We were thrilled to welcome to our podcast Dr. Manuel Piñuela, the co-founder and CEO of Cultivo - a Public Benefit Corporation that is committed to accelerating investments in nature-based solutions around the world. By investing in the ecological and economic potential of natural assets, Dr. Manuel Piñuela and his co-founder James Clifton are delivering attractive financial returns to their ecosystem of stakeholders while advancing real-world impact🌎
Dr. Piñuela is no stranger to innovation - or to the high-stakes world of entrepreneurial impact. A scientist, systems thinker, and seasoned founder, Dr. Piñuela is now leading a bold vision at Cultivo: to unlock millions in private capital and leverage cutting-edge technology to identify high-quality natural capital projects - like reforestation and regenerative agriculture - that offer measurable carbon, water, and biodiversity returns, alongside financial ones.
Listen in on the conversation, as we sit down with Dr. Piñuela to talk about sustainable finance, biodiversity’s role in the financial system, and the next frontier for natural capital investment☀️🍃🏞️
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We were thrilled to welcome to our podcast Dr. Manuel Piñuela, the co-founder and CEO of Cultivo - a Public Benefit Corporation that is committed to accelerating investments in nature-based solutions around the world. By investing in the ecological and economic potential of natural assets, Dr. Manuel Piñuela and his co-founder James Clifton are delivering attractive financial returns to their ecosystem of stakeholders while advancing real-world impact🌎
Dr. Piñuela is no stranger to innovation - or to the high-stakes world of entrepreneurial impact. A scientist, systems thinker, and seasoned founder, Dr. Piñuela is now leading a bold vision at Cultivo: to unlock millions in private capital and leverage cutting-edge technology to identify high-quality natural capital projects - like reforestation and regenerative agriculture - that offer measurable carbon, water, and biodiversity returns, alongside financial ones.
Listen in on the conversation, as we sit down with Dr. Piñuela to talk about sustainable finance, biodiversity’s role in the financial system, and the next frontier for natural capital investment☀️🍃🏞️
In this episode of the Wharton Social Impact Podcast, we are joined by Caroline Bressan, CEO of Open Road, a bridge lender for mission-driven companies, funds, and projects that accelerate climate solutions or reduce inequality.
Previously, she was an Investment Principal at D. Capital, the investment advisory arm of Dalberg, focusing on impact investments in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in energy and agriculture, and designing innovative financing mechanisms like impact bonds and social impact insurance. Earlier in her career at Calvert Foundation, Caroline managed a $20 million portfolio in Latin America, designed and launched its first revolving line of credit, and helped launch the international component of the Women Investing in Women Initiative.
Join us as we speak about everything from impact investing in emerging markets to internship opportunities for MBA students breaking into the social sector.
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We were thrilled to welcome to our podcast Dr. Manuel Piñuela, the co-founder and CEO of Cultivo - a Public Benefit Corporation that is committed to accelerating investments in nature-based solutions around the world. By investing in the ecological and economic potential of natural assets, Dr. Manuel Piñuela and his co-founder James Clifton are delivering attractive financial returns to their ecosystem of stakeholders while advancing real-world impact🌎
Dr. Piñuela is no stranger to innovation - or to the high-stakes world of entrepreneurial impact. A scientist, systems thinker, and seasoned founder, Dr. Piñuela is now leading a bold vision at Cultivo: to unlock millions in private capital and leverage cutting-edge technology to identify high-quality natural capital projects - like reforestation and regenerative agriculture - that offer measurable carbon, water, and biodiversity returns, alongside financial ones.
Listen in on the conversation, as we sit down with Dr. Piñuela to talk about sustainable finance, biodiversity’s role in the financial system, and the next frontier for natural capital investment☀️🍃🏞️
