Disruptive Models for Early-Stage Impact Investing

Mar 10, 2025

10:00am – 11:00am CT

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

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Sergio Marrero

Robin Hood's Blue Ridge Labs

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Sydney Thomas

Symphonic Capital

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Aaron Walker

Camelback Ventures / Ruthless for Good Fund

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Format: Panel
Type: Session
Level: Intermediate