When Big Is Beautiful
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Session Description
A conversation between panellists and delegates will explore how social ventures and social entrepreneurs can create great impact using a variety of different techniques, from replication to changes in society’s beliefs and norms.
Time & Location
Time:
10:00 - 12:00, Wednesday, March 28, 2007
BST
Speakers
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Speaker
Susan Collin Marks, Peace Ambassador for Search for Common Ground, an internationally renowned peacemaker and peacebuilder, has worked in some of the most conflictual places on the planet, mediating, facilitating dialogue, and establishing supporting peace initiatives. In recent years, she focused…
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Speaker
Founder/former CEO, Benetech, and Founder/CEO, Tech Matters,
Benetech
Jim Fruchterman is a leading social entrepreneur, a MacArthur Fellow, a recipient of the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, and a Distinguished Alumnus of Caltech.
After starting two successful for-profit AI companies, he went on to found Benetech, the award-winning tech nonprofit. He’s built…