SOCAP22 - How Startup Innovation Can Drive Economic Recovery and Resilience
Channel: SOCAP Global
Date: 2023-02-22

COVID-19 revealed the vulnerability of our economy: millions lost jobs, faced eviction, and fell into poverty. Looking to the future, what role can startups play in building greater resilience to economic shock? 

ResilienceVC invited early-stage startups working on post COVID-19 recovery; specifically in the employment, housing, or fintech/financial health space to send in a video submission showing how their business answers this question. 

Approximately a dozen finalists were pre-selected to pitch to a panel of impact VC judges during this session, with no more than 3 minutes / 1 slide per startup covering their business model and impact on resiliency. Each startup then received feedback on their pitch

Speakers and judges: 

Mercedes Bidart -  CEO & Co-founder, Quipu Bank
Tahira Dosani - Managing Partner, ResilienceVC
Reem Goussous - Chief Growth Officer, Village Capital
Clare Herceg - CEO, Let's Get Set
Yigal Kerszenbaum - Managing Director, Employment Technology Fund @ JFFLabs
Matt Schaar - Partner, Accion Venture Lab

SOCAP Global works under the leadership of Sorenson Impact Center to serve as the thought leadership platform for the accelerating movement towards a more just and sustainable economy. We convene a global ecosystem and marketplace – social entrepreneurs, investors, foundation and nonprofit leaders, government and policy leaders, creators, corporations, academics, and beyond – through live and digital experiences that educate, spur conversation, and inspire investment in positive impact. Find all of our events, articles, and resources at www.socapglobal.com.
 
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