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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

Economic Mobility

Boost Program

developing the future leaders (children) today

Culture

Zoose

fostering intercultural understanding and safety for travelers

Public Health

Healit

patient education and wellness around diagnosis management

Underserved Communities

RepusNFT

promotes notable underrepresented candidates

Ethical Supply Chain

Lithium Technologies

US-based sustainable lithium battery

Public Health

Pulse Charter Connect

better logistics for organ transplant centers

DEI & Belonging

BlackRX

the prescription for the great resignation for Black Americans

Social Empowerment

Younited

empowering communities to achieve SDGs through collaboration

Victim Support

Dotzz

safety app for survivors of gender-based violence

Circular Economy

Brie

second-hand marketplace that directly supports charities

Education

MindPals

makes tutoring self-driven and engaging

Workplace Balance

Fitmedik

building healthcare for healthcare workers

CO2 Reduction

Avol Aerospace

reduces the costs and emissions for air transport

Clean Energy

Farm to Flame Energy

biomass based clean, affordable energy

Clean Energy

AtomiQ

a new deep tech zero emissions propulsion system

Mental Health

Therapy Journal

integrating journaling into the therapy journey

Circular Economy

FanWagn

a circular option for the sports apparel industry

Economic Mobility

Team HandOff

optimizes the quality of team dynamics for small teams

Economic Mobility

Reach Pathways

helps underserved highschoolers matriculate

Energy Poverty

Solar SEED

affordable onramp to energy sufficiency and economic growth

Underserved Communities

SarapNow

empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs

Economic Mobility

BuckOne

financial literacy and banking for children

Mental Health

Self Care Space

self-guided therapy resources and community for women

Sustainability

Softly

sustainability certification simplified

Program Leaders and Mentors

Amu Fowler

Amu Fowler 

CEO Startups Ignite
#connector #growth

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Dr. Demetrios Sapounas

Coach SBDC

#strategy #technology

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J Helen Aggrey

Chief Administration Officer Sabacica Capital
#legal

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Raj Konduru

Partner KPMG
#emerging tech #strategy

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Terry Hsaio

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

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Callye Keen 

CBDO K-Form

#product #marketing

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Freya Aalamifar Ph.D

CEO Pediametrix
#grants #AI

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Lindsay Schrupp

Chief Brand Officer Sabacica Capital
#brand

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Shannyn Smith

Chief of Staff Arcaea

#strategy 

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Winnie Sabacica 

Founding Partner Sabacica Capital
#VC #strategy

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Aaron Enatsky JD 

Partner Resolute Legal
#IP #legal

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Jessica Vodlika

COO KBF Marketing
#DEI #marketing

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Lokesh Kumar

CTO - Sheeva.ai
#product #strategy

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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

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