Why Emerging Markets May Hold the Future of Global Growth

In this episode of Mission Matters Business Podcast, host Adam Torres interviews Eva Yazari, managing partner of Beyond Capital Ventures, at the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills. Eva shares her journey from Wall Street to leading early-stage investments in East Africa and India, emphasizing the transformative potential of emerging markets. She argues that these regions—particularly Africa and India—offer unparalleled opportunities for innovation in fintech, mobility, healthcare, and financial infrastructure, driven by rising consumer demand and the ability to build systems from scratch. Eva stresses the importance of boots-on-the-ground teams, stakeholder-centric leadership, and capital structures tailored to local realities. She challenges prevailing investor biases about risk, corruption, and regulation, citing strong rule of law, English-speaking business environments, and successful exits through secondaries and acquisitions. The conversation also touches on her book, 'The Good Your Money Can Do,' and her upcoming work on the overlooked investment bet in emerging markets. The episode concludes with a call to action for investors to rethink their assumptions and partner with local experts to unlock global growth. Key takeaways include: 1) Emerging markets offer unique, scalable opportunities in infrastructure and consumer-driven sectors; 2) Success requires local teams, stakeholder-focused leadership, and capital structures adapted to market realities; 3) Investors should prioritize simplicity, profitability, and alignment with regulatory tailwinds; 4) Building trust through storytelling and proven results can shift perceptions; 5) The future of global growth lies in markets where innovation is not incremental but foundational.