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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
Boost Program | developing the future leaders (children) today | Economic Mobility |
Dotzz | safety app for survivors of gender-based violence | Victim Support |
FanWagn | a circular option for the sports apparel industry | Circular Economy |
Unified | a social network for activism | Causes |
Zoose | fostering intercultural understanding and safety for travelers | Culture |
Brie | second-hand marketplace that directly supports charities | Circular Economy |
Team HandOff | optimizes the quality of team dynamics for small teams | Economic Mobility |
Healit | patient education and wellness around diagnosis management | Public Health |
MindPals | makes tutoring self-driven and engaging | Education |
Reach Pathways | helps underserved highschoolers matriculate | Economic Mobility |
RepusNFT | promotes notable underrepresented candidates | Underserved Communities |
Fitmedik | building healthcare for healthcare workers | Workplace Balance |
Solar SEED | affordable onramp to energy sufficiency and economic growth | Energy Poverty |
Lithium Technologies | US-based sustainable lithium battery | Ethical Supply Chain |
Avol Aerospace | reduces the costs and emissions for air transport | CO2 Reduction |
SarapNow | empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs | Underserved Communities |
Pulse Charter Connect | better logistics for organ transplant centers | Public Health |
Farm to Flame Energy | biomass based clean, affordable energy | Clean Energy |
BuckOne | financial literacy and banking for children | Economic Mobility |
BlackRX | the prescription for the great resignation for Black Americans | DEI & Belonging |
AtomiQ | a new deep tech zero emissions propulsion system | Clean Energy |
Self Care Space | self-guided therapy resources and community for women | Mental Health |
Younited | empowering communities to achieve SDGs through collaboration | Social Empowerment |
Therapy Journal | integrating journaling into the therapy journey | Mental Health |
Softly | sustainability certification simplified | Sustainability |
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