Podcasts about social enterprise world forum

Social and technology entrepreneur Tosin Ajibola (MEng'20) moved from Nigeria to Canada to earn a Master of Engineering degree in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship from UNB. Out of that hands-on program, he and other newcomer classmates co-developed Welkom-U, an innovative online platform that puts newcomers, immigrants, and international students in touch with the things they need to survive and thrive. As CEO of Welkom-U, Tosin is focused on solving problems through technology AND making a social impact.   He is a member of the Atlantic Growth Solutions team, and he serves on the board of Venn Innovation, on the board of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and on the advisory board at Social Enterprise World Forum. He also leads the Atlantic Canada Chapter of BlackBoysCode, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the future of young black boys through Computer Science and Technology. And he's been getting noticed: he was named a Top 30 under 30 Innovator in Atlantic Canada in 2021, a Top 25 Canadian Immigrant in 2022 & Top Youth Immigrant in Canada 2022.  In this episode:    Tosin's personal experience starting a new life in Canada and how that helped inform his startup idea  The challenges that newcomers to Canada face, and how Tosin and Welkom-U are working to reduce or eliminate those.   Why retention of immigrants is important to Canada and the Maritime region and what we can do to increase that retention.  How leveraging technology and entrepreneurship can be used for a larger social purpose – and how that makes all the difference in Canada.     Links and resources:    Tosin's LinkedIn  Welkom-U  Canada's Top 25 Immigrants   Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

On Episode 433 of Impact Boom, change makers and social entrepreneurs shared how they manage their health and wellbeing in a podcast recorded live from Amsterdam at the 2023 Social Enterprise World Forum. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 350 where 24 social impact leaders share key opportunities to advance the Australian social enterprise movement -> https://bit.ly/3YKbnz8 The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guests: Mikey Leung, Juliana Adam, Ana Janošev, Katura Halleday, Eloise Hall, Dr. Sreevas Sahasranamam, Lucy Watson, Kris Spann, Azima Dhanjee, Kerry Grace, Mike Tozer, Rachel Steffensen, Ben Vasiliou, Sonia Vidal, Nancy Lang, Robin Dick, Marieshka Barton. We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

On Episode 431 of Impact Boom, social impact leaders gathered for the Social Enterprise World Forum 2023 share their highlights and learnings live in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 345 where 40 changemakers share key highlights from the Social Enterprise World Forum in Meanjin, Brisbane -> https://bit.ly/3rTc2Ce The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guests: Rachel Steffensen, Rashvin Pal Singh, Nicola Stokes, Stefan Panhuijsen, Nanouk Grootendorst, Oliver Chang, Faiz Kamaludin, Sally McGeoch, Hazwan Razak, Dr. Sreevas Sahasranamam, Erinch Sahan, Tezzita Tefera, James Finnie, Cindy Carpenter, Michael Lim, Tara Anderson, Egon Van Wees, Lyndsey Jackson, Tom Dawkins, David Balhuizen, Arianna Petra Watson. We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

Connie Smith is Scottish - South Sudanese, born in Khartoum and now living in South-West England with her family. She spent most of her childhood and half of her career living in multiple countries across Africa. Her career began with running a direct sales business, in the USA over her summers while doing her MA at Edinburgh University in Scotland. This 4-year experience has been the foundation for her grit and has given her the transferable skills to work in emerging markets and specifically last-mile distribution contexts. After graduating she spent time working in the corporate sector in London focusing on B2B enterprise sales, team management, and commercial channel management.   In 2016 she set up a consultancy to transition her commercial skill set into supporting the social impact sector. She has helped over 50 socially-minded organizations and their teams to build culture and transform their results while supporting individuals to become effective leaders. Not only has she worked in the WASH sector, but also in Solar, Healthcare, Agriculture, Telecoms, Displacement, Nutrition, and Tech Start-Up spaces, focusing most of her engagements between London and Africa.She has spent time living and working in over 15 different countries.   On top of delivering sales and business consulting services, she has been invited to deliver public engagements and run workshops at conferences such as Skoll, WEDC, World Water Week, Ashden Awards, Social Enterprise World Forum, Pioneers Post events, Unreasonable Institute East Africa or REPP investees. She has also founded and still chairs the Charity, Evergreen Africa operating in Eastern Uganda.

On Episode 418 of Impact Boom, Petro Darmoris of Social Economy Ukraine discusses growth of the European social economy and how this sector is transforming the lives of Ukrainians living in the midst of a conflict. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about the Social Enterprise World Forum, then check out Episode 352 recorded live at SEWF 2022, Simon Fenech on turning the pain of addiction into a force for social impact -> https://bit.ly/3YSIeC4 The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest: Petro Darmoris We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

On Episode 417 of Impact Boom, Innocent Tshilombo of Kakuma Ventures discusses combining technology with sustainable business practices to inspire social change and how providing open access to educational resources create opportunities for refugees. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about the Social Enterprise World Forum, then check out Episode 350, recorded live at SEWF 2022, 24 Social Impact Leaders sharing key opportunities to advance the Australian social enterprise movement -> https://bit.ly/3YKbnz8 The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest: Innocent Tshilombo We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

On Episode 414 of Impact Boom, Sujatha Ramani of Pollinate Group discusses how women in marginalised communities are positioned to accelerate both the social enterprise movement and adoption of climate friendly technology globally. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about the Social Enterprise World Forum, then check out Episode 351, recording live at SEWF 2022, with Melina Morrison on how co-operatives, mutuals & social enterprises create value sustainably -> https://bit.ly/3OATLBd The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Tom Allen Guest: Sujatha Ramani Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

On Episode 413 of Impact Boom, Tony Joy of Durian Nigeria discusses equipping women in rural communities with the skills and perspectives to be self-sufficient and the powerful flow on benefits of communities transforming local waste and resources into livelihoods. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about the Social Enterprise World Forum, then check out Episode 348, recording live at SEWF 2022, with India Miro Logan-Riley on how youth will lead climate justice and indigenous sovereignty -> https://bit.ly/3qp6rTG The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Sarah Ripper Guest: Tony Joy Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

On Episode 412 of Impact Boom, Thami Schweichler of Makers Unite discusses why fashion businesses should integrate sustainability into their operations to create a positive environmental impact and his thoughts on the upcoming Social Enterprise World Forum in Amsterdam this year. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about the Social Enterprise World Forum, then check out Episode 347, recording live at SEWF 2022, with Linda Brown and Bryce Ives on how universities can support changemakers to create an impact -> https://bit.ly/47aid4R The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest: Thami Schweichler We invite you to join our community on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

Dr. Amanda Kiessel is a cocreator of Good Market, a digital commons for social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, networks, and changemakers working to create a 21st-century economy that's “good for people and good for the planet.” It currently includes more than 2,500 enterprises across 90 countries. Amanda spent the past 20 years in Asia working with local organizations on agroecology and sustainable food systems, organizational development, and social enterprise. She has a PhD in Environmental Studies, a Masters in Sustainable International Development, and a degree in Biology with a specialty in ecotoxicology. Amanda is an Ashoka Fellow and Catalyst 2030 member and serves on the board of the Social Enterprise World Forum and Buy Social USA.****************Good MarketGood Market SEA Page****************LinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitter

On Episode 358 of Impact Boom, entrepreneurs creating sustainable change answered the question, “what has been the biggest lesson on your social impact journey?” in a podcast recorded live at the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

For the first episode of the series, I have the pleasure of speaking with Erinch Sahan, the business and enterprise lead at the Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL). A term coined by the pioneering economist Kate Raworth, the aim of Doughnut Economics is to create 21st century economies that are regenerative and distributive by design, so that they can meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet – a theme which we will be exploring in our conversation today. Erinch is a board member of the Social Enterprise World Forum, he was recently the chief executive of the World Fair Trade Organization and he previously spent 7 years at Oxfam leading campaign initiatives, where he also founded Oxfam's Future of Business Initiative. With degrees in finance and law, and an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes University, Erinch teaches sustainable value chains at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and he has also worked for Australia's aid programme. In the course of his career, he's even established a furniture business, and in his earlier years, he worked at Procter & Gamble as a market strategy manager, a story I'll be asking him about shortly. Recorded on 3rd Oct 2022.

On Episode 352 of Impact Boom, Simon Fenech discusses his transformation from a drug addict to a chance creator of meaningful employment opportunities for those impacted by the justice system, live from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 350 of Impact Boom, Australia's social impact leaders respond to the question “What is now required to further the social enterprise movement in Australia and where do the key opportunities lie?” in a podcast recorded live at the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 351 of Impact Boom, Melina Morrison discusses the power of co-operatives and mutuals to generate positive social change, live from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 248 of Impact Boom, India Miro Logan-Riley discusses supporting young people in their aspirations for climate justice and collective liberation live from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

On Episode 346 of Impact Boom, Bryce Ives and Linda Brown of Torrens University discuss transforming tertiary education institutions into hubs for changemakers live from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum in Meanjin (Brisbane).

40 Changemakers from international backgrounds share their key Insights and learnings from the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

Our guest on this episode of the FOR LOVE & MONEY PODCAST works at the very heart of social impact and business. Tom Dawkins (he/him) is the Co-Founder and CEO of the social impact crowdfunding platform and innovation agency Start Some Good. Start Some Good began in 2010,  and aims to help emerging entrepreneurs to design, launch, and grow their prospective social impact projects.    A leading advocate for social enterprise, Tom was previously the founder of youth non-profit Vibewire, the first Digital Communications Director for Ashoka in Washington DC, and co-founder of the Australian Changemakers Festival. Tom is also a founding Director of The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and the ACT, as well as currently operating as Non-Executive Director of the Centre for Social Impact since 2019.   On top of this, Tom has also received awards and fellowships from the World Summit Youth Awards, The International Youth Foundation, Nexus Summit, and the Social Enterprise Awards, while also being a global speaker on social innovation and entrepreneurship, teaching workshops, and speaking at events around the globe, from The Social Enterprise World Forum to The World Summit on the Information Society.   Start Some Good is a B Corp Certified Enterprise and, in addition to helping in the development of social impact projects, also runs the Good Hustle social enterprise design course, StartSomeGood.com crowdfunding platform, and impact accelerators and entrepreneur education programs for partners including Optus, ING, the United Nations Development Program and the City of Sydney.   Here are just some of the highlights from our conversation with Tom as he passionately shares his journey of accelerating innovation and helping social impact projects prosper:   Tom shares his origins as a serial starter-upper and social activist to social entrepreneur Tom's experiences overcoming challenges and learning from observing while on his journey to fund innovation projects and making a social changemaker world  Tom's discussion on calculating social impact and the need for greater financial commitment in overcoming societal challenges through business Tom discusses the “Will it work?” lens versus the “Could it work?” lens that is impacting the deal flow of prospective social projects How Kickstarter and its role in helping creative entrepreneurs inspired the vision behind Start Some Good and its approach to angel financing Start Some Good's evolution from a crowdfunding platform to an interconnected ecosystem using core principles of entrepreneurship to help entrepreneurs turn an idea into a business plan Capacity-building programs delivered through partnerships, such as the Good Hustle Social Enterprise Design Course, that focus on specific beneficiary communities Tom discussing Lend For Good, a crowdlending platform for growth-ready social enterprises directly designed in addressing “the missing middle” Tom's advice on the core building blocks necessary before initiating your crowdfunding campaign Tom on what it takes to become “investable” and “launch ready” as a social impact entrepreneur How Tom's personal mission to build a better democracy and create change together has inspired and shaped his crowdfunding journey Tom shares some examples of the social enterprises the SSG ecosystem has supported and helped to start on their road to scaleable impact   Connect with Tom Linkedin linkedin.com/in/tomdawkins     Website https://www.startsomegood.com/

The Social Enterprise World Forum, to be hosted in Brisbane in September 2022, will be transformative for Australia's burgeoning social enterprise sector, says renowned social entrepreneur, Luke Terry, in a podcast interview in conversation with Westpac Wire's Emma Foster.

Entrepreneurs and business leaders are unearthing talent in Indigenous, flood and bushfire-affected communities across regional Australia... 10 of which have been selected as part of a Westpac grants program to attend the Social Enterprise World Forum. Among the recipients is Young Farmers Connect Principal Coordinator Joel Orchard. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with him to hear more about the grant and why the push to make social changes within the ag sector is on the rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serial and social entrepreneur Ronald Mugaiga has a powerful, purpose-driven mission for his Ugandan startup, Ecomak Recyclers.To build eco-friendly products solving waste pollution, poverty and unemployment while mitigating climate change and creating jobs for marginalized women and youth.Ecomak Recyclers is a social enterprise developing eco-friendly, durable and long-lasting building plastic bricks and blocks from post-consumer plastic waste using a chemical free and energy saving extrusion technology.The plastic bricks are an affordable alternative to conventional bricks, and they solve the challenges of plastic pollution, unemployment, poverty and indecent housing. Ecomak's plastic bricks and blocks are 2 times stronger and larger than the conventional bricks, have zero breakages once used, require low maintenance, do not rot, are termite resistant and are 30% cheaper than the conventional concrete and clay bricks.Ronald holds a BS in Biosystems Engineering, a Diploma in Environmental Management and was a Finalist for the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge under the Climate Category in September 2021, a Speaker at the Social Enterprise World Forum, 2021, and nominated in the Top 40 under 40 by New Vision, the leading newspaper in Uganda.To learn more about Ecomak Recyclers, please visit: https://www.ecomakrecyclers.com Please connect with Ronald and Ecomak Recyclers via these social channels:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mugaiga-ronald-2a9a35164/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecomak-recyclersTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ecomak_recyThank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your business will do better - cheers!Ande ♥https://andelyons.comCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: https://andelyons.com https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.facebook.com/StartupLifew... https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ https://angel.co/andelyons TikTok: @andelyonsANDELICIOUS RESOURCES:JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEAGORAPULSEMy favorite digital marketing dashboard is AGORAPULSE – it's the best platform to manage your social media posts and presence! Learn more here: http://www.agorapulse.com?via=ande17STARTUP DOX Do you need attorney reviewed legal documents for your startup? I'm a proud community partner of Startup Dox, a new service provided by Selvarajah Law PC which helps you draw out all the essential paperwork needed to kickstart your business in a super cost-effective way. All the legal you're looking for… only without confusion or frustration. EVERY filing and document comes with an attorney review. You will never do it alone. Visit https://www.thestartupdox.com/ and use my discount code ANDE10 to receive 10% off your order.SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show's mission of amplifying diverse founder voices while serving first-time founders around the world, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Startup Life LIVE Show! ande@andelyons.com.STREAMYARD OVERLAYS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNNicky Pasquierhttps://www.virtuosoassistant.co.uk/Visit Nicky's CANVA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhUDgDHkkma3YhOf7uy8TAbt7HdkXhSjONicky's Canva Presentation Playlist: http://bit.ly/Canva_Present_PlaylistGET VIDEO/AUDIO TRANSCRIBED WITH OTTER.AIhttps://bit.ly/StartupLifeOtter

TODAY'S GUEST   Eric Lombardi has been working at the cutting-edge of the Zero Waste and Social Enterprise Movements across the world since the mid-90's. His working mission has been to transform the waste management industry into a “resource management” industry.   Eric was a national spokesperson for the first Zero Waste organization in the U.S.A. (1997), and was a co-founder of the Zero Waste International Alliance (2002). Eric was invited to the Clinton White House in 1998 as one of the Top 100 USA Recyclers and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Association For Recycling.   From 1989-2014, he grew Eco-Cycle, a small nonprofit, into the largest zero waste social enterprise in the U.S.A. Eric is now the President of Buy Social USA and an Associate of the Social Enterprise World Forum.   After 24 years of building the largest Zero Waste Social Enterprise in the U.S.A., Eric has recently re-focused his efforts to helping to grow the global Social Enterprise Movement.   EPISODE SUMMARY   In this conversation we talk about: His journey into the Zero Waste Movement Hope vs. Despair in promoting for the environment Individual behaviors vs. Systemic change Why he calls Capitalism “a beautiful beast”, and how can we point it in safe directions? New and exciting environmentally responsible innovations in government, business, and NGOs, And his involvement with the Buy Social Movement   This conversation with Eric Lombardi is one of dozens of hopeful, inspiring conversations we've got lined up for you with leading designers, thinkers, makers, activists, and scientists who are reimagining and remaking our world today.   To make sure you don't miss them - simply follow this show on your favorite podcast player.   And now, let's jump right in with Eric Lombardi.   TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS   [3:07] Life During Covid [4:37] Early Driving Forces [6:23] A Spiritual Psychedelic Journey [10:18] Europe Travels and an Awakening [14:12] The Oil Embargoes [16:15] Technology and Human Affairs [18:26] A Career Trajectory [25:35] Scaling the Vision [33:05] The Three Z's to Z Squared [35:30] A Beautiful Beast [38:06] A True Social Enterprise [46:06] Impact Investing [53:39] The Water Bucket [54:40] Fair Profit vs Maximum Profit Industry [59:25] A Business Strategy [1:02:54] A Sermon for Changemakers    EPISODE LINKS Eric's Links ♻️ Eco-Cycle ♻️ Zero Waste Strategies

On Episode 287 of Impact Boom, Brett Leavy of Virtual Songlines discusses his perspective on promoting Indigenous culture and stories through virtual reality technology and how the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum will strengthen and provide diverse representation within social enterprise.

On Episode 283 of Impact Boom, Geoff Smith of Australian Spatial Analytics discusses the strength of neuro-diverse workers, scaling social businesses and the opportunities presented by the upcoming 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum in Australia.

In this special episode of Impact Boom, a selection of Australia's purpose-led leaders share the Social Enterprise World Forum Australia 2022 backstory, and why this is such an exciting opportunity for delegates both in Australia and around the world.

What is a social enterprise and how can we use that in our own innovation journey?I very much enjoyed this chat to Tom Dawkins. There's no doubt a lot of opportunities lay in the social space for businesses…Our consciousness has been awaken, even more with Covid… businesses that focus on the social need and are driven to make our world better, will stand out for the right reasons. Tom is Co-Founder and CEO of StartSomeGood, a social enterprise which helps people design, launch and grow social impact projects. They run the Good Hustle social enterprise design course, the StartSomeGood.com crowdfunding platform as well as the annual #StartingGood Virtual Summit. They also power impact accelerators and entrepreneur education programs for partners including Optus, ING, the United Nations Development Program and the City of Sydney. Tom was previously the founder of youth non-profit Vibewire, first Digital Communications Director for Ashoka in Washington DC and the founding Director of the Australian Changemakers Festival.Tom has created dance parties and film festivals, conferences and co-working spaces, fundraising platforms and Burning Man theme camps. He has spoken at numerous global events including SXSW, SOCAP, Purpose, Progress and The Social Enterprise World Forum and has worked with nonprofits, social enterprises and major corporates to better refine their purpose, communicate their story and build their community. You can find out more about Tom ...Good Hustle social enterprise design course:StartSomeGood crowdfunding platform:#StartingGood Virtual Summit:connect with him on Linkedin:And follow Tom on twitter: Hungry for more in innovation? Head to engage4insighs.com for loads of free information and how-tos

"Our values are to help the world run better and improve people's lives," says Frank Omare, a senior director within the global value advisory team at SAP. He works with customers to help them understand how technology can solve critical business problems, transform their businesses – and enable their organisations to achieve sustainability-related goals.Sustainability and social enterprise are central, not only to Frank's role, but to how SAP does business, he tells Heidi.Frank talks about technology as a force for good (with a positive impact on the environment) and coversHow the Ariba Network can connect social enterprises and minority-owned businesses with corporate organisations, opening a "world of opportunities" for allWhy accessibility to corporate organisations supported by promotion in the network allows social enterprises to scale massively.SAP's technology and automated workflows to highlight social enterprises to corporate buyers.Partnerships and sponsorships with organisations such as Social Enterprise UK and the Social Enterprise World Forum.SAP's working culture and commitment to social enterprise.How SAP measures its own impact – and how it helps customers and suppliers to measure and increase their impact too.Exciting plans and emerging technologies and how these might support social enterprises.Other sustainability and social enterprise solutions within and across SAP.

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Hélène discusses Her decision to leave her corporate position to pursue social enterprise, and how working with the Ākina Foundation and leading the 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum helped form strategies to grow the impact-led business movement both in New Zealand and globally.

In this episode the tables are turned and Heidi is quizzed about her recent visit to the Social Enterprise World Forum in Ethiopia.SEWF was an amazing and impactful experience: like being surrounded by the most vibrant, high energy family, she says.And the experience has changed Heidi, making her re-evaluate her own vision and goals. The social entrepreneurs Heidi met at SEWF have set a course to maximise their impact, are laser-focused on both mission and business, and have astonishing ambitions for scale.Heidi tells us more about how these innovators are planning to achieve the scale and impacts they are committed to.And she covers how social entrepreneurs can measure and demonstrate performance against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the impact of attending SEWF on her own plans.

On Episode 193 of Impact Boom, 42 speakers and delegates from around the globe share key highlights which emerged from an energetic SEWF global gathering of 1200 delegates from 67 countries in Ethiopia.

Soundbites from leading social entrepreneurs, an Ambassador and a Baroness - plus a reality check from a Lord - as the Social Enterprise World Forum 2019 gets underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Mike Curtin Jr. of DC Central Kitchen shares useful ways to propel forward the social enterprise sector, he discusses systemic issues which need dealing with and talks about what to expect at the upcoming Social Enterprise World Forum in Ethiopia.

Ephrem Bekele of Erk Mead discusses the upcoming Social Enterprise World Forum in Ethiopia, as well as sharing key lessons he’s learnt from the growing momentum around social entrepreneurship in Africa.

Adenew Mesfin discusses what to expect from the upcoming Social Enterprise World Forum to be held in Ethiopia in October, whilst sharing insights into the broader movement and key opportunities for social entrepreneurs.

We continue our special series Ashoka U on Teaching Change with our interview of Jacen Greene, Director of Impact Entrepreneurs at Portland State University. Jacen shares his winding journey from the private sector to consulting to higher education and working with change-making education. He also shares how his private sector experience influences his work in education and how important learning outcomes are for a strong educational foundation. Listen to find out why Jacen believes that every decision he makes to be more inclusive in his programs has benefited every student participating.BiographyJacen Greene manages social innovation programs in PSU’s School of Business, including the Social Innovation Certificate and Elevating Impact Summit, and co-founded PSU’s new Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative. He teaches design thinking and lean startup courses in social entrepreneurship, initiated the student-run B Impact consulting program, and leads an award-winning case writing program. He serves as PSU’s Change Leader, official representative to the Ashoka U Changemaker Campus network, and is one of Ashoka U’s global Network Advisory Committee members.Jacen’s case studies have won the Oikos Case Competition, placed 2nd in the Next Billion Competition, and been used by more than 2300 students and faculty. He has published in the International Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Learning, VentureWell 20th Annual Conference Proceedings, Case Studies in Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, and the Oikos Case Quarterly.In addition to overseeing the planning team for the yearly Elevating Impact Summit, he has presented at or led workshops for the Fulbright Program, AmeriCorps, Net Impact Conference (2011), GoGreen PDX (2012), VentureWell OPEN (2016), Ashoka U Exchange (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), and Social Enterprise World Forum (2018), among others.Jacen graduated Beta Gamma Sigma with an MBA in sustainability from Portland State University and magna cum laude with a B.A. in China Studies from Willamette University. He has previously worked or taught in India, China, Cambodia, Honduras, and Nicaragua.LinksLearning Objectives Guide DOWNLOADhttps://guides.library.pdx.edu/c.php?g=527355&p=3605354 

On Episode 108 of Impact Boom, 40 speakers and delegates from around the globe share key themes, trends and insights into social enterprise which emerged from an energetic SEWF global gathering of 1400 delegates from 47 countries in Scotland.

In the lead up to this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh, we're shining a spotlight on the key factors which have led to a thriving social enterprise movement in Scotland. What can we all learn from Scotland's approach to tackling community issues and building a social enterprising economy?

David discusses how business models may contribute to and not just extract value from communities, he talks about the shift in the social enterprise sector and shares important traits of successful social entrepreneurs (and how they commonly fail) in the lead up to this year's Social Enterprise World Forum.

Chris is the Founder of Impact Ventures NZ which is a partner in the Impact Enterprise Fund which recently completed a first close having raised $8 million dollars for impact investing in New Zealand.  In this interview we talk about his background and work as an investment banker before the decision to get into impact investing.  We also discuss what impact investing actually is and what you look for when you go to invest such a fund which is commercially focused and wants market returns but also wants to have impact in other ways too.  We also talk about developments in New Zealand in this sector such as the Social Enterprise World Forum in 2017, the role of Ākina and the network of impact investors that is developing as well as the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (Chris is a part of the first cohort).  Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissimcock/ Info on the fund: http://www.newground.co.nz/impact-enterprise-fund/ Impact Investing Network NZ: https://www.impactinvestingnetwork.nz/ EHF description: https://stories.ehf.org/ehf-fellow-chris-simcock-79b2994226de Book mentioned is by Derek Handley: Heart to Start https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/heart-to-start-9780143771548

Michelle is the Chief Executive Officer of Kilmarnock Enterprises which is a social enterprise established 60 years ago.  I interviewed Michelle for the first episode of the podcast about her own story but in this follow up episode we focus more on Kilmarnock itself and the challenges it has faced in recent years as an organisation.  In particular we talk about developing a great culture as well as how you raise funds when you are a social enterprise and do not fit traditional funding requirements.  We also talk about the Social Enterprise World Forum, Impact Investing and the ability of one person with an organisation to leverage change. "We are changing attitudes through education, employment, and opportunity, empowering people with disabilities to lead purposeful and dignified lives." For more https://www.kilmarnock.co.nz/ Or https://www.facebook.com/KilmarnockEnterprises/ www.seeds.libsyn.com Twitter: @nzstevenmoe    

Gerry Higgins of CEIS Group and the Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C. discusses the history of social enterprise over the last 30 years, sharing valuable insights into growing the sector. Gerry provides strong advice for social entrepreneurs, talks about shifts in policy and what to expect for this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh.

Carla Javits is President and CEO of REDF (The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund), a pioneering venture philanthropy galvanizing a national movement of social enterprises—purpose-driven, revenue-generating businesses that help people striving to overcome employment barriers get good jobs, keep those jobs, and build better lives. Through her stewardship, REDF has invested in more than 100 social enterprises in 21 states. These businesses have generated $327 million in revenue and employed 21,000 people—and counting. REDF’s goal is to see 50,000 people employed by 2020, contributing their skills and talents to our communities and helping to build a stronger, more inclusive society. Inspired by the leadership of REDF’s founder, George R. Roberts, Carla focuses on achieving measurable results by leveraging the business community’s knowledge, networks, and resources, and the mission of the nonprofit sector to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges. In fighting to create a more inclusive society, Carla is carrying on the legacy of her father, New York Senator Jacob Javits. In overseeing strategy, relationship building, and fundraising, Carla Javits works directly with the leadership team as well as the Board of Directors and Advisory Council which are instrumental to REDF’s success. In leading REDF’s national expansion, Carla has laid the foundation for REDF to dramatically increase the number of people whose lives are transformed by social enterprise. Under Carla’s leadership, REDF was awarded two federal Social Innovation Fund grants by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Additionally the Los Angeles Business Times awarded REDF the Nonprofit Social Enterprise of the Year award in 2013. San Francisco Magazine recognized Carla in their list of innovative Bay Area Philanthropists. Carla is called on frequently to share her expertise at a variety of domestic and international conferences and speaking engagements, including the Social Enterprise World Forum in Milan, Italy, the Social Traders Master Conference in Melbourne, Australia, and most recently, as part of the American Enterprise Institute “Disruptor” Series in Washington, DC. Before joining REDF, Carla was the national President and CEO of the Corporation for Supportive Housing, where she was responsible for providing grants, loans, and technical assistance to service-enriched housing initiatives that ended homelessness for tens of thousands. She was Program Analyst with the California Office of the Legislative Analyst and Director of Policy and Planning for the San Francisco Department of Social Services. Carla holds a BA and Master’s in Public Policy from UC Berkeley. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Melville Charitable Trust and as an Advisor to the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship at Duke University. Carla is President of the Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation; and a member of the Advisory Committee of The Philanthropic Initiative as well as the Insight Center for Community Economic Development’s National Advisory Board. Away from work, Carla likes spending time with her partner, her grown children, and her dog. She enjoys music, movies, theater, cooking, and being outdoors. Learn more about REDF here: http://redf.org/

Alex Hannant of the Akina Foundation reflects on learnings from the Social Enterprise World Forum and shares where he believes the sector is heading. He gives insights on how to best work with communities, systems-thinking and the new breed of social enterprises which are delivering impact through markets.

Co-founding the Australian Social Enterprise Thankyou at 19, being transparent about the ups and downs of the journey, what keeps you going on an entrepreneurial marathon, the importance of purpose as your foundation and what the future holds. Daniel Flynn co-founded Thankyou, a social enterprise started in Australia which aims to end global poverty.  I spoke to him during the Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchurch. For more on Thankyou visit https://thankyou.co/ and to join the New Zealand launch team email: kiaora@thankyou.co

SEWF 2017 & Li’l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine Synopsis: Kenny speaks with Jason Pemberton about the Social Enterprise World Forum being held here in Christchurch later in the month, and later Li’l Chuck does a live to air gig right here in the Plains FM studio! Guests: Jason Pemberton, Li’l Chuck

Tristan Ace of the British Council, Jonathan Wong of UNESCAP and Alex Hannant from New Zealand’s Akina Foundation explore how governments in the Asia-Pacific region can harness a new entrepreneurial spirit for social change. They also preview this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum which will be held in September in Christchurch New Zealand. P.S. This video is brought to you by the team at Pioneers Post – a social enterprise set up to deliver great journalism to support social entrepreneurs, impact investors and mission-driven businesses. Good journalism like this costs money, and we rely on subscriptions in order to keep delivering the social enterprise news. We’d love you to support us – have a look on our website: www.pioneerspost.com/subscribe.