The ImpactVest Podcast: Transformative Global Innovation in a New Era of Impact

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 supply chain transparency and sustainable farming practices, underscoring the shift towards relationship-building, trust, and empowerment in business.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

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, Chief Operating Financial Officer at the Hispanic Social Assembly, emphasises how the Hispanic Social Assembly is positively impacting fair trade practices in Latin America while advocating for fair wages.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

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 their insights at the forefront of impact.

In 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 benefits to its employees, aiming to set a positive example in the agriculture industry.

In 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 of gratitude and peace.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

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.

In 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.

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.

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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

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.

Balancing 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! #sustainablebusiness #impactfulreturns #sustainableprofit

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 #regenerativeleaders

In this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discussed eco-friendly living with Connectome Founder and CEO Cristian Tanase.

In this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discussed redefining sustainable eco-friendly transportation with TREKK CEO and Co-founder Isaac Oyedokun.

In 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.

In 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.

What 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.

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 .

In this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses bridging the energy gap in Zimbabwe with the CEO of Sun Plugged Energy Fidelis Mashonga.

In 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.

In this episode, ImpactVest Founder and CEO Aisha Williams discusses the transition to a net zero built environment with MyGlobalHome CEO Lee McCormack.

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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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,

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.