Connecting capital with creative people
who make a profit and make a difference

Upstart Co-Lab connects impact investing to fashion, food, film & TV, video games and other creative industries to drive deep social and environmental impact, commercial viability and an innovative edge.

Through the creative economy, investors can back BIPOC and women entrepreneurs; create on-ramps to economic opportunity in low-income communities; grow quality 21st-century jobs for middle skill workers; connect ethical, sustainable supply chains with educated consumers; and bring diverse, culturally-authentic stories to the big and small screen.

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Investing in the Creative Economy

SOCAP21: Creativity, Culture & Capital: The Untapped Potential of the Global Creative Economy

ImpactAssets: Impact Investing in the Creative Economy

Impact Entrepreneur: The Impact of the Creative Economy with Laura Callanan

GSG Global Impact Summit: In conversation with Yo-Yo Ma and Laura Callanan

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Barron’s Live: Investing in the Creative Economy

Impact Investing Opportunities in the Creative Economy

ImpactAlpha’s Brian Walsh interviews Laura Callanan about Impact Investing in the Creative Economy

Creative Entrepreneurs: Special Interview with Investor Laura Callanan, founder Upstart Co-Lab – Rocket fuel for creative entrepreneurs

Superpowers for Good: Upstart Co-Lab Leverages Crowdfunding for Creative Entrepreneurs