From outdoor sessions under the canopy of thousand year old redwoods, to fireside chats around roaring fire pits, this year's Gathering venue - 1440 Multiversity - specializes in curated experiences that inspire the best in the human spirit to cultivate the greater good.
What we're excited about:
Community-centric and purpose-driven programming designed to explore ideas and catalyze investments in nature based solutions, the inclusive economy, equitable health, alternative energy, futurist food systems, & more...
- Trusted and deep relationships with values aligned investors, founders, fund managers, academics, and impact leaders
- Investment opportunities and tools for accelerating capital into enduring and equitable impact
Check out the 2022 Investor Gathering Program
Co-Executive Director at Aspen Institute Financial Security ProgramÂ
Managing Director of Business Development at Ecotrust Forest Management
Research Analyst, Sustainable Investing at Fiduciary Trust International
VP of Strategy, Partnerships, and Education Programs at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Venture Capital Lead, Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, at JumpStart
Fiduciary Trust International is an investment and wealth manager, providing personalized solutions to high net-worth individuals, families, endowments, foundations and institutions. The team works with clients to discover and articulate their values- and mission-based objectives and to construct customized portfolios diversified across all asset classes. Fiduciary Trust is experienced working with clients across a variety of thematic areas, from allocating capital to a low carbon economy to supporting economic development of underrepresented economies to investing to improve access to capital, products and services among women and minority groups. Fiduciary Trust and its parent company, Franklin Templeton, are supporters of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
We are changing the face of finance. Align is dedicated to enabling families, foundations, women, and next-generation investors to grow their wealth in a way that doesn’t come at the cost of human dignity or the earth’s abundance. We are a woman-led and majority-staffed impact investing advisory firm offering our clients a highly bespoke experience while taking a unique, holistic approach to wealth management. We provide best-in-class investment advice while helping our clients create portfolio strategies that deliver on their financial and impact objectives.
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Gratitude Partner and LP Summit (Invite Only)
Market & Portfolio Updates
Portfolio Presentations: Glacier, Blue Ocean Gear, Springbank Collective, Builders Fund
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4:00 - 6:00 PM
Check in and Hiking (All)
Check in for the conference, settle into your room, and join for a group hikeÂ
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6:00 - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Join us for a kick-off with tapas, fire pits, and live music!
6:30Â - 7:30AM
Signature Classes (Optional)
8:00 - 8:45 AM
Women in Impact Breakfast hosted by Align Impact
9:00 - 9:30 AM
1440 & Gratitude Welcome
9:30 - 10:00 AM
[Keynote Presentation]Â
Stephen DeBerry, Founder and Managing Partner at BRONZE
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10:00 - 11:00 AM
[Inner View Experience] The Soul of Impact Investing
Nic Askew, Filmmaker and Founder of Soul Biographies
11:30 - 11:55 AM
[TedTalk] The Promise and Perils of ESG Investing
Debbie Huttner, President of Pearl Wealth and Professor at UC Boulder
 12:05 - 1:05 PM
Working Lunch
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1:15 - 2:10 PM
[Panel]Â The Ocean Investing Landscape: Innovations, Solutions, and Opportunities
Laura Francis, Director of Sea Forward Fund (Moderator)
Kortney Opshaug, CEO and Founder of Blue Ocean Gear
Daniela Fernandez, CEO and Founder of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance
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2:15 - 2:55 PM
[Fireside Chat] The Future of Energy
Jane Woodward, Managing Partner of WovenEarth and Professor at Stanford University
Peter Knight, Founding Partner of Generation Investment Manager
3:00 - 3:45 PM
[Panel] Traditional and Impact Markets - Convergence or Divergence?Â
Uriridiakoghene "Ulili" Onovakpuri, Managing Partner at Kapor Capital
Tim Dunn, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Terra Alpha Investments
4:15 - 5:30 PM
Hiking, Signature Classes, Deep Dives, Down Time
6:00 - 7:00 PM
 Bites and Beverages with Builders & Backers
7:00- 8:00 PM
Dinner
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8:30 - 10:00 PM
Live Music & Fire Pits
6:30- 7:30 AM
Signature Classes
8:00 - 9:00 AM
BreakfastÂ
9:15 - 9:55 AM
[Keynote Presentation] Everything Is Connected
Tom Chi, Founding Partner of At One Ventures
 10:00 - 10:50 AM
[Panel] Bolstering the Indigenous Economy
Valerie Red-Horse Mohl, President of Known Holdings (Moderator)
Patrick Robinson, Founder and CEO of AwareMade
Alissa Benoist, Director of Programs at Four Bands Community Fund
Eric Jacobsen, Co-founder of Gratitude Railroad
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11:00 - 11:50 AMÂ
[Panel] Investing in Racial Equity
Aaron Walker, Founder of Camelback Ventures and Ruthless for Good Fund (Moderator)
Joanna Smith Griffin, CEO and Founder of AllHere
Bulbul Gupta, MMP, President and CEO of Pacific Community Ventures
Lenore Champagne Beirne, Managing Partner and Founder of Bright Ventures
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12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
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1:00 - 1:25 PMÂ
[TedTalk] AI and ClimateÂ
Ritwik Gupta, Advisor, AI Policy, U.S. Department of Justice
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1:35 - 2:20 PM
[Riverside Chat] BiodiversityÂ
Amrita Vatsal, Managing Director of Business Development at Ecotrust Forest Management
Tom Quigley, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Superorganism
2:30 - 3:00 PM
[Presentation] The New Wealth Agenda
Joanna Smith-Ramani, Co-Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program
3:00 - 4:00 PMÂ
[Workshops] New Wealth Agenda Breakouts on Employee Ownership, Care Economy, HousingÂ
Margot Kane, Chief Investment Officer of Spring Point PartnersÂ
Alison Lingane, Co-Founder of Project Equity
Courtney Leimkuhler, Managing Partner of Springbank Collective
Santhosh Ramdoss, President and CEO of Gary Community Ventures
4:30 - 5:30 PM
[Deep Dive] Film - Geoengineering Discussion
Armand Neukermans, Founder, Former Chairman and CTO of Xros
Ben Kalina, Principal at Mangrove Media
6:00 - 7:00 PM
[Reception] Fiduciary Trust International Hosted Reception - The Freedom to Invest Responsibly with Lisette Cooper
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Dinner
8:30 - 10:00 pm
Live Music and Fire Pits
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We recognize that our destinies are intertwined and the actions we take today impact the lives of future generations, it is our Shared Future.
Shaping a future that is equitable and thriving for both people and the planet requires collaboration across diverse individuals and communities, advancing equal opportunities, and nurturing an environment that cultivates equity, innovation, and growth.
Bringing together visionary speakers we will explore emerging trends, forward looking innovations, bold visions, and necessary transformations, with the goal of ideating and actively building a Shared Future that is equitable, inclusive, and sustainable for all.Â
Gratitude Railroad is a community-driven impact investment firm championing innovative businesses and ideas to advance planetary health and social well-being. Since 2013, our mission driven firm has convened thousands of investors, operators, and subject matter experts to discuss critical issues facing the planet and people and where private capital can play a role. Through a dedicated group of investment partners, Gratitude Railroad syndicates capital and makes investments into early-stage companies and funds in collaboration with our ecosystem partners.
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The ticket includes accommodations for three nights, all meals, programming, social events, workshops, and activities. 1440 Multiversity offers locally sourced meals, wellness activities, and use of campus amenities such as hiking trails, the fitness center and infinity-edge hot tub. You may also opt into a Locals Pass and Day Passes for Monday and Tuesday.
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1440 Multiversity is conveniently located between Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley, just off Highway 17. There are three airports located near the venue:Â
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1. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
2. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
3. Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Note you will have the access the venue via Highway 17, a busy, mountainous roadway. Taxis and ride share's such as Uber and Lyft are very familiar with the venue and can easily drop off and pick up from here.
We’re a pretty down to earth group! The weather will be warm and there will be plenty of opportunities to be outside. You can dress in a relaxed and comfortable manner, just like you would for a friend's BBQ. Note that we will offer signature classes such as yoga, meditation, and tai chi, so please plan to bring comfortable clothing for those movement-forward activities.Â
We will not be providing transportation to 1440 Multiversity. The venue is conveniently located near multiple airports and only 60 miles from San Francisco. Ride shares such as Uber and Lyft are easy to arrange to and from the venue. We will share more resources for booking transportation to/from the airport and 1440.