From Crisis to Capital: The Untold Story Behind Impact Investing

Think your money can’t make a difference? Think again. In a world drowning in climate crises, social inequality, and geopolitical upheaval, the question isn’t why change matters, it’s how we fund it. Enter impact investing: the movement turning capital into a catalyst for real-world solutions.In this episode of Conversations at the Summit, Tanya and Gordon sit down with global impact-investing pioneer Cliff Prior to unpack the myths, mechanics, and magic behind purposeful capital. From a surprising start in biochemistry to leading global investment initiatives, Cliff shares the human stories and hard-won lessons that reveal why impact investing isn’t just finance, it’s a force for good.What you’ll learn:· Why Cliff traded lab science for human-centred impact work· How empathy and crisis counselling shaped his investment philosophy· The hidden “poverty premium” trapping low-income communities, and how to dismantle it· Why storytelling beats policy PDFs in driving global change· How blended finance is rewriting the rules for social enterprise sustainability· What investors, governments, and innovators can learn from each other worldwideIf you’ve ever wondered how money can move the needle on climate, inequality, and social progress, this conversation is your blueprint for investing with purpose, and making every pound count.LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cliff-prior/https://www.climb-uk.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/clim...Instagram: @Climb__UKX: @Climb_UKBluesky: @climb-uk.bsky.social