Listen "Batya Blankers, CEO & Co-founder, Chancen International"
Episode Synopsis
What if financial barriers in underserved markets didn’t stand in the way of higher education. That’s the bold idea Batya Blankers and her team a Chancen International are scaling across Africa. From Cape Town to Kigali, they’re rewriting the rules of education finance; giving underserved young people the chance to study now and succeed later, with repayments linked to a fair share of future income. Batya’s journey is extraordinary. An MBA grad from the African Leadership University, with roots in tech and nonprofit leadership in South Africa and Germany. She’s building not just a financing model, but a movement for dignity, and economic growth. This conversation stayed with us because it’s not just about money. It’s about opportunity, ownership, and unlocking Africa’s potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More episodes of the podcast The Impact Equation
Lucy Heller, CEO of Ark
23/11/2025
Nick Wise, Founder & CEO, OceanMind
16/11/2025
Charlotte O'Leary, CEO, Pensions for Purpose
09/11/2025
49up
04/11/2025
Stephen Muers, CEO, Better Society Capital
26/10/2025
Dame Ann Limb, Chair, King's Foundation
19/10/2025
Phill Burton, Co-CEO, Otto Car
12/10/2025
Alex Stephany, Founder & CEO, Beam
05/10/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.