We exist to close the gaps in wealth, health, education & opportunity by supporting transformative ideas, programs, and people that put human values at the center of impact.
Human Delta was born from a simple belief:
When prioritizing human-centered challenges, you unlock untapped potential for innovation and sustainable growth.
Too often, the narrative splits: do good as a nonprofit or chase revenue as a business. That’s a false choice. There’s a powerful space in between where impact and business can coexist.
We started Human Delta to be a catalyst in that space. To support the businesses, leaders, and ideas that want to close persistent gaps, not just build the next app or building. We see human value as the foundation for economic value, not a competing priority.
Our founders and board members bring deep experience across social entrepreneurship, education, venture development, and systems change. What unites us is a shared commitment to building a world where human progress is the metric of success.
Who we are
Meet our board
Melissa Paulsen
Melissa Paulsen is the Associate Director of Entrepreneurship and Education Programs at the Pulte Institute for Global Development and a Term Assistant Teaching Professor at the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. In this capacity, she collaborates with faculty to design interdisciplinary education and training initiatives aimed at addressing global development challenges. Paulsen's expertise lies in leveraging entrepreneurship and education as tools for social impact, focusing on poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
Maria Gibbs
Maria Gibbs is the Senior Director of iNDustry Labs at the University of Notre Dame, where she facilitates research partnerships between faculty and regional companies. Previously, she co-founded INVANTI, an early-stage investment firm focused on economic development in small cities. Gibbs holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Notre Dame, where her research focused on wind mitigation in long-span footbridges. She has also served as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and as Director of Operations for Bridges to Prosperity, an international footbridge-building organization.
Alex Sejdinaj
Alex Sejdinaj is a Co-Founder and CEO of Code Works, where he brings a strategic, user-centered approach to technology development and digital product ventures. His expertise in tech and business development has been a driving force behind the company's sustained growth and impact, introducing thousands of children and adults to education and access to career pathways in tech. Alex is a passionate advocate for digital equity and entrepreneurship, committed to expanding access to technology and fostering inclusive innovation. He has cultivated strategic partnerships with public and private sector organizations, advancing community-wide efforts to close the digital divide.