Breakout Session 1: 6 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
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1: True Life: I'm a Social Entrepreneur
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There are many
different career paths students can pursue upon graduation. Many
apply for positions in big corporations, take roles in the
government, or even continue their education; but how about
organizing a new venture to spark social change? Come watch a short
documentary on how emerging college graduates are working to create
a positive impact. After the film, the social entrepreneurs will
participate in a Q&A session to share their experiences and advice
from their endeavors.
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Casey Golden, Founder & CEO, Small Act
Michael Wenger,
Co-Founder and Communications Director, OpenAction
Trevor Young, Founder, Tseai Energy
Oliver Schlake, Tyser Teaching Fellow, Smith School of Business (Moderator) |
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2: Global Patent: Designs for the Developing World |
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What if you could utilize simple technology that you use everyday
to change the lives of millions around the world? A new trend of
emerging companies is doing just that. Come learn how companies are
taking design, technology, and innovation to the far flung corners
of the world and creating products to transform the lives of the
world’s poorest people.
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Tony Ciochetti, Thomas G. Eastman Chair &
Director of the Center for Real Estate, MIT
Rajan Patel,
Product Manager, Embrace
Greg Van Kirk,
Co-Founder, The New Development Solutions Group
David Lovell, Associate
Professor of Environmental and Civil Engineering, A. James Clark
School of Engineering (Moderator)
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3: Corporate Social Responsibility: How a Company Communicates its
Cause
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Many businesses are developing strategies to engage their
customers, employees and stakeholders in their corporate social
responsibility. How can companies communicate their commitment to
CSR in an authentic and meaningful way? Come learn how businesses
are utilizing unique communication channels to both educate and
involve their diverse stakeholders in their CSR strategy, while
positioning their socially responsible products and services to
raise revenue, attract today's consumers and enhance their
reputation. Read session
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Scott Henderson,
Principal, Rally the Cause and Causeshift
Kelly Howard, Firmwide Director of Public Relations,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC
Denise Keyes, Executive Director, Center for Social Impact
Communication, Georgetown University
Rita Shankel, Americas
Community Engagement Leader, Ernst & Young
Lucille Pilling, CSR Strategist (Moderator) |
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4: Jumpstarting Sustainability in the Corporate Sector |
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As environmental concerns continue to grow in all sectors of
society, companies are rethinking business models, products, and
employee engagement programs to remain competitive in their
respective industries. Not only do sustainable practices create a
positive reputation for an organization, but these strategies can
lower costs and raise revenues as well. Come learn about the trends
and job opportunities in sustainability and how companies are
incorporating environmental programs in all aspects of their
businesses. Watch the video |
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Shari Aaron, Founder, Climb the Green Ladder
Kevin Moss, Head of
Corporate Social Responsibility, BT Americas Inc.
Joseph Suarez, Director of Community
Partnerships & Philanthropy, Booz Allen Hamilton
Michael Danzansky, CEO, The World Benefits
(Moderator) |
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Breakout Session 2: 7 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.
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1: Social Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop |
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Are you interested in starting a social venture, but need more
"how to" information? Join other like-minded students for this
step-by-step workshop on the entrepreneurial process and learn how
to bring your passion to reality. At this panel, we will discuss the
methods, tools, and resources to successfully jumpstart your idea.
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This session will be led by
Charles Tsai of
Ashoka, the global association of the world’s leading
social entrepreneurs—men and women with system changing solutions
for the world’s most urgent social problems. Since 1981, they have
elected over 2,000 leading social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows,
providing them with living stipends, professional support, and
access to a global network of peers in more than 60 countries.
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2: Mobile Technology: Connecting People, Transforming Lives |
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By 2015, more than 4 billion people will have access to phones. Mobile
phones are emerging as the most readily available technology in the
developing world. So what would happen if this new access to cell
phones could be harnessed to spark economic hope and growth? At this
panel, we will look at new ways mobile technology is transforming
the way we do business and connecting people all over the world.
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Sherri Haas, Program Specialist, IRIS Center
Don Riley,
Professor of Information Systems, and Chair, Internet Educational
Equal Access Foundation, Smith School of Business
Joseph Bailey, Research Associate Professor, Smith
School of Business (Moderator) |
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3: The Power of Social Media |
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Today's generation of changemakers are using the tools of social
media, including Facebook, blogs and Twitter, to engage with and
support their favorite causes. Come learn about the
exponential "power of a Tweet" in revolutionizing the way savvy
companies, nonprofits and entrepreneurs create awareness, raise
funds, and mobilize their supporters around their missions.
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Anne Mai Bertelsen, President & Founder, MAi
Strategies
Matthew Mahan, Nonprofit and Business Development
Director, Causes
Susan Strayer,
Director of Global Employer Brand and Marketing, Marriott
International
Deron Triff,
Co-Founder & CEO, Changents.com
Tom Dawkins, Social Media Director, Ashoka (Moderator)
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4: Financing Social Change |
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Though socially responsible investing takes many forms, the field
as a whole is growing at a rapid pace. At this panel, learn what it
means to invest in social outcomes and how they can be measured.
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Sona Gandhi, Deputy to the President and CEO, FINCA
International
Amber Kuchar,
Junior Investment Officer, Calvert Foundation
Mari Kuraishi, Founder & President,
GlobalGiving Foundation
Dan Morrison, Founder & CEO, Citizen Effect
Cliff Rossi,
Tyser Teaching Fellow & Managing Director of the Center on Financial
Policy and Corporate Governance, Smith School of Business (Moderator) |
