Events
Convening diverse investment professionals for inspiring idea sharing and community building
Venture + Vision
May 7th, 2024 – VC Include and Pivotal Ventures hosted Venture + Vision, a vibrant, thought provoking, and inspiring gathering during the Milken Institute Global Conference.
The convening highlighted how powerful a collaborative ecosystem can be – strengthening the collective by leveraging diverse perspectives and resources to amplify our impact, especially for women and people of color.
SPARK Event Series
SPARK: Chicago
July 22, 2024 – SPARK: Chicago kicked off Tech Chicago Week by offering stunning views of the city’s iconic skyline as the perfect backdrop to spark inspiration and connection.
This collaborative effort between VC Include, JPMorganChase, Capitalize VC, EHI Cleantech Ventures, and the MacArthur Foundation brought together a select group of investors from family offices, foundations, entrepreneurs, VC Include alumni, and industry leaders. Our attendees developed new partnerships with the goal of fostering positive change in venture capital and private equity.
SPARK: New Orleans
March 12, 2024 – Set against the warm glow of nightlights and the unseasonably cool air in New Orleans, and nestled amidst the vibrant tapestry of New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week, SPARK: New Orleans unfolded at the enchanting Elysian Bar.
In a collaborative effort between VC Include, Corridor Ventures, and Phelps Dunbar, this SPARK convening brought together a select group of investors, entrepreneurs, and influencers for an evening of inspiration and connection.
GP - LP Impact Spark Series
June 5, 2023 – Valley Bank and Marguerite Casey Foundation sponsored this evening of cocktails and conversation.
We brought together mission-aligned, impact asset allocators with fund managers and investment professionals that represent the true diversity of this country. In so doing, connections were made, networks were reinforced, ideas were shared, and fun was had by all.
Has the World Had Enough?
May 25, 2022 – Capricorn Investment Group and Capital Group sponsored this event full of enlightening conversation, community building, and thought leadership.
The inspiring discussion reframed the narrative about diversity and impact investing. Panel participants included Bahiyah Yasmeen Robinson (VC Include), Kunle Apampa (Capricorn Investment Group), Sutian Dong (Multitudes), Vida Asiegbu (Energy Impact Partners), and was moderated by Susan Danziger (Eutopia Holdings) with opening remarks by Cindy Gallop (MakeLoveNotPorn).
