In every community, nonprofits compete for a narrow pool of supporters. Many struggle to stand out and make their case the most compelling a funder will hear. What is the difference that will allow your nonprofit to reach fundraising goals and ultimately achieve financial sustainability? That's exactly what this podcast will address! In each 20-25 minute episode, we'll interview fundraising industry experts from all sides of the table and discuss what has made the difference in major investm ...
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Tony Martignetti is the host of Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio and he video blogs at tonymartignetti.com. He talks with nonprofit leaders and consultants about how organizations can more effectively raise money, build better relationships with boards and supporters, and manage volunteers. Look for new installments once a month.
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Fernando Aguirre is known as a risk-taker and a corporate business driver whose entrepreneurial instincts and clarity of vision have carried multiple companies through rapid and continuous growth.
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This show connects with other passionate creators who are looking for a way out of their dead-end careers and doesn't know they can create a new career in the world of nonprofit entrepreneurship OR have the strong urge to start a nonprofit but don't know where to start. This show will teach you all the fundamentals you need to know about nonprofits and how you can shift gears toward a fulfilling and profitable career and business as your own boss making a REAL societal impact.
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At Beyond the Bake Sale, we're all about how you can give, and raise, more time, talent and treasure for the causes you care about. We'll share some tried and true tips, tactics, and tools to help you take your fundraising and cause marketing "beyond the bake sale" without having to have to spend a ton of money to do it, or even having a ton of experience
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The Asia Startup Pulse Podcast, previously known as China Startup Pulse Podcast, is an original weekly podcast for anyone interested in understanding the innovation, business, and tech landscape in Asia. We bring the best of the Asian startup ecosystem, showcasing entrepreneurial stories, insights from thought leaders, and dissecting the strategies employed by tech giants. Backed by SOSV, Chinaccelerator, and Mobile Only Accelerator (MOX), we understand firsthand what it’s like to be an entr ...
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The Legally Femtech podcast, sponsored by Nixon Gwilt Law, empowers femtech companies, creators, investors, and users to revolutionize women's health by providing practical, legal, and ethical insights into the healthcare startup community. Your host, Bethany Corbin, is a healthcare innovation and femtech attorney with almost a decade of experience. She is on a mission to help thought-leading companies disrupt and transform the global women's health sector. In each episode, Bethany discusses ...
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Get the download on debt markets with Cloud 9fin, where our team pulls back the curtain on corporate credit and gives you the inside scoop on leveraged finance, private credit, distressed debt and everything in between. Through its AI-powered data and analytics platform, 9fin provides everything you need to get your head around credit or win a mandate — all in one place. We help subscribers win business, outperform their peers and save time. Come and join the discussion on the hottest debt m ...
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The next African story will be written by Africans, and there are people crafting the narrative now. Join Dotun as he hosts a series of conversation with people whose ideas and work is shaping the African future.
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World-changers, do-gooders, and hell-raisers in the social sector know what disruption feels like. This is a moment of unprecedented disruption. Now—YES, right now—while everything is in flux and the future is frightening, advocates have to adapt and lead. How? Think deeply and differently about the WHY, WHAT, and HOW of everything you do. This podcast, brought to you by Hairpin, is meant to help social warriors be more relevant, compelling, and powerful in a moment of crisis and change.
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CLO captive equity funds have emerged as an important part of a manager’s toolkit, affording greater control over CLO issuance patterns. In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, MidOcean Partners’ Jamil Nathoo tells 9fin’s global head of CLOs Tanvi Gupta about the strengths and weaknesses of certain fund structures. They discuss new frontiers opening …
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The Power of Community & Compassion Amidst Disaster Response & Relief
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Tune in to hear Jay Werth's latest conversation on 'The Difference' podcast with Convergent's Project Director, Andy Brubaker. Brubaker just finished an incredible two-week volunteer deployment with the American Red Cross in Georgia, where he supported disaster response and relief efforts. He describes what it was like to help Georgia’s communities…
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The cost of environmental catastrophes is rising
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Batten down the hatches, because the cost of environmental damage continues to rise. Hurricanes and natural disasters pose a threat to leveraged credits. This year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June to November, has caused significant physical and financial damage to borrowers and civilians located mainly in the southeastern part of …
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Going direct but staying flexible, with AlbaCore Capital
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Even with competition heating up, the direct lending market is ripe with opportunity. In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, Fin Strathern interviews Bill Ammons, founding partner and portfolio manager at AlbaCore Capital. They discuss the evolution of leveraged finance as direct lending develops, and the importance of providing flexibility and opti…
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Mastering Planned Giving for Nonprofit Sustainability
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Mike Goorhouse, Founder of Inspiring Impact, explains how planned giving can be transformational for nonprofits. Speaker Bio Mike Goorhouse is Founder and Lead Consultant at Inspiring Impact, LLC, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofit and philanthropic organizations effectively inspire change in their community. He has spent his entire career in ph…
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This probably won't be a System1-time thing
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Every now and then a situation comes around that stretches the limits of possibility. System1 is just such a situation, and private credit investors should take note. In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, distressed legal analyst Jane Komsky and distressed credit analyst Swapnil Sawant reveal the playbook of SPAC-era darling System1’s unique take o…
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Responsive Fundraising: Building Investor/Donor Trust and Loyalty Through Personal, Custom Engagement
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In this episode of 'The Difference', Convergent's Jay Werth is joined by Gabe Cooper, Founder and CEO of Virtuous, a Responsive Nonprofit CRM & Marketing Platform. Cooper and Ralser discuss the importance of listening and connecting to your donors, and how fundraising automation technology can give your organization valuable insight. Guest Bio Gabe…
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Stop me if you’ve heard this one before but what the heck did DISH (Echostar) and DIRECTV just say they were going to do? And will it actually happen this time? In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, listen in as senior reporter William Hoffman sits down with 9fin credit analysts Kartik Dar and Daniel Stone to untangle the DISH and DIRECTV transacti…
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Deprivatizing private credit one quarter at a time
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By nature, private credit is opaque. At least for now. But 9fin’s private credit team is hard at work building a data set that will help shed light on the trends and movements in the direct lending space. In this bonus episode of Cloud 9fin, private credit editor David Brooke invites private credit analyst Elijah Jackson to share his experience in …
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Co-op agreements through the eye of American Needle
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Cooperation agreements have taken the LME world by storm, foiling distressed companies' plans to play creditors off of one another to secure a better deal. But are these agreements anti-competitive? In this week's episode of Cloud 9fin, our global head of distressed and restructuring Max Frumes delves into this quandary with distressed legal analys…
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This is Why Organizations Need Insurance Coverage
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In this episode, we dive into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of nonprofit management—insurance coverage. Whether you're running a small community organization or a larger nonprofit, having the right insurance policies can protect your mission, your staff, and the communities you serve. We'll explore why insurance coverage is a must for every…
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Philanthropy Service Learning | Why do they matter | Fernando Aguirre Vice Chairman of DHS Ventures
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Fernando Aguirre is known as a risk-taker and a corporate business driver whose entrepreneurial instincts and clarity of vision have carried multiple companies through rapid and continuous growth.By Fernando Aguirre DHS
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One of the strengths of private credit is its flexibility. And who doesn’t love to PIK and choose? In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, US private credit editor David Brooke asks senior reporter Shubham Saharan to add another contribution to the ever-evolving private credit glossary as they dive into the definition of synthetic PIKs. Listen in to …
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After an unexpected 6-month leave, Shakira is BACK and ready to dive deeper into the nonprofit world! Shakira also shares the importance of change and how to truly embrace the seasons of change in our own lives. Starting your nonprofit doesn't have to be hard or scary. In fact, I created these tools and affordable resources to ensure your journey a…
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The Zombie Apocalypse with Dr. Edward Altman
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Zombie companies are businesses that, despite being insolvent, manage to survive for extended periods. Traditionally, these companies are defined by their inability to cover interest payments, but a more refined definition points to companies with low Z-scores, indicating a high probability of default. Over the past three decades, the prevalence of…
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Philanthropy and Service: Why They Matter According to Fernando Aguirre
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Fernando Aguirre’s life and work provide a compelling argument for the importance of philanthropy and service.By Fernando Aguirre DHS
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How the Auto Industry is a Metaphor for Declined Giving
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Join Convergent Nonprofit Solutions' Jay Werth and Tom Ralser, as they discuss key takeaways from The Giving Institute's Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy in the latest episode of 'The Difference'. Convergent Nonprofit Solutions offers fundraising services to nonprofits throughout the country that are looking to increase their funding a…
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All eyes are on media giant Paramount Global and its $13bn debt stack, amid the threat of a downgrade to junk status. With streaming wars intensifying and cable subscribers slowly converting to Paramount Plus, many are left asking: Is Paramount’s debt heading for a rocky road, or is there still a way back to stability? Despite its challenges, Param…
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Philanthropic Impact Investing: Four Keys to Success
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Fernando Aguirre Fundraising emphasizes that good ideas are only as valuable as the entrepreneurial energy and skills behind them. Therefore, identifying and supporting the right individuals or teams is critical to the success of impact investments.By Fernando Aguirre DHS
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Private credit funds are venturing back to their roots, embracing a strategy that blends the old with the new as hybrid deals are back in vogue. But is this a nostalgic trip down memory lane, or a calculated move with long-term implications? In this episode of Cloud 9fin, leveraged finance reporter Ryan Daniel and senior private credit reporter Syn…
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Hedge funds are making a bold push into the private credit arena, lured by the promise of higher returns. However, new territory is not without its hurdles, as these funds navigate a landscape already populated by established players. In this episode of Cloud 9fin private credit reporter Peter Benson and senior private credit reporter Shubham Sahar…
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Is private credit entering its Silver Fox era?
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Private credit fundraising has been going through an inflection point in recent years, as high interest rates and geopolitical risk increasingly drive LPs to only the most established fund managers. The market shift has many wondering, is the sector leaving its “Golden Age” and entering its "Silver Fox era”? Despite these challenges, investors are …
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Fernando Aguirre Fundraising | Impact Investing: How It Works to Grow Your Giving Business
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According to Fernando Aguirre Fundraising, "It's about leveraging capital to create a better world while still achieving financial success. Impact investing allows businesses to grow sustainably while making a real difference in the lives of others."By Fernando Aguirre DHS
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The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision on 27 June ruled that a bankruptcy court does not have the statutory authority to provide non-consensual third party releases. Such releases had been a crucial part of the Purdue Pharma Chapter 11 plan, among others, where the bankruptcy system was being employed to shield non-debtors from litigation without full…
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Not all liability management deals are "violent"; in fact the majority of deals in 2024 have allowed for participation by non ad hoc group lenders who in the past had been entirely cut out of the economics of non pro rata priming transactions. For this week's episode of Cloud 9fin, global head of distressed and restructuring Max Frumes, distressed …
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Fernando Aguirre Fundraising | Understanding the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Fundraising
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Fernando Aguirre Fundraising suggests using real-life stories and testimonials to illustrate how donations have made a difference, as these personal touches can be highly effective in connecting with donors.By Fernando Aguirre DHS
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US leveraged buyout volumes are slowly starting to improve, with the likes of Apollo, Thoma Bravo, CD&R and TowerBrook making moves. This comes after a long period where buyers and sellers struggled to find common ground in valuations and could bring a welcome shot of new debt issuance for investors that are eager to lend. So what changed? And is t…
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The Prospect Evaluation Process, New Ways of Looking at a Fundamental Step in Fundraising
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Larry Raff is President of Copley Raff Inc., a global consultancy to nonprofits in support of fundraising and management, and he's the Principal and creator of Abacus Major Donor Ask Calculator LLC. In his conversation with Convergent Principal Tom Ralser, Raff shares how to leverage objective donor giving, behavioral, and relationship data specifi…
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Fernando Aguirre: The Legitimacy and Success of DHS Ventures & Holdings
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As the dynamic leader behind DHS Ventures & Holdings, Aguirre has built a legacy of transforming companies through rapid and sustained growth. This comprehensive blog explores the legitimacy of DHS Ventures and highlights Aguirre’s remarkable expertise in fundraising.By Fernando Aguirre DHS
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When one door opens another one CLOs, with Napier Park's Serhan Secman
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The credit markets are constantly evolving, and CLOs are no exception. As hopeful new managers enter, less successful platforms fall away. This keeps the market healthy, says Napier Park’s global head of the CLO management platform Serhan Secmen. But what makes a manager successful? In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, Serhan joins our own global …
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Tumultuous waves have long beset Thames Water, but last week a massive one hit the imperiled UK utility company head on as Moody's cut its opco debt to junk. With too much debt, poor quality assets from decades of under investment, and a plan the water regulator rejected, Thames's opco downgrade was widely expected across the market. But what happe…
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For the vendors and firms owed money by a bankrupt company, the primary motivation to join an Unsecured Creditors’ Committee is often simple: maximize economic recoveries. But Doctor Dennis Deruelle had other priorities. Listen as Dennis recounts the struggles faced by hospital staff and patients from his viewpoint as the Executive Medical Director…
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#84 - Dare Okoudjou - On Fundraising, Scaling a Pan-African Payment Network and Acquiring Startups
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This season of Building the Future was made possible by Moniepoint My guest today is Dare Okoudjou, Founder & CEO of Onafriq (formerly known as MFS Africa). Dare has built a long-running startup success streak on the continent, having started the business over a decade ago to become a multimillion dollar revenue company today. Onafriq is building a…
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Introducing Revenue Benchmarking Analysis
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In this latest episode of "The Difference" podcast, Convergent's General Manager, Brian Abernathy discusses how a new analytical tool developed by Convergent for economic development organizations can help uncover revenue potential and effective fundraising strategies. Convergent Nonprofit Solutions is pleased to announce the new EDO Revenue Benchm…
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Knowing your place, with Hayfin's Carlos Pla
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In the realm of private credit, thinking local is a must. Which means knowing your place can determine whether an investment will succeed or generate losses. For this week's episode of Cloud 9fin, senior reporter Bianca Boorer sits down with Hayfin's Carlos Pla. They talk about the nuance of private credit special situations in Europe, how it diffe…
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#83: Uka Eje - On ThriveAgric's Turnaround and Making Hard Decisions
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This season of Building the Future was made possible by Moniepoint My guest today is Uka Eje, the co-founder and CEO of ThriveAgric. I've known Uka since 2017, when he and his co-founder, Ayo, received their first institutional investment from Ventures Platform. ThriveAgric empowers nearly one million smallholder farmers on the continent with techn…
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Value Propositions… Not Just For Fundraising
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Kate DiLeo is the Founder and CEO of Kate DiLeo Branding and its sister company The Brand Trifecta. She and Tom Ralser, Principal, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, discuss how organizational value propositions help position nonprofit organizations for fundraising campaigns. Kate DiLeo is a dynamic and seasoned speaker whose vibrant personality, robu…
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Shout if you’ve heard this one before: a CPA and an MD walk into a bar. The MD says, “Plz Fix,” and the CPA says, “sure, but I’ll need three forms of ID and an engagement letter first.” In response to which the MD, of course, literally explodes. Not heard it? Well you may soon, because private equity ownership of auditing firms is causing concern i…
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#82: Deepankar Rustagi - On Profitability and Staying Asset Light in B2B Commerce
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This season of Building the Future was made possible by Moniepoint My guest today is Deepankar Rustagi, a seasoned tech entrepreneur in Nigeria. I've known Deepankar for over 7 years, dating back to his days at Vconnect. He was one of the first entrepreneurs featured on this podcast—check out episode 8 to hear about his journey from Nigeria to Indi…
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Overheard in the Southern District of Texas: Don’t be a meanie! Ok, we may be paraphrasing here a bit, but taking the decision in Robertshaw and the anticipated Incora decision together, the court may be signaling that lenders need to stop being so Incora-gible and tone down the violence. In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, reporter Max Reyes dig…
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#81: Elo Umeh - On Leadership, Purpose and Building a Scalable Tech Company in Africa
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This season of Building the Future was made possible by Moniepoint My guest today is Elo Umeh, founder and CEO of Terragon Group, a leading data and marketing cloud company in Africa. I've known Elo personally for some time; his leadership at Terragon has been transformative. Founded in 2009, Terragon initially focused on mobile websites and launch…
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When it emerged from bankruptcy in 2021, Hertz was something of a success story. Everyone involved who wasn’t named Carl Icahn made out OK. But here it is again, challenged by an overstep into EVs and loaded up with pricey new debt. In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, global head of distressed and restructuring Max Frumes breaks it all down with …
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#80 - Daniel Yu - On Vertical Integration in B2B e-commerce and Early Lessons from M&A
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This season of Building the Future was made possible by Moniepoint My guest today is Daniel Yu, founder and CEO of Wasoko, a B2B e-commerce platform serving over 220,000 informal retailers across the continent. The first time I saw Daniel, he was playing the keyboard as part of a live band in Nairobi. Since then, we've met at more serious events wh…
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Last week at the Fed, nothing happened. Usually when nothing happens, we don’t report on it, but in this case it got us thinking. What are the consequences of higher-for-longer? Did the Open Markets Committee leave themselves a trapdoor to push through a series of rate cuts across the back half of the year? And what’s up with rates in Europe and th…
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#79, Bode Abifarin- On Scaling Flutterwave, Startup Growth, and Expansion
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This season of Building the Future was made possible by Moniepoint My guest today is Bode Abifarin, one of the leading startup operators I know on the continent. I first met Bode in 2017 when she had just joined Flutterwave, where she served as Chief Operating Officer. I've been continually impressed by Bode’s unique ability to blend operational de…
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The Power of How: Proven Performance Improvement for Nonprofits
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Deb Page, CPT, CPIF, HPLJ, co-founded The Institute for Performance Improvement in 2010 to provide training and certification for performance improvement facilitators. In her conversation with Convergent's Jay Werth, Page discusses best practices for facilitating performance improvement for nonprofit organizations. She shares how performance improv…
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Lawyers might finally be done filing large, complex Chapter 11s in the Eastern District of Virginia. In this week’s episode of Cloud 9fin, our very own global head of distressed and restructuring Max Frumes digs into the shocking denial of Vinson & Elkins’ retention application in the Enviva proceedings with distressed legal analyst Jane Komsky. Re…
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#78, Mark Straub - On Digital Identity as a Fundamental Driver of Economic Growth
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This season of Building the Future was made possible by Moniepoint My guest today is Mark Straub, founder & CEO of Smile ID. Smile ID is building identity verification infrastructure for businesses in Africa. Mark and I were connected by a mutual friend, but I’ve always been fascinated by his transition from being a venture investor to becoming a s…
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The ABCs of private credit LMEs, with Freshfields
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In recent years, the term ‘lender-on-lender violence’ has become a popular way to refer to deals that are more politely known as ‘liability management exercises’. Both terms are euphemistic — so what are we actually talking about here? And what happens when these often quite bruising battles between companies, their sponsors and their lenders, take…
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#77, Anu Adedoyin-Adasolum - On differentiation in B2B ecommerce and complexities of the offline market
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My guest today is Anu Adedoyin-Adasolum, the co-founder and CEO of Sabi. Sabi is a B2B e-commerce startup that provides digital infrastructure to Africa's informal economy. In October 2023, they announced reaching $1B annual GMV. I've always been fascinated by Sabi, especially their ability to bring seemingly disjointed and complex pieces together …
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