A conversation with Maya Ziswiller, CEO at the UBS Optimus Foundation, about its results-based approach to philanthropy. In our discussion, Maya shares more about UBS pioneering early investments in outcomes-based finance and why it has recently become more active in using blended finance to finance projects in climate adaptation and mitigation. During our conversation, we also discuss Maya’s career journey and her advice to other foundation leadership teams interested in being more active in blended finance and outcome-based finance approaches. 

A conversation with Yasemin Saltuk Lamy, Managing Director at British International Investment, about her early pioneering research on impact investing, how and when development finance institutions (DFIs) can play a more catalytic role in the ecosystem and why it continues to be challenging to scale catalytic financing solutions. In our discussion, we also learn about Yasemin’s own career path and her advice on how to navigate career choices working on impact investing strategies. 

A conversation with Mike McCreless from Impact Frontiers about what it means to be an impact-investor and not just an ESG investor. During our conversation, we discuss how Impact Frontiers defines impact, what have been the biggest achievements to date in impact measurement and management, what work remains to be done and why it is important, to create impact standards particularly for impact reporting.

A conversation with Yasmina Zaidman, Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at Acumen, about her experience building partnerships to provide patient, risk tolerant capital as alternative to traditional investment and grant making approaches in low-and-middle-income countries. In our discussion, we also learn about Yasmina's 20+ years at Acumen wearing multiple hats, as well as her advice to social entreprenuers about finding funders who are a good fit for their needs. 

A conversation with Jake Kendall, Founder and Director of DFS Labs about why seeking financial health instead of just financial access is an important shift for digital financial service providers in Africa.  In our discussion we also talk about Jake’s career path, the innovative business model of DFS Lab and the future of digital financial services.