Impact Investing Panel

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on Impact Investing, where VC-linked experts and academics will shed light on how investment strategies can drive social and environmental or societal change while delivering financial returns. This event is designed to inspire and inform students and young entrepreneurs about the transformative potential of impact finance.

What to Expect:

• ​A deep dive into the principles of impact investing and its growing role in reshaping finance.

• ​Key discussions on defining "impact", measuring success, and ensuring genuine results in sustainable investments.

• ​Real-world success stories from impact-focused startups and a discussion on whether impact investments can match or exceed traditional financial returns.

• Topics

  1. ​Defining Impact & Article 9 Funds

  2. ​Measuring Impact: Metrics & Methodologies in VC

  3. ​Success Stories: Real-World Impact from VC Investments

  4. ​Does Impact Investing Deliver Competitive Returns?

  5. ​Public vs. Private Sector Influence on Impact Investing

  6. ​Greenwashing: How to Ensure Genuine Impact

• Event Agenda

  • ​17:00: Registration & Welcome Drinks

  • ​17:15: Opening Remarks

  • ​17:25: Panel Discussion

  • ​18:30-19:00: Q&A Session

  • ​19:00-20:00: Networking

• Speakers

  • ​Arjé Cahn– Managing Partner at Shamrock Ventures

  • ​Liza Rubinstein Malamud– Founder & CEO at Carbon Equity

  • ​Maarten Biermans – Professor of Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing

  • ​Uros Lekic, Ph.D.– Partner at TenNine VC

→ Event organized by: ASIF Ventures, Tulip Ventures and Innovis VC.

→ Event sponsored by KPMG Emerging Giants NL