Using the Financial System and Shifting Its Focus with Sasja Beslik, Chief Investment Strategy Officer at SDG Impact Japan

This episode features a conversation between Phil Dillard, Founder of Thruline Networks, and Sasja Beslik, Chief Investment Strategy Officer at SDG Impact Japan.

With over 20 years of international experience in sustainable finance, Sasja has extensive knowledge of the global investor community and the emerging opportunities and challenges in the transition to a sustainable economy. He currently leads the development of innovative investment, lending, and advisory solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and create positive social and environmental impact. His work has been recognized and awarded by various organizations, such as the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, and the Swedish Royal Family.

In this episode, Sasja talks about his tool kit for driving real change in a modern world, the importance of continuing to inspire the next generation of environmental activists, and how anyone can use the financial system in order to shift its focus for the better.

Key Quote

“I looked at the system that is, at its core, the most global denominator around the world, and that's money. So, you can be from any country in the world, but you can always trade and you can always talk money. And the global economic system and financial industry is a global citizen. The only, I would say, truly global citizen, because you shift the money across the borders all the time. In general, the financial industry has that sort of global touch. So, you can work in New York, Hong Kong, Japan, Frankfurt, or London, it doesn't matter. It's the same language.” - Sasja Beslik

Episode Timestamps

(02:14) About Sasja’s role

(14:48) Creating impact through finance

(20:05) Outsiders influence on environmental situations

(23:47) Living in a world of artificial intelligence

(28:59) Tools for driving change

(35:58) Directing the next generation

(41:02) Inspiring people to listen and make active change

(44:08) Quick hit questions

Links

Sasja’s LinkedIn

SDG Impact Japan Website

Phil Dillard’s LinkedIn

Thruline Networks