Transformational Impact: With Jon Halverson

On this weeks episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by international business leadership, and investment expert, Jon Halverson for a look into the world of impact investing and the transformational impact that occurs when businesses thrive in challenging contexts. 

About Jon

Jon has 25 years of experience in international business leadership, investment, development and strategy consulting with two of world’s leading food and agriculture multinationals, Cargill and Land O’Lakes, where he served as a Vice President. He has lived and worked on three continents, most notably in Tanzania where he led a talented team in executing over 50 loans to SMEs across East and West Africa. Jon witnessed firsthand the transformational impact of a thriving business achieving scale in challenging contexts.

His areas of passionate interest outside of impact investing are mountain climbing, canoeing and skiing, both alpine and skinny skis! Jon has a BA from Wheaton College and an MBA – International Business from Regis University.

Connect with Jon

Talanton: https://talantonllc.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-halverson-5b0ba518/

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