In Episode 67 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Erin Sietstra, Head of Investments at Hopelab Ventures, on her journey, Health Tech, Medicare startups, and the mission and vision of Hopelab.
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About Erin
Erin is responsible for the development and oversight of Hopelab’s work investing in organizations and companies that aim to improve the health and well-being of teens and young adults.
In her role, she sources, executes, and manages investments, positioning Hopelab as both a financial and a strategic partner to entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and innovators.
As a social impact investor, Hopelab Ventures invests in companies that support the mental health and well-being of adolescents, particularly in underserved communities.
The organization backs founders with lived experience related to the youth and mental health topics it supports. The team believes those founders are uniquely equipped to develop effective solutions.
Hopelab Ventures’ investment approach combines early-stage capital with expertise in research, design, youth co-creation, and payment models to support the development and adoption of better, more diverse, and accessible mental health and well-being solutions for young people at scale.
About Hopelab
Hopelab is a transformative social innovation lab and impact investor dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of adolescents ages 10-25, with a special focus on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ young people.
Through philanthropic funding, collaborations, and intergenerational partnerships, Hopelab operates at the intersection of technology and mental health alongside entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, and young change-makers to foster systemic change and cultivate a thriving future for underserved young individuals.
