SXSW 2025
Innovation in Impact Investing
Description:
Join leaders from Camelback Ventures, Unleash.org, Blue Ridge Labs, and Symphonic Capital as they discuss innovative models to support social impact founders. Moderated by Sergio Marrero, this panel will explore strategies that have successfully nurtured early-stage startups aimed at creating positive social change. Learn how these organizations provide tailored support, use innovative investing models, and leverage collaboration to support underrepresented and diverse founders. Gain insights into their missions, approaches, and the impact they've made on creating sustainable change.
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Link to the organizations involved:
https://www.camelbackventures.org/
https://www.symphoniccapital.com/
https://unleash.org/
https://www.labs.robinhood.org/
https://www.ruthlessforgood.com/
Takeaways
- Understand different models to support social impact founders, e.g. 'participatory investing' where low-income individuals participate as investors.
- Learn about innovative financing strategies like revenue-based financing and the missions and strategies of leading organizations in the field.
- Explore and inspire the development of supportive frameworks that challenge institutional barriers, reducing funding inequities for diverse founders.
Speakers
- Sergio Marrero, Managing Director, Robin Hood's Blue Ridge Labs
- Arielle Berghammer-Ziegler, Advisor to the CEO, Chemonics
- Sydney Thomas, Managing Partner, Symphonic Capital
- Aaron Walker, Founder & Managing Partner, Camelback Ventures & Ruthless for Good Fund
Organizer
Sergio Marrero, Managing Director, Robin Hood's Blue Ridge Labs
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