AVPN Presents — A Fireside Chat with Jacqueline Novogratz, Acumen Founder & CEO
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"If markets don't work for the poor and charity alone creates dependency — the opposite of dignity — then maybe there's another way. That's how we developed patient capital."
About This Event
AVPN is proud to host a fireside conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder & CEO of Acumen and a global pioneer of impact investing.
Jacqueline introduced the concept of 'patient capital' — long-term, risk-tolerant investment that bridges philanthropy and markets to build sustainable solutions for poverty. Her work has reshaped how many of us think about capital, dignity, and the role of business in society.
As the largest network of social investors in Asia, AVPN convenes over 750 member organisations across 43 markets, deploying capital across the spectrum — from philanthropy to impact investing — toward climate action, gender equity, and global health. This dialogue invites our community to reflect on a critical question:
Can patient capital serve as a practical “third way” between traditional charity and profit-first markets?"
What We’ll Explore
Patient capital as a model for long-term systems change
'Moral imagination” in business and investing
Hard-edged hope in times of global uncertainty
What this means for Asia’s philanthropic and investment leaders
This will be a moderated dialogue by AVPN, with space for participant questions and exchange. We invite perspectives from across our ecosystem — from capital allocators, to implementors driving impact on the ground. The evening will conclude with networking among members and ecosystem partners.
Event Details
Date & Time: 12 March 2026, Thursday
Format: 4.30 PM (Registration, Drinks & Canapés), 5.00 PM (Fireside Chat), Networking until ~7.00 PM
Venue: Guoco Midtown, 128 Beach Rd, #20-01, 20th Floor, Ant International Office
For any questions, please reach out to the following:
Reuben Gan, Singapore Director, AVPN | [email protected]
Jahnavi Iyer, Singapore Associate, AVPN | [email protected]