This summer, I had the privilege of interning at BVC (B Venture Capital), a VC firm focused on investing in pre-seed startups across Latin America. From day one in São Paulo, I felt welcomed by the warm and collaborative culture. I am especially grateful to Mitsuru Nakayama, the General Partner, and my supportive colleagues for making my experience so enriching and meaningful.

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This summer, I received support from INSEAD’s Hoffman Institute for Social Impact to complete an internship with the non-profit Zom Connection, facilitating projects to help grow outdoor sports in communities in Pakistan’s northern mountain regions. Pakistan is a destination for extreme skiers, mountaineers, and adventure travellers who seek out some of the world’s tallest and most rugged mountains. However, local participation in mountain sports is minimal, even in places with the ideal terrain.

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I have always been passionate about exploring new countries and cultures. So, when Access Afya, a rapidly growing healthcare start-up dedicated to providing affordable healthcare to low-income communities, offered me the opportunity to intern in Kenya for the summer, I eagerly accepted.This internship provided an unparalleled experience, offering an insider’s perspective on how a social impact-driven start-up operates within Kenya’s developing economy.

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This past summer, I had the opportunity to intern with two unique venture capital firms: Loyal VC and Working Capital Fund. These experiences not only expanded my skills in due diligence, research, and impact assessment but also offered valuable insights into the nuances of the startup ecosystem, especially in the areas of social and environmental impact. Here's a look back at my challenges, the lessons I learned, and the memorable moments that shaped my summer.Working capital fund: Exploring tech for social impact

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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability has become a vital framework that organisations must integrate into their core operations. My journey into this domain began with my internship as a Strategic Advisor at the Capitals Coalition, an organisation dedicated to embedding the capital approach into business practices. 

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