Tracy McWilliams Presenting Jaspy at the Digital Evolution Institute<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTahji Beth LaComb Wolpert, CEO of YogaBeesAreBeautiful.com delivers her keynote at the Digital Evolution Institute<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nJohn Sharp, Founder of Hatcher+ FAAST (Fund as a Service Technology) at the Digital Evolution Institute<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Digital Evolution Institute is a global think tank at the intersection of technology, investment, entrepreneurship and creative endeavors<\/i><\/p>\n \u2014 Julia Valentine, Co-founder Digital Evolution Institute<\/p>\n<\/div>\n NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2024 \/EINPresswire.com<\/a>\/ — Digital Evolution Institute<\/a> welcomed forward-thinking family offices, impact investors, technologists and philanthropists to BakerHostetler\u2019s Rockefeller Center office in February 2024. Thought leaders gathered to discuss how technology is accelerating the adoption of alternative marketplaces and injecting efficiency into deal sourcing. \u201cThis is one of the hottest areas in FinTech right now,\u201d said Julia Valentine, co-founder of the Digital Evolution Institute. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been investing for years and built an AI driven platform that makes investing more efficient, analyzing deal flow easier, and brings connectivity to founders and investors alike,\u201d said John Sharp, Founder of Hatcher+ FAAST. Alex Esparza, MD with Freedom Capital Markets Investment Banking, discussed how the public and private capital markets have changed over the last few years and how her team uses technology to track capital formation and find new opportunities.<\/p>\n Tracy McWilliams, co-founder of the Digital Evolution Institute, delivered a keynote on the growing importance of technology in selecting, managing and tracking private company investments. As a former Investment Banker and a venture investor, Tracy McWilliams was in the perfect position to launch the leading technology platform called Jaspy<\/a>\u2014one place to store deals that are sourced in many ways, including alternative marketplaces. \u201cDemocratization is happening now at an accelerated pace with more data available on private investments\u201d, said Tracy McWilliams, \u201cTechnology is opening access to alternative investments to anyone from students to angel investors to sophisticated family offices.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMy biggest takeaway is that no two investors are alike in their investment mandates, and alternative marketplaces become a necessary tool to provide access in a turbo-charged way, \u201d added Danielle Patterson, CEO of Family Office List. \u201cWe get to speak to over 4700 family offices globally about their investment objectives. This insight is invaluable to us, but it only becomes actionable at scale through the vehicle of alternative marketplaces.\u201d <\/p>\n Linda Isabel Rinc\u00f3n, Director of Experiences at The ImPact that was launched by the Ford, Pritzker, Rockefeller families, commented, \u201cFamilies and family offices are becoming more sophisticated at integrating their values and impact visions into capital deployment, helping create a significant movement in the industry, where impact considerations are a common component of enhanced investment practice. A significant hurdle is sourcing high-quality deals that prioritize impact management and fit values alignment mandates, a place where technology might play a role.\u201d<\/p>\n “Venture capital comes in many forms, including fueling social impact. Philanthropic organizations, like Robin Hood, are excellent at sourcing high-quality deals, especially for the next generation of social entrepreneurs who are keen to utilize market-driven principles to forge longer term changes for good. This is an exciting frontier, and the work of the Digital Evolution Institute will add tremendous value for investors,” said Peter Borish, founding board member of Robin Hood and Math for America.<\/p>\n Rich Nuzum, CFA, Executive Director, Investments and Global Chief Investment Strategist at Mercer, a global consulting firm, said, \u201cI greatly enjoyed the discussion generated by my keynote presentation on Deal Sourcing in ClimateTech. This gave me a chance to showcase Mercer\u2019s Catalytic Investment Exchange, a digital platform that helps direct investors perform initial due diligence on infrastructure projects, venture capital and other early-stage private equity opportunities. The diversity of experience, activities and areas of focus across conference participants was amazing\u2014and the one commonality I observed was a passionate focus on capturing the benefits of innovation\u201d.<\/p>\n Michael Beckerman, CEO of CREtech, led a conversation of investing in ClimateTech in the build world. \u201cGiven that the Built World represents 40% of call carbon emissions globally, a fast-growing climate tech sector is quickly being formed at scale to decarbonize buildings and cities around the world. Thanks to the Digital Evolution Institute, this recent event was a terrific venue for several of the leading climate-focused venture investors to discuss their specific investment strategies and shed some light on the market\u2019s enormous potential,\u201d Beckerman stated. <\/p>\n Justin Dirico, Principal at OTC Direct, said, \u201cInvestments in renewable power are crucial for transitioning towards a more sustainable future. It’s great that initiatives like the Digital Evolution Institute are opening up new avenues for individuals and family offices to participate in these projects. OTC Direct combines digital innovation and risk management to accelerate the growth of renewable energy investments and contribute to combating climate change\u201d. \u201cCities also look to create ecosystems for ClimateTech development,\u201d added Nicola Demko, Head of Business Development with Venture Miami, \u201cand Miami is building up to become a major player in ClimateTech.\u201d <\/p>\n Margaret Butler, Partner at BakerHostetler, the law firm that graciously hosted the event, delivered a keynote on applying existing securities laws to new technologies. \u201cSupporting the creation and operation of alternative marketplaces that comply with U.S. securities laws presents a once-in-a-generation challenge for attorneys experienced with broker-dealer and alternative trading system registration and compliance and well-positioned to engage with emerging SEC rules regarding the use of AI. I am thrilled to practice law at the intersection of finance and technology at this unique moment,\u201d said Margaret. <\/p>\n David Teten, Venture Partner, Coolwater Capital and Founder, Versatile VC delivered a keynote on Who Will Disrupt Investment Management, and How. Prominent Family Offices, including Yale Fishman, Wendy Diamond, Ed Luzine, Kevin Ernst, Kamil Homsi, Adi Divgi discussed how family offices manage deal flow. <\/p>\n Digital Evolution Institute has pioneered many thought leadership trends. One of the most beloved of its innovations is creating connectivity beyond business, with our body, mind, emotions, spirit and relationships. Tahji LaComb Wolpert, CEO of Yoga Bees Are Beautiful and a renowned Yoga teacher, spoke about the future of humans, networks and machines, and went beyond it with a full yoga and breathing break that was much appreciated by the distinguished audience. \u201cA healthy mind in a healthy body, that\u2019s the power of Yoga!\u201d noted Olga Gruscinska, MD, a conference attendee.<\/p>\n \u201cMove your body, open your mind, relax and see how it affects every aspect of your life!\u201d Tahji said. \u201cIt is inspiring to welcome our community to this well-rounded experience\u201d, noted Brinkley Skye, Board Member of Digital Evolution Institute.<\/p>\n julia valentine Tracy McWilliams Speaking at the Digital Evolution Institute Conference in February 2024<\/p>\n \n
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