If it is true that founders need knowledge, networks and capital to succeed, then what does it mean for those who fund and support entrepreneurs to construct and manage networks that drive value to them? Come hear from practitioners inside and outside of the impact investing world …

Police brutality and subsequent protests in Ferguson, New York, Baltimore, Oakland, and elsewhere have shined a light on the gross racial inequity in our country, and serve as important reminders that people closest to the problem are also closest to the solutions, yet furthest from resources and …

Most leadership theories and models are still based on the assumption that leaders must focus on the success of their organization, so innovation in Leadership Development occurs mostly in the area of making leaders more effective in achieving thrivability of their specific entities. This mindset is dominant …

“The opportunities to combine making a profit with serving your community are limitless- Ben Cohen Would he invest? “First, the business would need to be values led in a way that benefits people who have traditionally been oppressed. Second it would need to be committed to remaining …

The lines between venture philanthropy, impact investing, and socially responsible investing are blurring as investors and entrepreneurs across the spectrum find increasingly innovative ways of creating value on multiple fronts. The panelists will share examples of investments from around the world that highlight creative financing mechanisms, impact …

In all facets of life, creativity and innovation drive change. But how do we encourage and nurture these life-changing attributes especially in today’s youth? For example, how can the groundwork be laid and encouraged in teenagers through creating music? And upon entering college, what tools can be …

Social benefit organizations often have great ideas for impact that fail in the adoption stage when end users or others critical to acquisition and implementation don’t buy in. This session will explore various experiences and propose a model and understanding customer and other key constituents decision making …

Timor-Leste was the first sovereign state declared in the 21st Century. After decades of invasion, persecution, and genocide the new country, in a David and Goliath outcome, received its independence on 20th May 2002, something to be truly proud of. Not so pride inducing was receiving 3rd …

For a social venture or impact investor, finding the right “match” (i.e funder or deal) can feel like trying to find a significant other. In this session, entrepreneurs, investors, and support programs (accelerators/incubators) share their stories of searching for, and finding, the perfect match. Philip Berber, founder …

The good news about being an impact entrepreneur is that you can draw from multiple sources of capital. The bad news is that you sometimes feel caught between two worlds that speak different languages. How do you decide who to target? How do you tailor your pitch? …

Individuals focused on socially meaningful investing and high impact entrepreneurship are more likely to succeed if they are innovative than those who are not. But what does “innovation” really mean? We hear stories of great leaders, but many of us don’t fully grasp what actions they took …

With the top 10% of Americans OWNING 75% of U.S. wealth, and the ownership gap growing at an alarming rate, a solution has never been more needed. The “Cooperatives in Technology Coalition” is bringing together cross-organizational support and education to assist in the expansion of cooperative ownership …