Introducing BII’s new Portfolio Manager, Keyur Patel
Keyur Patel joins Boston Impact Initiative as its inaugural Portfolio Manager where he leads end-to-end deal execution and provides strategic guidance to […]
We Made the Road Together: A Letter From BII Founder, Deborah Frieze
We Made the Road Together Completing my time at BII You thought I knew where the road was and you followed me. […]
Juan Leyton Becomes BII’s New Board Chair
It is with great honor and excitement that I assume the role of Board Chair at Boston Impact Initiative. I first want […]
Update from the Color of the Capital Gap Event
BII CEO Betty Francisco and other panelists explored how the challenges facing small businesses of color in acquiring capital had evolved in the two years since a capital gap report.
Trapped in the Status Quo
BII CEO Betty Francisco was quoted in a BBJ review of 46 of Massachusetts' largest corporate charitable foundations, which found that while most are led by women, the companies themselves are overwhelmingly headed by men.
BII Receives a BostInno 2023 Fire Award
Multiple BII Portfolio Companies were recognized for raising investment interest and funds, launching new products, bringing in new customers, growing their Boston footprint and supporting the local community and innovation ecosystem.
Building our Shared Future
Shared perspectives on what impact investing is, the differences between traditional and impact investing, and the significance of building community power.
Introducing BII’s new Executive Assistant, Chardae Golding
Chardae Golding joined BII as Executive Assistant and Office Manager in December 2023. With over 10 years of experience in administration management […]
Introducing BII’s new Development Director, Ellie Brown
Ellie is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background spanning the nonprofit, fine art, communications, and education sectors. Notably, as the Executive […]