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ESG and the Impact of Reflect Ventures in Emerging Markets: A Conversation with Michael Friedman

May 07, 2023 Episode 4
ESG and the Impact of Reflect Ventures in Emerging Markets: A Conversation with Michael Friedman
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ESG and the Impact of Reflect Ventures in Emerging Markets: A Conversation with Michael Friedman
May 07, 2023 Episode 4

In this episode of Renewables in Action, Tony catches up with Michael Friedman, the founder of Reflect Ventures.

Reflect Ventures is a leading emerging markets investor, bringing together hundreds of accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, operators, and executives in a global venture capital investment group.

Their capital, operations know-how, cross-border expertise, and network enable exceptional founders to build the digital future of infrastructure in emerging and developing markets.

Key discussion points with Michael:

  • How Reflect Ventures helps accredited investors build diversified emerging market startup portfolios with small tickets
  • Michael shares his journey from the US to China, starting at Oracle and then travelling to Hong Kong and Shanghai.
  • Reflect Ventures was created just one year after the start of COVID and has taken advantage of the new virtual order created.
  • How Reflect Ventures syndicates investments into companies in emerging markets
  • Michael shares his views on ESG and the impact of Reflect Ventures' business.
  • A run-through of how the company invests in B2B and B2B2C in areas where digitization enables huge economic gains.

Tune in to listen to the exciting insights shared by Michael on this episode!

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn at Michael Friedman

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Show Notes

In this episode of Renewables in Action, Tony catches up with Michael Friedman, the founder of Reflect Ventures.

Reflect Ventures is a leading emerging markets investor, bringing together hundreds of accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, operators, and executives in a global venture capital investment group.

Their capital, operations know-how, cross-border expertise, and network enable exceptional founders to build the digital future of infrastructure in emerging and developing markets.

Key discussion points with Michael:

  • How Reflect Ventures helps accredited investors build diversified emerging market startup portfolios with small tickets
  • Michael shares his journey from the US to China, starting at Oracle and then travelling to Hong Kong and Shanghai.
  • Reflect Ventures was created just one year after the start of COVID and has taken advantage of the new virtual order created.
  • How Reflect Ventures syndicates investments into companies in emerging markets
  • Michael shares his views on ESG and the impact of Reflect Ventures' business.
  • A run-through of how the company invests in B2B and B2B2C in areas where digitization enables huge economic gains.

Tune in to listen to the exciting insights shared by Michael on this episode!

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn at Michael Friedman

Keep updated and connect with Tony here...

Youtube - Renewables in Africa Channel
LinkedIn (Tony) – Tony Tiyou
Instagram - Renewables in Action