Guests: Dimple Sahni, Yuko Takano, Kostis Tselenis. This episode explores the evolution of impact investing once seen as a niche, now emerging as a powerful strategy to reshape how capital is allocated, measured, and scaled across financial systems. Through three grounded conversations, we examine how investors across asset classes from institutional portfolios to early-stage startups are embedding impact into core decision-making.

PART 1 From Values to Value — Embedding Impact into Investing

Dimple Sahni, Managing Director, Multi Asset Impact Investing, Anthos Fund & Asset Management

PART 2 Transparency, Data, and Strategy in Impact Investing

Yuko Takano, Co-Lead Investment Manager, Pictet Group

PART 3 Fuel for the Future — Scaling Impact Through Venture Capital

Kostis Tselenis, Managing Partner, Swiss Impact Office

Timestamps:

Dimple Sahni (1:32)

Yuko Takano (13:28)

Kostis Tselenis (25:29)

Hosted by Luka Biernacki.

Season 1 was recorded in December 2024 at the Building Bridges Summit in Geneva.

Guests: Adrian Schatzmann, Anja Hannerz, Helena Viñes Fiestas. In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of transition finance and how financial institutions, businesses, and policymakers are working together to bridge today’s economy with a low-carbon future. With trillions needed annually to stay on track, we ask: Where is capital most needed? Which approaches are delivering results? And how can we make transition finance both effective and equitable?

PART 1: The Role of Financial Institutions in Transition Finance

Adrian Schatzmann, CEO, Asset Management Association Switzerland

PART 2: Real Economy Impact and Scaling Transition Finance

Anja Hannerz, Group Head of Sustainability, Nordea

PART 3: Policy Frameworks and the EU Perspective

Helena Viñes Fiestas, Chair, EU Platform on Sustainable Finance & Co-Chair, UN Taskforce on Net-Zero Policy

Timestamps:

Adrian Schatzmann (00:56) Anja Hannerz (18:52) Helena Viñes Fiestas (27:56)

Hosted by Luka Biernacki.

Season 1 was recorded in December 2024 at the Building Bridges Summit in Geneva.

Guests: Delilah Rothenberg, James Mwangi, Jean Pesme. In this episode we examine how finance can become a tool for closing wealth gaps, empowering marginalised communities, and ensuring that sustainable development is truly inclusive. From rethinking investment frameworks to designing financial systems that work for all, our guests provide insights into how finance can shape a better future

PART 1: The Role of Finance in Addressing Systemic Inequalities

Delilah Rothenberg, Co-Founder & Executive Director, The Predistribution Initiative

PART 2: Financial Inclusion and Equity

James Mwangi, CEO, Equity Group Holdings

PART 3: Global Financial Systems and Development Goals

Jean Pesme, Global Director, Finance, World Bank

Timestamps: (01:15) Delilah Rothenberg (20:47) James Mwangi (28:31) Jean Pesme

Hosted by Luka Biernacki.

Season 1 was recorded in December 2024 at the Building Bridges Summit in Geneva.