Jacqueline Novogratz, a pioneer in the field of impact investing and New York Times best-selling author, discusses how philanthropic patient capital can play a role in tackling global poverty. The founder and CEO of impact investment firm Acumen, she shares with Prof. Maillet her vision for how we can develop leaders with character to reimagine our global institutions. Her new book Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World provides a practical guide for how individuals can play a role in creating a better global community. She weaves into the conversation her personal experience in low-income countries across the world serving as an advocate for changing the status quo.  She gives her advice to students and young professionals on how to start on a path toward meaningful careers. The views and opinions expressed on the Global Commerce Exchange podcast are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the official policy or position of the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.

Martin Josefsson, a global investor at London-based Elephant Asset Management, discusses how he finds investment opportunities in emerging markets from Indonesia to India and Kenya. He discusses investing during a global pandemic and evolving corporate governance standards in emerging financial markets. Martin shares with Prof. Maillet some of the strategies and examples of successful investment strategies for participating in the rise of middle-class consumers in Asia and Africa. The conversation concludes with advice for students and young professionals on pursuing a career in investment management. The views and opinions expressed on the Global Commerce Exchange podcast are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the official policy or position of the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.

A lively discussion of current topics in global financial markets, disruptive technology, and impact investing. In this episode, Prof. Maillet is joined by six fourth-year students at UVA’s McIntire School of Commerce and McIntire visiting lecturer Rick Carew. In the course of the question-and-answer session, Prof. Maillet provides historical context on the state of equity markets, as well as the potential impact of rising inflation on markets and the economy. Prof. Carew discusses the state of U.S.-China technology competition and how social media platforms are grappling with their growing importance in the public dialogue. The conversation concludes with a consideration of the role of the corporation and the interconnectedness of business and society. The views and opinions expressed on the Global Commerce Exchange podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.