Welcome to the "Pioneers of Impact Investing" podcast, where our host, Asad Mahmood, engages in an insightful conversation with the distinguished Elisabeth Rhyne, the Former Managing Director of Accion. Elisabeth is a significant figure in the microfinance and financial inclusion industry, having played a crucial role in the initial growth of the microfinance sector.

In this episode, Elisabeth shares her remarkable journey at Accion and highlights her personal achievement in legitimizing microfinance when it was still in its infancy. Her concern for poverty issues has been a driving force in her impactful work.

Asad Mahmood and Elisabeth delve into the pivotal role of microfinance in transforming communities and address the challenges within the impact investment industry. They discuss the future trajectory of this sector and its potential to bring about substantial change.

Join Asad Mahmood and his guest, Elisabeth Rhyne, in this thought-provoking episode as they explore the incredible potential of impact investing to reshape our world. Gain valuable insights into how investment can be a catalyst for positive change and the promising future of impact investing.