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ALAQA explores the structural, strategic, and human dimensions of relationships in the world of capital — particularly for those seeking to finance solutions in a complex, interdependent world. Each episode unpacks a relationship that matters between: - investors and founders - different assets in a portfolio - public and private capital - next-gen inheritors and established wealth - theory of change and deal execution We speak with investors, ecosystem builders, capital allocators and change agents working at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and systems thinking.

  1. #12 Patient capital formula: Benjamin Le Pendeven on persistence as the missing ingredient of impact

    12/30/2025

    #12 Patient capital formula: Benjamin Le Pendeven on persistence as the missing ingredient of impact

    Today, we are happy to welcome Benjamin Le Pendeven, associate professor of entrepreneurial and responsible finance at Audencia Business School, where he leads the “Finance for Innovation” research chair focused on impact investing, innovation financing, and social impact bonds. He collaborates with public institutions, private investors, and NGOs and previously worked as an entrepreneur and impact investor. Key topics: Why experimentation isn’t the problem, scaling and persistence are.How persistence and stability in teams matter as much as patient capital.Why impact investing must think beyond pilots, metrics, and exits.How academia can act as a bridge between finance, policy, and real-world change. Episode Breakdown: Welcome - 00:00:00 Origin & Perspective - 00:03:06 The Relationship at the Core - 00:23:12 Contrarian Thoughts - 00:32:12 Your go-to person - 00:33:54 Flash Round - 00:34:59

    41 min
  2. #11 Patience as Powerful Lever: Benjamine Friderich on Long-Term Capital and Transformative Growth (FR episode) 🇫🇷

    12/23/2025

    #11 Patience as Powerful Lever: Benjamine Friderich on Long-Term Capital and Transformative Growth (FR episode) 🇫🇷

    Today's episode is a special one. We’re switching things up with a conversation conducted entirely in French. Consider it a linguistic detour from our regular programming. Alors… on y va, et bonne écoute en français. Aujourd’hui, nous sommes heureux d’accueillir Benjamine Friderich, Head of Investments chez Colam Impact, une filiale de Colam Entreprendre. Après avoir effectué un tour du monde à l’âge de 21 ans sur le thème du commerce équitable et de la microfinance, Benjamine Friderich rejoint le Groupe Crédit Coopératif, où elle accumule 12 ans d’expérience dans différents services. En 2015, elle intègre la filiale Esfin Gestion, où elle développe un fonds dédié à l’impact social, accompagnant plus d’une vingtaine d’entrepreneurs dans leurs enjeux de croissance. En 2021, elle devient Directrice de l’Impact Investing chez Enowe, un family office français, où elle développe et pilote la stratégie d’investissement à impact positif. Elle déploie plusieurs millions d’euros dans des entreprises et des fonds d’investissement à impact en France et dans le monde. Points clé: Pourquoi l’impact est intrinsèquement subjectif et politiqueComment l’appétit pour le risque façonne les trajectoires des fondateurs et fondatricesComment le capital patient permet aux entreprises de pivoter et de mûrir Episode breakdown: Intro - 00:00:00 Welcome - 00:02:50 Origin & Perspective - 00:06:06 The Relationship at the Core - 00:10:17 Tensions, Lessons & Tools - 00:31:30 Contrarian Thoughts - 00:49:55 Flash Round - 00:52:03

    56 min
  3. #10 Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Constanza Robles on Finding Creative Adjustments for AgriFood Systems Transformation

    12/16/2025

    #10 Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Constanza Robles on Finding Creative Adjustments for AgriFood Systems Transformation

    Today we are happy to welcome Constanza Robles Fumarola. Constanza is a systems change investor and designer focused on transforming food systems across Africa. She is the Founding Partner of Inanna, an investor and venture builder applying systems thinking to regenerative agriculture and food. With a background in social impact and futures design, she has worked with organisations such as the UN FAO, FCDO, and GIZ to shape strategies that bridge innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. Her work brings together modern finance and indigenous, community-led knowledge to build resilient, equitable agrihealth systems. Key points: Why shifting investment logic is necessary for system transformationThe gap between conceptual, long-term transformation goals and the short-term, survival-based realities of farmers or investorsHow Regenerative Agriculture is gaining traction Episode breakdown: Welcome - 00:00:00 Origin & Perspective - 00:10:35 The Relationship at the Core - 00:18:43 Tensions, Lessons & Tools - 00:30:47 Contrarian Thoughts - 00:35:29 Your go-to person - 00:35:49 Flash Round - 00:36:50

    40 min
  4. #09 Using public money to support change: Laure Blanchard-Brunac on when blended finance actually works

    12/09/2025

    #09 Using public money to support change: Laure Blanchard-Brunac on when blended finance actually works

    Today we are happy to welcome Laure Blanchard-Brunac. Laure is an expert in development finance and blended finance, with over 20 years of experience across leading European financial institutions and the European Commission. She has a proven expertise in EU financial instruments, budgetary guarantees and investment-related policies and regulations. Laure is currently a member of the InvestEU Investment Committee, and a Key Expert with the Trade and Private Sector Development Facility (TPSD) implemented by DAI on behalf of the European Commission. She is also a Senior Advisor with Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Brussels advising private companies on their EU funding strategies. Key topics: How blended finance actually works — where it succeeds, where it fails, and what signals show it’s the right tool.The hidden “EU bubble” dynamicsThe systemic importance of certain individuals inside institutions Episode breakdown: Intro - 00:00:00Origin & Perspective - 00:02:22The Relationship At Core - 00:17:37Contrarian Thoughts - 00:28:44Flash Round - 00:33:04

    39 min
  5. #08 Catalyzing possible futures during a messy present: Greg De Temmerman’s hybrid lens on Climate Action

    12/02/2025

    #08 Catalyzing possible futures during a messy present: Greg De Temmerman’s hybrid lens on Climate Action

    Today we are happy to welcome Greg De Temmerman. Greg has about 20 years of experience spanning fusion and energy research, philanthropic funding, and climate solutions. Working at the intersection between science, innovation and climate action, he is passionate about building systems that enable bold and transformative initiatives to thrive. Until October 2025 he was deputy CEO and Chief Science Officer of the Quadrature Climate Foundation in London. He is currently advising philanthropists and entrepreneurs on high impact projects. He is a published author and TED speaker Key topics:- The importance of effective Communication in Climate & Energy - Funding, power dynamics and what it really takes to scale Climate Innovation - Philanthropy’s role in Systems Change and infrastructure building - The messy middle of Climate Transition Episode breakdown: Intro - 00:00:00 Origin & Perspective - 00:02:33 The Relationship At Core - 00:12:16 Tensions, Lessons & Tools - 00:24:39 Contrarian Thoughts - 00:27:20 Your Go-To Person - 00:29:43 Flash Round - 00:30:25

    44 min
  6. #07 Capital access and equitable wealth building: Eric Collins leveraging Urgency and Joy

    11/11/2025

    #07 Capital access and equitable wealth building: Eric Collins leveraging Urgency and Joy

    Today, I’m joined by Eric Collins, Co-Founder and General Partner of Impact X Capital Partners and a serial entrepreneur, investor, technology executive, host of award-winning Channel 4 business show,The Money Maker, which is based on the highly successful US show The Profit on CNBC, and author of the award winning book We Don’t Need Permission - How Black Business Can Change the World. In 2018 he co-founded Impact X Capital Partners, a UK domiciled VC fund that has closed 2 funds with 49 investments including Europe’s 2nd Black unicorn, insurtech innovator, Marshmallow. Impact X also invests in select creative projects with the animated series IYANU which launched to commercial and critical success on HBO Max and Cartoon Network in April 2025. Key topics: Urgency vs. Incrementalism in Systemic ChangeAccess to Capital and Representation in VentureCulture as a Vehicle for ChangeNavigating Relationships, Conflict, and Complexity Episode breakdown: Welcome - 00:00:00 Origin & Perspective - 00:04:33 The Relationship At Core - 00:08:14 Tensions, Lessons & Tools - 00:33:34 Flash Round - 00:38:13

    46 min
  7. #06 A Good Pension in a Livable World: Laure Wessemius-Chibrac on Rethinking Finance for the Future

    10/28/2025

    #06 A Good Pension in a Livable World: Laure Wessemius-Chibrac on Rethinking Finance for the Future

    Today, I’m joined by Laure Wessemius-Chibrac, a seasoned investment professional with nearly three decades of experience in the financial sector, specialising in sustainability, impact investing and the mobilisation of institutional capital. Based in the Netherlands, she has built a solid exposure to emerging markets. She currently serves as the Founding Managing Director / CEO of Netherlands Advisory Board on Impact Investing (NAB). In this role, Laure has been driving the agenda to scale up impact investments from pension funds, insurance companies and asset managers and alter structural investment patterns. In this episode we talk about: how culture is a key factor to achieve change in financehow risk is a mix of facts and perception, which therefore can be shifted Episode Breakdown: Welcome - 00:00:00Origin & Perspective - 00:02:46The Relationship At Core - 00:10:23Tensions, Lessons & Tools - 00:28:40Contrarian Thoughts - 00:44:13Your go-to person - 00:45:03Flash Round - 00:45:59

    50 min
  8. #05 Investing with trust: James Burrows on how experiments, time and proximity unlock new avenues for impact

    10/14/2025

    #05 Investing with trust: James Burrows on how experiments, time and proximity unlock new avenues for impact

    Today, I’m joined by James Burrows. James currently looks after the social lending team at Better Society Capital (BSC), which includes work on Blended Finance, Ethical Banks, and Social Outcomes Partnerships. These are all ways of connecting capital to communities that need it most. He is also actively involved in shaping and building out the practice looking at investing for more transformative systems change. Previously, he led on the Places strategy, looking at ways investment might play a role to support places and communities to thrive. In this episode, we’ll explore: Trust and Stewardship in FinanceImpact Investing and Systems Change Poverty Premium and Financial Inclusion Place-Based Investing and Local Agency Humility, Feedback Loops, and Hope in Systems Work Episode Breakdown: Welcome - 00:00:00 Origin & Perspective - 00:03:08 The Relationship At Core - 00:04:56 Tensions, Lessons & Tools - 00:21:55 Contrarian Thoughts - 00:41:39 Your go-to person - 00:42:48 Flash Round - 00:44:21

    48 min
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ALAQA explores the structural, strategic, and human dimensions of relationships in the world of capital — particularly for those seeking to finance solutions in a complex, interdependent world. Each episode unpacks a relationship that matters between: - investors and founders - different assets in a portfolio - public and private capital - next-gen inheritors and established wealth - theory of change and deal execution We speak with investors, ecosystem builders, capital allocators and change agents working at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and systems thinking.

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