In this first episode of the Oxford Quadrangle podcast, business leader, award-winning entrepreneur and Oxford-based economist Dr Nat Ware discusses his innovative mechanism to finance vocational training - Forte. We touch on Dr Ware’s previous work, such as founding the world’s largest consultancy for non-profits and social enterprises, and hear why the Forte platform is needed now more than ever. From breaking down how the mechanism works, to discussing its broader implications for social impact financing, we cover a broad range of topics and highlight how the model can be used to facilitate sustainable economic growth