From Ideas to Impact: How Entrepreneurs Can Tap Policy & Philanthropy to Scale Change

Mar 10, 2025

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

In today’s climate crisis, big ideas aren’t enough—they need the right tools to scale. Join Michael Sheldrick, co-founder of Global Citizen and author of From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World (Wiley: 2024), as he reveals how climate entrepreneurs can unlock policy levers and philanthropic capital to drive real-world change.

From climate tech to just transition, Michael shares practical strategies for navigating government incentives, forging high-impact partnerships, and mobilizing funding beyond traditional funding models. Whether you're a founder, investor, or changemaker, this session will equip you with actionable insights to turn your mission into measurable impact.

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Michael Sheldrick

Global Citizen

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