Halcyon

🎙️ This week’s podcast picks both feature Halcyon’s Daniel J. Barker: On Causeartist's Investing in Impact podcast, Dan discusses Halcyon’s transition from incubation to acceleration, explores global trends in entrepreneurship—particularly the rise of young founders and the challenges they face—and provides insights on the future of funding innovations. On the Awarepreneurs podcast, Dan shares our unique model for supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs, our comprehensive founder support and sustainable growth focus, and the vital intersection of Climate, Health, and EquityTech startups. Check out both episodes: https://lnkd.in/eMefs-eG   https://lnkd.in/e2KKpVK7 Paul Zelizer Grant Trahant 

From designing in-app ballot guides in the style of Duolingo and Tinder to building location-based tools to combat voter disenfranchisement, Halcyon founders Arabia Simeon, Wen-kuni Ceant, and Naeim Khanjani are revolutionizing civic tech and policy tech with a specific focus on engaging the next generations and employing disruptive new technologies. Read their stories and discover their innovative work they're doing this election season and beyond:

Here's a special message from Halcyon's President and CEO, Daniel J. Barker, as we approach the end of our milestone 10th anniversary year. Join us in supporting the social innovators shaping a better tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/ehDWQfhw 🕊️

Check out our recap of #SOCAP24, featuring insights and reunions with Halcyon alums and fellows from our very first cohort all the way to our current EquityTech cohort. Kimberly Johnson Roberts, Marcelo Homrich, Erica Cole, No Limbits, Diana Sierra, Be Girl

What a way to close out our LAC Climate residency last week in Mexico City 🎤 Our visionary founders are leading the charge in climate technology, tackling solutions ranging from energy financing to textile dyeing and beyond. As our fellows returned to their home countries across the region, we’re confident they’ll continue to change lives with their essential climate work. 🌱 Thank you to Amazon Web Services (AWS) for their incredible support of this fellowship program. We’re also grateful to the vibrant ecosystem in Mexico for providing our founders with invaluable opportunities and connections throughout the week. Damani Thomas, Volentina Nicholson, Innovaciones Circulares, Joaquin Viquez, Celal-Mex ., Adolfo Martin Vidal Ruiz, BreakPET MX, Vexxel, Tintte, Raks Agricultural Technology, Fabiane Kuhn, Vinícius Müller, Polus Brasil, Luiz Filipe Guerra⚡, SEOS Energy, Juan Pfeiffer, Nadia Pfeiffer

From designing a mission-aligned business ecosystem to cementing DC as a worldwide center for impact entrepreneurship, check out Erna Redzepagic's top 3 takeaways from co-leading the Startups4Good track at DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week) ⬇️

Halcyon 2024 Africa Climate venture Earthbond raised $200,000 in pre-seed funding from Madica, an Africa-focused early-stage investment program for mission-driven founders. ➡️ This investment will help Earthbond onboard more small and medium businesses, as over 1,800 have joined their waitlist in support of their mission to provide clean, affordable, and reliable solar adoption solutions. 🌍 We’re thrilled to celebrate this news in-person with Chidalu Onyenso and Yedi A. in a few short weeks in Nairobi, where their cohort will reunite for their second residency week.

Last week, Halcyon was thrilled to be part of major convenings in the DC area adjacent to The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings: 🌐 GCIC Event: The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) held a panel discussion, “Accelerating Growth for Greater Climate Impact – The Imperative of Scalable Innovation,” at Halcyon, featuring Daniel J. Barker. We were eager to contribute our insights on supporting climate entrepreneurship and to learn from expert panelists Ruka Sanusi, Stacy A. Swann, and Michael Ehst. 🏦 DC Fintech Week: We co-hosted a DC Fintech Week reception with Avenue Z, a group aligned with our mission to support disruptors who are leveraging technology to drive meaningful change. We were grateful that our EquityTech cohort could connect with attendees, especially for our founders working to close equity gaps in the FinTech space. 🚀 DCSTW: Halcyon’s Erna Redzepagic co-led the Startups4Good track at DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week), while Dan Barker and many Halcyon alums participated as panelists and speakers. Stay tuned for Erna’s article recap on takeaways from co-leading her track, and view our video recap of the conference here: https://lnkd.in/d6fq3A3q. 🎤 VC in DC / Halcyon Venture Startup Gala: We also co-executed an event with VC in DC’s network of investors and partners to foster collaboration and connections, beginning with pitches from our EquityTech founders. It was an inspiring evening with a group united around making our DC ecosystem even more successful. At Halcyon, we’re proud to be conveners and thought leaders, bringing together key figures for powerful conversations around innovation and impact, all while building valuable networks for our founders.  

Practice makes perfect ➡️🎤 After weeks of refining their storytelling strategies, our EquityTech founders took the stage tonight to deliver two-minute pitches at a dynamic co-hosted event with VC in DC. We’re excited about the fruitful connections and potential collaborations between our EquityTech fellows and the investors and partners in VC and DC’s rich network who attended this special gathering.

Ecosystem partners in Mexico City, join us TOMORROW for our Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) Climate Fellowship Showcase. 🎤 You’ll hear from revolutionary founders who are developing solutions in energy financing, chemical recycling, irrigation management, and more. After the pitches, seize the opportunity to network with these incredible entrepreneurs and other key players from Mexico City's entrepreneurial community. ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM (Doors open at 10:30 AM) 📍Location: ISDI Mexico (Calle Marsella 45, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico) Link to register: https://lnkd.in/dk3zAfT8