Team and Advisory Board

Carol Caruso is a social impact entrepreneur, investor and advisor. She has over 20 years of global experience working in inclusive finance, digital technology, advising and investing in social impact startups and co-founded an Inclusive Fintech startup.

Dzidedi Azumah focuses on turning raw data about IE's operations into clear, actionable insights, specifically focusing on expanding IE's reach and building a broader, more diverse impact economy.

Harrison Budak is a freelancer specializing in impact investing, exploring the legacies of corruption within post-communist societies and navigating the transition of small states into the EU.

Laurie Lane-Zucker is Founder and CEO of Impact Entrepreneur, LLC, an impact economy business that hosts the Impact Entrepreneur Network and publishes Impact Entrepreneur Magazine.

Mandy Gardner is a marketing strategist and content creator with over a decade of experience in impact-focused communications, currently serving as Associate Director of Marketing at Veris Wealth Partners.

Óscar Pozuelos is a strategic designer with a passion for design, innovation and human-centered methodologies. He helps entrepreneurs create impactful solutions that foster intercultural dialogue, and drive economic and social development.

C. Sara Minard is a socio-economist, entrepreneur, and consultant with over 25 years of experience in social innovation, sustainable investing, and participatory design, working across diverse global and local contexts.