Tech Duels @ Horizons Conference

The Investment Conundrum: Debating Capital Sources to Advance Education and Work

In the face of rapid technological advancements, evolving job markets, and increasing demands for diverse educational pathways, the need for varied investments in education and workforce development is more critical than ever. The post-pandemic, AI-driven world has accelerated changes in how we learn and work, revealing both the potential and pitfalls of our current systems. Recent shifts in the global economy highlight the risks of relying too heavily on any single source of funding.

Join us for a highly anticipated debate addressing the urgent need for strategic investments to ensure a resilient and adaptable workforce ready to meet future challenges. At Horizons, building on the framework of Tech Duels, two teams will present their arguments before experts, offering the audience an accelerated learning experience.



Our Debaters

Debater 1

Aarti Kotak

Team Con

Managing Director and Head of ESG and Social Impact

Debater 2

Aurelia Flores

Team Con

Investment Director at Virginia Venture Partners

Debater 3

Mark Grovic

Team Pro

General Partner and Founder of New Markets Venture

Debater 4

Randy Moore

Team Pro

Foundation President at Clayton Dubilier & Rice

Our Judges

Debater 1

Ramphis Castro

Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Investments, Platform for Social Impact

Debater 3

Danha Goldstein

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Halcyon Venture Partners

Debater 3

Tod Loofbourrow

CEO and Chairman, ViralGains

Debater 2

Nordia Savage

Director, The Connecticut Project

Our Moderator

Debate Coach

Newton Sanon

President/CEO @ OIC of South Florida