The Chattanooga Future Fund: Investing in Hope
June 17th, 2025
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In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, Keri Randolph, Executive Director of Chattanooga 2.0, dives into the game-changing Chattanooga Future Fund and its transformative impact on Hamilton County students. We explore the innovative financial solution designed to address educational and opportunity gaps, empowering the next generation of leaders.
Key Topics Include:
What is the Chattanooga Future Fund? Discover how this new initiative is creating lasting change for students in Hamilton County by providing access to critical resources and opportunities.
Human-Centered Innovation: Learn how Bridge Innovate's approach of human-centered design is making this solution truly impactful, addressing the specific needs of students and empowering them to succeed.
Engaging Stakeholders: Understand how the traditionally slow-to-innovate financial services sector has come together to develop and launch this initiative, breaking barriers to create a more equitable future for all.
Closing the Opportunity Gap: Hear how the Chattanooga Future Fund is directly working to close the education and opportunity gap, leveling the playing field for students in the community.
Community Support: Find out how local businesses and organizations are partnering to make this initiative a reality and how their support is driving success.
What’s Next? Get a sneak peek at other innovative financial literacy solutions in the works that aim to further empower students and strengthen the community.
Leadership in Innovation: Gain valuable advice from leaders on how to drive innovation and inspire change in your own initiatives.
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Founded in 2003, Bridge Innovate is an SBA-certified woman-owned small business with 20+ years of experience in business innovation, leadership development, and organizational change. We’re on a mission to make a difference and to ignite creative leadership for growth and good.