Gabe Hakim

Gabe Hakim is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Promise Venture Studio, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting innovators and accelerating innovations for equity in early childhood development and education.13

Professional Background

Gabe has extensive experience in social innovation, business management, and public administration. He has held various leadership positions throughout his career, including:

• USA Chief Operating Officer at Generation: You Employed
• Associate at McKinsey & Company
• Executive Vice President at Interfaith Youth Core (now Interfaith America)
• Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company

Education

Gabe Hakim has a strong educational background:

• MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business
• MPA from Harvard Kennedy School of Government
• BBA in Strategy and Spanish from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business2

Work at Promise Venture Studio

At Promise Venture Studio, Gabe leads efforts to support a national network of over 500 social ventures in fields such as:

• Early childhood health
• Prenatal health
• Birth equity
• Early childhood education
• Parental support
• Child care quality and access1

The organization also serves as the backbone for the national Early Childhood Leaders of Color Collaborative, supporting 200+ field leaders in pursuit of greater sustainability, social capital, and collective power.1

Vision and Mission

Under Gabe's leadership, Promise Venture Studio envisions a world where all children, regardless of their background, can fulfill their innate promise. The organization's mission is to support innovators and accelerate innovations for equity in early childhood development.3

Gabe Hakim's work demonstrates a strong commitment to social innovation and equity-driven initiatives in early childhood development, leveraging his diverse experience across public, private, and social sectors to drive positive change.1