Unlocking Capital Beyond the Bank:

Funding Pathways in a Shifting Regulatory Climate

Auditorium

This dynamic 60-minute session brings together leading voices from the world of finance and investing—curated and led by renowned Chicago-based investor and private equity advocate Joyce Johnson with a panel of her trusted colleagues and allies — together in a candid conversation, explore how diverse founders can pivot beyond traditional banks and uncover alternative funding streams—from private equity and venture capital to community development finance institutions (CDFIs), corporate partnerships, and mission-driven funds.

You’ll hear firsthand how to navigate the realities of structural bias in finance, how to align your business with the right kind of capital, and how to get in the room where decisions (and investments) are being made.