Alex Lofton

Terner Housing Innovation Labs (Terner Labs) is a nonprofit organization that formulates and advances bold strategies to house families from all walks of life in vibrant, sustainable, and affordable homes and communities. As a sister organization of the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley, we transform innovative research and policy expertise into actionable tools, programs, and partnerships with the public and private sector. We are committed to solutions that increase the supply and lower the cost of housing in ways that align with equity and environmental goals; expand access to quality homes and communities to support racial, social, and economic inclusion; and drive innovation in housing policy and practice.

Diagram Collective is a strategic angel investment fund, whose membership is comprised of a large network of B2B SaaS operators. The experiences and connections of Diagram Collectives Members, across go-to market, product, policy, and engineering functions all over the globe, provide Diagram Collective with the unique ability to add value to early stage software companies with global ambitions and the desire to scale quickly. Diagram Collective Members are here to lend their skills and experience to the companies in which they invest. When a founder chooses to partner with Diagram Collective, they are gaining access to an incredible network of talent and experience across GTM and product, global expertise, and a track record of successful investing and partnering.

A tuition-free public charter school in San Franciscos Mission District, The Mission Preparatory School equips K-8 students with the knowledge, skills, and strength of character needed to succeed in college and serve as leaders in their communities.

Seattle has the talent, the economy, and the civic energy to solve the problems in front of us. The question has never been whether Seattle has what it takes. Its whether we organize ourselves to make it happen. Too often, good plans pass and quietly fall behind. The gap between what Seattle promises and what people experience is growing. Thats what For Seattle exists to close.

Located in a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, this Techstars program continues to grow its legacy of startup success as it enters its second decade.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

Terner Housing Innovation Labs (Terner Labs) is a nonprofit organization that formulates and advances bold strategies to house families from all walks of life in vibrant, sustainable, and affordable homes and communities. As a sister organization of the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley, we transform innovative research and policy expertise into actionable tools, programs, and partnerships with the public and private sector. We are committed to solutions that increase the supply and lower the cost of housing in ways that align with equity and environmental goals; expand access to quality homes and communities to support racial, social, and economic inclusion; and drive innovation in housing policy and practice.

Diagram Collective is a strategic angel investment fund, whose membership is comprised of a large network of B2B SaaS operators. The experiences and connections of Diagram Collectives Members, across go-to market, product, policy, and engineering functions all over the globe, provide Diagram Collective with the unique ability to add value to early stage software companies with global ambitions and the desire to scale quickly. Diagram Collective Members are here to lend their skills and experience to the companies in which they invest. When a founder chooses to partner with Diagram Collective, they are gaining access to an incredible network of talent and experience across GTM and product, global expertise, and a track record of successful investing and partnering.