Work That's Worth It
You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear.
Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide income along with impact. More importantly, you are looking for work worth your valuable time, allowing you to be part of something bigger. However, finding real examples across various industries to achieve this balance is challenging. Fortunately, the Work That’s Worth It podcast connects those dots for you.
Each episode features an inspiring ‘Disruptor for Good’ who has transformed their career hours into a powerful force for positive change. Join host Georgi Enthoven for casual, insightful interviews featuring extraordinary role models from around the globe. The hand-picked guests demonstrate how they aligned their ambitious contributions to the world with matching compensation. They will show you that it is possible to combine a worthwhile contribution with meaningful compensation by investing in yourself and making intentional choices.
Whether you're a recent graduate or an ambitious young professional eager to make a difference, Work That’s Worth It offers a roadmap to turn your career into a vehicle for personal growth and a positive impact. Don’t wait for your ‘second act’ in your career. Tune in now to unlock your potential and start creating the change you wish to see in the world from the get-go.
Work That's Worth It
S1E8: Global Impact Through Local Lens: From Colombian Roots to EdTech Revolution
What started in investment banking provided the foundation for a remarkable career – meet Ana Maria Aristizabal, a masterful connector of worlds who proves that you don't have to choose between depth and breadth in building an impactful career. From those early days in finance to pioneering EdTech in Latin America, from teaching at Columbia to advising The Resource Foundation, Ana Maria demonstrates how to weave together diverse experiences into a powerful force for change.
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Born in Colombia and now shaping opportunities across the Americas, she co-founded Latin America's first EdTech and Future of Work investment fund, bringing her unique perspective on both markets to the table.
Through candid conversation, Ana Maria shares her "secret sauce" for successful impact investing – empathy – and reveals how building meaningful relationships has opened doors throughout her career.
Whether you're looking to transition from traditional finance to impact investing, hoping to balance multiple professional roles, or seeking to create change across borders, Ana Maria's journey offers a masterclass in building a career that's both deep in expertise and broad in influence.
Highlights:
- We are introduced to today’s guest, Ana Maria Aristizabal.
- Ana Maria unpacks the origins of her career as an investment banker.
- How the impact investment bug bit her.
- She explains what an MPA is.
- Ana Maria shares details about her first job in impact investment.
- What sparked her interest in investing in quality education and quality jobs.
- She breaks down her Master’s in Education program (The Broad Residency).
- Her experience building and working with schools in the US, knowing the need in Colombia.
- Ana Maria tells us how she moved on from KIPP and started working with Jobs for the Future.
- Her secret sauce: empathy's crucial role in making impact or social investments.
- What she teaches as a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.
- Ana Maria shares three pieces of wisdom on how to have a career with income and impact.
- How her inner circle has supported her achievements and success.
- Co-founding the first EdTech and Future of Work investment fund in Latin America.
- Her go-to resources on EdTech, future of work, and impact investing.
Relevant Links Mentioned:
Columbia University | School of International and Public Affairs