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.

  • 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.

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Regional Capital Strategy
Justin Esquivel Justin Esquivel

Regional Capital Strategy

Most people with a good business idea can't get money to start or grow it — not because the idea is bad, but because the system wasn't built for them. Banks want collateral. Venture capital goes to a tiny sliver of founders. Everyone else gets nothing. We looked at that broken system and asked, what if we built something different?

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Reconstruct Challenge Download
Justin Esquivel Justin Esquivel

Reconstruct Challenge Download

By adopting an outlook that is more risk-tolerant and long-term oriented, funders can contribute to the reconstruction of faulty systems and pave the way for a more equitable and just society. In doing so, they become active participants in dismantling the structures that give rise to social problems and shaping a future where these issues are not just mitigated but fundamentally eliminated.

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