Zebras Unite has joined Shift 2021 as a content partner to accelerate business action for social change. This event is being organised in partnership with JB Media Group, B-Lab, GIIN, SOCAP, Village Capital and others. 

Less than 1% of venture capital goes to Black and Latinx founders and 2% goes to women. These underestimated founders represent an astonishing missed opportunity, with startup creation being fueled at a higher rate than average by women of color. The most promising path forward is to work towards profitable, sustainable companies that create shared prosperity and lasting, intergenerational wealth. We need new financing instruments like uncollateralized debt and local economic development programs to support these efforts. 

Speakers: 

• Alejandra Revueltas (Adobe Capital)

• Aunnie Patton Powers (Intelligent Impact)

• Dama Sathianathan (Bethnal Green Ventures)

• Heather Matranga (Village Capital)

Moderator: 

• Astrid Scholz (Zebras Unite/Armillaria)