The play‑by‑play for designing the future of capital access.

Sherrod’s work at EcoMap has enabled companies, foundations, and governments to digitize and scale their ecosystems, making resources more accessible and engagement more impactful.

His expertise spans building scalable solutions, optimizing business processes, and fostering strategic partnerships. 

With nearly 20 years of experience spanning technology strategy, nonprofit operations, and impact investing, Patrick has guided teams that have raised over $50 million and developed tools supporting $2 billion in community investments nationwide.

Patrick is recognized for his collaborative, human-centered approach and his commitment to building sustainable solutions that help organizations scale their impact.

Heath Naquin leads capital strategy, dual‑use commercialization and AI‑driven ecosystem development for Philadelphia based University City Science Center.

He brings 30+ years of experience working with NIH, NSF, the U.S. Department of State, and the European Investment Fund, supporting founders, designing early‑stage funding models, and advancing public–private commercialization programs.

He has led global initiatives across 130+ countries, including the State Department’s GIST program and NIH’s RADx External Commercial Partnerships team.

Heath is also a Fulbright Specialist, NSF I‑Corps Instructor, and active early‑stage investor.

Matt Roth is the President and CEO of Community Reinvestment Fund, USA. He is an entrepreneurial leader with demonstrated achievement in community development financial services. 

His skills like in building and leading teams, financial and strategic acumen, and raising both debt and equity capital in the service of community development. 

He began his career in credit/risk management/strategic planning in Chicago where he created and ran Harris' Hispanic Banking program. In his role there, he opened three branches in Latino communities, developed a wire transfer service, and created a bi-lingual call center and Spanish-language website. He was then given the opportunity to serve as IFF's first Chief Operating Officer, and with a reorganization in 2018, he was promoted to serve as President of their CDFI.

Maddy Kulkarni is a brand strategist and storytelling expert who helps mission-driven organizations translate complex strategies into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with funders, partners, and customers. She is the Founder of Citizen Marketing Group, where she works with nonprofits, social enterprises, and impact-focused organizations to sharpen positioning, clarify value propositions, and build decks that drive real decisions—not just interest. 

Maddy brings a rare combination of strategic rigor and practical execution, helping teams move from internal clarity to external credibility. In the OFN Capital Solutions Innovation Accelerator, she supports organizations in turning their innovation roadmaps into funder-ready Demo Day pitches and will lead Session 6 deck presentations and feedback. 

Elizabeth Eichhorn is a powerhouse in innovation, funding strategy, and community building. With a track record of helping business owners raise more than $100 million—and securing $150,000+ for her own ventures—Elizabeth knows how to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Her ventures, like Copper Rose Wine and Ampersand Dinner, were built to spark authentic connection and conversation.

Elizabeth’s expertise spans customer experience design, business coaching, and alternative funding. 

Elizabeth has built strategic partnerships, managed coaching teams, and developed programming that elevated operational capacity and drove measurable results. She’s founded leadership and networking events, accelerated sales teams to record-breaking success, and created B2B solutions that boosted retention and engagement for major companies.