Angel capital is critical for high-risk, early-stage investments to drive innovation. Yet the practice is largely driven by older, white, accredited, male individuals. Using examples of novel angel programs in Canada and the United States, this panel will dive into the fascinating lessons (and data) from highly diverse angel groups, and the impact that could have on the whole impact ecosystem.
The Untapped Power of Diversity in Angel Investments
Graham Day
Spring Impact Capital / Spring Activator
Track
Capital Flows for Impact: Dialogues Around the State of Impact Investment
Format
Panel (3 speakers)
Speakers
- NameGraham Day
- TitleManaging Partner
- OrganizationSpring Impact Capital
- NameMarlon Thompson
- TitleChief Experience Officer
- OrganizationFuture Capital / Spring Collective
- NameMelissa Allen
- TitleFounding Partner
- OrganizationCapital M Ventures
Description
Angel capital is critical for high-risk, early-stage investments to drive innovation. Yet the practice is largely driven by older, white, accredited, male individuals. Using examples of novel angel programs in Canada and the United States, this panel will dive into the fascinating lessons (and data) from highly diverse angel groups, and the impact that could have on the whole impact ecosystem.
