Careers in Impact & Impact Investment

In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Veronica Yow, ESG & Impact Manager at The Meloy Fund, about her "less than linear" career path into impact investment.It is an inspiring look into her work, and for those looking to build their own careers in impact investment, you will find a lot of value in both her story and the tips she gives towards the end of our conversationTimestamp:00:18 - Welcome to Sustainable Ambassador Podcast00:55 - Veronica Yow introduction 01:25 - Background of The Meloy Fund02:10 -Transitioning from Rare to The Meloy Fund03:00 - Opportunity for NGO professionals to develop sustainable/ imapct fund 03:45 - Vision for impact through and working within a fund05:10 - How is impact / work different between NGO and fund06:40 - Role of passion / activisim in fund07:35 - Balancing financial ROI and social impact 08:00 - How does imapct funding helps investees deliver (greater) impact09:25 - Assessing risk, impact, and being transperant10:25 - Providing ongoing support as active investors11:15 - Starting career in sustainability & CSR13:00 - The role of passion in developing & maintaining career14:20 - Profit Vs. Non-profit careers15:30 - Advice to young professionals looking to develop impact investment careerAbout Veronica:Veronica Yow is a pragmatist dreamer who loves trees and all of nature’s gifts. Her passion for sustainability has taken her across the world, working with rural communities who do have the knowledge, but not necessarily the means, to farm or fish according to nature’s regenerative cycles. Bringing over 15 years of sustainability and business consultancy experience in the private and non-profit sectors in the Americas, Africa, and Asia Pacific, Veronica also worked across the value chain with mid-level processing facilities to achieve triple bottom line impact, and brands and retailers to increase procurement of sustainable raw materials. With a strong background in project management, sustainable finance, and public-private partnerships, Veronica creatively approaches sustainability issues while analytically measuring and conveying progress and results as a certified Chartered Accountant. In her free time, Veronica can be found at the community garden thinking about how to build a resilient food system that is local and regenerative.Follow Veronica:FAcebook: https://www.facebook.com/veronica.yowLinkedIn:About Collective ResponsibilityBased in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.Our mission is to:– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.Contact Us:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.