About AVPN
Who We Are
AVPN is the largest network of social investors in Asia. AVPN enables collaborations between policy makers, family offices, foundations and the private sector to increase the impact and flow of capital deployed towards closing SDG gaps in Asia.
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Annual Review
AVPN has empowered its members to connect, learn, act, and lead in advancing social impact in Asia. Take a look at our interactive Annual Review to learn more about our work and impact.
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Membership Benefits
Unrestricted access to AVPN research reports and case studies
Access market-specific snapshots and opportunities
Increased visibility for events, programs and insights via AVPN website, blog, newsletters and social media channels
Leverage the AVPN platform to bring under-represented social issues top of mind for more than 700+ social investors
Capital for Impact
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Impact in Action
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Special Initiatives
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Lucy is focused on the innovation space, both in terms of supporting founders and as an investor. She is the Secretary General, WBAF Global Women Leaders Committee and Investment Committee Lead, WBAF Angel Investment Fund. She is also an investor with NextWave Impact Fund, and The Founder Institute and a LP with numerous funds globally. She has a video series targeted at entrepreneurs titled “Down to Business.” Lucy has garnered a strong reputation as someone who has helped build the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the UAE. She was named one of #LinkedInTopVoices 2020 for MENA and one of CEO Middle East’s Influential Women in the Arab World 2020. Recently recognized by Arabian Business as one of 50 Inspiring Female Business Leaders 2022 and also Titanium Magazine's Top 50 Global Inspirational Women to Look Out for in 2022. Lucy contributes regularly to entrepreneurship, corporate innovation, and investor events and forums as a speaker, moderator and judge. She sits on the Board of Trustees for The American School of Dubai, as well as the Solidarity Circle, UNHCR. She has been a contributing author for Life on the Move, an anthology of stories about expat life and The Possibilities Project: A Young Person’s Guide to Career Success. She is pleased to be an Ambassador for Women In Games (WIGJ) and a Steering Committee member of #2022FemaleAngels. She has degrees from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management Northwestern University and HK University of Science &Technology and the University of British Columbia. A future focused thought leader, Lucy will soon be releasing her first book, “Changing The Game: Discover How Esports and Gaming are Redefining Business, Careers, Education, and the Future.”