Evan Hamilton: Helping Build the Next Generation of Impact-Led Founders

Feb 14, 2023 Posted by: Anushree Nande CA,  EEB,  Evan Hamilton,  USA

Evan: I’m glad to be here, Spiffy! Upfront Ventures is one of the largest early-stage investment funds in Los Angeles. We are champions of the Southern California ecosystem and we also  invest in emerging companies nationally and internationally. We have a passionate and curious team of investors that strives to select and nurture leading industry startups. Most importantly, we are committed to helping build the next generation of founders who are looking to make a significant impact with their ideas.

Finnegan Shepard: A Brand in Direct Dialogue with Trans and Non-Binary Customers

Feb 13, 2023 Posted by: Anushree Nande Finnegan Shepard,  NM,  SDG 5,  SE,  USA

Finnegan: Thanks for the invite, Spiffy! If you're trans or nonbinary, products aren't designed with your needs in mind. Both& is addressing this gap by creating a brand that designs in direct dialogue with the community.

Jenny Dorsey: Defining More Equitable Standards for the Food Industry

Feb 10, 2023 Posted by: George Romar CA,  Jenny Dorsey,  Los Angeles,  SDG 10,  SDG 16,  USA

Jenny: Glad to be with you, Spiffy! We are defining more equitable standards for the food, beverage, and hospitality (FBH) industry through community-informed research, education, and programming. For students, we aim to deepen their understanding of the complexity, importance, and far-reaching nature of the FBH industry—because food has, is, and will shape the very foundation of their lives.