This blog highlights stories of the entrepreneur’s journey. We believe in featuring both the head and the heart of our portfolio companies and other social impactors from around the country.
Posted April 26, 2024
My name is Isabel LoDuca, and I am a student at the University of Michigan studying business. This semester, I worked as a college and university partnerships intern focusing on…
Posted April 19, 2024
Amidst a rapidly evolving landscape in sustainable energy solutions, Ivy Energy emerges as a leader—not just in innovation, but in social equity. Recently securing an $18M Series A funding round…
Posted April 16, 2024
April is Earth Month—a time to celebrate the planet that provides all of our favorite things like coffee, dogs, and climate tech startups. But this month also should serve as…
Posted April 5, 2024
This past week I was in Washington D.C. for a national gathering celebrating the release of a new report by Moms First and Boston Consulting Group. Sitting in the audience…
Posted March 27, 2024
As the future of work rapidly changes, the intersection of technology and workforce dynamics presents unprecedented opportunities and daunting challenges. As automation, artificial intelligence, and other technological advancements redefine the…
Posted February 26, 2024
Last week my wife and I went to see a movie called “A Case for Love,” a documentary which highlighted the work of Bishop Michael Curry. This film showcased a…
Posted January 18, 2024
Happy 2024! As we kick off our sixth year of investing to close equity gaps in America, we wanted to reflect on the many wins our portfolio companies and team…
Posted November 15, 2023
At the AmFam Institute, we are excited to shine a spotlight on the outstanding companies within our venture firm’s portfolio that are dedicated to promoting healthy youth development. In light…
Posted November 9, 2023
When Dr. Roxie Hentz was working for the Wisconsin’s State Education Agency, she saw a single statistic that would change her life: Wisconsin’s achievement gap for students of color is…
Posted October 31, 2023
The Institute is proud to support the Positive Social Change Challenge within the Brotherhood Initiative at the University of Washington. It challenges students to work collaboratively on the social issues…
Posted October 20, 2023
How the grocery store, community center, restaurant, and laundromat are inspiring a predominantly Black community. When Willie Mae Wright stepped off a train from Mississippi and started a new life…
Posted October 5, 2023
At the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, we're dedicated to closing equity gaps in the U.S. by investing in early-stage startups. Elevating family incomes is pivotal…
Posted September 30, 2023
We are thrilled to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the AmFam Institute. We have so much to celebrate and so much more to look forward to. Since we are still…
Posted September 13, 2023
As we prepare for Climate Week in NYC, we're excited to put a spotlight on the innovative climate startups within our portfolio as examples of the impact that can be…
Posted June 19, 2023
School’s out for summer. The familiar refrain and rhythm from Alice Cooper’s timeless hit rings through my head as I watch my kids run across the lawn chasing each other…