What is Impact Investing?

🌟 Your Journey into Impact Investing Begins Here!

What is Impact Investing? Your Gateway to a Meaningful Engagement 🌍

Impact investing has emerged as a transformative force in the finance world, offering a unique opportunity to generate financial returns while driving positive social and environmental change. This course, "What is Impact Investing?", is your comprehensive guide to understanding this vibrant sector and how you can be part of it. We'll explore everything from the basics to advanced strategies for creating meaningful engagement, all while aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Course Overview:

📚 Chapter 1: Introduction to Impact Investing

• Impact Investing Definition: Discover what sets impact investing apart.
• Core Characteristics: Learn the key traits that make investments impactful.
• Success Stories: Get inspired by real-life impact entrepreneurs.
• Across the Capital Spectrum: Understand how impact investing fits into various financial instruments.

🌐 Chapter 2: Sustainable Development Goals

• SDGs Definition: Dive deep into the 17 global goals.
• Connecting with SDGs: See how your investments can align with these global objectives.
• Practical Advice: Get actionable steps to incorporate SDGs into your personal and professional life.

💼 Chapter 3: Impact Investing in Practice Across Asset Classes

• Cash & Fixed Income: Learn how these can be impactful.
• Private Equity: Explore investment opportunities in private companies.
• Hybrid Instruments and Real Assets: Discover innovative financing options.

💃‍♀️‍🎓 Chapter 4: Impact Investing Career

• Decisions Matter: Understand the role of investors in shaping our planet's future.
• Career Path in Impact Investing: Map out your journey to a fulfilling career.
• Value-Based Investing: Learn how to invest with purpose and integrity.

Why Invest in Impact? 📈

As we face global challenges such as inequality, climate change, and more, impact investing has become a critical tool for positive change. The market size has grown exponentially, from $114 billion in 2017 to over $1.1 trillion in 2022, according to the Global Impact Investor Network (GIIN). This course will guide you through this growing field, where financial returns can be achieved alongside tangible social and environmental benefits.

Your Instructors:

Sveta Banerjee, Founder & CEO of Impact Investing Solutions, is a leading expert in the field. With her expertise as a TV show presenter, business mentor, and entrepreneur, Sveta brings a wealth of knowledge to this course. She will be your guide throughout your impact investing journey.

Sergei Ponomarev, with a PhD in Political Science and extensive experience in social entrepreneurship and impact measurement, offers a deep understanding of the social engineering and educational aspects of impact investing. His insights as a consultant for impact startups will provide you with practical knowledge and strategies to navigate this sector successfully.

Embark on this enlightening course to understand how your investment decisions can lead to significant positive outcomes for our planet and its people. With "What is Impact Investing?", you're not just taking a course; you're embarking on a career path that aligns with your values, contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and positions you at the forefront of this evolving and impactful industry. 🚀🌱

Enroll now to join the impact revolution! 💚✨