Jalpa Patel - REDF

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- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
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- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
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- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
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- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
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As associate director for REDF’s Community, Jalpa Patel delivers customized guidance and resources to alumni of REDF programs across the country to help them continue to succeed. She also contributes to REDF’s work to create space and community for ESE entrepreneurs to learn from each other and experts in the field. Previously, Jalpa led REDF’s work to build and strengthen the Bay Area social enterprise community through convening leaders, leveraging public-private partnerships, and building capacity.

Before joining REDF, Jalpa spent four years at United Way in various roles, including as director of Rise Together, a partnership of over 250 Bay Area organizations working together to cut poverty in the region – an experience which is greatly informing her work at REDF.

Jalpa was born and raised in Leicester, England. She received her B.A. in sociology and politics at the University of Northampton and her M.A. in international relations at the University of Leicester, England. Prior to moving to San Francisco in 2012, she worked as a child protection coordinator for Leicestershire Police Department as a case manager for at-risk children. In her free time, Jalpa enjoys cooking and traveling.