Impact Investing: How to Make a Difference While Making Money

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In recent years, our world has become increasingly concerned with the social and environmental effects of the global economy. As a result, the Impact Investing industry has begun to spread to all corners of the financial sector.

In this episode, our host Philip Guarino, sits down with Carlos Vargas, Professor of Finance at EGADE Business School, to fully unpack the positive and negative implications of sustainable finance, and to discuss the international trends and possibilities created by impact investing. They will cover regional investing trends across Europe, the US, and Latin America, and explain the challenges that can often accompany this delicate balance of investing and social impact.

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Carlos Vargas is a Professor of Finance at EGADE Business School at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico and Lecturer of Sustainable Finance at Harvard Extension School. He has experience in sustainable finance, renewable energy, financial analysis, and real estate finance. Vargas was formerly CFO for New Evolution Ventures Mexico, a subsidiary of an investment fund that manages fitness facilities worldwide. He also managed the real estate investment portfolio at BBVA Asset Management, Mexico. Vargas holds a Master's Degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. in Sustainable Finance from the University of Zurich. He has been published internationally and been invited to lecture at universities across the US, Europe, and Latin America.