EVENTS
ANDE Investment Manager Training: Waste & Circularity in India
June 2, 2025- June 6, 2025
9:00 - 17:00
Bangalore, India

Apply now for ANDE’s upcoming Investment Manager Training (IMT), taking place on June 2-6, 2025 in Bangalore.

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Start Date June 2, 2025
End Date June 6, 2025
Time 9:00 - 17:00
Location Bangalore, India
ANDE Contact Ananya Saini

We are thrilled to invite you to apply for ANDE’s Investment Manager Training (IMT), taking place from June 2-6, 2025 in Bangalore, 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).

The IMT held in Mumbai in 2024 attracted 18 participants from investors and Entrepreneur Support Organizations’ (ESOs’) like Kois, UCInclusive, Acumen, and Technoserve to name a few.

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.

Please Note: Those awarded the scholarship will need to cover their own travel and stay for the IMT.

Training Outline

What our participants say:
Sumit Tated, Lead, Startup Acceleration, Climate Collective

“…..IMT provided an exceptional experience over the past week. The program was rich with meaningful content, excellently delivered through numerous case studies, examples, and engaging activities, making the learning truly enriching.

Shriya Bubna, Senior Manager, KOIS

“….It was a great learning experience, to learn from John and thr cohort’s deep investment and impact experience. For someone new to the investment space, the course has left me with valuable perspectives and tools for approaching investments in the future. I liked the way the course was structured, covering a large breadth of relevant topics in the short duration format. A special shoutout to the ANDE team for putting this together and offering this training program.

Hanisha Vaswani, Managing Partner, Majority

“….The IMT was really useful to clarify my understanding of due diligence, portfolio construction, and tools for evaluating startups for investment. The detailed analysis on the waste sector was also an eye opener. It would be really useful for any investment manager looking to transition into impact investing.

Madeleine Plocki, Development – Climate Change, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

“….It was good to hear the theory from an experienced practitioner, alongside interesting discussions of the practicalities of these processes and systems in a developing country context. Very relevant to the work I do.”

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About trainer

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.