Exiled: Dealmakers on a Desert Island
Exiled: Dealmakers on a Desert Island
Podcast Description
Welcome to ’Exiled: Dealmakers on a Desert Island’, the podcast in which we strand the biggest names in Project, Export, and Development Finance on a remote island and ask them: Who from their past, present, and future would they bring along?
Each episode goes beyond the headlines, revealing the key mentors, game-changing collaborations, and unexpected influences that have shaped the industry’s top dealmakers. Through their stories, you’ll gain exclusive insights into the strategies, relationships, and lessons that define success in global finance.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as mentorship, collaboration, and industry influences, covering episodes that dive into the personal histories and professional relationships of its guests, such as how Beatriz Perez Perazzo navigated her career in Latin America or Ayodeji Olaifa's empathetic approach to infrastructure projects across Africa.

Welcome to ’Exiled: Dealmakers on a Desert Island’, the podcast in which we strand the biggest names in Project, Export, and Development Finance on a remote island and ask them: Who from their past, present, and future would they bring along?
Each episode goes beyond the headlines, revealing the key mentors, game-changing collaborations, and unexpected influences that have shaped the industry’s top dealmakers. Through their stories, you’ll gain exclusive insights into the strategies, relationships, and lessons that define success in global finance.
Today’s guest is Fahad Afolabi, Senior Vice President of Project Finance at Arevon. After a globe-trotting childhood between Nigeria and the US, and an early fascination with aviation, Fahad found his calling in renewable energy. He now helps oversee more than 5.5 GW of solar and storage projects across 17 states, powering communities and championing teamwork at every turn.

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