Venture Philanthropy: Capital with Purpose

​Capital with purpose is shaping Alberta’s innovation economy. This session brings together foundations and funds supporting mission-aligned ventures in life sciences. Learn how venture philanthropy is evolving, where it’s investing, and how to engage.

​Panelists:

• ​Pete Santosham, Executive Director of Seed Funds (UCeed) at Innovate Calgary

• ​Erika Maravei, Senior Philanthropy Officer at Alberta Cancer Foundation & Board Director, Branch Out Neurological Foundation

• ​TBC

​Moderator:

• ​Crystal Phillips, Sr. Director, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund at Calgary Economic Development