CLASS INTRODUCTION

  • Introduction of the course and its context
    • Definition of social entrepreneurship & venture philanthropy vs. charity work & business donations
    • The global poverty situation
    • Social needs that are being unmet and could be alleviated through social entrepreneurship & venture philanthropy
    • Examples of successful social businesses & venture philanthropy
  • The local situation in Hong Kong and relevant actors.
  • Overview of the course and its logistics.
  • Presentations by social business partner organizations. Q&A.
  • “Speed-dating” mingling session for students and social venture partner organizations after class.

 

Guest speakers: Social venture partner organizations

Pre-course survey and preferences for social venture partner organization to be sent to the course TA by Feb 13th.



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