Regenerative Investing with Ebru Kaya | S4E6: Regeneration Nexus

In this episode of the ReFi Podcast, the hosts sit down with Ebru Kaya, CEO of Atreyu Investments and co-founder of the Regenerative Investing Institute. Ebru shares her journey into impact and regenerative investing, highlighting the importance of creating a thriving business ecosystem, much like nurturing a flower's environment. She explores her philosophy of investing not just for impact but by focusing on how businesses achieve this through interconnections within communities and ecosystems. Ebru touches on transformative projects, particularly in education and women's health, and discusses Atreyu’s approach to treating businesses as living systems. The conversation covers the evolving landscape of regenerative finance, emphasizing more holistic and inclusive models, and concludes with Ebru's reflections on the critical role of commitment in driving meaningful change. 👉 ReFi Podcast: https://twitter.com/ReFiPodcast 👉 ReFi DAO: https://twitter.com/refidaoist 👉 Atreyu Investments Website: https://www.atreyu.global/ 👉 Regenerative Investing Institute Website: https://www.regenerativeinvestinginstitute.org/ 👉 Ebru's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebru-kaya-9741432/ 👉 Tereza's X profile: https://x.com/TerezaBizkova 👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of a Healthy Ecosystem 00:35 Meet Ebru Kaya: A Journey into Impact Investing 01:49 Ebru's Personal Journey and Early Career 05:57 The Birth of Regenerative Investing 06:54 Challenges and Philosophies in Impact Investing 11:21 Defining Impact vs. Regenerative Investing 21:19 Business as a Living System 27:16 The Art of Business Self-Actualization 27:40 Impact Investing: The How Matters 29:28 Healthy Planet, Healthy People, Empowered Communities 30:19 Learn Life: A Case Study in Regenerative Education 34:11 Regenerating Women’s Health 38:53 Community Engagement and Regenerative Principles 45:24 Measuring Success in Regenerative Investments 49:13 The Role of Technology in Regenerative Investing 51:13 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts