How we work
At Access Ventures, we believe our impact will reach only as far as the stories we tell.
We view storytelling as a critical amplifier of our work and the work of our partners, without which we cannot realize our mission.
Explore some of these stories below, and let us know what you think.
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We view storytelling as a powerful way to spark change, exchange ideas, and build empathy. We are currently producing two podcasts that serve as a critical amplifier of our work and the work of our partners.
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We continually share learnings and best practices that advance our collective mission of human flourishing.
From Potential to Participation: The Peregrine Programme (2027 Applications Now Open)
We are proud to share the 2026 Peregrine Ventures cohort, a group of leaders gathered in Oxford for an immersive experience focused on ethical leadership in a complex world.
The Peregrine Programme brings together individuals across sectors who recognize that today’s challenges require more than technical expertise. They require deeper clarity around purpose, responsibility, and the values that shape decision making.
Introducing Our Inaugural Senior Fellows, Part II
At Access Ventures, we believe transformative change is always shaped by people, by their wisdom, their questions, and their willingness to steward influence for the common good.
We are grateful to continue introducing the inaugural members of the Access Ventures Senior Fellows community, leaders whose work reflects deep wisdom, moral imagination, and a commitment to cultivating human flourishing.
Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Reconstruct Challenge: Thriving Youth
Six organizations have been selected through the 2026 Reconstruct Thriving Youth Challenge, a 1 million dollar venture philanthropy initiative designed to strengthen systems for youth aging out of foster care in Tennessee.
Introducing Our Inaugural Senior Fellows
At Access Ventures, we believe transformative change is always shaped by people, by their wisdom, their questions, and their willingness to steward influence for the common good.
Today, we’re honored to announce the launch of the Access Ventures Senior Fellows Program, a new invitation-only fellowship designed to engage distinguished leaders whose lives and work reflect deep alignment with our mission to cultivate human flourishing.
Meet the 2025 Access Ventures Fellows
The Access Ventures Fellowship is much more than a leadership development program; it’s a springboard for young innovators ready to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Announcing the Phase II Winners of the 2025 Reconstruct Challenge
We’re thrilled to announce the five Phase II winners of the 2025 Reconstruct Challenge, who are working to build solutions in Food Justice, Maternal and Child Health, and Healthcare Access.
Announcing the Access Ventures Fellows of 2024
The Access Ventures Fellowship is much more than a leadership development program; it’s a springboard for young innovators ready to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Know Homelessness
Homelessness is a complex, community-wide issue requiring both emergency services and preventive measures, and Access Ventures' Know Homelessness campaign aims to change public perception and increase empathy in Louisville and Southern Indiana by sharing real stories and encouraging community involvement to address housing insecurity.
Render Capital: A New $15M Regional Fund
Access Ventures has launched Render Capital, a $15 million fund designed to provide early-stage risk capital to entrepreneurs in Louisville and Southern Indiana, addressing the regional need for startup funding and stimulating economic growth through initiatives like the Render Competition and various financing options for local businesses.
Access Ventures Announces New Regional Capital Fund
Access Ventures is launching Render Capital, a regional fund to provide $15 million in early-stage risk capital to support entrepreneurs in Louisville and Southern Indiana, addressing critical gaps in capital access and fostering economic growth, innovation, and inclusion in the region.