What does meaningful wealth creation and legacy building look like in a changing world?

In this episode of the ScaleUp Africa Global Wealth & Philanthropy Podcast, Amma Gyampo speaks with Amanda Bynum, Founder of Sanctum, about emerging approaches to philanthropy, values alignment and strategic impact investment.

Drawing from her experience across Silicon Valley, venture capital, entrepreneurship and philanthropy, Mandy shares insights into how individuals, families and institutions can approach giving with greater intention and deeper connection.

The conversation explores:

• The relationship between wealth building and social impact

• The future of values aligned philanthropy

• The psychology behind giving and legacy

• Supporting women and underserved communities through investment

• Participatory approaches to philanthropy

• How family philanthropists and high net worth individuals can receive guidance in their impact journeys

As wealth transitions between generations, new opportunities are emerging to rethink how capital can support equity, innovation and sustainable development.

Join this conversation on the future of philanthropy and the role of intentional giving in creating lasting impact.

Learn more about ScaleUp Africa: Visit: https://wearescaleupafrica.com

Interested in philanthropy advisory, impact partnerships or joining conversations shaping Africa's future?

Connect with ScaleUp Africa through our website and social platforms.

How do you build a nonprofit that responds to real community challenges while creating sustainable impact?

In this episode of the ScaleUp Africa Global Wealth & Philanthropy Podcast, Amma Gyampo sits down with Marie Mintalucci, Founder of Women Save, to explore her journey across rural banking, microfinance, savings models and financial inclusion for women.

Marie shares how understanding the realities of unbanked women shaped the development of Women Save and how innovation in mobile money and community based solutions can expand economic opportunity.

The conversation explores:

• Building nonprofit models from real market and community needs

• Women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment

• Lessons from rural banking and microfinance

• The changing landscape of global aid and development funding

• The role of catalytic capital in supporting sustainable nonprofit models

• Measuring return on impact beyond traditional financial outcomes

As the development sector continues to evolve, locally informed solutions and sustainable organisations will play an increasingly important role in creating lasting change.

Listen to the full conversation and explore new perspectives on philanthropy, innovation and inclusive development.

Learn more about ScaleUp Africa: Visit: https://wearescaleupafrica.com

Subscribe to the podcast and follow ScaleUp Africa across LinkedIn and social platforms for conversations with leaders transforming Africa's impact ecosystem.

What role can catalytic capital play in unlocking the scale of investment needed to drive sustainable development across Africa?

In this episode of the ScaleUp Africa Global Wealth & Philanthropy Podcast, Amma Gyampo speaks with Taj Eldridge, finance and investment leader, impact investor and Cleantech advocate, about the evolving relationship between philanthropy, private capital and systems change.

Drawing from his professional journey across finance, investment and innovation, Taj shares his perspective on Africa's growing impact investment landscape and why investors must rethink traditional approaches to risk, return and social impact.

The conversation explores:

• The opportunity for impact first investors to attract larger pools of private capital • How catalytic capital can bridge philanthropy and commercial investment

• The role of family offices, foundations and donor advised funds in driving sustainable development

• Investment opportunities emerging across Africa's Cleantech sector

• Why systems change requires collaboration between philanthropy, investors and communities

As global investors look towards Africa's future, the question is not only where capital goes, but how capital can be structured to create lasting value.

Listen, subscribe and join the conversation on the future of wealth, investment and impact.

Learn more about ScaleUp Africa: Visit: https://wearescaleupafrica.com

Join the ScaleUp Africa community: Connect with leaders, investors, philanthropists and changemakers shaping Africa's development future.

Follow ScaleUp Africa on LinkedIn and social platforms for more conversations on philanthropy, ESG, impact investing and sustainable development.

ScaleUp Africa’s Global Wealth & Philanthropy Podcast explores the future of philanthropy, investment and social impact across Africa and emerging markets. Hosted by Amma Gyampo, the podcast brings together global leaders in philanthropy, ESG, impact investing and development to discuss how capital can create more equitable and sustainable outcomes.

Through conversations on wealth, gender equity, nonprofit strengthening and locally led solutions, ScaleUp Africa connects global ideas with African perspectives to inspire more strategic approaches to impact.