GAIN Meets... Ruth Brännvall

In this episode of GAIN Meets…, GAIN Sweden Director Emmy Sendow sits down with Ruth Brännvall, a pioneering force in social impact investing who has dedicated her career to creating positive change through thoughtful investments. Since transitioning from a business director role at a global telecoms company in London to full-time social investing in 2007, Ruth has worked with private investors, foundations, and government organisations to build impact funds and support hundreds of individual investments.Ruth is also an influential contributor to the development of national and international standards on social responsibility, sustainability, and impact investing. She holds a PhD in Industrial Economics & Management from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), with a thesis on scaling social ventures and inclusive innovation, an MBA from Warwick Business School, and a degree in journalism. Based in Stockholm, she continues to drive social change on a global scale.In this conversation, Ruth shares her journey from corporate leadership to impact investing, her insights on scaling social ventures, and why aligning capital with positive societal impact is essential for shaping a more sustainable future. Listen to this episode if you’re an aspiring investor, passionate about social impact, or curious about how investments can drive meaningful global change.For more information on our programmes, events and resources visit gainsweden.org. You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.