Carley Deardorff is a strategist, connector, and ecosystem builder reimagining how capital flows to bold ideas and underestimated leaders. As the founder of Cultivate Curiosity and a partner at Culture Garden, Carley works at the intersection of investment, innovation, and impact—guiding family offices, next-gen leaders, and visionary investors to align their resources with their values.

With a background in high-leverage partnerships, Carley specializes in crafting creative investment vehicles and collaborative models that sustain emerging fund managers, founders, and ecosystem-builders. Through Cultivate Curiosity, they design immersive conversations and experiences that challenge traditional power structures and spark new possibilities for wealth stewardship and impact.