Season 1 Bonus
On this final episode of Season one, I share some previously unreleased interview segments with five guests. There is Pauline Koelbl, founder of AfriProspect and ShEquity, who’s primary focus is African female-led innovative startups. Pauline tells me more about the first companies ShEquity has invested in. Then Ana Maria Angarita and Isabel Brücher, both co-founders of Capacity Zurich a talent and startup incubator for refugees and migrants in Switzerland. Ana Maria and Isabel share how Capacity actually started, what makes the diversity of its team, and which process to follow if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer mentor with their entrepreneurship program. There is also Thomas Bosshard, co-owner of Oertli Instrumente a medical device company, who tells me how his collaboration with Dr. Sanduk Ruit (a world renowned eye surgeon from Nepal) has impacted his work and that of his employees. Finally, Alessandra Patti, founder of FindYourWay coaching and assertive communication lecturer, shares the importance of self-care during the current pandemic.
ShEquity website: https://shequity.com
Capacity Zurich website: https://www.capacityzurich.ch
Oertli Instrumente AG website: https://www.oertli-instruments.com/en#head
FinYourWay Coaching website: https://www.findyourway.company
More links available on the podcast website: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/episode/season-1-bonus
Pauline Koelbl
Climate, Gender-lens & Systemic investor accelerating the achievement of SDGs
A double Fulbright (Scholar and Fellow), I am an impact investor dedicated to transforming Africa’s future through a systemic investing approach, focusing on intersection of gender and climate. I invest in innovative and scalable businesses that are not only positioned for strong financial returns but are also catalysts for measurable social and environmental impact.
Through ShEquity, I prioritize tech-enabled, gender-smart businesses that drive Africa’s green economy and accelerate the continent’s journey toward a climate-resilient, gender-inclusive future. I am convinced that investing in gender-smart, climate-focused businesses in Africa is essential to achieving global climate targets, including carbon reduction, net-zero and nature positive goals.
With over 20 years of expertise across international affairs, venture philanthropy, ecosystem building, and gender-lens investing, I am recognized as a leader in fostering innovation and economically empowering women entrepreneurs across Africa. My commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development lies at the heart of my work.
I am passionate about driving systemic investing that benefits people, the planet, and society. My mission extends to empowering youth and women and advocating for sustainable, inclusive growth.
In 2022, I was honored as one of the 100 Leaders building ‘Meaningful Business,’ combining profit and purpose to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Having lived, studied, and worked across three continents (Africa, Europe and North America), I… Read More
