Online Events
Upcoming
SMNYC Spring Series: Using Finance to Address Social Equity in Food and Farming
We're excited to announce our second webinar series, where we will hear from entrepreneurs and funders alike who are working to rethink the capital-raising process to support sustainable and long-term impact. Click here to RSVP, and check below for timeline and details.
Upcoming Conversations and Dates
TBD Revenue Notes -Revenue-based financing allows for clearer deals with objective financing terms for both funders and entrepreneurs, without falling to traps or debates over valuation. Hear from entrepreneurs and funders who have successfully used this model. Panelists: TBD
July 21 @ 1pm - Grants -Grants can be an ideal way to secure early-stage capital, but often pose logistical challenges to young start-ups. Hear from funders and entrepreneurs with first-hand experience about how and when to apply for grants and some of the resources that can be most helpful along the way. Panelists: TBD
August 18 @ 1pm - Alternative/Community Lending - Panelists: TBD
Past Events
May 26 @ 2pm EDT - Alternative Ownership Structures - As we pursue greater social justice in all facets of life, new models are showing how businesses can be owned and controlled in ways that put social equity into the foundation of our economy. How do the models work? What are the opportunities for investors? Panelists: Matt Kreutz and Steph Wiley. Click HERE to watch.
April 21, 2021 @ 1pm - Crowdfunding for Investors and Entrepreneurs - Democratizing investing through investor crowdfunding - what is it? How do the new SEC regulations make crowdfunding more attractive and democratized? How can investors be champions? How do you set up a successful campaign as an entrepreneur? In this session, we will hear from industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and engaged funders. *Brought to you by the Social Venture Circle Community Capital working group, and Slow Money NYC, with a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) lens. Panelists include Jenny Kassan (Opportunity Main Street & Crowdfund Main Street) - moderator, Arno Hesse (Investibule and Slow Money Northern California), Samson Williams (Crowdfunding Professional Association), Adie Akuffo-Afful (Wefunder), and Alicia Kidd (Coco Noir). Watch Part 1 and Part 2.
Webinar: The New Green - Resiliency in Our Local Food Supply Chains
Check out The New Green, a webinar series dedicated to sharing knowledge, expertise, and advice from food experts working through the pandemic and global calls for action. We aim to highlight the seismic impact this year has had on local food supply chains, ranging from social and racial inequities to COVID-19 - and how we achieve a more equitable and diverse future in our food system. You can view all events below.
Conversations and Dates:
June 30th - Meat Production: Pack and Delivery with Daniel Honig (Happy Valley Meat Co) and Kristina Wollenberg (Fresh Direct) - Click HERE to watch
July 7th - Fresh Marketing + Distribution Channels with Jaklyn Van Manen (Young Farmers Coalition), Jon Zeltsman (Down to Earth Market) and Dennis Derryck (Corbin Hill Farms) - Click HERE to watch
July 14th - Urban Farming: Undoing a Legacy of Land Theft and White Washing with Qiana Mickie (Just Food), Sheryll Durrant (Kelly Street Garden) and Rosalba Lopez Ramirez (Black Zocalo)- Click HERE to watch
July 30th - Dairy: How to Avoid Bottlenecks and Production Dumping with Dan Horan (Five Acres Farm) John Cleary (Organic Valley) - Click HERE to watch
