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5 Lessons Learned From Creating a Sector-Specific Accelerator Program
by Lauren Oliver How can social enterprises impact more lives by speeding up their scale while at the same time reducing risk? This is the type of question that Miller Center's Replication Initiative has set forth to address. By studying some of the most successful Miller Center alumni, we've created the Last Mile Distribution (LMD) Playbook to help early-stage enterprises grow more quickly. After running two cohorts with a total of 20 early-stage enterprises, recent Santa Clara University graduate Lauren Oliver shares Miller Center's top five lessons learned in this blog post. →
Miller Center and University of San Carlos Kickoff GSBI® Accelerator in the Philippines
by Jeff Pilisuk Earlier this year we announced our partnership with the University of San Carlos and the ambitious three-year plan focused on building three key pillars of the local social enterprise ecosystem in the Philippines. Learn about the University of San Carlos (USC) Center for Social Entrepreneurship, the programs in progress that will accelerate local social enterprises, and a locally-based Impact Investor Network in this blog post by Miller Center's Growth and Innovation Program Manager Jeff Pilisuk.→
Recognizing and Questioning Unconscious Gender Bias
by Hira Saeed Every day we make decisions that are unconsciously biased. This means we're unknowingly unaware. The decision can be a reflection of multiple reasons or past history which may or may not be our fault. In her latest blog, Hira Saeed arms readers with 3 simple questions that equip us to challenge unconscious bias and work towards gender parity. To learn the three questions and much more, click here.→
Meet Miller Center Social Entrepreneurs & MentorsView our latest videos and meet recent alumni from our Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI®) program as well as some of the Silicon Valley executives that make up our cadre of mentors. This is must-see viewing for any social entrepreneur applying to GSBI! Applications are due November 2 and information about our accelerator programs can be found here. → In the news, announcements & moreLouis Jordan (R) supporting Miller Center GE healthymagination alumnus Village Hopecore International (VHI) at a fundraiser along with Thane Kreiner (L) and VHI Founder, Dr. KK Mugamabi (center) ADVISORY BOARD WELCOMES LOUIS JORDAN | Earlier this month, Miller Center was privileged to learn that Louis Jordan will serve on its advisory board for a three-year term. A business executive with over 30 years of financial, strategic planning, and general management experience, Jordan’s past financial leadership roles include Vice President of Global Financial Planning and Analysis for the Gap, Chief Financial Officer for Nike USA Retail, Chief Financial Officer for Nike Global Retail and Senior Vice President for Global Finance at Starbucks. START THE NEW YEAR WITH SCU'S IMPACT INVESTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM | The Silicon Valley Executive Center will kick off 2019 with its newly-designed Certificate Program, Pathways to Impact Investing. This Executive Program is designed for asset managers, asset owners, and mission-driven organizations and foundations with an interest in learning about impact criteria as an alternative vehicle to make a social or environmental difference. Featured speakers at this 3-day program include John Kohler, Miller Center's Executive Fellow & Sr. Director Impact Investing Innovation, and Bob Webster, Managing Director at Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF). The 3-day program is scheduled January 28-20. To enroll, click here. LEAN IMPACT COMING THIS FALL | Ann Mei Chang adapts the best practices for innovation from The Lean Startup to maximizing social impact and scale. Pre-order now for special bonuses. Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship is a pioneer when it comes to accelerating social enterprises, so you'll find our team at a variety of events across the globe. We're actively accompanying entrepreneurs on their journeys and sharing our learnings with others in the ecosystem. If our paths may cross, please reach out to us - we'd enjoy connecting! Please note some listed events are not open to the public.
For more calendar of events, visit our website. Missed one of our newsletter editions? Click here for Miller Center's newsletter archive. Keep an eye out for our special SOCAP newsletter edition next week on October 16! ABOUT US Miller Center's Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI®) helps social entrepreneurs help more people. Since 2003 we have accelerated over 900 social entrepreneurs, who have raised over $940M, and positively impacted the lives of over 320M people. Unless otherwise indicated, all images and photography are property of Santa Clara University. © 2018. GSBI is a registered trademark of Santa Clara University. All Rights Reserved.
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