Transforming Impact Investing: From Capital to Justice and Regeneration
Impact investing is often framed as a win-win — but too many models still privilege capital over entrepreneurs, extractive supply chains over justice, and commercial returns over regenerative economies. How can we rethink the ecosystem so it is more entrepreneur-centric, more transparent, and more aligned with systemic change? What role can venture philanthropy and catalytic capital play in shifting the field toward equity and regeneration?
This session will explore impact investing across contexts — from supply chain accountability in high-risk sectors like cobalt and copper, to bioregional approaches in the Andean Amazon, to inclusive finance that protects vulnerable workers and communities. Together, we’ll ask: what does it take to build an impact investing ecosystem that delivers not just returns, but justice, resilience, and regeneration?
Speakers
Brigit Helms — Executive Director of the Miller Center for Global Impact, driving social entrepreneurship for women’s economic power and climate resilience.
Daniel Barker — President & CEO of Halcyon, supporting social entrepreneurs through incubation, investment, and community.
Maha Khan — Independent sustainability consultant with 15+ years’ experience in inclusive finance, responsible investing, and corporate sustainability.
Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter — General Partner at IMPAQTO Capital, directing impact investments and providing strategic advisory across Latin America.
What to Expect
Rethink capital flows – Explore how venture philanthropy and catalytic funds can shift the field toward impact-first investing.
Address hidden risks – Discuss transparency and accountability in complex supply chains and the role of inclusive finance in preventing exploitation.
Explore bioregional models – Consider how regenerative economies and place-based investment strategies can attract commercial capital.
Center entrepreneurs – Ask how impact investing can prioritize the needs and agency of social enterprises and local innovators.
Why Join?
Reimagine the role of impact investing in advancing justice, equity, and regeneration.
Learn from diverse approaches spanning philanthropy, finance, and grassroots entrepreneurship.
Share your own experiences with catalytic capital, supply chains, or bioregional investment.
Walk away with fresh perspectives on aligning capital with systemic impact.
Who Should Attend?
Impact investors, philanthropists, and funders exploring impact-first strategies.
Social entrepreneurs seeking purpose-suited capital.
Practitioners and policymakers tackling supply chain risks and labor exploitation.
Anyone committed to building a more just and regenerative impact investing ecosystem.