Mission-Driven Founders & Funders Breakfast
Join us for an intimate breakfast bringing together mission-driven founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of climate, health, edtech, future of work, fintech, and more.
Hosted at Zeal Capital Partners during DCSTW 2026, this curated gathering is designed to foster meaningful founder–funder connections, spark thoughtful conversations, and strengthen the community of people building and backing solutions for a more equitable future.
Expect a relaxed morning of good food, candid conversations, and meaningful connections with leaders across the impact ecosystem.
This breakfast is part of the Startups for Good Track at DCSTW 2026, organized by Halcyon with generous support from title sponsor Wilson Sonsini & Rosati and venue sponsor Zeal Capital Partners.
Space is intentionally limited to keep the gathering intimate and highly connected. Please register in advance.
Thank you to Wilson Sonsini & Rosati and Zeal Capital Partners for making this gathering possible.
About Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati:
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide, representing companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them.
Wilson Sonsini has offices in Austin; Boston; Brussels; Hong Kong; London; Los Angeles; New York; Palo Alto; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; Shanghai; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, DE.
About Zeal Capital Partners
Zeal Capital Partners is a category-focused venture capital firm investing in high-growth, early-stage companies across the financial technology, healthcare, and the future of learning and work categories. The firm is focused on backing market-leading, enduring businesses that expand access to wealth, health, and economic mobility globally.
About Halcyon
Halcyon accelerates the impact-driven future of business. Halcyon empowers entrepreneurs driving impact in Climate, Health, and EquityTech—three verticals that drive equity and inclusivity in society. Since 2014, Halcyon’s founder-first accelerator programs have provided space, community, capital access, and tailored business support to social entrepreneurs from around the globe to help early-stage ventures scale sustainable solutions. Learn more at www.halcyonaccelerator.org.
To attend this breakfast event, secure your DC Startup & Tech Week Ticket here: https://luma.com/dcstw2026-register | 📅 Oct 19–23 | DC, MD & VA