kaiton williams

Kaiton Williams is a prominent figure at Impact America Fund, where he serves as a Managing Partner. His role focuses on leveraging technology to create equitable opportunities for low- and moderate-income communities of color. Williams joined Impact America Fund in 2018, bringing a unique background as a Silicon Valley engineer and a researcher in Human-Computer Interaction, with a specific emphasis on the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs in accessing investment and resources.135

Education and Background

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Morgan State University.
• PhD in Information Science/Studies from Cornell University.3

Contributions and Philosophy

Williams advocates for the inclusion of communities in decision-making processes related to products and services that affect them. He believes that understanding the lived experiences of these communities is crucial for creating impactful business models.14 Under his leadership, Impact America Fund has raised significant capital, aiming to bridge the wealth gap and support businesses that prioritize social impact alongside financial returns.24

Impact America Fund

Impact America Fund is notable for being led by a Black woman and focuses on early-stage investments in tech-enabled companies that address systemic inequities in the economy. The firm seeks to empower founders who have direct experience with the communities they serve, ensuring that investments contribute to long-term economic agency.24