Vancouver+Acumen: Bright Spots & What's Missing

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Date: 
17 March, 2014

1pm - 2pm
Segal Graduate School - SFU Beedie School of Business

We are excited to host this exclusive event to discuss the current landscape of Impact Investing, Social Enterprise and Social Impact Organizations with a specific lens on what's working and what's missing.

Join Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of Acumen and Kevin Royes, Serial Soulcial-Preneur and Youth Entrepreneurship Educator for an inspiring conversation covering:

  • The state of impact investing and social enterprise internationally and locally;
  • The role of Acumen, Vancouver+Acumen and local organizations in cultivating this market in Vancouver and across Canada;
  • The current perspective and role of youth/millennials in contributing to this change.

The panel will be moderated by Sharon Duguid, Director and Family Enterprise Advisor, Center for Entrepreneurs and Family Enterprise at PwC. Audience members will also get a chance to share their thoughts & questions on how to engage communities to solve some of our biggest challenges.

This event is open to: youth, organizations and individuals with a desire to make a difference in the world.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and seeing you there!

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Host: 
Vancouver+Acumen
Vancouver  British Columbia
Canada