Impact Engine
Demetrius Palmer is an accomplished analyst and investor with extensive experience in venture capital and private equity, focusing on impactful economic, environmental, and health initiatives. Currently serving as an Analyst at Impact Engine since December 2024, Demetrius previously held roles as an Investor at Reach Capital and participated in a Venture Capital Fellowship at Chicago:Blend, where skills in sourcing startups and conducting thematic research were honed. A former Venture Analyst at the Black Venture Capital Consortium, Demetrius championed underrepresented founders and enhanced diversity in entrepreneurship. Additional roles include Associate of Strategic Initiatives at The Tulsa Initiative, Investment Analyst at Zeal Capital Partners, and Research Analyst at the University of California, Davis, where analytical expertise was applied to socioeconomic research. Demetrius holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Community Development from Howard University and an MBA in Management from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
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Impact Engine
Impact Engine is a women-owned and led, Chicago-based venture capital and private equity firm investing in companies driving positive impact in education, economic empowerment, health, and environmental sustainability.