Historically marginalized founders continuing to be passed over for funding isn’t a single problem, but rather a web of interconnected, systemic barriers present throughout the funding process. The report, "Identifying... read more →
The gap in how capital is distributed is wide — and it is leaving many good solutions and health tech founders out of the discussion. While these issues don’t have... read more →
In the wake of a global pandemic and the murder of George Floyd, the world saw increased scrutiny on diversity, equity, and inclusion across industries. This was especially true of... read more →
Sandee Kastrul (she/her) is the founder and president of i.c.stars, which invests in historically marginalized and underserved individuals by providing opportunities for technology-based workforce development, community leadership training, internships, and... read more →
Michael Crawford (he/his) is the Associate Dean for Strategy, Outreach, and Innovation at Howard University College of Medicine. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of the 1867 Health... read more →
Ellen Kelsay is the president and CEO of Business Group on Health (BGH), a global organization helping employers connect, solve problems, and provide excellent care. BGH leads in innovation and... read more →
Janna Guinen (she/hers) is the executive director of the HLTH Foundation, where she brings her knowledge of communications, partnering, strategy, and program development to promote equity, inclusion, and opportunity in... read more →
Abner Mason (he/him) is the founder and CEO of SameSky Health, a cultural experience company, that uses technology and a human touch to help health plans connect with their members... read more →
Josh Lavra (he/they) began his career in chemical engineering but quickly realized that his dreams were bent on design. As a result, he shifted his career and is now a... read more →
Casey Albert (she/her) is a Managing Partner at SteelSky Ventures. SteelSky made history in 2022 when they closed their first fund. With $72 million in assets under management, they became... read more →