Panels: Business for Good
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Friday, January 25th
12pm-2pm, Event Oval (Lower Level 1, Diana Center)
How does one engineer solutions and create platforms to better implement them?
Even the best engineering solutions may not provide lasting and sustainable change if they are not implemented efficiently. Creativity is key in the solution-driven process. Physical solutions can often rely on different applications and new software technologies that have been developed to take full advantage of our ever-increasing social media connectivity.
Friday, February 1st
12pm-2pm, James Room (4th Floor, Barnard Hall)
“Throwing money at the problem won’t solve it” but how can it (and does it) have social impact?
Microfinance institutions aim to achieve a balance between outreach (economic and geographic) and sustainability, in terms of their ability to be self-financing (covering operating costs from its operating revenues). Organizations choose from a variety of different strategies - which business models are out there, and how can we evaluate their success?
Saturday, February 2nd
12pm-2pm, James Room (4th Floor, Barnard Hall)
In what ways can we maximize social impact while retaining a sustainable business model?
With success stories like TOMS’, “Buy One Give One” initiatives have been making headlines. Many people had adhered and adopted the idea of ‘Buying for Good’ but there is room for debate. Is this impact a real and sustainable one? Can our Western consumerism solve poverty in other regions of the world?
TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD
