Episode Synopsis "Episode 5: Fintech, Sustainability & the Journey into Venture Capital"

Akash Bajwa is an investor at Augmentum Fintech. He also serves as Head of Europe at Shaper Impact Capital. Together, Matthew and Akash discuss what venture capital investors do and what their roles are when it comes to impact ventures. Akash also gives his insights into the intersection of financial technologies and climate tech, particularly relevant to empowering consumers to offset their carbon footprint. Matthew and Akash also discuss the responsibility of the public and private sectors when it comes to solving global issues. Enjoy :)

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