Disruptive Models for Early-Stage Impact Investing
Leading investors discuss innovative models to support social impact founders. This session will explore strategies that successfully nurture early-stage startups aimed at creating positive social change. Learn about different support models, including participatory investing where low-income individuals become investors, and innovative financing strategies like revenue-based financing. Discover how organizations provide tailored support, leverage collaboration, and develop frameworks that challenge institutional barriers to reduce funding inequities for underrepresented and diverse founders. Gain insights into their missions, approaches, and the sustainable impact these strategies have created.
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Arielle Berghammer-Ziegler
Chemonics International
Sergio Marrero
Robin Hood's Blue Ridge Labs
Sydney Thomas
Symphonic Capital
Aaron Walker
Camelback Ventures / Ruthless for Good Fund