Masterclass
Capital with Purpose: Using Philanthropic Capital to Invest, Grow, and Give Again
Thursday
Jul
31
12:00 pm EST/EDT
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1:00 pm EST/EDT
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"Thursday, Jul 31 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm EST/EDT"
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Masterclass
Capital with Purpose: Using Philanthropic Capital to Invest, Grow, and Give Again
Thursday
Jul
31
12:00 pm EST/EDT
-
1:00 pm EST/EDT
edt
"Thursday, Jul 31 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm EST/EDT"
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In this powerful session, Patrice Brickman — Founder & CEO of Inspire Access — explores how philanthropic capital can be a catalyst for entrepreneurial innovation. Learn how foundations, donor-advised funds, and mission-aligned giving can be used to invest in early-stage startups that drive meaningful social impact. Patrice will share her journey, investment strategies, and actionable insights for anyone looking to align their values with venture support. Whether you're a funder, founder, or impact-driven leader, this masterclass will challenge how you think about the intersection of giving and investing.
Patrice King Brickman is the Founder and CEO of Inspire Access, a nonprofit organization that invests philanthropic dollars in funds and companies led by underrepresented founders who have historically lacked access to investment capital.
Previously, she was the Founder and Managing Director of Inspire Capital LLC, a venture fund launched in 2015 that invested predominantly in businesses that have historically lacked access to capital.   Patrice currently serves as a Venture Capital Financing Representative of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) Board of Directors.  She is also a founding investor in WE Capital and a founding member of both the Conscious Leadership Forum and Soul Circle.  Additionally, she is a member of TIGER 21 and the Economic Club of Washington, and a minority owner in Monumental Sports, which is home to the Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics. 
Patrice has served on several nonprofit boards both locally and nationally, including Halcyon, Wolf Trap, Ascend at the Aspen Institute, Children’s National Hospital Foundation, the National Center for Children and Families, Peer Health Exchange, and the Washington Area Women’s Foundation. She is a limited partner in numerous funds, most notably, Lafayette Square, Rethink Impact, Black Star Fund, Revolution Growth, Arborview, Razors Edge, NextGen Partners, Sinewave and Halcyon. 
Patrice lives in Potomac, Maryland, and has four children, Anna, Leah, Kenna, and Lane.
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