe future of impact investment and disruptive innovation with Tonderai Leonel Njowera, Managing Partner at the Chakata Fund and Mopelola Abudu , Managing Partner at AfriGloCal VC.In this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discuss the future of impact investment and disruptive innovation with Tonderai Leonel Njowera, Managing Partner at the Chakata Fund and Mopelola Abudu , Managing Partner at AfriGloCal VC.2023-04-1454 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactImpactVest Alliance CEO Roundtable: Bridging the Technology Access Gap Through Digital EmpowermentIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses bridging the technology access gap through digital empowerment with Mayowa Abejirin of Kalibotics, Tolulope Falola of Digiscape Solutions Limited, and Fidelis Mashonga of Sun Plugged Energy.2023-04-1129 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of Impact Innovation at the Intersection of AI and Sustainability with Kalibotics Co-founders Olugbenga and Mayowa AbejirinIn this episode, our Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses building robotics systems and engineering AI to solve some of the African continent's most pressing sustainability challenges with Kalibotics Co-founders Olugbenga and Mayowa Abejirin.2023-03-2225 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactEmpowering individuals and organizations to create trusted digital identities with Gravity CEO Nicolas CailleIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses empowering individuals and organizations to create trusted digital identities that are private, portable and persistent with Gravity CEO Nicolas Caille.2023-02-1123 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactAI Processed Data for Agriculture with AirSmat Cofounder and CEO Soji SanyaoluIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses with AirSmat Cofounder and CEO Soji Sanyaolu the need to increase the efficiency and sustainability of the farming business by offering extraordinary access to real-time information that can help guide in-season decision-making.2023-02-1132 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactThe Future of Cultivated Meat with Tasneem Karodia, Co-Founder and COO of Mzansi MeatIn our first episode of Season 2, our Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses the future of cultivated meat with Tasneem Karodia, the Co-Founder and COO of Mzansi Meat, Africa's first cultivated meat company,2023-01-2428 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactPioneering plant-based food tech in Nigeria with Hakeem Jimo, Founder and CEO of Veggie VictoryIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams speaks with Hakeem Jimo, Founder of VeggieVictory. Veggie Victory is Nigeria’s first plant-based food tech company providing access to healthier and more sustainable lifestyles through plant-based meats and meals.2022-12-2229 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactBuilding an equitable future for women in Afghanistan with Tahmina SaharIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses the future of women's rights in Afghanistan with ImpactVest Data Scientist Analyst Intern Tahmina Sahar.2022-11-2331 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactFinancial system transformation for a more sustainable future with Jose Samo GudoIn this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discuss positive impact and financial system transformation with Founder and CEO Jose Samo Gudo of Tablu Tech and Co-Founder and CEO of Kula, a fintech on a mission to better serve the unbanked and underbanked in emerging markets.2022-11-0659 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactPurpose, education, and agricultural sectors in South AfricaIn this episode, our ImpactVest UN Global Compact Gender Equality Lead Motlhago Ramoba discusses with Mbongeni Yekelo, owner of Hobbz Holdings about Purpose, education, and agricultural sectors in South Africa.2022-10-0654 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactProtecting aboriginal heritage, cultural expression, and valuing traditional indigenous knowledge with Kado MuirIn this episode, ImpactVest guest host Paul Ellis, and host of the Sustainable Finance Podcast, speaks with anthropologist, archaeologist, linguist and cultural leader Kado Muir about his indigenous rights activism in Western Australia.2022-09-1420 min
The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of ImpactImpact beyond ESG: The People's Fund's Luyanda Jafta gives his perspectives on systemic challenges faced by South African SME'sIn our very first episode, ImpactVest UN Global Compact Gender Equality Lead Motlhago Ramoba discusses the systemic challenges facing South African SME's with Luyanda Jafta, the CEO and co-founder of The People's Fund (TPF) —a crowdfunding platform that seeks to bring positive economic impact to South African entrepreneurs and SME's.2022-08-271h 20
LatamList EspressoBain & Company acquires Chilean startup Spike. H20 Capital Innovation announces $50M fund.In this week’s Espresso, we cover updates from Flexio, R2, Bain & Company, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:27] - Flexio announces a $3M seed funding round [00:44] - Interview with Nathan Schorr, Flexio’s CEO and co-founder[03:25] - R2 raises $5.9M in a seed round[03:52] - VC firm H20 Capital Innovation announces a second fund for $50M[04:19] - Respira Labs announces they raised $2.8M in pre-seed and grant funding[04:47] - Bain & Company acquires the Chilean startup Spike[05:10] - Featured article “Why the Mexican Fintech industry is booming”[05:21] - New “How to be...2022-02-1608 min
How To Be The Difference#27 Building a more sustainable world through impact investing ft. Aisha WilliamsChanging the paradigm of investing towards a sustainable futureIn this episode of How to be the Difference, Paul and Johanna sit down with Aisha Williams, founder and CEO of ImpactVest, an impact mission-driven fintech group. Aisha is dedicated to investigating why the capital market is inefficient when it comes to investing in projects that have a positive impact. This is why she founded ImpactVest, to change the paradigm and make sure that impact investing translates into real actionable results.Aisha is originally from Chicago, and her career in Foreign Service took her to work...2022-02-1435 min
The Sustainable Finance PodcastHow Your Employees Can Avoid Being Hacked While Working RemotelyA recent Gartner survey reports a huge increase in spending on information security and risk technology: from 6.4% in 2020 to 12.4% in 2021, with spending reaching $150 billion. Joining us today is Penelope Bise, Chief Cybersecurity Expert at ImpactVest. Bise has an important message, especially for smaller financial services firms, who are even more at risk from phishing by malicious hackers. She explains that increased remote work because of the Covid-19 pandemic is heightening the risk because when workers are remote they tend to be less careful of cybersecurity, and the “Black Hats” are getting more sophisticated. Listen in while Bise gives tips to make...2022-01-0919 min
Decide for Impact podcastPositive change through sustainable capitalism – Aisha WilliamsVandaag het gesprek met Aisha Williams.
An entrepreneur, futurist, and sustainability activist, Aisha is dedicated to reimagining the future of impact and sustainability. She is the Founder and CEO of ImpactVest, an impact mission driven firm focused on creating an impact investing ecosystem that supports investors and startups to drive purposeful impact change. Aisha is on a mission to drive positive change through promoting sustainable capitalism and the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Aisha believes that impact investing is a catalyst for change across sectors, providing measurable social returns that support her vision of a sustainable, inclusive and resilient future.
...2021-02-251h 25The Sustainable Finance PodcastImpactVest: New Private Equity Firm Focuses on Mission Driven EnterprisesAfter eight years doing development work in the public sector as a U.S. Federal Government Boren Scholar, and four years in the private banking industry focused on ESG and SRI, Williams has recently launched ImpactVest, dedicated to private equity impact strategies that use the GIIN (Global Impact Investing Network) tenets. Williams shares the startling statistic that only 4% of impact funds are currently invested in Africa. We talk about the lack of private capital allocation to impact strategies in both developed and developing economies, particularly regarding gender equality, climate risk, and access to financial services.2020-12-1630 min
HypheaHYPHEA — SUSAN JACKSON #4Today's guest is an expert in Research/Sustainability/Corportaions/Methodology/Networking & System. Head of Impact Research and Evaluation at ImpactVest. Affiliated Researcher at Stockholm University. Lecturer, Analyst. Dedicated to bridging the corporate-academic-practitioner knowledge gaps regarding the implementation of sustainbility practices - SUSAN JACKSON2020-11-131h 00