This summer, I had the opportunity to intern with a group of talented individuals as they built Wastetide, an AI tool for waste detection and efficient recycling solutions. My role focused on preparing the company for its pre-seed fundraise, starting at the end of the summer, and with my background in transaction advisory and M&A, it was a perfect fit.

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The genesis of a unique impact fund

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This summer, I had the opportunity to intern with Verge HealthTech Fund, a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage technologies that make healthcare more accessible, affordable, of higher quality, and more efficient.A kaleidoscope of innovation

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This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern with the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), where I immersed myself in impact investing, policy development, and capacity building for financial professionals in Nigeria and beyond. My time at IIF was about gaining professional experience and making a tangible contribution to the organisation's mission of driving sustainable development through impact investing.

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During my INSEAD summer break, I had the privilege of joining the team at Elyos Energy, a sustainability-focused energy management and optimisation start-up founded by two INSEAD alumni. 

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In my previous role as an engineer on large infrastructure projects, I was rewarded for reducing the carbon footprint of construction by replacing traditional materials such as steel and concrete in a building with timber or other sustainable materials. However, I had little knowledge about how the reduced carbon emissions are utilised, valued or traded in the broader market.

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This past summer, during my internship with Ashoka University and the Delhi Government, I had the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of policy and education reform. My role was focused on improving the Schools of Specialised Excellence (SoSEs), where I collaborated with various stakeholders to track curriculum progress, manage relationships, and analyse data for better decision-making.A dive into stakeholder management

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Over half the world does not have access to essential healthcare. Despite enormous strides in medical innovation, billions worldwide struggle to access even the most basic healthcare services due to barriers such as service availability, treatment affordability, and health education gaps.  

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That is right—over 50% of the Earth's oxygen comes from marine plants, particularly tiny organisms like phytoplankton. 

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Recently, I had a deep conversation with a client—a senior executive who had taken a courageous step into the unknown, leaving behind a successful corporate career. The quest for more meaning had set in.Having found himself in this new situation, he faced an unexpected challenge: without the familiar title and role, he asked himself, "Who am I now?"He is not alone. A McKinsey study found that 31% of employees would quit due to a lack of meaningful work.

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