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
Siegl Family Endowment
Lyel Resner
Visiting Faculty, Public Interest Technology Studio
Cornell Tech