Class 1: Context and introduction to course social venture partner organizations

Introduction of the course and its context. Definition of social entrepreneurship & venture philanthropy (vs. charity work and 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.

• Overview of the course and its logistics.
• Presentations by social venture partner organizations. Q&A.
• “Speed-dating” mingling session for students and social venture partner organizations after class.

Guest speakers:

Representative from The Yeh Family Philanthropy foundation

Representatives from the course social venture partner organizations Fall 2018:

• Active Global
• Elite Thai Boxing Fitness
• FOOD-CO
• Teach Unlimited Foundation