Where Philanthropy + Capital + Creativity Converge
The 2025 Spring Summit wasn't just a conversation — it was a call to action.
Hosted by Opus 1 Foundation’s Cynthia Dalagelis, the 2025 Spring Summit convened global leaders in philanthropy, finance, and the arts to explore how creative capital can solve systemic challenges. From legal frameworks for regenerative investment to the power of storytelling in policy change, every session challenged us to think bigger — and act with purpose.
KEY THEMES
Root-Cause Philanthropy
Radical Transparency
Cultural Infrastructure
Data + Storytelling
Interdisciplinary Impact
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Leaders in Philanthropy, Catalytic Capital and Creative Innovation
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AL MUELLER
Chief Executive Officer
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TAMAR GUTTMANN
Social Entrepreneur + (Impact) Producer
CHRISTOPHER CORITSIDIS
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
NISAA JETHA
Founder & Curator
Excellence In Giving
CUE Foundation | ThinkFilm
Opus 1 Foundation
ImpactForSDGs
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS
Transformative Philanthropy
Al Mueller urged funders to focus on measurable transformation and root-cause interventions — not just treating symptoms.
Legal Infrastructure for Creative Capital
Nisaa Jetha demonstrated how purpose-built legal tools can embed values and resilience into regenerative finance models.
Quantifying Storytelling Impact
Tamar Guttmann’s work helped eliminate toxic chemicals from 120+ corporate supply chains by leveraging film-driven activism.
Opus 1's Origin Story
Chris Coritsidis shared how a concert tour in Kenya inspired the launch of a foundation committed to cultural change through creativity.
ARTS IN ACTION
FEATURED OPUS 1 IMPACT INITIATIVES
MEMORY OF A STAR
A first-of-its-kind instrument that transforms cosmic data into sound, fueling STEAM education and the global creator economy.
Projected Impact: $20M in creative earnings by 2030 | 50+ global education partners
EVERYONE IS AN ARTIST
A national program creating education and job opportunities for people with disabilities in the U.S. arts & culture economy.
