Pivotal Ventures

The Aspen Institute is an international non-profit educational institution focused on discussion and inquiry on issues of global concern. It offers leadership seminars, policy studies, and fellowship programs and maintains campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and Wye River, Maryland, with an international network of partners and offices including New York City and locations in Berlin, Rome, Lyon, and Tokyo. Founded in 1950, it is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Institute conducts global programs that foster values-based leadership through seminars, fellowships, public events, and multicountry partnerships, providing a nonpartisan venue for dialogue and translating ideas into measurable social impact.

Axios is a digital media company offering concise, reliable news and analysis across politics, technology, business, health, climate, sports, global affairs, and science. It prioritizes efficient storytelling and has a reputation for launching journalists to prominent roles at other outlets.

Recast Capital is a venture capital fund of funds based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020. The company focuses on investing in and supporting emerging managers within the venture capital space, particularly emphasizing the importance of fostering women-led emerging venture funds. Recast Capital aims to enhance the success of these managers by offering institutional-grade support, innovative capital, education, executive coaching, and financial resources. By doing so, Recast Capital seeks to maximize the potential returns from investments in this asset class, ultimately contributing to the growth and diversity of the venture capital industry.

YR Media is an award-winning media production company that trains diverse young people in digital media and technology. Partnering with industry professionals, students learn to produce marketable media for massive audiences while bringing youth perspectives to issues of public concern. Their mission is to launch young people on career and education pathways by engaging them in work-based learning opportunities, creative expression, professional development, and health and academic support services.

Dreami empowers Nonprofits, Higher Education institutions, and Governments by providing scalable software for career development programs. Its platform automates and tracks mentorship, internship, and coaching programs, enabling organizations to customize experiences at scale while saving time and improving outcomes.

Inpathy is a developer of a social platform focused on enhancing mental health management through its innovative app. The platform encourages users to share their authentic emotions by engaging in mood journaling and creating empathetic communities. By normalizing discussions around moods and emotions, Inpathy aims to recreate the human experience and foster emotional authenticity. The app allows individuals to express themselves through short videos and journaling, promoting a culture where genuine emotions can be openly shared and discussed. Through this approach, Inpathy seeks to transform mental health interactions and support users in their emotional journeys.

YR Media is an award-winning media production company that trains diverse young people in digital media and technology. Partnering with industry professionals, students learn to produce marketable media for massive audiences while bringing youth perspectives to issues of public concern. Their mission is to launch young people on career and education pathways by engaging them in work-based learning opportunities, creative expression, professional development, and health and academic support services.