Mission-Driven Investing: Balancing Values and Returns

November 07, 2025
Mainstage Panel

This session explores how professionals are aligning capital with purpose—whether through impact funds, ESG integration, or purpose-led mandates. Speakers will discuss the practical realities of mission-driven investing today: trade-offs, tensions, and the long-term opportunity to shape markets with intention.

Moderator(s)
Mandy Bynum
Mandy Bynum, Founder and CEO - Sanctum Foundation
Panelist(s)
Laura Weidman Powers
Laura Weidman Powers, Operating Partner - Base10
Erika Seth Davies
Erika Seth Davies, Chief Executive Officer - Rhia Ventures
Sydney Thomas
Sydney Thomas, Founding General Partner - Symphonic Capital