Kelsey Morgan Pasqualichio

The HBCU Founders Initiative is a nonprofit organization that is engaging rising HBCU students and alumni interested in developing solutions that close the wealth gap ranging from increasing access to healthcare, education, and financial services. From the ideation stage to the investment stage and beyond, the HBCU Founders Initiative offers programs, events, resources, and a vast network committed to supporting HBCU founders on their entrepreneurial journey.

Hedron (formerly Analytical Space) is building a network of data relay satellites that will connect space to Earth in realtime.

Clever Leaves is a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids. Its operations in Colombia produce cannabinoid active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and finished products ​in flower and extract form to a growing base of B2B customers around the globe. Clever Leaves aims to disrupt the traditional cannabis production industry by leveraging environmentally sustainable, ESG-friendly, industrial-scale and low-cost production methods, with the world’s most stringent pharmaceutical quality certifications. For more information, please visit https://cleverleaves.com/en/home/

At Sway Capital, were transforming capital into catalysts and investing in tomorrows breakthroughs. As a global platform for alternative investments, were harnessing entrepreneurial innovation and institutional expertise to build a new paradigm in asset management. Our multi-strategy approach spans private equity, private credit, impact, media and advisory. From our venture studio to growth equity investments, were not just funders – were partners in industry transformation and category creation.

At Hyperloop One, we’re turning science fiction into reality as we prepare to launch a new form of autonomous, on-demand transport that is faster, safer, cost-efficient and more sustainable than existing modes.

Penrose is focused on augmented and virtual reality storytelling. Through the process of creation with world class storytellers and technologists, Penrose is inventing and defining the language of real-time cinema for AR and VR.

Durable Capital Partners LP is an investment adviser founded by Henry Ellenbogen. Durable Capital Partners LPs investment philosophy is grounded in sourcing small-cap and mid-cap compounders in both the private and public markets. — Learn more about us on our website: https://www.durablecap.com

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures advances innovation ecosystems and develops tomorrows solutions for todays biggest challenges. Our mission is to maximize the impact of Johns Hopkins University’s research excellence by facilitating the translation and commercialization of discoveries into accessible technologies, products, and services that benefit society.

Downing Capital Group’s mission is to build exceptional businesses and create substantial value for all the constituencies of our portfolio companies: customers, employees, capital providers, and management teams alike.

The HBCU Founders Initiative is a nonprofit organization that is engaging rising HBCU students and alumni interested in developing solutions that close the wealth gap ranging from increasing access to healthcare, education, and financial services. From the ideation stage to the investment stage and beyond, the HBCU Founders Initiative offers programs, events, resources, and a vast network committed to supporting HBCU founders on their entrepreneurial journey.

Hedron (formerly Analytical Space) is building a network of data relay satellites that will connect space to Earth in realtime.