Blake Henderson

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EDUCATION

University of California, San Diego (BS)

PROFESSION

Account Analyst
Talent Solutions at LinkedIn

MY APPROACH TO INVESTING:

Don’t follow the crowd. There are always high reward opportunities available if you look hard enough.

WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN INVESTING IN EARLY STAGE COMPANIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES?

Developing countries have untapped market potential. I see an opportunity to earn great returns and help the world economy grow. VestedWorld is a win for every party involved.

WHY DID YOU INVEST IN VESTEDWORLD? WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR VESTEDWORLD?

I invested in VestedWorld because I believe in its leadership and its goals.

WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ON INVESTING VS. DONATING? ARE THE TWO MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE OR COMPLIMENTARY?

I think they can be complimentary. I believe in responsible investing as well as targeted donations.

RETURNS VS. IMPACT, WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU AND WHY? DO YOU THINK THE TWO ARE MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE?

Sustainable high returns are the goal, but I fundamentally believe in making money from win win situations. Impact investing can be an important way to make sure your money is working efficiently and also serving a winning mission as well.

WHAT ARE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT INVESTING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES? HOW DO YOU ADDRESS THOSE CONCERNS?

I’m concerned about my lack of knowledge about market conditions in certain developing countries. I’m choosing to address those concerns by letting VestedWorld conduct due diligence on the ground in countries where they understand the market conditions and cultural drivers in a much more granular way than I ever could.