Special Episode: The First Year of TBFC
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The Blended Finance Podcast - Episode 11
Special Episode: The First Year of TBFC
Join Shivam Jumani as he hosts Aparna Dua, Nirav Khambhati, and Tushar Thakkar, the leadership team of The Blended Finance Company (TBFC), in this insightful episode.
Discover the origins of TBFC, the highlights of the first year, and the team's vision for the future of blended finance. Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape, driving forces behind its momentum, and TBFC's role in shaping impactful opportunities.
Key Discussion Points:
• TBFC's Journey: Learn how the team's career paths converged to create TBFC.
• Managing Opportunities: Understand how TBFC addresses opportunities to scale blended finance transactions in India.
• Milestones and Vision: Reflect on TBFC's first-year achievements and what lies ahead.
• Blended Finance Trends: Explore key trends shaping philanthropic and government participation.
• Joining TBFC: Discover what TBFC looks for in candidates and what they can expect in return.
• A Day in the Life: Get a glimpse into the daily responsibilities of analysts, associates, and managers at TBFC.
Time Stamps:
0:57 – Introducing today’s podcast guests
2:47 – Overview of the topics for today’s discussion
3:32 – How the guests’ career paths led them to founding or joining The Blended Finance Company
9:36 – How TBFC is addressing key challenges in scaling blended finance transactions in India
12:42 – Reflections on TBFC’s first year and key milestones
21:42 – What excites you about TBFC’s work in the coming year?
26:30 – Key blended finance trends shaping philanthropic and government participation
31:56 – What TBFC looks for in candidates and what they can expect in return
34:19 – A glimpse into the daily responsibilities of an analyst at TBFC
37:51 – A look at the day-to-day role of an associate at TBFC
40:15 – What it’s like to work as a manager at TBFC
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