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Impact Ventures to Host 3rd Annual Inclusive Capital Summit Presented by JP Morgan Chase

Dallas, TX – August 8, 2025 – Impact Ventures proudly announces the 3rd Annual Inclusive Capital Summit Presented by JP Morgan Chase, taking place October 1–2, 2025, at the Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum in Dallas, TX.

This high-impact convening will bring together mission-aligned investors, fund managers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and ecosystem builders committed to transforming the flow of capital toward equity, inclusion, and systemic change.

With this year’s theme, “Building Better Futures Across Divides,” the Summit will challenge outdated capital systems and amplify community-driven strategies for wealth creation. Attendees will experience a dynamic mix of keynote sessions, interactive panels, fireside chats, deep-dive workshops, and curated networking opportunities.

“We’re reimagining capital as a tool for belonging and community transformation—not just transaction,” said Benjamin Vann, Founder & CEO of Impact Ventures. “This Summit is where visionaries come together to drive systems-level change and ensure capital works for everyone.”

Summit Highlights

• Mainstage Keynotes featuring national and global thought leaders, investors, and ecosystem innovators
• Breakout Sessions on equitable capital, public-private partnerships, venture capital, and CDFI innovation
• Workshops & Roundtables on policy reform, fund design, and community wealth building
• VIP Kickoff Mixer connecting funders, founders, and ecosystem leaders
• Exclusive Access to Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum exhibits

Featured Speakers

• Odessa Jenkins – USA Gold Medalist, Global Ambassador, and CEO & Chairman of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC). Jenkins is a nationally recognized leader in women’s sports and equity, driving inclusive leadership models and economic empowerment through sport and entrepreneurship.
• Jeff Meade - Director, Every Quinnite is an Entrepreneur Program at Paul Quinn. Jeff is also an author, business advisor, and consultant. He is the founder and CEO of MEADE, where he provides small to midsize marketing services firms and in-house marketing teams with the trusted advice needed to scale their business and performance.‍
• Austin Clements- Managing Partner, Slauson & Co. a Los Angeles based early-stage venture capital firm rooted in economic inclusion. There he focuses on investing in tech tools that empower small business owners.
• ‍Dr. Sarah Crane – Executive Director at Restorative Economics Group, a boutique applied research firm advancing economic transformation through trauma-informed care, restorative practices, and place-based community engagement.

Additional national and regional speakers will be announced.

Featured Sponsors

Impact Ventures is proud to partner with industry leaders advancing inclusive economic growth:

• JPMorgan Chase
• Deloitte
• PNC Bank
• Additional sponsors to be announced

Who Should Attend

• Founders & Entrepreneurs
• Philanthropic & Corporate Funders
• Banking & Community Development Professionals
• Private Equity, Angel, & Venture Capital Investors
• Policymakers & Advocates
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builders

Tickets & Sponsorship

Summit registration is now open at www.inclusivecapitalsummit.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For media credentials, partnership inquiries, or speaking opportunities, contact:
Cinthia Aguilar at cinthia@impact-ventures.co

About Impact Ventures

Impact Ventures is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) organization on a mission to eliminate the social and economic barriers to building generational wealth for underserved communities. Through capital readiness programs, community-centered investing, and systemic advocacy, Impact Ventures is building a more inclusive economy where everyone has a fair shot.

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