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

Speakers

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.

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. 

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.

Partner, Sensiba San Filippo
Julien Gervreau

Partner, Sensiba San Filippo

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.

Co-Founder, French Broad
Jael Skeffington

Co-Founder, French Broad

Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, PrismWork
Corey Jones

Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, PrismWork

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.

Partner, Common Trust
Zoe Schlag

Partner, Common Trust

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.

Chris Hutchinson
Chris Hutchinson

CEO, Trebuchet Group

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.

CEO, Path
Shadi Bakour

CEO, Path

Co-Founder, Aspiration
Andrei Cherny

Co-Founder, Aspiration

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. 

Founder, We Are Guru
Gagan Levy

Founder, We Are Guru

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.

Christie Lange
Christie Lange

Director, Big Path Capital

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.

 

LIFT, Partner
Ryan Honeyman

LIFT, Partner

Executive Director,	One Step Closer
Lara Dickinson

Executive Director, One Step Closer

CEO Workshops Session 2

The same workshops will be offered as in Session 1
11:00 AM - 12:00

Lunch Break

12:00 - 12:50 PM

Welcome & Keynote

12:50 PM - 1:30 PM

Panel 1

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Bold Paths, Bigger Future

CEO, We First, Inc.
Simon Mainwaring

Founder & CEO, We First, Inc.

CEO, Texas Tribune
Sonal Shah

CEO, Texas Tribune

Heather Terry
Heather Terry

CEO, GoodSAM

CEO, Pallet
Amy King

CEO, Pallet

Partner, KPMG Private Enterprise
Erika Whitmore

Partner, KPMG Private Enterprise

Breakout Panel 2.1

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Founder Transitions: Making the Most of Change

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Michael Whelchel

Managing Director, Big Path Capital

Former CEO, d.light
Ned Tozun

Former CEO, d.light

Meherwan Irani
Meherwan Irani

CEO, Chai Pani Group

Breakout Panel 2.2

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

From 1 to 1 Billion: How To Scale Change

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Kate Williams

CEO, 1% for the Planet

CEO, Dandelion Energy
Michael Sachse

CEO, Dandelion Energy

Ryan Pintado-Vertner
Ryan Pintado-Vertner

CEO, Smoketown

CEO, Viridis Terra
Martin Beaudoin Nadeau

CEO, Viridis Terra

Breakout Panel 2.3

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Austin: The History and Future of Being A Hub of Food and Beverage Innovation

CEO, Christoper & Co.
Clayton Christopher

CEO, Christoper & Co.

ceo & co-founder, wonderkind co.
Elle De Freitas

ceo & co-founder, wonderkind co.

Founder, Redbud Brands
Brian Goldberg

Founder, Redbud Brands

Founder & CEO, CLEAN Cause, Inc.
Wes Hurt

Founder & CEO, CLEAN Cause Inc.

CEO, Rhythm Superfoods
Scott Jensen

CEO, Rhythm Superfoods

Break

3:30 PM

Breakout Panel 3.1

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Post-Exit Founders: What I Wish I Had Known

Chief Operating Officer, Big Path Capital
Adrianne Gordon

COO, Big Path Capital

Former Co-President at SunCommon
Duane Peterson

Former Co-President at SunCommon

Jason Karp
Jason Karp

Founder and CEO, HumanCo

Breakout Panel 3.2

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Invested: How To Invest To Create The World We Seek

Willis Davis
Willis Davis

Senior Vice President, The Burbank Group at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management

Partner, Brown Advisory
Elise Liberto

Partner, Brown Advisory

Glen Macdonald
Glen Macdonald

Senior Vice President, Morgan Stanley

Managing Director & Partner, Big Path Capital
J.D. Dell

Managing Director & Partner, Big Path Capital

Breakout Panel 3.3

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

A Manifesto for Recovery & Restoration

Ryan Pintado-Vertner
Ryan Pintado-Vertner

CEO, Smoketown

CEO, East Fork
Alex Matisse

CEO, East Fork

Founder + Culina
Erin Assad

Founder + Culina

CEO, Pallet
Amy King

CEO, Pallet

Break

4:45 PM

Happy Hour

5:30 PM

Keynote & MO100 Awards Ceremony

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

MO100 Awards Dinner

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Breakfast & Welcome

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome & Keynote

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Breakout Panel 4.1

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Finding Impact Capital

CEO, 3Degrees
Steve McDougal

CEO, 3Degrees

Partner, Perkins Coie
Valeska Pederson Hintz

Partner, Perkins Coie

Christie Lange
Christie Lange

Director, Big Path Capital

Partner, Santori Capital
Rugger Burke

Partner, Santori Capital

Breakout Panel 4.2

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Talent Strategy: Building Authentic Leadership Teams that Excel and Endure

CEO, Noto Group
Roy Notowitz

CEO, Noto Group

Carlos Altschul
Carlos Altschul

CEO, Nick's USA

CEO, Rescue Agency
Kristin Carroll

CEO, Rescue Agency

Gordon Seabury
Gordon Seabury

CEO, Toad&Co

Breakout Panel 4.3

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Linear Economy is a Dead End. Circular is the Future.

Chairman & CEO, Sellars Absorbent Materials
Tom Sellars

Chairman & CEO, Sellars Absorbent Materials

CEO, CABINET
Achal Patel

CEO, CABINET

CEO, DYPER
Sergio Radovcic

CEO, DYPER

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Alex Richert

CEO, CleanPlanet Chemical

Break

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Breakout Panel 5.0

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Bold Path: Braiding Public, Private, and Philanthropic To Build A Bigger Future

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

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

CEO, BlocPower
Donnel Baird

CEO, BlocPower

Amen Mashariki
Amen Marsharik

Bezos Earth Fund

CEO, United Way Worldwide
Angela Williams

CEO, United Way Worldwide

Lunch

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Wrap Up

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Frequently Ask Questions

How can we help?

Don’t see your question here? Feel free to reach out to [email protected]!

You will receive a confirmation email once you have registered.

Aside from the opening reception, the event will be held at the JW Marriott, Downtown Austin, TX

Yes, you can purchase a ticket at the event for the last call price at the registration desk.

Yes, the suggested event attire is Business Casual.

You can find more details at the MO Summit website and it will be updated as we confirm details closer to the event.

Registration will be located outside of Lone Star Salon on Level 3 of the JW Marriott Conference Center.

All keynotes and sessions will be in the Lone Star Salon on Level 3.

See you April 24, 2023!

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