Scaling Impact Capital Podcast

Jan 08 2025 25 ep. 29 mins 3
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A podcast with Kusi Hornberger, the author of Scaling Impact: Finance and Investment for a Better World. Each episode, Kusi interviews a leading global expert on how innovative approaches like blended finance, impact investing and results-based finance can help accelerate progress against the world’s biggest remaining collective global development challenges, such as climate change, inequality and poverty. Find out more about the book by visiting: www.scalingimpact.co

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Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #25: Aligning Incentives and Scaling Impact with Luca Torre

Jan 08 2025 28 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Luca Torre, Founder and Co-CEO of GAWA Capital, to discuss his journey from finance and consulting to pioneering impact investing in Spain. Luca shares how GAWA Capital designs targeted funds that tackle specific challenges like agricultural finance and climate adaptation while aligning incentives through innovative impact-linked carry structures. W

Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #24: Building Financial Health and Resilience Through Venture Building with Maelis Carraro from the Catalyst Fund

Dec 18 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Maelis Carraro, Managing Partner of Catalyst Fund, to discuss her work investing in and accelerating startups tackling climate resilience in Africa. Maelis shares Catalyst Fund’s unique venture-building approach, combining tailored hands-on support with capital to help startups thrive in challenging markets. We explore examples of transformative v

Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #23: Designing Finance Structures for Outcomes with Chintan Panchal from RPCK

Dec 11 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Chintan Panchal, Founding Partner of RPCK Rastegar Panchal, to discuss his journey from international law to building a global boutique law firm that focuses on impact investing. Chintan shares his insights on designing financing structures for outcomes, the role of lawyers in scaling the impact economy, and how innovative contracts can drive better

Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #22: Building Ecosystems and Catalyzing Markets with Bruce McNamer from Builders Vision

Nov 27 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, I’m joined by Bruce McNamer, President of Builders Initiative, to explore how family offices can be transformative forces in scaling impact. Bruce shares how his career—from the Peace Corps to running TechnoServe to leading Builders Initiative—shaped his understanding of catalytic capital and market-shifting investments. We discuss Builders Vision’s innovat

Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #21: The Role of Regulation in Scaling Impact with Tom Adam and Nick Wyver

Nov 13 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Tom Adam, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at 60 Decibels, and Nick Wyver, Consultancy Director at SB + CO, for an in-depth exploration of new sustainability regulations and their implications for the impact economy. Tom and Nick share their insights into the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and discuss its potentia

Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #20: Empowering Social Enterprises with Capacity-Building Services with Mark Cheng from Social Innovation Capital

Oct 30 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Cheng, CEO of Social Innovation Capital, to explore his journey into impact investing and the design and delivery of capacity-building services for social enterprises. Mark shares insights on why social enterprises often run hybrid business models and how blended finance and capacity-building services are crucial for their success. We also del

Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #19: Unlocking Private Capital with Blended Finance featuring Matthieu Pegon from IDB Invest

Oct 16 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Matthieu Pegon, Director of Blended Finance at IDB Invest, who shares insights on how blended finance can unlock private capital for sustainable development in emerging markets. Matthieu reflects on the role of development finance institutions (DFIs), the critical use of concessional capital, and the importance of risk perception and catalytic capital

Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #18: Using Blended Finance to Catalyze Investment in Agricultural SMEs with Brian Milder from Aceli Africa

Oct 02 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Brian Milder, Founder and CEO of Aceli Africa, to explore how blended finance can be used catalytically to unlock capital for agricultural SMEs. Brian explains the origins of Aceli Africa and its mission to incentivize lenders to serve high-impact but underserved market segments in East Africa. We dive into the data-driven approach that Aceli takes

Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #17: Balancing Impact and Financial Performance with Dimple Sahni from Anthos Fund & Asset Management

Sep 18 2024 24 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Dimple Sahni, Managing Director of Multi-Asset Impact at Anthos Fund & Asset Management. Dimple shares her journey into impact investing and reflects on the evolution of the ecosystem over the years. We explore Anthos' unique approach to impact investing, the balance between generating returns and driving impact, and the types of investments that ha

Scaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #16: Putting Impact First with Tara Murphy Forde from Global Partnerships

Sep 04 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend and former colleague, Tara Murphy Forde, Managing Director of Capital & Impact at Global Partnerships. Tara shares her journey into impact investing and discusses the evolution of the field since she joined Global Partnerships. We explore what it means to be an 'impact-first' investor as opposed to an ESG investor, and why thi