SI^2 (Startups Ignite Social Impact) 2023 Cohort Batch 1
Meet the changemakers
We envision a world where innovation is used as a force to advance all of humanity, not just a select few
































Social Impact Ventures
Program Leaders and Mentors

Amu Fowler
CEO Startups Ignite
#connector #growth

Dr. Demetrios Sapounas
Coach SBDC
#strategy #technology

J Helen Aggrey
Chief Administration Officer Sabacica Capital
#legal

Raj Konduru
Partner KPMG
#emerging tech #strategy

Terry Hsaio
Exited Founder, Investor, Adjunct Prof. Marymount
#VC #strategy

Callye Keen
CBDO K-Form
#product #marketing

Freya Aalamifar Ph.D
CEO Pediametrix
#grants #AI

Lindsay Schrupp
Chief Brand Officer Sabacica Capital
#brand

Shannyn Smith
Chief of Staff Arcaea
#strategy

Winnie Sabacica
Founding Partner Sabacica Capital
#VC #strategy

Aaron Enatsky JD
Partner Resolute Legal
#IP #legal
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Jessica Vodlika
COO KBF Marketing
#DEI #marketing

Lokesh Kumar
CTO - Sheeva.ai
#product #strategy

Dr. Shyam Chidamber
Founding Director CITGE American University
#conscious business #VC
Funding Week Mentors
Isabelle Styslinger - Associate, Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
Kim Nguyen - Partner Blu Ventures, Brilliant Key Point
Deborah Hemingway - Ecphora Capital, NextGen Venture Partners
Fred Gumbinner - President Keiretsu Forum
Tien Wong - Partner Opus8, Phoenix Fund
Tim Denning - Partner Ultratech
Brahm Rhodes - Malaika Ventures
Chiedo John - President RockTown Angels
Joseph Deplato - RockTown Angels
Lokesh Kumar - Angel
Allison Coukos - Venture Fellow, Blu Ventures
Spencer Nash - Venture Fellow, Blu Ventures
Winnie Sabbat - Partner Sabacica Capital
Cynthia Traeger - CEO Pacific Siren International, Chair DCNext
Matt Friesen - Partner 100 Ventures, Angel
Izer Martinez - Partner Off Center Ventures
Community Talk Speakers
Lokesh Kumar CTO - Sheeva.ai | Co-founder - Urgently
Serene Almomen Ph.D - Co-founder Attune
Chris Jahr - Co-founder RipSIM
Ric Fleisher - Co-founder Merlin Mobility | COO Manor | Co-founder - Urgently
Terry Hsaio - Co-founder Inphomatch | Co-founder Way Systems
Matt Friesen - CEO Into the Awesome | Partner 100 Ventures