Time to (re)connect at FOOD FUNDED in person! The 2022 summit is all about the impact on Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) and Climate Action, recognizing that planet justice and people justice are inherently related. The May 25 event is convened by Slow Money and J.E.D.I Collaborative.

"Of all the food entrepreneurship events I participate in, FOOD FUNDED is my favorite place to make new friends, have authentic conversations and to explore ideas and opportunities to follow up on."

Speaker Highlights:

ENTREPRENEUR LAB: Hands-on workshops facilitated by experienced practitioners.

“The best event for leading food entrepreneurs and the community that supports them to come together”

FOOD INVESTOR SHOWCASE: Annual Bay Area Food Investor Fair

Forum for investors to meet curated food entrepreneurs and see pre-screened investment opportunities. Prior investments have ranged from $25K to $10M.

Ticket price includes continental breakfast, lunch & a networking happy hour.

Refund policy: 50% until one month before event.

Your registration information is confidential and will not be shared, beyond the main event sponsors.

We will follow current COVID safety protocols. Proof of vaccination OR proof of a negative COVID PCR or Antigen test required within 48-hours for entrance (no "home tests" accepted).

“Thanks so much for having us as a sponsor at Food Funded -- what a great and delicious event! We really benefited from the connections we made and can't wait to attend again.”

Program Overview

8:30am Doors open

Welcome Breakfast: Registration, Light Breakfast, Welcome Orientation by the Hosts

Keynote Conversation

A Regenerative Food System with JEDI and Climate Action: How Planet Justice and People Justice are connected in our change and funding actions. Ahmed Rahim (Numi Tea) in conversation with Lara Dickinson (J.E.D.I Colaborative)

Morning Breakouts

Funding Alternatives for the Early-Stage Founders: How to pursue Integrated Capital for BIPOC and women entrepreneurs? Community as Friends & Family?

Real Regeneration - Learning from Indigenous Communities: What can we learn from traditional approaches treating people justice and planet justice as one?

Food Choices are Changing: The New American Table: What new cultural and business trends are entrepreneurs and investors pioneering? Heritage foods? Climatarian diets?

New Go-To Market Strategies for Innovators: How to juggle multiple channels to get traction for new products with target customers?

Market Briefing

The JEDI Advantage in the Future of Food. Investor heads-up: Whipstich market data about growth signals for JEDI related food

Morning Plenary Showcase

Food Investor Fair, curated part 1. Food and ag entrepreneurs present live, with investor feedback.

Networking Lunch. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Afternoon Breakouts

Transparency Using Storytelling and Certificates: How to verify and simplify the credibility of impact signals vs the market noise?

Inclusive Trade for BIPOC Entrepreneurs: How to overcome institutional barriers in the food industry infrastructure? Trade shows? Brokers? Buyers?

Afternoon Plenary Showcase

Food Investor Fair, curated part 2. Food and ag entrepreneurs present live, with investor feedback.

Afternoon Keynote Conversation

Not a Lone Voice Anymore: Let's recognize and celebrate how far have under-represented founders have come! Nona Lim in conversation with Carlotta Mast (New Hope Network)

Afternoon, until 6:00pm

Entrepreneur Marketplace & Networking Reception: Table presentations and tastings | Refreshments | Connections!