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Join us for an enlightening IE Deep Dive where Village Capital’s Allie Burns and Nathaly Botero discuss their thought-provoking article, “Redefining the Fundraising Journey for Impact Startups,” which was co-authored with Aunnie Patton Power. This session will delve into why the traditional form of funding and supporting early-stage impact startups requires innovation, exploring emerging alternatives that can align more closely with the goals of creating sustainable, impact-creating enterprises.
“As we explore the broad spectrum of funding mechanisms available to entrepreneurs, it’s crucial to understand that success isn’t necessarily defined by the size of an exit or valuation,” the authors remark. This conversation will unpack why the choice of funding strategy is as crucial as the amount raised, key factors to consider when exploring options, and how financial structures can impact a startup’s mission and its intended impact. Whether you are an entrepreneur seeking to navigate the complex funding landscape or an investor or entrepreneur support organization looking to support transformative business models, this session will equip you with the insights to approach fundraising with intention and innovation. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how diverse funding paths can contribute to a more inclusive and impactful economy.
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Allie Burns brings nearly two decades of experience working with entrepreneurs and innovators at the intersection of tech and social change to her role as CEO of Village Capital. Prior to joining the organization in 2016, she served as a senior executive at Revolution and the Case Foundation, the venture capital firm and private family foundation created by former AOL executives Jean and Steve Case. In that role, she led the organization’s communications and marketing teams, and was instrumental in the development of major initiatives including the Rise of the Rest, the Startup America Partnership and the Be Fearless campaign.
Passionate about the intersection between research and practice, Nathaly Botero manages Village Capital’s innovations projects focused on developing new insights and solutions to better support impact-driven entrepreneurs, increase their access to capital, and strengthen the startup ecosystem. Prior to Village Capital, Nathaly worked in technical assistance at an impact investment fund in Latin America and in peace-building projects in Colombia.