This week, Brian and David discuss the resilience of impact investing amidst political upheaval, focusing on emerging markets, small businesses, and climate strategies. Also, the evolving dynamics between limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) in the investment landscape, particularly through co-investments. Finally they cover the University of Utah's new initiative to become a hub for impact investing education.

00:00 Impact Investing Amidst Political Turmoil

07:30 The Evolving LP/GP Relationship

14:27 University of Utah: A New Epicenter for Impact Investing

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“⁠EPA’s efforts to claw back ‘green bank’ funds hit a snag⁠,” by Amy Cortese.

“African leadership is reshaping the continent’s small business investing ecosystem,” by Lucy Ngige.
“Climate and development challenges spur development finance institutions to unlock private capital,” by Leslie Maasdorp of British International Investment.

“Why TPG’s Jim Coulter is bullish on impact,” by Amy Cortese.

“That (mixed) feeling when your LP co-invests in the sweet deal you’ve just negotiated,” by David Bank.

Navigating the new era for emerging markets, climate and small business investing