Impact Investor Night: Founders & Funders Building A Sustainable Future
Join us for LA Climate Week's inaugural Impact Investor Night, hosted by the Collidescope Foundation in partnership with LARTA Institute and World Within. This event is designed to foster collaboration and actionable outcomes between climate funders and founders.
We'll kick off the night with a special screening of an episode from the upcoming docuseries 'How to Change the World' — from World Within Studios and Religion of Sports. The episode showcases the work of the Honnold Foundation, led by free solo climbing & climate champion Alex Honnold, and the SAGE Development Authority in bringing sustainable solar energy to Standing Rock Nation and Indigenous communities.
Following the screening, we'll have a provocative panel discussion addressing the current state of climate investing and strategies for effective fund allocation.
Moderator: Philip Eubanks - Development Director, Climate Emergency Fund
Rostam Zafari - Founder & CEO, World Within
Tenzin Seldon - Founder & Managing Partner, Pulse Fund
Carmen Palafox - Founding Partner, 2045 Ventures
Tracy Gray - Founder & Managing Partner, The 22 Fund
The evening continues with live panelist feedback on startups founded by from LARTA Institute’s alumni, + a spotlight on the winner of a student pitch competition for LA wildfire relief.
The event will conclude with a networking hour to spark collaboration and investments between funders and founders, with refreshments served.
Whether you're a founder with an innovative climate idea, or an investor seeking impactful & sustainable opportunities — this is your chance to connect, share insights, and drive meaningful progress for the planet together.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the LA Climate Week Organizers.