I consider myself a very seasoned traveler and yet, I have made one exceptionally silly mistake on multiple occasions. Just don't fly through ORD, don't. (the entire United Airlines staff - flight attendants, pilots, customer service have been exceptionally kind through this nightmare).

Despite #SSA being home to some of the world’s most biologically diverse ecosystems, ecosystem degradation remains a major environmental problem. If you're an entrepreneur addressing ecosystem restoration, apply to our new program with Moody's Corporation ⤵️ bit.ly/3MbY9XC

Having never gotten anywhere remotely close to inbox zero (at least not without bulk archive / hiding head in sand), new goal is close all open tabs waiting for me to read or act on.

I’m so proud of the work our team @VillageCapital is doing to empower and accelerate impact entrepreneurs all over the globe Starting this week, we’re launching our first “Capital Campaign” to raise general operating funds to support this important work. Learn more here 👇

Thanks for the great spotlight on our US Climate Justice program Mary Mazzoni ! Grateful for the support of World Education Services in this work. Entrepreneurs in this space, learn more + apply here: vilcap.com/programs/clima…

Love this highlight of our team at Village Capital!

Just a bear sauntering across my block, NBD.

How can venture capital close the gender financing gap and make funding more fair? Visa Foundation supported Village Capital research that uncovered 3 key ways VCs can make more equitable decisions. Read on: vi.sa/44tsNl7

Sustainability Subscribed is back with @VillageCapital and additional support from HPE to fight climate change. Applications are now open! Learn more here: bit.ly/43YocHU #sustainability

Through a new US Health Equity Alumni Program funded by #JNJImpactVentures, Village Capital is providing tailored support to 6 BIPOC-led startups working to improve access to care for communities experiencing significant health inequities. Learn more ⬇️ newsandviews.vilcap.com/press-releases…

Between 2009 and 2017, only 0.0006% of VC funding went to businesses started by Black women. VilCap CEO Allie Burns shares how important organizations and funds like FearlessFund are in closing this gap – and what *you* can do to be part of the solution. newsandviews.vilcap.com/posts/empoweri…

This is gut wrenching, and truly unacceptable. And as truly awful as the outcome was, it was so, so very close to being even worse. DC residents deserve accountability - and immediate change.

Today, we have a very exciting announcement about Village Capital’s leadership and future. We’re thrilled to introduce six new members to our Board of Directors: Ana María Aristizábal, Batool Hassan, Cat Tucker, Guy Baron, Jenny Everett, and Leslie Jump. bit.ly/45wKZet

Meet the Sustainability Subscribed 2023 cohort! The program with Zuora and support from HPE Foundation is focused on creating solutions around employing subscription or recurring revenue models to fight climate change and advance sustainability. 🌱 bit.ly/44X77hm

What does it look like to flip the power dynamics of VC investing and entrust due diligence and investment decisions to entrepreneurs? Allie Burns shared what we’ve learned about the power of peer-selected investment after running the process 150 times. 💡 proximate.press/latest-stories…

“Climate change does not strike evenly. Its severe repercussions fall hardest on immigrants, refugees, and communities of color.” VilCap CEO Allie Burns shares in a new piece for @ImpactEMagazine a promising catalyst for meaningful climate momentum: startups. impactentrepreneur.com/repetition-rei…

We're delighted to have Khadija Hashimi Standard Chartered, Edith Chumba Standard Chartered & East Africa, Allie Burns Village Capital, Anushka Patchava from Wellx, Menna Shahin TeKeyapp, and Naom Monari from Bena Care Ltd join our Climate Justice Summit 2023. 🗣️ Hybrid Workshop: Investing

Highlight of my time at COP28 UAE so far is attending this inspiring discussion on the Palestinian entrepreneurship ecosystem & hearing from Rateb H. Rabi Allie Burns Ibtikar Fund IFC Gaza Sky Geeks on both current challenges caused by the war & the huge resilience of the sector.

Three major themes that emerged from our work in 2023, guiding us into the future: 🔹Catalyzing climate tech solutions globally 🔹Addressing social disparities 🔹How tech can help advance access to essential services Download the 2023 Impact Report ⤵️ newsandviews.vilcap.com/reports/2023-i…

“We asked ChatGPT how AI will influence impact investing.” Allie Burns and Jasper van Brakel's new piece in ImpactAlpha explores the potential promise, ethical considerations, and challenges of AI tools in impact investing. ⤵️ impactalpha.com/realizing-the-… RSF | Regenerative Social Finance