The Core of Connection: Telling Your Purpose Story

Investor Spotlight: Tim Hoerr, Serra Ventures

"Some of the very best accelerators will do a great job of helping you write your story better, build your value proposition, build your business model, and make connections.”

A Vision Story - Why You Need It and How You Craft It

Investor Spotlight: Tom Rand, ArcTern Ventures

"I became an investor not because I wanted to be an investment professional, but because I want to move the needle on carbon."

Investor Spotlight Interview W/ Nick Cooney, Lever VC

"Generally, individuals and companies should aim for a positive world impact. Companies, being collections of individuals, should take a comprehensive view of their impact—considering both positives like job creation and negatives."

Investor Spotlight Interview W/ Danny Brown, MaC Venture Capital

"We're looking for the journey to a venture-scale return. People often ask what someone’s route to $100 million in revenue looks like. While we're not expecting any seed-stage company to have direct sight of that, we focus on the journey to scaling. We want founders who think about the steps involved, with a true North vision."

The Evolution and Impact of Science Communication

Investor Spotlight Interview W/ Josep Oriol, Okavango Capital

"For nature conservation to succeed, it must become economically viable and competitive with other land uses. Okavango Capital seeks businesses that protect nature while generating shareholder returns, creating a sustainable approach to conservation."