From Crisis to Capital: The Untold Story Behind Impact Investing
Conversations at the Summit by ClimbUK
Episode notes
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 investmen ...