Capital Reimagined: An Exploration of Institutional Capital, Innovation & Catalytic Development

Capital Reimagined An Exploration of Institutional Capital, Innovation & Catalytic Development in Communities | Hosted by EDLI & Calpe Labs Capital shapes what gets built, which businesses grow, and where economic opportunity takes root. Yet many of the projects, developers, and businesses capable of driving meaningful economic growth sit outside the structures institutional capital was designed to finance. What if we could use institutional capital differently, not simply to fund development, but to catalyze it? The Salon Capital Reimagined brings together impact investors, philanthropic leaders, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and community partners who are thinking differently about how capital is structured, deployed, and supported. Part conversation, part working session, we’ll explore where existing capital systems fall short, what innovative models are already emerging, and what it would take to move promising approaches from isolated experiments to scalable solutions. The goal isn’t simply to talk about access to capital. It’s to examine how capital itself can work differently. The Question How can we redesign institutional capital to catalyze development and unlock investment in the businesses, projects, and communities positioned for growth? Evening Flow 5:30–6:00 PM | Networking & Reception 6:00–6:10 PM | Welcome & Guest Introductions 6:10–6:30 PM | The Capital GapWhy does the gap persist despite significant investment? 6:30–7:00 PM | The Developer LensWhat are local developers building—and what is limiting their growth? 7:00–7:30 PM | Innovation in PracticeHow can new capital models unlock greater investment and impact? 7:30–8:00 PM | Closing & Connections About CALPE LABS Calpe Labs is an impact venture studio that creates new ways for capital to reach entrepreneurs, small businesses, developers, and communities that are often overlooked by traditional financial systems.