
lara metcalf
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lara metcalf
@lminboston
@DRKFoundation @TSEF_vc Social Entrepreneurs' Fund. VC, Impact Investing ex@SocialFinanceUS [email protected]. All views my own




My dad never found treatment for his Alzheimer's. His brain is now helping solve that problem for other patients, writes Rebecca Leventhal ti.me/3CSujlr

"Our entrepreneurs in Africa are solving some of the most intractable problems. They keep me believing." DRK Managing Director @myAzimia shares how fearless visionaries in #Africa are changing communities, one life at a time. #300MillionReasonsToBelieve @kwangu_kwako @pptghana





We are proud to partner with @zomalab to launch the Outcomes Finance Accelerator Fund, a $10 million fund to accelerate #outcomesfinancing in Colorado. Learn more about the Accelerator Fund's work to expand access to economic opportunity here: bit.ly/3AdrV7F








In times of extreme political polarization and governmental dysfunction, DRK's @jimbildner and Stephanie Khurana share how “leverage-first” organizations create impact by working within existing systems, however imperfect they may be. Article via @SSIReview

DRK's @Dasharyl featured on NBC and Telemundo to share how our portfolio supports progress, visibility & advancement for Hispanic communities. Watch Michelle along with our incredible grantees @DigitalNest and @CommonMkt. #HispanicHeritageMonth nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen…



Welcome 7 VC firms into the Alphabet family as recipients of the previously announced $100 million commitment to invest in Black founders and funders: @BTNdotvc @concreterosevc @ShareVentures @CollideCap @SerenaVentures Heirloom Capital Partners @ZealVC goo.gle/3RLXcVp




Less than 1% of venture capital funding is invested in ventures led by members of the LGBTQ+ community. We're launching @ColorfulVC to bridge that disparity and elevate LBGTQ+ founders. Read our "coming out" press release here bit.ly/3Qb6VEV #Pride #pridemonth2022

The Future of Energy Storage team presented findings today in Washington, D.C. Report urges govt. investment in sophisticated analytical tools for planning, operation, & regulation of electricity systems in order to deploy and use storage efficiently. mitener.gy/Khsu50J9hyA