Join Elizabeth Funk, founder and CEO of DignityMoves, and Cupid Alexander, Deputy Director of Housing in San José, in a thought-provoking discussion on the unsheltered and explore scalable models and policies that can change communities worldwide.
Elizabeth Funk is a pioneer in impact investing. As Senior General Partner at Dev Equity, she funds B-Corps in Latin America focused on housing, urban revitalization, and sustainable agriculture. A former Microsoft and Yahoo! executive, she played a key role in launching Microsoft Office and led Yahoo!’s e-commerce strategy, growing it to over two-thirds of the company's revenue. She later served as CEO of CML Global Capital, overseeing major transactions. Elizabeth founded the Dignity Fund, one of the first for-profit microfinance investment vehicles, and has served on numerous impact fund boards, including Deutsche Bank’s Microfinance Consortium. She is also the founder of DignityMoves, tackling homelessness in California, and an active leader in YPO and Toniic, advocating for sustainable business practices.
Cupid Alexander is the Deputy Director of Housing in San Jose, California, concentrating on enhancing the city's response to homelessness. His diverse career in public service spans roles such as Senior Vice President of Operations at the Houston Housing Authority and Assistant Director of Housing and Planning in the City of Austin, Texas. Before his roles in Texas, Cupid Alexander's work in Portland, Oregon—his hometown—involved direct engagement with vulnerable families and strategic roles, including Senior Policy Advisor to the Mayor and Senior Policy Analyst. His efforts focused on community engagement and developing equitable policies, including anti-displacement strategies, density bonuses, and renter protections. These initiatives aimed to help families flourish and improve the quality of life across communities. With extensive experience in diverse communities, Cupid's deep commitment to social equity shapes his thoughtful and compassionate approach to housing issues.