Investing in Impact: Hilary Kilgour's Entrepreneurial Journey and the Rise of Audaxa Ventures

Welcome back to "Talking Purpose"! In today's episode, we are thrilled to bring you a powerful conversation with Hilary Kilgour, the visionary Managing Director of Audaxa. Audaxa is an investment fund dedicated to supporting women and non-binary founders in the climate and health sectors through equitable distribution of capital. 

Hilary shares her decade-long journey in the investor space, highlighting the significant shifts we've seen in money management, including the growing presence of women and younger generations as investors. She walks us through essential steps for businesses to become investment-ready, emphasizing the importance of assessing materials, building a strategic data room, and understanding the investor landscape. Hilary shares invaluable tactics for founders on how to engage investors effectively and  actionable insights on how to stand out in an increasingly competitive market. We'll also explore the importance of relational investing, the critical role of diverse teams, and the misconceptions surrounding ESG and impact investing.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an established founder, or an investor, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical strategies that you won't want to miss. Tune in for an inspiring journey into the world of purposeful investing!

Learn more about Hilary and Audaxa Ventures at https://audaxaventures.com/ 

Learn more about starting and scaling a for-purpose business at www.talkingpurpose.ca

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