Darden Speakers and Events

A podcast highlighting UVA Darden School of Business Speakers and Events.

Darden Speakers and Events is a business podcast hosted by UVA Darden School of Business, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

UVA Darden School of Business hosts Darden Speakers and Events, a business show with 51 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  Darden Emerging Markets Podcast, Episode 3: Africa’s Fintech Revolution... Unlocking Growth, Capital, and Opportunity

  May 16, 202531 minS0

  <p>Africa’s rapidly growing fintech ecosystem is capturing global attention - including from investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses in the United States. In this episode of the Darden Emerging Markets Podcast, we explore how financial technology is reshaping access, driving entrepreneurship, and unlocking new markets across the continent.</p> <p>Our guest is Daniel Awe, Head of Africa Fintech Foundry, an innovation hub that supports the growth and scaling of fintech startups across Africa. Bold innovation is connecting millions and redefining how people access finance. Daniel - who has spent over two decades leading digital transformation in banking and tech...

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  Episode #49

  Darden Emerging Markets Podcast, Episode 2: Rethinking Growth... Trade, Tech, and Transformation in Latin America

  May 16, 202539 minS0

  <p>Latin America is undergoing a strategic shift - driven by nearshoring, climate innovation, and a wave of tech-driven growth. In this episode of the Darden Emerging Markets Podcast, we explore how the region is responding to global challenges across trade, investment, and innovation. From shifting supply chains to digital ecosystems, the conversation highlights how nearshoring is reshaping U.S.–LatAm trade flows, how innovation is scaling across diverse markets, and how deeper hemispheric collaboration is redefining the region’s global role.</p> <p>Our guest is César Buenadicha, Chief Discovery Officer at IDB Lab, the innovation arm of the I...

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  Episode #48

  Darden Emerging Markets Podcast, Episode 1: Talent, Tech, and the Future of U.S. - India Relations

  May 16, 202535 minS0

  <p>In this inaugural episode of the Darden Emerging Markets Podcast, we sit down with Ambassador Atul Keshap, President of the U.S.-India Business Council and former U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Chargé d'affaires to India. A career diplomat and proud UVA alum, Ambassador Keshap shares a compelling view of the U.S.-India relationship - what he calls “unlimited” in potential.</p> <p>Co-hosted by second-year MBA students Siddarth Jain and Giriraj Heda, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Gaurav Chiplunkar, the conversation covers high-skilled migration, digital innovation, and the expanding economic and strategic oppor...

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  Episode #47

  Green Frontiers: Investing in India’s Climate Revolution

  Mar 21, 202532 minS0

  Sandiip Bhammer is a seasoned investor and thought leader in sustainable finance, with over 26 years of experience in investment banking, asset management, and climate venture funding. As Founder and Managing Partner of Green Frontier Capital, he leads India’s first “green” business accelerator fund, supporting early-stage sustainable ventures. He also served as Adjunct Professor of Finance at UMass Amherst, integrating ESG principles into investment curricula.   Previously, he held leadership roles at Citigroup, HSBC, and Balyasny Asset Management. His contributions to climate investing have earned him accolades such as the Climate Wisdom Fellowship (2023) and the Meaningful Business Network Award (2022). A frequent speaker...

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  Episode #46

  India’s Economic Transformation with Prof. K.V. Subramanian, ED at IMF and India’s former Chief Economic Adviser

  Mar 27, 202436 minS0

  <p>Dive into the inspiring journey of Prof. K.V. Subramanian, from an engineering and MBA student to India's youngest Chief Economic Advisor and now an IMF Executive Director. This podcast explores his pivotal role in India's economic reforms, his insights on policymaking and implementation, and the personal philosophies driving his success. Hear his candid conversation with Prof. Gaurav Chiplunkar and SY MBAs Agam Singh and Siddarth Jain, along the sidelines of Darden Emerging Markets Conference 2024.  </p>

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