FLII Roots 2023: Latin American Impact Investing Forum

Our 2023 Tracks!

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  Climate Resilience

  How we can innovate and scale up cutting-edge solutions to build resilience against climate change ́s impact, centering the most vulnerable communities.

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  Inclusive Solutions

  How we can create inclusive solutions for the most vulnerable communities, focusing on solving genuine needs.

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  Investing in Wellbeing

  How to apply the concept of wellbeing to all of our life choices and investments, both personally and professionally.

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  Purpose-Driven Technology

  How technology can be used to find solutions to the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time.

Some of FLII Roots Testimonials

• “I am very happy and grateful to have participated once again in the FLII. A spectacular event, people from all over LATAM with the openness to share ideas, create new bonds and support each other among the community of entrepreneurs. I was very happy to greet old friends and new ones that were created. Thanks to the New Ventures team for making this event a reality.”

  Juan Carlos Diaz-BernardLuxun Energy

• “As Wimbledon is to tennis, FLII is to social impact in Latin America. It was 3 amazing days of knowledge, inspiration, and authentic connections with some of the region's best minds. The event was less of a conference and more of a celebration of what's already been accomplished and how to collaborate and achieve more.”

  Vijay RaghunathanPropelling

• “#FLII sin duda el mejor evento de inversión de impacto de LATAM, que alegría ver tantas personas y tanto capital comprometido con lograr un mayor impacto social y medioambiental !! Sin duda que lo mejor aún está por venir!.”

  Pedro CastilloPromotora Social México

• “Excited to be at #FLII2023 along with all of the great colleagues and friends from the Latin American Impact Investment sector; it's a special occasion to connect in a meaningful way, collaborate and learn from each other. FLII truly makes way for a magic connection amongst all of us committed to impact and positive change in the region!.”

  Nelly Ramírez MoncadaTech For Good

• “Ha sido emocionante la experiencia de ver cómo todos los actores del ecosistema de Impacto, nos podemos unir y trabajar en conjunto para cambiar el futuro no solo de América Latina, sino del mundo, ahora que nos reunimos en el Latin American Impact Investing Forum FLII’ en Yucatán, Mexico.”

  Adriana Tortajada1200.VC

• “Este evento que concentra a todos los actores de impacto de la región me dejó absolutamente inspirada, estamos cambiando el mundo y estamos mejorando la vida de muchas personas a través del ecosistema de impacto. Conocí emprendedores alucinantes, inversionistas vibrando por una latinoamerica llena de oportunidades y pude hacer múltiples conexiones de valor.”

  Salua GarcíaSymplifica

• “Me resulta muy difícil resumir en un posteo todo lo que viví en el FLII. Tenía muchas expectativas y claramente, fueron ampliamente superadas. ¡Increíble experiencia! Hace muchos años que participo en el ecosistema emprendedor y es la primera vez que veo este tremendo empuje, energía, buena onda y ganas de cambiar el mundo en una comunidad donde emprendedores, inversores, fondos, organizaciones y universidades trabajan para marcar la diferencia.”

  Tomás ConstanzoImpact Entrepreneur

• “Thrilled to have attended FLII this month to co-host a blended finance workshop with Dalberg. Met an incredible group of individuals and organizations committed to making change and driving investment into the SDGs in this part of the world.”

  Sneha ThayilConvergence Blended Finance

• “¡Nos complace enormemente haber participado en el FLII en Mérida! Este gran encuentro con el ecosistema de #impacto nos brindó la oportunidad de conocernos, conectar, crear alianzas, participar activamente y adquirir nuevos conocimientos.”

  EquipoRed de Impacto LATam

• “All of this in the most beautiful surroundings, so well curated and organized, resulting in a magical environment of deep collaboration, impact inspiration and fun. Congrats to Carolina Puerta Ocampo, Rodrigo Villar and the whole New Ventures team for another successful "best conference of the year!.”

  Anna York De La CruzLinked Foundation

• “El perfecto espacio para impulsar y apoyar a los tantos emprendedores que buscan un mundo mejor a través de la Innovación, Economía Circular, Ciencia y Tecnología, Inversiones de Impacto & Capital…. Y por supuesto, con Estrategias de Administración de Riesgos que les permitan cubrir volatilidades en tasas y divisas; maximizando los recursos recibidos.”

  Yazmin AcevedoFX, OTC, Commodities & Carbon Solutions

• “Gracias a New Ventures y al equipo Estrella que organizo el FLII más grande en la historia. Es un honor poder representar a Innogen Capital Ventures, a El Salvador y buscar alianzas para CAPCA Investment.”

  Christian QuiñonezInnogen Capital Ventures

• “Excited to have attended the FLII conference once again. This year's focus on climate resilience, inclusive finance, and purpose-driven technology was timely and insightful. It was also a great opportunity to reconnect with our clients and friends in Latin America and exchange ideas on the latest industry trends and best practices.”

  Ian AsvakovithPiedmont Fund Services

• “It was an enormous pleasure to meet with so many friends and partners during the last edition of the FLII. Always an opportunity to learn and share. Congratulations to the entire FLII and New Ventures team for the outstanding organization and Program and for allowing us to participate actively.”

  María Carolina SuarezLatimpacto

• “This year I experienced for the first time the FLII 2023 in Mérida. And all expectations I had about this event were blown away. I thought naively that the movement in Latam was perhaps nascent, but no, I encountered a large, vibrant community with the purpose and commitment to make a difference and address the most pressing issues in the region.”

  Humberto TreviñoKatapult

• “Very grateful for the opportunity to participate at a huge event with incredible people, lets keep changing the reality!.”

  Eduardo VillaseñorCAPEM

• “Fueron días muy productivos con sesiones inspiradoras y networking con +800 personas trabajando en temas de inversión de impacto en Latinoamérica. Me encantó reencontrarme con varios amigos y amigas del ecosistema así como conocer a nuevas personas que están trabajando para generar impacto en la región. Fue muy emocionante ver las ganas de colaborar y el compromiso de todos los asistentes para que la región crezca de una manera sostenible y con triple impacto.”

  Iris ParraEnlaza

• “Me llevo a las increíbles personas que conocí y sus causas, y el compromiso de abrir estos saberes y privilegios. Un placer poder haber coincidido con todes, y especial felicitaciones a todo el equipo de New Ventures. Honrados de haber podido ser parte con Stanford Social Innovation Review en Español y el Tecnológico de Monterrey como content partners.”

  Carla AguilarStandford Social Innovation Review en Español

• “¡WOW! Simplemente mágico. En este evento se vive y se siente una energía increíble. Personalmente es alentador estar rodeado de +800 personas con propósitos en común: un planeta más sustentable, sociedades justas y economías inclusivas.”

  Óscar OchoaImpacta CS

• “Toda América Latina estuvo representada tanto por emprendedores como inversionistas o organizaciones de apoyo al ecosistema. Los emprendedores pudieron hacer "match" con inversionistas y los inversionistas con emprendedores y con sus LPs. Un inversionista me confesó que solo en el FLII puede estar junto a 6 de sus LPs.”

  Nicolas DemeilliersInnovadores Sin Filtro

• “Yes, I had my FLII baptism representing elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization! I made wonderful connections and had countless inspiring encounters with old and new faces. Thank you New Ventures for truly making this a worthwhile and unforgettable event.”

  Tina Ruchtielea Foundation

• “Had a powerful time at FLII. Immersed in the #impactinvesting industry. Immersed in innovation & culture. Immersed in the will to evoke change… Was great to connect with those leading the impact curve and diligently making it viable.”

  Christian ChegneCoral Tribe

Speakers

Some of our speakers!

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  Cliff Prior

  CEO Global Steering Group for Impact – GSG

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  Elizabeth Boggs

  VP Office of Development Policy U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

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  Gema Sacristán

  Chief Investment Officer- BID Invest

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  Joel Solomon

  Author of The Clean Money Revolution and Co-Founding Partner of Renewal Funds

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  Gabriela Chang

  Co-founder & CSO of EthicHub

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  Richenda Van Leeuwen

  Executive Director (VP) at ASPEN- ANDE

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  Carmen Correa

  CEO at Pro Mujer

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  Tim Rann

  Managing Partner at Mercy Corps Ventures

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  Raúl Pomares

  Founder of Sonen Capital

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  Nancy Swanson

  Executive Director at Linked Foundation

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  Miriam Peraza

  Multi-award winning traditional Chef. Featured in the top-rated Netflix series: The Taco Chronicles.

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  Sebastián Welisiejko

  Managing Partner at New Ventures

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  Rodrigo Villar

  Managing Partner at New Ventures

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  Gabriel Kent

  Head of Product at KlimaDAO

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  Vijay Raghunathan

  Co-Founder and COO at Propel

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