The Impact Seat Foundation Expands Board of Directors with Innovative Leaders Betsy Fore, Jonah Seiger, and Chaitra Vedullapalli
[BOSTON, MA, May 20, 2024] The Impact Seat Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointments of Betsy Fore, Jonah Seiger, and Chaitra Vedullapalli to its Board of Directors. This pivotal move reinforces the Foundation's steadfast commitment to cultivating a supportive and equitable environment for female business leaders. With their unique expertise, Ms. Fore, Ms. Vedullapalli, and Mr. Seiger will help expand The Impact Seat Foundation’s innovative Full Stack Philanthropy model, which consists of impact investing, grantmaking, and advocacy. They join esteemed board members Barbara Clarke (Founder and Board Chair), Janelle Benjamin, and Juanita Lott.
"The Impact Seat Foundation is ushering in a new era of inclusive leadership and economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs," said Cheryl Contee, CEO of The Impact Seat Foundation. "By welcoming incredible champions like Betsy, Jonah, and Chaitra to our Board of Directors, we are amplifying diverse voices and perspectives to drive innovation and impact. Their collective expertise and unwavering commitment to empowering women in business will be instrumental in advancing our Full Stack Philanthropy model and creating a more equitable future for all."
Learn more about The Impact Seat Foundation’s new board members below:
BETSY FORE: A Champion for Women and Native Entrepreneurs
Betsy Fore, a trailblazer with almost two decades of experience as an inventor, CEO, serial entrepreneur, and now investor, brings an impressive track record and a determination to pave the way for underrepresented female founders.
As the first Native American woman in history to raise a Series A, securing over $20M to date, Ms. Fore embodies the foundation's mission of creating opportunities for women to scale VC-backable, mission-driven ventures.
She states, “When we invest in women, we open up a world of possibility for everyone! When women flourish, economies thrive.” Her dedication to nurturing Indigenous women technologists through her nonprofit, Natives Rising, aligns closely with The Impact Seat Foundation’s mission.
JONAH SEIGER: Bridging Digital Strategy and Inclusive Innovation
Jonah Seiger joins the TISF Board of Directors with a wealth of insights from his decades of experience as a founder and CEO of two digital communications agencies serving Fortune 100 companies, advocacy organizations, and philanthropic foundations. He states, “Investing in diversity is investing in a better world for all of us.”
As an independent consultant, strategic advisor, and angel investor, Mr. Seiger’s career encompasses founding Connections Media and serving as a senior advisor to established and growing businesses.
His expertise in navigating the digital realm and in fostering inclusive, mission-driven organizations is invaluable to The Impact Seat Foundation.
CHAITRA VEDULLAPALLI: Leading the Charge for Billion Dollar Economic Access in Tech
Chaitra Vedullapalli is reshaping the tech industry with her groundbreaking 4P Cosell GTM Method, yielding remarkable economic outcomes through strategic alliances with industry leaders Microsoft and Google. Boasting over two decades of experience, her efforts have not gone unnoticed, earning her prestigious honors such as the 2023 WPO Entrepreneur of the Year, Forbes 1000 Next Entrepreneur and more
Vedullapalli's influence extends beyond the corporate world; she spearheads the expansive Women in Cloud ecosystem, which spans 27 countries and champions diversity through her MXW Ventures film fund. She states, “To launch a revolution in innovation, start with investing in women. The future is female, and it's profitable!"
Her support for economic access, inclusion and the importance of inclusive leadership in driving innovation resonates deeply with the Impact Seat Foundation’s mission.
About The Impact Seat Foundation
The Impact Seat Foundation is creating a world in which women, particularly women of color, can thrive as business leaders. At the heart of its mission is the Full Stack Philanthropy model, which strategically melds impact investing, grantmaking and advocacy to accelerate an expanded and equitable economy for all.
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