Joël Christoph is a Ph.D. researcher in Economics at the European University Institute, specializing in policy research and impact investments. With a strong background in economics, AI governance, and energy, he has collaborated with organizations like the World Bank and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Joël co-founded Endeema, a renewable energy software company, and DualChain, a blockchain start-up, demonstrating his commitment to innovative solutions for global challenges. As a multilingual leader holding positions such as vice-curator of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers and Dahrendorf Fellow of Oxford University, Joël actively engages in international events, fostering collaboration across sectors and geographies. His experience in harnessing financial markets for social infrastructure makes him a valuable contributor to the Connecting Capital to Communities program, where he seeks to promote investments in health, well-being, and climate resilience for marginalized communities.