Building in Place: How Entrepreneurs Are Driving Local Impact

Moderated by Abeera Saeed (Propel), this panel brings together innovative entrepreneurs Shreenath Regunathan (Starlight) and Rachel Schneider (Canary) with ground-breaking strategies for efficiently and sustainably delivering financial support directly to people most impacted, as a result of circumstances such as natural disasters, health emergencies, or families getting by on minimum wage jobs. By piloting their solutions in specific geographies, these impact companies are harnessing the power of place-based investing to drive sustainable, community-centered change. Highlighting their work in places like NYC and California, the entrepreneurs will share insights on the role of local investment, the cross-sector collaborations that have fueled their success, and the scalable strategies that can enhance economic mobility and community well-being.