3:00 PM - 4:15 PM PDT

CJM | Goldman Hall

Is VC Eating Impact's Lunch? Fueling Responsible Tech Investment

Despite a recent pullback in VC funding, impact investing continues to gain momentum. In 2023, global VC investments dropped by 20%, while impact investing saw a 15% increase, with impact assets under management surpassing $1.2 trillion. However, 'growth at all costs' capital still dominates seed-stage technology investing, disproportionately influencing founders' priorities and company-building strategies. What role can early-stage investors and philanthropy play in transforming the funding and business models for responsible technology companies? How might a technopragmatic approach balance growth with impact? Join experts as they address these questions and explore innovative approaches to the problem.

This session is brought to you in partnership with Siegel Family Endowment.

Speakers

Roy Bahat

Head

Bloomberg Beta

Davida Herzl

Founder, CEO & President

Aclima, Inc.

Katy Knight

President and Executive Director

Siegel Family Endowment

Lyel Resner

Visiting Faculty, Public Interest Technology Studio

Cornell Tech

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