Jenn Bonine CEO of Valhalla Capital Consortia Discusses ESG Funding For Small Business – Video
Jenn Bonine, CEO of Valhalla Capital Consortia, discusses their ESG-focused funding strategy ($5m – $20m) for small business founders with ESG News CEO Matt Bird at the World Economic Forum.
Jennifer Bonine is the Founder and CEO of Valhalla Capital Consortia and was the first female Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform testing tech CEO. She has co-founded four startups, including an exit to a top tech company, securing venture-backed funding, and gaining acceptance into a top 10 accelerator/incubator program. Her professional collaborations span industry giants such as Microsoft, Google, Dell, HBO, Disney, Riot Games, and Epic Games.
Valhalla Capital Consortia is a United States firm dedicated to empowering underrepresented founders by providing alternative funding sources and strategic services to scale and grow their innovative businesses. Recognizing the challenges these entrepreneurs face in securing traditional venture capital—often due to factors like gender, ethnicity, or geographical location—Valhalla Capital steps in to bridge this gap. Their mission centers on redefining startup funding by connecting entrepreneurs with like-minded investors and offering mentorship and resources to foster success.
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Matt Bird is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy, media, fintech, and communications, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.
He has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI), UNCTAD, and the UN, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum, ADFW, Climate Week NYC, EU Parliament, COP, the Vatican, NASDAQ, NYSE, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.
He previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021, leading coverage of more than 10,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does.
