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Seeking investment and social business opportunities? Look beyond the sweetness of honey

This preliminary research by Impact Toolbox Global Citizenship Fellows explores the environmental, social, and economic development potentials of honey and beekeeping production in Africa. We argue that financial investments and an effective supply and value chain can help realize these potentials. This publication is a […]

Inspiring Founder’s Story – Priya Shah, Founder of The Simple Good

This edition of inspiring founder’s stories features Priya Shah. Priya is the founder of the Simple Good. She is an experienced Founder & Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Corporate Sector and the civic & social organization industry. She is skilled in Operations Management, Sales, Management, Digital Marketing, and Recruiting. She is a strong entrepreneurship professional selected as an Ariane de Rothschild Legacy Fellow focused on Cross-Cultural Leadership and Innovative Entrepreneurship from the University of Cambridge, Obama Foundation Strategist, and nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30, amongst other honours. In addition, Priya is an international Speaker and fashion and lifestyle model based in Chicago, a Producer for an upcoming documentary, Project: Building Hope and a children’s book author. In this video, she shares the inspiring story of how she founded Pangea, its mission and what they have been able to accomplish so far. We hope you will draw some inspiration from her account.

Types of Networks – Look out for these three groups of people

There are three types of networks that you can build as a social change leader: Strategic Network, Operational Network and Personal Network. Strategic Network: A strategic network comprises people who help you define and refine your vision. They are often top-level officials and mentors capable […]

How to network and build value based relationships?

Building Value-Based Relationship Building value-based relationships mean building a relationship with someone not only because you like them but also because they have something that you need and you also have something to offer them. To build a robust value-based relationship, one must have the […]

Inspiring Founder’s Story – Drew Edwards, Founder of Pangea

This edition of inspiring founder’s stories features Drew Edwards. Drew Edwards is the Co-founder and CEO of Pangea Educational Development. He is a social entrepreneur with international development experience across sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. He has spent his career working in education with children in post-conflict and crisis settings. He has extensive experience in informal and primary education in low-resource settings. His research interests include early childhood literacy, inclusion and belonging, and the intersection of violence and education. He has written for UNESCO, spoken on NPR, and on stage at SXSWedu. In the video above, he shares the inspiring story of how he founded Pangea and its mission and what they have been able to accomplish so far. We hope you will draw some inspiration from his story.

How social ventures’ boards can help prevent or manage risks

Risk management is usually considered an exercise exclusive to management. Since the global financial crisis of 2008 and the sophistication of businesses due to technology and globalization, boards have awoken to their oversight responsibility for their organization’s risk management. Increased scrutiny over risks Corporate governance […]

Finding your funding model

Every week, we recommend a piece of reading for social change-makers. Our pick for this week is a Stanford Social Innovation Review on how to find your funding model. In this review, the author discussed five main tips for finding your organization’s funding model. The […]

Posted on January 19, 2021
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Vested World

Vested World is a venture capital fund investing in early-stage companies in East and West Africa emerging markets. It was created because of the reality of Africa’s overlooked small-time entrepreneurs. They don’t get the kind of support they will need to grow and scale their […]

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