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Tuesday March 18, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
“If you want to do good, start a business." Many entrepreneurs start their businesses out of a desire to meet a need or serve their community. But, it's not as easy as it sounds. 

Four seasoned business owners discuss the joys, challenges, and realities of being an impact-focused entrepreneur. From two employees to twelve, these entrepreneurs believe that business is a vehicle for social good, and each has had to make challenging decisions about balancing financial sustainability and impact. Join us for this "real talk" conversation about the joys and pains of mission-driven entrepreneurship.

Note: This conference session is a ticketed event. To create your event schedule here on Sched you must first purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase your tickets. All Conference badges also have a Pay-What-You-Can Scholarship Option. This option is available for attendees in need of financial assistance to attend the conference.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 12th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.

Speakers
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Alison Denbigh

Cofounder and CFO, Staunton Innovation Hub, Skyler Innovations (Watch Ya’ Mouth Game)
CoOwner/CoFounder/CoInventer of Skyler Innovations, based in Staunton, Virginia, USA. Oversees the financials, supply chain management, product development and growth of the “Watch Ya’ Mouth” game brand. The “Watch Ya’ Mouth” game was #1 on three platforms on Amazon US... Read More →
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Natalie Hodge

CEO, Rudy's Girl Media
Natalie K. Hodge is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur and community transformation strategist. She is the owner of Rudy's Girl Media, a Martinsville, Virginia-based content development studio that specializes in digital storytelling and creative marketing solutions. In November... Read More →
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Roberta Keller

Founder, CEO, Alexis Advisors
Roberta Keller is a thought-leader in building a wealth management social enterprise. Roberta founded Alexis Advisors in 2013 and was the first Certified B Corp financial services firm in the Central Virginia region. The firm offers women and working professionals fee-only financial... Read More →
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Ilsa Loeser

Founder & Principal, Letterpress Communications
Ilsa "accidentally started" a marketing agency nearly 10 years ago. Letterpress Communications was born out of a passion for her hometown. Storytelling and strategic thinking are at the core of the Letterpress approach of community-powered marketing.  Letterpress has grown from Ilsa... Read More →
Sponsors
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University of Virginia

The University is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center and proud history as a renowned research university. The community and culture of the University... Read More →
Tuesday March 18, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Common House North Room

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