Generation Impact Academy
An impact investing course that bridges the knowledge gap and builds confidence for millennials and next gens looking to start or grow their impact investing journey.
Start date
11 July 2022
Duration
4 days
16 CPD hours
Course fee
£2,450 (exc. VAT)
£1,800 (exc. VAT) for Conduit Connect Members
About the course
Responding to the demand within the community, this year we are launching the Conduit Connect Generation Impact Academy: A curated 4-day course for up to 30 individuals culminating in an interactive impact investing evening and gala dinner. The Academy is designed to bridge the knowledge gap and build confidence for millennials and next gens looking to start or grow their impact investing journey.
The course includes modules on building an impact framework, how to approach due diligence, and understanding cap tables and term sheets. You will hear from industry experts, lawyers, founders and experienced investors.
If you are interested in partnership opportunities, click here.
Course objectives
Confidence to start or grow an impact investing journey
Tools to perform financial and impact due diligence on prospective investments
A deep understanding of how different companies are working towards the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals
A personal impact profile to guide impact investing strategy
Access to the Conduit Connect portfolio of companies
A network of like-minded impact investing peers
Visit the innovation hubs of the future
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Oxwash
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The London Interdisciplinary School
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Library of Things
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mOm Incubators
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SOOK
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Zero Carbon Farms
Equip yourself with the tools and network to start your impact investing journey.
Course outline
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Day one
Opening remarks: What is impact investing?
Keynote address: Leadership with Impact with Dr Annalisa Jenkins, Chair, Conduit Connect
Panel: Approaches to building an impact portfolio
Design your own Impact Thesis and building a Theory of Change
Panel: Measuring impact
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Day two
Legal and tax considerations for venture capital investors
Valuation: How much is a company worth?
Impact diligence: How to avoid “impact washing”
Site visits to Conduit Connect portfolio companies
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Day three
Commercial due diligence checklist
Panel: Good Corporate Governance
Deciphering a cap table: The good, the bad and the ugly
Looking for the exit: SPAC vs IPO
Due Diligence case studies
Site visits to Conduit Connect portfolio companies
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Day four
Panel: Diversity and inclusion in venture capital
Exited entrepreneur’s story
Panel: The future of impact investing
Finale: Simulated angel investment event
Black tie gala dinner
Joining the course
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This course is designed for young, mission-driven investors who want to equip themselves with the tools and network to start or grow their impact investing journey.
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> Non-members £2,450 + VAT
> Conduit Connect members: £1,800 + VAT
To take advantage of the discounted rate, become a Conduit Connect member today.
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No, you do not need to be a member of Conduit Connect to join the Generation Impact Academy.
However, if you become a member of Conduit Connect you will benefit from the discounted rate (£1,810) and have access to a platform of pre-vetted deal flow, bespoke relationship management and other services. Find out the full benefits here.
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You can apply online via this form for the course.