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Wednesday, October 1st

6:00 pm

VIP Reception

With the purchase a of a VIP ticket, gain access to a special networking reception for the official kick-off the 3rd Annual Inclusive Capital Summit. Enjoy an open bar and fresh hors d'oeuvres with event speakers, sponsors, and special guests.

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Thursday, OCtober 2nd

2:15 pm

James Armstrong III
President/CEO, Builders of Hope
Impacting the Capital Stack: How Blended Finance is Transforming Real Estate
Capital Provider
Panel

Dive into the future of real estate finance! This panel explores how blended finance—the strategic mix of public, private, and philanthropic capital—is changing the way developers, investors, and communities access funding. Our expert panelists break down innovative strategies, share real-world examples, and discuss how these tools are creating more equitable, impactful, and sustainable real estate projects. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or just curious about the intersection of finance and community impact, this conversation shows how smart capital stacking can unlock opportunities for everyone.

2:15 pm

Dominique Pryor-Anderson
Equitable Capital Strategist | Community Investment Leader
Impacting the Capital Stack: How Blended Finance is Transforming Real Estate
Capital Provider
Panel

Dive into the future of real estate finance! This panel explores how blended finance—the strategic mix of public, private, and philanthropic capital—is changing the way developers, investors, and communities access funding.

2:15 pm

Becky Gligo
Executive Director, Fort Worth Community Land Trust
Impacting the Capital Stack: How Blended Finance is Transforming Real Estate
Capital Provider
Panel

Dive into the future of real estate finance! This panel explores how blended finance—the strategic mix of public, private, and philanthropic capital—is changing the way developers, investors, and communities access funding.

2:15 pm

Alyssa Padron
Program Manager, Village Capital
Introducing VIRAL for ESOs
Founder
Workshop

Hosted by Village Capital, this session introduces VIRAL (Venture Investment Readiness and Awareness Levels), a proven framework designed to help Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) better evaluate and prepare startups for investment. Attendees will learn how to apply VIRAL in their programs to provide founders with clearer pathways to capital and measurable progress milestones.

2:15 pm

Tunji Fadiora
Director of Programs, Impact Ventures
Funding the Future: Building Stronger Entrepreneurs Together
Capital Providers
Panel (Moderator)

This afternoon session panel brings together national voices from across the entrepreneurial support ecosystem. The discussion will focus on how funders, ecosystem builders, and entrepreneurs can collaborate to strengthen pathways to capital, share resources, and empower the next generation of diverse founders.

2:15 pm

Jermeen Sherman
Managing Director, Black Ambition
Funding the Future: Building Stronger Entrepreneurs Together
Ecosystem
Panel

This afternoon session panel brings together national voices from across the entrepreneurial support ecosystem. The discussion will focus on how funders, ecosystem builders, and entrepreneurs can collaborate to strengthen pathways to capital, share resources, and empower the next generation of diverse founders.

2:15 pm

Michelle Williams
Head of Texas Strategy, MassChallenge
Funding the Future: Building Stronger Entrepreneurs Together
Ecosystem
Panel

This afternoon session panel brings together national voices from across the entrepreneurial support ecosystem. The discussion will focus on how funders, ecosystem builders, and entrepreneurs can collaborate to strengthen pathways to capital, share resources, and empower the next generation of diverse founders.