Pitching the Triple Bottom Line: VC Insights on Aligning Profit, People, and Planet
This event is in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Immersion Week
About the Event:
In today's dynamic investment landscape, the integration of profit, social impact, and environmental sustainability has become a crucial consideration for both startups and venture capital investors. This panel discussion brings together experienced venture capitalists and industry experts to delve into the concept of the triple bottom line and its significance in impact investing. The panelists will share insights, strategies, and real-world examples that shed light on how startups can effectively align profit, people, and planet in their investment pitches while also providing valuable perspectives from VC investors on evaluating and supporting such ventures.
Moderator: Kookai Chaimahawong, Executive Director, UBC Sauder’s Centre for Climate and Business Solutions /Co-Chair, Vancouver Entrepreneur's Forum
Speakers:
Graham Day, Chief Investment Officer, Spring Activator/Managing Director, Spring Impact Capital
Ka-Hay Law, Telus Pollinator Fund for Good
Jotham Chow, Senior Analyst, Amplify Capital
Who Should Attend:
Impact entrepreneurs and startup founders seeking to understand how to craft compelling investment pitches that resonate with venture capitalists focusing on the triple bottom line. Additionally, impact investors, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of profit, social impact, and environmental sustainability in business and investment will find this discussion valuable.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 26
Time: 4:45 - 5:45 pm
Location: UBC Robson Square Theatre
Join Us for the VEF Networking Social:
After the panel discussion, we invite you to connect and mingle at the VEF Networking Social, taking place upstairs in the entrepreneurship@UBC co-working space from 5:45 - 7:30 pm.
Mark Your Calendars:
VEF's Annual General Meeting is scheduled on September 26 at 5:45pm at UBC Robson Square Room C680 (HSBC Hall) Classroom Level (lower level).
Tickets:
VEF Members
This event is FREE exclusively available to VEF Members. Additionally, complementary access to the 3-day conference. Confirm your attendance here: https://bit.ly/3E09lRQ
VEF Non-Members / VEF Community
Can purchase a full conference pass for $30 here: https://bit.ly/3E09lRQ
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