Investors' Circle (IC) is an angel investor network that focuses on enterprises that address social and environmental challenges. According to IC, since 1992 it has facilitated the flow of more than $133 million into more than 200 private companies and small venture funds focusing on energy & environment, food & organics, health & wellness, media & education, and community development.
Each year IC holds two conferences and venture fairs that bring together social entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals, foundations, non-profits, and others dedicated to fostering a sustainable economy. IC's 2010 Spring Conference and Venture Fair will take place from April 18-20 in San Francisco. Speakers at this event will include:
- Chip Conley, CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality
- Amy Dickie, CEA Consulting
- Andrew Kassoy, B Lab
- Dara O'Rourke, GoodGuide
- Paul Rice, Transfair USA
- David Brodwin, American Sustainable Business Council
- Mark Campanale, Social Stock Exchange
- Nick Flores, Green For All
- Jenny Kassan, Katovich Law Group
- John Katovich, Katovich Law Group
- Sky Lance, Patient Capital Collaborative
- Deb Nelson, Social Venture Network
- Paul Richardson, Renewal Partners
- Wes Selke, Good Capital
- Mathieu Senard, Alter-Eco Americas
- Fran Seegull, Funk Ventures
- Jonathan Storper, Hanson Bridgett
- Marie Trexler, NESsT
- Mike Van Patten, Mission Markets
- Joan Varrone, HIP Investor
- Casey Verbeck, Touchpoint Trust Group
You can also review summaries of IC's 2009 Fall conference as well as its prior events. For more information: