Keith Ippel is Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Spring, built from a bold idea to change the world through innovation. Spring is one of Canada’s leading impact organizations comprised of Spring Activator, Spring Impact Society, Spring Impact Capital, and Propel Impact. Spring has catalyzed $230M+ in capital across a community spanning 3,500+ founders and investors, 60+ cities and five continents.
He has 25 years of experience at the intersection of entrepreneurship, capital and systemic change. In 2023, he co-founded Spring Impact Capital, a VC fund backing Canadian founders in human and planetary health. In 2024, he co-founded Blended Finance Canada.
A global keynote speaker and Ivey MBA, Keith believes impact-driven innovation holds extraordinary potential to shape a more equitable and resilient future.
