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 […]

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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. 
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IMPACT TOOLBOX EMERGED FINALIST, EARNING $40,000, IN U.S. NATIONALLY RANKED ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FINALS

First Place ($40,000) is won by Impact Toolbox (I-Toolbox) at the Chicago Booth Business  School’s prestigious Social New Venture Challenge. Impact Toolbox is a digital incubation platform that provides youths and emerging social entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to learn, network, and access […]

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