Launching a new #impactstartup can seem like a daunting and risky process. Some argue that the key to success is to embrace experience learning and agility, utilizing an approach that minimizes risk while increasing value.They call it #LeanInnovation.
In our latest webinar series, @SociInnCircle Founder @markch3ng walks you through the principles of #LeanInnovation and how to apply them to your impact startup.
In today’s episode, @markch3ng discusses the misconceptions around launching a successful startup and presents how adopting a lean approach to launching a business can help guarantee success:
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🚨 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
@africanimpactin has launched their Impact challenge! Apply to get $25,000 in grant money or or a simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) investment
Registration for the 2023 challenge closes on April 15th!
africanimpact.ca/the-african…
Yesterday, we held a tailor-made masterclass for The DeGroof Petercam Foundation. They support social entrepreneurs and innovators scaling their solutions for employment.
With around 17 nonprofit organisations and foundations in the room, we were delighted to deliver this fun and interactive session. Thank you for having us The DeGroof Foundation!
Social enterprises are set up to create a positive #impact on society. But to sustain themselves and continually deliver social good, they need funds. So how can #SocialEntrepreneurs put their best foot forward when pitching to investors for funding?ow.ly/Oxrq50NoGph
WHAT INSPIRES US SERIES
In this new series, we will be sharing inspiring stories from our community, from the founders and funders' perspective on social innovation and social finance.
In the first video of the series, @MagotraAnshul , our co-founder, walks us through her experience making her first solo investment in a social venture. youtu.be/-HEw-CzC3cw
The High Seas Treaty is BIG news for our ocean!
🌊 30% of the world's ocean will be protected
🐠 Increased funding for marine conservation
🪸 Better shared marine genetic resources
This is a milestone in the fight against #ClimateChange, #biodiversity loss & pollution!
On this International Women’s Day dedicated to digital equity, we want to showcase the outstanding work done by Erase All Kittens one of our investees, an all-women led platform that teaches coding to children. Find out more about their work here: ow.ly/qRkR50Nc81G