

World Impact Zone - Boardroom Live #8 | Beyond Grants: Smarter Income Models for Impact
Private, invitation-only dialogue on smarter funding models and sustainable income strategies in the impact space.
About the Session:
This closed-door Boardroom Live session will bring together a curated group of impact-focused founders, strategic investors, and global advisors.
Our discussion will center on “Beyond Grants: Smarter Income Models for Impact” — exploring how social enterprises and mission-driven organizations are diversifying their funding sources through innovative strategies like income-generating activities, major donor giving, CSR partnerships, membership models, and fundraising events. The goal: to move beyond traditional grants toward financial resilience and long-term sustainability.
Expect authentic dialogue, strategic insights, and peer-to-peer exchange in a trusted setting.
Format:
Private Virtual (Spatial Web) Session
Host and Speakers:
👤 Host: Ismail Tekin
Founding CEO, World Impacteurs
🎤 Co-Host & Moderator: Reg Athwal
Founder & CEO, Verchool Holdings
Executive Chairman, TAO Legacy Holdings
🎙 Guest Speaker: Afif Tabsh
Founding Partner, RPS MENA
Founding Partner, Rainmakers
Who Will Be in the Room:
• Purpose-led entrepreneurs and family office-backed founders
• ESG and sustainability-focused investors
• Philanthropic leaders and strategic funders
• Advisors and board-level leaders advancing conscious capitalism
About Verchool:
Verchool is a private B2B ecosystem for global decision-makers, operating within the Spatial Web and Virtual Extended Reality.
Through AI-driven matchmaking and Virtual HQs, Verchool curates high-trust environments where leaders collaborate and drive strategic outcomes.
About the World Impact Zone:
The World Impact Zone is a dedicated space within the Verchool platform focused on advancing social, environmental, and economic transformation.
It brings together founders, funders, advisors, and policymakers committed to driving purpose-led innovation and reimagining systems for long-term impact.
Each Boardroom Live session features honest dialogue, strategic exchange, and curated peer learning in a private, invitation-only setting.
Confidentiality Notice:
This is a private, approval-only session. Registration does not guarantee access.
Once approved, your personalized login link, username, and password will be sent via corporate@verchool.com. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder for these details.
Session participation and discussions remain strictly confidential.