What if the most scalable solutions to inequality and climate risk are not grants, but entrepreneurs—backed by patient capital that values people, planet, and profit as one system?

Philanthropic impact investing is entering a decisive era—one where entrepreneurship, not charity alone, is proving capable of reshaping systems at scale. Hosted by elea, this session explores how entrepreneurially led ventures are aligning purpose, people, planet, and capital to deliver durable impact across the Global South.

Drawing on two decades of experience, elea brings forward portfolio entrepreneurs who demonstrate how integrating people into global value chains—as producers, distributors, and customers—creates both inclusive economic participation and resilient business models. These ventures show that social and environmental outcomes are not trade-offs, but multipliers of long-term value and financial sustainability.

The conversation moves beyond inspiration into practice, examining how patient, catalytic capital can unlock follow-on investment, strengthen local investment climates, and enable impact ventures to scale responsibly. By grounding insights in real-world journeys—from early risk-taking to market traction—the session offers a clear view into what it truly takes to practice philanthropic impact investing that lasts.