We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.

In this episode we are joined by Kaylene Alvarez, CEO of Athena Global and Managing Director of BIDUK Indonesia - a financial platform that invests in small and growing businesses, with a focus on women-owned/women-led businesses. We’ll hear about what drives Kaylene to create financial services that help clients grow into solid and sustainable businesses; how she cultivates impact through BIDUK; the moments that have made her proud; and the aspirations she has for the organization.

Check out our short promo teaser here.

This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E  Artisan Fund.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik