Today our guest is Patrick Elmer. Patrick works at the intersection of finance and global development, focusing on innovative solutions and partnerships that create opportunities for underprivileged people.. He founded iGravity in March 2017 to support disruptive ideas, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and institutions in their impact investment ventures. Previously he worked as Head of Business Development at BlueOrchard, leading the sales strategy across multiple markets and developing new partnerships and structures. He was also Head of Philanthropy Services and Responsible Investments at Credit Suisse, advising clients on investment solutions and leading the bank’s efforts in creating novel partnerships and products in areas like microfinance, education, agriculture and conservation finance. Before that, Patrick worked for many years in Mozambique, Tanzania and Madagascar, first managing the private sector development portfolio of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs and later establishing and managing microfinance banks on behalf of public and private investors. 

 In This Episode

• Introduction of iGravity founder Patrick Elmer



• What led Patrick to starting iGravity



• About iGravity



• iGravity’s clients and what clients are looking for with impact investments



• Controversial issues in the impact investment industry



• Patrick’s view on a successful career



• Patrick’s recommended books

Episode Links

www.impactcareers.ch

www.impactuntangled.com

iGravity Website

Patrick Elmer LinkedIn

Book: Banker to the Poor by Muhammad Yunus