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Summit:

The Intersection of
Finance & Mental Health

October 17-18, 2024

Deutsche Bank US HQ

1 Columbus Circle, New York City

sponsors & SUPPORTERS 

What is the REAL Summit?

The REAL Summit: The Intersection of Finance & Mental Health sits at the nexus of investment and mental health. This event is designed to expand the finance ecosystem by driving more global capital toward the companies leading innovation in mental and behavioral health. Attendees will benefit from in-depth content on the current climate of investment and innovation in the sector, along with networking opportunities, expert-led panels, and insightful workshops.
 

Our Three Pillars:

  1. Building the Mental Health Ecosystem: Our goal is to bring more capital into the mental health space, expanding the base of investors—starting with family offices, specialized funds, and eventually, larger institutional investors—following the path of impact investing.

  2. Helping People with Their Own Mental Health: Through interactive workshops, attendees will gain tools to support their own mental health and that of family, friends, and coworkers.

  3. Conversations & Community: Real Talks and Real Walks foster authentic connections and meaningful conversations, driving collective action in mental health advocacy.

Representing $1 trillion in investable capital, attendees include:​ Family Offices, RIAs, LPs Foundations, Philanthropists, Institutional investors, Private equity, Venture Capital, Mental Health Funds, Companies seeking investment, Mental health service providers, Business leaders, Academics, Groups seeking community, mental health advocates and changemakers

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"The Mental Health field needs a revolution and bold investors who can help make it happen. The Summit is needed more than ever." - Ron Diamond

Driving Capital 

Help drive groundbreaking conversations that bridge finance and mental health, fueling innovative solutions and significantly expanding all forms of capital into the mental health sector.

Global leadership

Connect with the world’s leading family offices, foundations, private equity funds, global philanthropists, government entities, thought leaders, and experts shaping the future of mental health worldwide.

innovative collaborations

Discover the latest scalable and investable innovations in mental health by collaborating with top companies and thought leaders. Explore the next generation of solutions that are transforming the landscape of mental health care.

Enhance Leadership and Well-being

Gain valuable insights into mental health, benefiting yourself, your families, and your coworkers, while enhancing their leadership skills in today’s complex world.

What to Expect?

Explore the a breadth of topics where investments meet mental health alongside a experts from institutions such as Mercer, Deloitte, The Kennedy Forum, One Mind at Work, and leading entrepreneurs and academics. Enjoy two full days of a variety of panels, keynotes, workshops, plenaries, and networking opportunities.

Market Size: The global mental health market is projected to reach around $240 billion by 2026. 

Growth Rate: The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.2%. 

Global Impact: Mental health disorders affect approx. 1 in 4 people at some point in their lives.

Global Economic Loss:  Approx. $1 trillion is lost annually from lost productivity resulting from depression and anxiety disorders alone.

the opportunity

LOCATION

Deutsche Bank Center, 1 Columbus Circle
New York, New York

It’s incumbent on those of us who have developed the understanding of what’s needed to build in mental health support for others in finance and entrepreneurship to move our industries forward.

- Daniel Koppelkamm, Brain & Mental Health VC

Thanks Shawn for continuing to turn your passion into purpose. This looks like an amazing event. I can’t wait to hear the outcomes. 

- Darcy Gruttadaro, Chief Innovation Officer, NAMI

The mental health field needs a revolution and bold investors who can help make it happen. The summit is needed more than ever.

- Ron Diamond Diamond Wealth Tiger 21

Meet our Speakers

Laura Berland

Founder & Executive Director, Center for Compassionate Leadership

Mark Fedorcik

Co-Head of the Investment Bank at Deutsche Bank

Lisa Mikkelsen

Head of Global Human Capital, Flourish Ventures

Herbert Bay

CEO and co-founder, Earkick

Garen Staglin

Chairman & Founder, One Mind; Founder & Co-Chairman, Healthy Brains Global Initiative

Mariam Khayretdinova

Founder and CEO at Brainify.AI

Kevin Hines

Best Selling Author,& Award Winning Filmmaker

Larissa May

Founder & Executive Director, #HALFTHESTORY

Jen Libby, MSW, LCSW

CEO & Founder, Promly; Psychotherapist

Paul Thanos

Director of Insurance & Finance
International Trade Administration, US Department of Commerce

Dr. Roberta Marongiu

Scientific Lead for the US at Women’s Brain Foundation, and Assistant Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medicine

Dr. Elizabeth Markle

Executive Director & Co-Founder, Open Source Wellness

Kathy Pike

CEO, One Mind

Lisa Gora

Partner with Law Firm of Epstein Becker & Green PC

Greg Kubin

General Partner, PsyMed Ventures

Steven Lebowitz

Senior Managing Director, Two Bridge

Robert Krayn

CEO, Talkiatry

Daniel Claussen

Chief Business Officer & Co-Founder, Reconnect Labs

Sean Mayberry

Founder & CEO, StrongMinds

Erika Karp

Chief Impact Officer, The Aspen Institute

Elisha London

Founder & CEO, Prospira Global

Jason Cavnar

Executive Chairman, Founder Mental Health Pledge

Daniel Koppelkamm

Managing Partner, Convergence Partners

Vasanta Pundarika

CEO, Lotuspring

Erik Sebusch

Partner, Mercer Global Investments

Danish Munir

Founding Partner, GreyMatter Capital

Dr Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber

Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, Recipient, US Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service; Professor, Columbia University Psychiatry; Forbes 50 Over 50 (2024)

Sevey Morton

Youth Mental Health Advocate

Ryan Rampersaud

Assistant Professor UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Ritu Baral

Managing Director, Cowen and Company

Evan Harrel

Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Center for Compassionate Leadership

Dan Mannix

Former CEO of RWC Partners & Advisor to the Brain Capital Alliance

Dr. Keita Franklin

Specialist Executive @ Deloitte | Executive Consultant

Christian Elam

General Partner, Bachmanity Capital

Linsey Morrison

Founder, Sunny Springs Advisory Group & Director, UC Law SF AI Law and Innovation Institute

Lia Mix, LMFT, CPTR

Founder & CEO, DELPHI

Julia Balandina Jaquier

Board member, Tara Family Office, and Founder, JBJ Consult

Margaret Hines

Founder, Mindly & Angel Investor

Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., LCSW

Founder & CEO, Omega Recovery

Ken Zimmerman

CEO, Fountain House

Shelby Clark

Partner, Lionheart Ventures

George Harrington

Managing Partner, Creed Venture Partners

Janna Bilski

VP of Strategic Relationships and Development, Mindful Philanthropy

Robin Arnott

CEO, SoundSelf

Emiliano Santarnecchi

Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Kacie Kelly

Chief Innovation Officer, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

Aneesh Chaudhry

CEO, SoulPhysio Lifestyle LLC

Rachel Duncan

Vice President, Deutsche Bank

Paul Peters

Owner, Covenant Case Management Services

Dr. Jack Kreindler

Founder & CEO of WellFounded

What to Expect?

The event features a global attendee list and two full days of a variety of panels, keynotes, workshops, and plenaries from expert speakers from across the Finance, Investments & Mental Health sectors.

Most Important Areas in Mental Health Innovation

  • Investment Trends in Mental Health

  • Digital, AI & Corporate Mental Health

  • Mental Health Bioscience

  • Psychedelics & Human Connection

  • Cross Generational Mental Health

Early Bird Ends on September 12th.

Take the lead.  
Move the needle on improving mental health globally.

Show your organization's support for expanding the mental health ecosystem, boost your company's visibility, or pitch your solutions to a audience of executives, community leaders, and investors.  

Find what best fits you. Please see sponsorship availability, here

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Tickets include access to all sessions, networking events, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails.

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Summit:

The Intersection of Finance & Mental Health (soLD OUT) ​​​​

October 17-18, 2024 at Deutsche Bank HQ in NYC

Sitting at the nexus of investment and mental health, this event is designed to expand the finance ecosystem by driving more global capital toward the companies leading innovation in mental and behavioral health.

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Driving Capital

Help drive conversations that bridge finance and mental health, fueling innovative solutions and significantly expanding all forms of capital into the mental health sector.

Global leadership

Connect with the world’s leading family offices, foundations, private equity funds, global philanthropists, government entities, thought leaders, and experts shaping the future of mental health worldwide.

Meaningful Collaboration

Discover the latest scalable and investable innovations in mental health by collaborating with top companies and thought leaders. Explore the next generation of solutions that are transforming the landscape of mental health care.

Leadership and Well-being

Gain valuable insights into mental health, benefiting yourself, your families, and your coworkers, while enhancing their leadership skills in today’s complex world.

Rebecca O. Bagley

President & CEO, The Kennedy Forum

Cristina Shapiro

CSO & President, UNICEF Bridge Fund

Paul Thanos

Director of Insurance & Finance
International Trade Administration, US Department of Commerce

Matt Kudish

CEO, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City

Kacie Kelly

Chief Innovation Officer, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

Highly Anticipated Fireside Chat: A global Perspective on the Future of Mental Health Care, Innovation & Policy 

Why are we hosting the summit?

In December 2022, our Founder Shawn Lesser faced a severe mental health crisis, spending time in the psyche ward and attending two mental health treatment centers in 2023, ultimately making a remarkable recovery.

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💡 Workshops to Support Your Growth

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Facilitated by Jen Libby, CEO & Founder, Promly; Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience.

Mindful Parenting of the Digital Generation

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Facilitated by Elisha London, Founder & CEO of Prospira Global, a leader in Global Mental Health.

Corporate mental health in action: What really works?

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Facilitated by Dr. Elizabeth Markle, Psychologist & Co-founder of Open Source Wellness.

A “Microdose” Sized Experience of the Community As Medicine Model

👋🏼 Meet & Greet These Changemakers

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