Pitch contests. Brand partnerships. Hackathons. Accelerators. If you’re a social entrepreneur, chances are you’ve engaged in at least one of these to get more exposure and funding. But are these Silicon Valley-born, traditional startup growth models suited to the social impact sector? Or do they ultimately distort, constrain, and exploit the work of social entrepreneurs? This panel will tackle these provocative issues, and discuss how and why we might need to change the system to authentically support the deep work of care and repair many social entrepreneurs are struggling to achieve in their communities.
To Support Systems Change, Change the System
Amanda Levinson
N/A
Track
DEI, Ownership and Impact
Format
Panel (3 speakers)
Speakers
- NameBonnie Chiu
- TitleCEO
- OrganizationThe Social Investment Consultancy
- NameSara Wolfe
- TitleCo-founder
- OrganizationWhere We Can
- NameAmanda Levinson
- TitleSocial Impact and Innovation Strategist and Coach
- Organizationindependent consultant
Description
Pitch contests. Brand partnerships. Hackathons. Accelerators. If you’re a social entrepreneur, chances are you’ve engaged in at least one of these to get more exposure and funding. But are these Silicon Valley-born, traditional startup growth models suited to the social impact sector? Or do they ultimately distort, constrain, and exploit the work of social entrepreneurs? This panel will tackle these provocative issues, and discuss how and why we might need to change the system to authentically support the deep work of care and repair many social entrepreneurs are struggling to achieve in their communities.
