Impact Investing in Action

The purpose of this conference is simple: to begin the long process of creating a more robust, active, and collaborative early-stage impact investing community by bringing together the players in this emerging sector, and introducing them to some of the very best early-stage impact investment opportunities.

We invite you to learn, build trust, and take action to help propel the movement forward.

Over the course of the week, please be prepared to contribute to the following discussions:

Tuesday, May 22, 6pm-10pm

Centered on the early stage impact investing industry and its future, this is an opportunity for impact investors and entrepreneurs to build relationships with . Entrepreneur reception will be hosted by Peter Roberts, Goizueta Professor. Investor reception to be announced, will be hosted by HUB Atlanta & their associates.

Wednesday, May 23, 8am-9pm Investor/Investee Relationship Building

We hear from both sides of the investor-entrepreneur partnership and discuss how to build the trust and language to mediate the space in-between, including the role of accelerators like VilCap and Agora Partnerships. We also listen to over a dozen pitches, and retire to dinner at Atlanta’s spectacular Solarium.

Thursday, May 24, 8:30am- 9pm Coordinating Capital

As the field expands, how can different players contribute? What is the future of early stage financing? The day will be filled with conversations about next steps for our field – all grounded in discussions of real deals and real opportunities to invest. Over a dozen more pitches – ending with an awards ceremony and dinner.

Friday, May 25, 9am-12pm Getting Deals Done & Faith Based Investing

You’ve gotten to know the entrepreneurs over drinks and listened to their pitches, now let’s talk business, one-on-one with the entrepreneurs in breakout rooms.

Faith Based Investing: Members of the faith-based investment community will gather to hear from experienced impact investors about what the potential is in this new realm and how it aligns with the theological imperative to support the growth of good things in the world.