# Who’s Funding the Future—and Who’s Getting Left Out

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**Date:** March 12, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Salon D  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Startups  
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## Speakers

- **Jose Pinero** — Executive DirectorSomosVC
- **Jay Lundy** — Managing DirectorNAACP Capital
- **Govind Shivkumar** — Director, InvestmentsOmidyar Network
- **Lili Gangas** — Chief Technology Community OfficerKapor Foundation

While billions flow into tech, too little reaches the people building for equity, justice, and long-term public benefit. This session brings together leaders rethinking who gets to fund emerging tech and why—across both venture capital and philanthropy. We'll explore how to back founders closest to the problems, build alternatives to extractive tech, and redirect capital toward innovation that actually serves communities. It's time to expand who defines innovation—and who profits from it.

## Transcript

A transcript is available for this session: [Read transcript](/sessions/2026-03-12/pp1162633-who-s-funding-the-future-and-who-s-getting-left-out/transcript)

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