MO Summit 2023: Maximizing Impact. Igniting Inspiration.

Top Gathering for Impact CEOS

Join us April 24-26 in Austin, TX for MO Summit 2023
to experience the impact momentum first-hand!

About MO

Learn and make lasting connections.

At MO, leading impact CEOs engage, learn, and forge a new path on critically important topics. The Summit includes a combination of core panel topics and deep networking. Come be part of how businesses are redefining capitalism creating solutions to the world’s pressing social and environmental issues creating enduring value through strategies that leverage the inherent link between natural, social, and financial capital.

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Watch Wendy and Blair's testimonial

"It’s actually changed the trajectory of my career and business. Best conference I’ve been to."

The goal of the MO is much deeper than a learning event. It fosters an environment for impact CEOs to connect and develop meaningful relationships – relationships that are symbiotic and lasting. Check out the video to the left to see how the MO helped connect Wendy Strgar (Good Clean Love) and Blair Kellison (Formerly of Traditional Medicinals).

Keynotes

David Bronner

CEO, Dr. Bronners

Tynesia Boyea-Robinson

President & CEO, CapEQ

Andrei Cherny

Co-Founder, Aspiration

Speakers

Amy King

CEO, Pallet

Julien Gervreau

Partner, Sensiba San Filippo

Kristin Carroll

CEO, Rescue Agency

Gagan Levy

Founder, We Are Guru

Shadi Bakour

CEO, Path

Angela Williams

CEO, United Way Worldwide

Simon Mainwaring

CEO, We First, Inc.

Janie Hoffman

CEO, Mamma Chia

Ned Tozun

Former CEO, d.light

Kate Williams

CEO, 1% for the Planet

Martin Beaudoin Nadeau

CEO, Viridis Terra

Jael Skeffington

Co-Founder, French Broad

Michael Sachse

CEO, Dandelion Energy

Sonal Shah

CEO, Texas Tribune

Michael Whelchel

Partner, Big Path Capital

Donnel Baird

CEO, BlocPower

Roy Notowitz

CEO, Noto Group

Sergio Radovcic

CEO, DYPER

Adrianne Gordon

Chief Operating Officer, Big Path Capital

Clayton Christopher

CEO, Christoper & Co.

David Gray

Co-CEO, FedUp Foods

Corey Jones

Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, PrismWork

Duane Peterson

Former Co-President at SunCommon

Felix Bock

CEO, Chop Value

Erin Asaad

Founder + Culina

Achal Patel

CEO, CABINET

Zoe Schlag

Partner, Common Trust

Henry McKoy

Director, Office of State & Community Energy Programs (SCEP); U.S. Dept. of Energy

Valeska Pederson Hintz

Partner, Perkins Coie

George Spencer

VP, Impact Investing and ESG, BackBay Communications

Alex Matisse

CEO, East Fork

Christie Lange

Director, Big Path Capital

Jason Karp

Founder and CEO of HumanCo

Gordon Seabury

CEO, Toad&Co

Carlos Altschul

CEO, Nick's USA

Chris Hutchinson

CEO, Trebuchet Group

Elise Liberto

Partner, Brown Advisory

Glen Macdonald

Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley, Wealth & Investment Advisory Professional

Meherwan Iran

CEO, Chai Pani Group

Heather Terry

CEO, GoodSAM

Ryan Pintado-Vertner

CEO, Smoketown

Interactive programming that inspires.

Bold Paths, Bigger Future

Our current world calls for a bigger future – one of inclusion, stakeholder primacy, and balance with the natural world. As leaders of mission-driven companies, our companies are agents of this bigger future. Come join the largest gathering of mission-driven CEOs as we engage with each other in setting our own paths around this important work.

Monday, April 24
Tuesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 26

Kick-off Reception: Welcome to Austin

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for dinner and drinks as we welcome everyone to Austin at Geraldine’s located in Hotel VanZandt.

605 Davis St,
Austin, TX 78701

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Connections That Matter

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

CEO Workshops Session 1

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Customer and investor perspective on impact risk – are you prepared for ESG disclosure requests?

Come find out ESG disclosure requirements being rolled out. This interactive workshop helps business leaders understand how upcoming ESG disclosure requirements will impact their organizations while preparing them to embed purpose and impact into their business models, in alignment with global ESG frameworks. We will examine how ESG considerations have become central for raising capital, managing risk, responding to stakeholder expectations, and embedding purpose and impact into business models.

Lessons On Creating A Vibrant & Healthy Hybrid Work Environment

Hybrid is another way of saying we live in two worlds. Come learn how companies are adapting and learning how to thrive in a work world that merges the personal and the professional.

The Path Less Traveled: Alternative Ownership Structures

ESOPs, Steward Ownership, Perpetual Trust. You’ve come to the right place! We’ll dive deep into the pros, cons, frustrations and joys of alternative structures. Just as alternative medicines have rocked the traditional medical model, so these structures will be making profound impacts in the future.

Advantages of Working with Mission-Driven Service Providers

Does it matter is you bank with a traditional bank or a value-driven bank? Does it matter that you use a mission-driven public relations firm or go with a tradition pr firm? Come learn about why it does matter and how it can deepen your journey on making an impact through your business.

How Any Company Can Be a Climate Change Activist

Climate is now a consideration for every business. Come learn from other CEOs how they are becoming part of the climate solution no matter what type of business you are in.

Building Brands & Movements

Come be a part of a connected conversation on how to build an authentic mission-driven brand from the inside out. This is not about a product finding a mission but will be an incredible opportunity to experience a methodology and live crafting of an authentic mission with a product. Furthermore, learn about how to utilize the purpose of play to reach new heights creatively and catalyze your stakeholders.

The A, B, C’s of Raising Equity

Do you know the difference between preferred and common stock or participating convertible vs non-participating convertible? if not, you should because prospective investors do know the difference. This workshop will familiarize you with the key terms of an equity raise and help you better protect your interests.

Racial Justice, Love, and Belonging

Why are many white people (and white men in particular) resistant to diversity, equity, and inclusion work? One reason is that white folks often view this work from a place of guilt, shame, or fear of making a mistake. These feelings, while valid, can inspire some action. But the foundational, deeply transformative change we seek comes from something more powerful: love, joy, compassion, empathy, connection, and belonging. How can we create a space of possibility—where people can have the transformative somatic realization that racial justice and collective liberation are grounded in love, joy, and community? Come explore with us. Folks of all identities are welcome to attend.