Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Joseph Watt, Managing Director at ECMC Education Impact Fund; Jessie Woolley-Wilson, Operating Partner at Owl Ventures; Vivian Wu, Managing Partner of Ventures at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; and John Rogers, Partner at TPG Rise.
The session explored the evolution of impact investing over the past decade, examining how impact funds have performed now that ten years of data is available. The speakers shared real-life examples of how impact companies navigate the journey from venture funding to growth and private equity, all while managing both financial and social bottom lines. They provided insights into the strategies, successes, and challenges faced by investors and founders in the dynamic and evolving world of impact investing.