We are thrilled to invite you to apply for ANDE’s Investment Manager Training (IMT), taking place from November 11-15, 2024 in Mumbai, India. This intensive five-day boot camp, led by John Kohler, Executive Fellow and Director of Impact Capital Innovation at the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, offers a deep dive into all aspects of investing in small and growing businesses (SGBs).
Whether you’re currently assessing investments in the SGB sector or looking to enter this field, the IMT will provide you with the essential tools and insights, covering everything from deal sourcing and due diligence to exit strategies. This edition will focus on waste management and circularity in India, aligning with the country’s growing emphasis on sustainability and impact investing.
ANDE has a strong legacy of delivering impactful training programs, having trained over 450 alumni in nine countries. Past participants have rated the IMT with an impressive Net Promoter Score of 94, highlighting its value as a premier learning experience in the investment space.
Competitive Scholarships Available!
While the IMT is priced at USD 1500, ANDE is offering competitive scholarships to select participants for this special edition. Spaces are limited to 25 participants, and the application process is competitive.
Apply Now
Applications for IMT 2024 are now closed. However, if you are still interested in attending please reach out to ananya.saini@aspeninstitute.org and we will get back to you should there still be spots open.
Please Note: Those awarded the scholarship will need to cover their own travel and stay for the IMT.
The Westin Mumbai Garden City: Oberoi Garden City, International Business Park, Yashodham, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063
Training Outline
John Kohler
Executive Fellow and Director of Impact Capital Innovation at the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, and Managing Director at Redleaf Venture Management.
For the past several years, John has been Director of Impact Capital at Santa Clara’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship and mentor to social entrepreneurs at the Global Social Benefit Accelerator. From authoring influential reports on coordinating impact capital to co-founding Toniic, a syndication network of impact investors, he’s always at the forefront of cutting-edge investment strategies. Currently, he’s pioneering the ‘Variable Payment Obligation’, which presents investors with a ‘structured exit’ alternative to traditional equity.
In addition to his rich background in executive roles at industry giants like HP, Silicon Graphics, and Netscape Communications, plus his investment leadership including successful ventures at companies like AdRelevance, Mosaic Communications, NetGravity, RedCreek Communications, and Wireless Online, John also served as a board member and plays advisory roles at various leading international NGOs and their impact funds. He received his Bachelor’s degree concentrating in international economics from UCLA and completed executive programs at Wharton and Stanford business schools.