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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

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