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Dustin Shay

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Senior Director, Capital Initiatives at Mission Driven Finance®
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Dustin Shay is the Senior Director of Capital Initiatives at Mission Driven Finance, where he connects capital to social and environmental impact by backing emerging fund managers. He also founded the advisory firm Shay Impact and is a board member for the Black Innovation Alliance. People who have worked with him describe him as passionate, thoughtful, and a great organizer.

Outside of work, Dustin is driven by a passion for eliminating systemic barriers and creating a more equitable society. His personal interests have included studying Japanese, attempting to learn guitar, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and watching cartoons. He recently relocated from New York City to Los Angeles.

He has a dedicated focus on building an inclusive impact investing ecosystem by supporting the next generation of diverse fund managers.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Capital Initiatives
Job Level
Senior
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Dustin shows up

Charismatic
Assertive
Persuasive

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Priorities

Topics Dustin cares about

Impact Investing
The core of his career is connecting capital to positive social and environmental outcomes, a mission he champions at Mission Driven Finance.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship
A primary focus of his work, demonstrated by his board role at the Black Innovation Alliance and the mission of his firm, Shay Impact.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Senior Director, Capital Initiatives
Mission Driven Finance®
4-2024 - 10-2024
Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships and Engagement
Acumen
2-2022 - 2-2024
Head of Impact Labs
Sorenson Impact
1-2022
Board Member
Black Innovation Alliance
12-2021
Founder, Advisor
Shay Impact
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2014
Bachelor's degree
University of Utah
1-2023 - 3-2033
Certificate
Harvard Business School Online
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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