Where do entrepreneurs in the burgeoning economy of sustainable food turn for help in tackling challenges and laying a foundation for long-term success? One great source of assistance and sound advice comes from the experienced food entrepreneurs who are out there “doing it”. In this session, we …
There was more money processed via mobile payments in 2013 in Uganda than in the United States. Kenya sent 40 times more money via text message on feature phones than the US did on iPhones. We will discuss the revolution in mobile money and how it is …
Discover a new paradigm of Negotiation for the emerging generation of entrepreneurs. In this session you will learn how to actualize the genius within in order to master the art of collaboration and co-creation in the spirit of oneness, dignity and fairness. Learn to bridge the worlds …
Today, the quest to solve the energy access problem with innovative technology has become sexy. A myriad of start-ups and multinationals alike have thrown themselves into the game backed by private, angel, social, foundation and VC investors. Yet, few of these technology players are reaching scale. This …
There is a universal need for electricity, but a fundamental lack of access and yet the solar industry is a $100 billion dollar business worldwide and growing. The price of solar hardware, like solar panels and inverters, has crashed. Now we need start-up ingenuity to reduce the …
Three early-stage civic sector entrepreneurs and SOCAP entrepreneurs bring their experience and knowledge to the fore in this honest discussion about corporate structure and its implications for funding, access, attention, partnership and more. Ayesha Khanna, President of the Points of Light Civic Accelerator will moderate and Kyle …
Providing entrepreneurs with management expertise and social capital through business mentoring is recognized as a valuable component of entrepreneurial success, yet these services are typically costly to provide and difficult to standardize and scale. Accelerators and Incubators across the globe are working towards providing the critical mix …
The success of any social enterprise or business hinges on the quality of the team. Individuals that are connected to the community, mission, or operations bring the needed passion and know-how to execute against goals and achieve success. However, there are millions of people around the globe …
It has been 10 years since the launch of the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative, the first public-private partnership that served as the catalyst for a national movement around healthy food access. Hear industry leaders discuss lessons learned and explore current needs/challenges in the capital market. Panelists …
The world is rapidly urbanizing, but many of our urban problems are getting worse (transportation, education, waste management etc). How do you launch a startup to improve city living? How can you overcome the regulatory and legislative challenges that come with launching an urban impact company? Hear …