Non-profit impact fund working to ensure all communities have the internet connectivity they need to thrive | ImpactAssets Emerging Impact Manager
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14 Jul 2025
This feed is buffering.
But on LinkedIn, we’re high-bandwidth — sharing stories of communities building better broadband, and how funders can help power their progress.
Come connect ➡️ linkedin.com/company/connect…
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11 Aug 2025
Pinos Altos, New Mexico mining town turned tourist hotspot, has no broadband.
We’re teaming up with Hawk Networks (@AltheaNetwork) to help change that with a @USDA-backed plan for fast, affordable internet.
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Connect Humanity retweeted
America is about to choose between broadband that’s good enough today, or infrastructure that can underpin the future of the U.S. economy. @Connect_Fund
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23 Jun 2025
💲 Now investing: Connect Humanity has funding to support community-centric broadband projects.
If you're building community-centric broadband or want to learn about co-investing, let’s talk.
Learn More🔗 connecthumanity.fund/investm…
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5 Jun 2025
From detecting wildfires to expanding internet access in remote communities, Jim Kossow is building solutions in Plumas County.
See how our investee Peak to Peak joined forces with PG&E to bring new fiber infrastructure to California’s mountain region.
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29 May 2025
We’re partnering with @MDFinanceSD to unlock more capital for community-centered internet.
Together, we’re accelerating investment in broadband networks that put people first.
🔗 connecthumanity.fund/connect… @MDFinanceSD
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22 May 2025
🎙️We’re here for small businesses. For kids who want to go to college. For growth. The cornerstone of that is broadband" — Ashley Smith, @SOAR_EKY
Proud to host these heroes for a candid conversation on trust, leadership & building broadband at #NetInclusion25.
ALT Group photo of Ashley Smith, Samantha Schartman, Adam Lewis, Annie Stroud, Shannon Millsaps
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Connect Humanity retweeted
19 May 2025
"And when we talk about what this money was intended to do, nobody disagrees with what it was actually intended to do. Who doesn't want grandma to be safe online? Who doesn't want a veteran to talk to their doctor?" @angelasiefer
🎧 Listen @Light_Reading lightreading.com/broadband/t…
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Connect Humanity retweeted
.@NewAmerica’s Raza Panjwani kicks off the first panel of #CommunityFirst25: From Vision to Connection – Building a Successful Public Broadband Network.
He asks @MapleBroadband, @utopiafiber, @Connect_Fund, @TCLP_News, & @DigitalC_org how each built #publicbroadband networks.
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8 May 2025
Join us at the first-ever Future of Public Broadband conference!
Jordana Barton-Garcia joins the opening panel with lessons on building sustainable, community-centered broadband 💪
📅 May 14 | 🕐 1PM | 📍 DC
🔗 eventbrite.com/e/community-f…
Hosted by @AAPBroadband & @NewAmerica
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Connect Humanity retweeted
Love this piece from @SSIReview on community broadband. Their call to action resonates: we need to standardize tools, raise awareness, and bring others along on the community broadband journey.
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16 Apr 2025
📰 New in @SSIReview: Financing Broadband in Hard-to-Reach Communities
We won’t close the digital divide with the same old tools write @BrianDVo & @ClaraGMiller.
To deliver internet for all, we need a capital market that powers community broadband.
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22 Apr 2025
A win for broadband in Meigs County, OH!
Construction is underway to connect 200 more homes with high-speed internet — thanks to Appalachia Digital Accelerator partners ARC, Buckeye Hills Regional Council & local champions 👏
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22 Apr 2025
Learn more about how Meigs County leaders are expanding digital opportunities through the Appalachia Digital Accelerator: connecthumanity.fund/meigs-c…
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16 Apr 2025
📰 New in @SSIReview: Financing Broadband in Hard-to-Reach Communities
We won’t close the digital divide with the same old tools write @BrianDVo & @ClaraGMiller.
To deliver internet for all, we need a capital market that powers community broadband.
ssir.org/articles/entry/fina…
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11 Apr 2025
Still haven’t found what you’re looking for?
If that “what” is local champs closing the digital divide, @netinclusion's new map might be just the ticket — featuring 85 coalitions across the US.
We like it.
We hope it’s useful for u2 (erm, you too).
👉 digitalinclusion.org/blog/nd…
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13 Mar 2025
"Switching from fiber to satellite may reduce upfront costs, but it’s like replacing a bridge with a ferry — cheaper in the short term, but less effective and far more costly over the long haul."
Why BEAD's fiber-first approach remains the right choice 🇺🇸
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12 Mar 2025
Celebrating the powerhouse women transforming broadband 👏
Kudos to Jordana Barton-Garcia, @gigibsohn, @km_dewit, @angelasiefer, @sbloomfield15, @AGomezFCC & @JRosenworcel for their work breaking down barriers to digital opportunity.
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Connect Humanity retweeted
11 Mar 2025
How do we finance broadband for all? @Connect_Fund's Chief Investment Officer Brian Vo joins #BroadbandLive on March 12 to discuss broadband investment & digital equity!
📅 Register now: broadbandbreakfast.com/broad…
#DigitalInclusion #BroadbandInvestment #BrianVo #ConnectHumanity #5thAnniversary
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11 Mar 2025
Tomorrow! Join @BrianDVo for the 5th anniversary of @BroadbandCensus Live Online as we reflect on five years of broadband policy, deployment, and digital transformation.
Hosted by @drewclark, with Deborah A. Lathen, @JakeVarn, & Gary Wood.
🔗 Sign up: broadbandbreakfast.com/broad…
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