In this episode of the ReFi Podcast, the hosts sit down with Ebru Kaya, CEO of Atreyu Investments and co-founder of the Regenerative Investing Institute. Ebru shares her journey into impact and regenerative investing, highlighting the importance of creating a thriving business ecosystem, much like nurturing a flower's environment. She explores her philosophy of investing not just for impact but by focusing on how businesses achieve this through interconnections within communities and ecosystems. Ebru touches on transformative projects, particularly in education and women's health, and discusses Atreyu’s approach to treating businesses as living systems. The conversation covers the evolving landscape of regenerative finance, emphasizing more holistic and inclusive models, and concludes with Ebru's reflections on the critical role of commitment in driving meaningful change.

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👉 Atreyu Investments Website: https://www.atreyu.global/

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00:00 Introduction: The Importance of a Healthy Ecosystem

00:35 Meet Ebru Kaya: A Journey into Impact Investing

01:49 Ebru's Personal Journey and Early Career

05:57 The Birth of Regenerative Investing

06:54 Challenges and Philosophies in Impact Investing

11:21 Defining Impact vs. Regenerative Investing

21:19 Business as a Living System

27:16 The Art of Business Self-Actualization

27:40 Impact Investing: The How Matters

29:28 Healthy Planet, Healthy People, Empowered Communities

30:19 Learn Life: A Case Study in Regenerative Education

34:11 Regenerating Women’s Health

38:53 Community Engagement and Regenerative Principles

45:24 Measuring Success in Regenerative Investments

49:13 The Role of Technology in Regenerative Investing

51:13 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts