Can We Make Money While Saving the Planet?
Can you make money while saving the planet? In this episode of Sustainability Forward, we sit down with Clemence Ollivier, Investment Principal at Swen Blue Ocean Fund, to explore the evolving world of impact investing, sustainable finance, and cleantech innovation. From working on oil rigs to leading data & analytics at a food waste startup, Clemence’s career journey is a masterclass in pivoting towards purpose-driven investing.
We discuss:
🔹 The strategy behind Blue Ocean Fund and its focus on ocean health and sustainability
🔹 How private equity integrates sustainability without sacrificing returns
🔹 Common misconceptions about ESG and impact investing
🔹 Emerging cleantech trends and where the biggest opportunities lie
If you're interested in sustainable finance, VC/PE investments, or the future of ESG, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!
🎧 Tune in now and discover how capital can drive real environmental impact while delivering strong financial returns.
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VC Principal, Swen Capital
As Principal on the Blue Ocean team at SWEN Capital Partners, Clémence identifies and supports innovative companies that deliver strong financial returns while driving systemic impact on ocean health. Through in-depth analysis and close engagement with business owners, she helps invest in solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and regenerative economy.
She started her career in O&G where she spent four years, before deciding to pivot towards cleantech and startups. After earning her MBA from INSEAD in 2016, she joined a London-based cleantech startup tackling food waste in commercial kitchens. Over six years, she built and led their Data & Analytics team.
Now, with her expertise in data, technology, and sustainable investment, Clémence plays a key role in shaping the future of blue economy solutions.
