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Lunchtime Delegate-Led Discussions

Thursday, April 12, 2018

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Delegate-led Discussions

Session Description

Grab a portable lunch and join peer-to-peer lunchtime discussions of subjects suggested by fellow Skoll World Forum delegates. Discussions begin at 11:45am.

Amplifying Frontline Voices to Protect Human Rights
SEMINAR ROOM 4 (TBEC)
Nick Grono, Freedom Fund

Engaging Men in Gender Equity: It’s Not a Zero-Sum Game
LECTURE THEATRE 8 (TBEC)
Pascale de la Frégonnière, Cartier Philanthropy

Housing: Public? Private? Resilient? Fair?
SEMINAR ROOM 3 (TBEC)
Elizabeth Hausler, Build Change

Mapping an Ecosystem: Protecting the “Hope” in Our Oceans
SEMINAR ROOM 9 (TBEC)
Denielle Sachs, Blue Sphere Foundation

Partnerships to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage
LECTURE THEATRE 7 (TBEC)
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, University of Global Health Equity

Results-Based Financing for Strong Government Systems
SEMINAR ROOM 1 (TBEC)
Avnish Gungadurdoss, Instiglio

Successes and Lessons: Technologies for Tracking Impact
SEMINAR ROOM 8 (TBEC)
Zak Kaufman, Vera Solutions

Sustainable Solutions at the Base of the Supply Chain
SEMINAR ROOM 2 (TBEC)
Paul Macek, World Cocoa Foundation

The Amplifier Effect: Art and the Power of Proximity
LECTURE THEATRE 6 (TBEC)
Aaron Huey, Amplifier

What’s in a Number? Does Scale Trump Every Other Metric?
SEMINAR ROOM 10 (TBEC)
Nick Moon, Wanda Organic

Time & Location

Time:
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 12, 2018 BST
Location:
Said Business School
Speakers
  • Zak Kaufman
    Discussion lead
    Co-Founder & CEO, Vera Solutions
    Zak Kaufman is Co-Founder and CEO of Vera Solutions, a social enterprise using cloud and mobile technology to help social impact organizations worldwide work more efficiently and deliver better results. Zak has worked for 10 years at the intersection of technology and the social sector…
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  • Paul Macek
    Discussion lead
    Vice President, Programs, World Cocoa Foundation
    Paul Macek is the Vice President of Programs for the World Cocoa Foundation, where he manages WCF’s global portfolio of projects and programs. In this capacity, Paul leads WCF’s country engagement and the technical areas of agricultural productivity, social development, and the environment. He…
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  • Pascale de la Fregonniere
    Discussion lead
    Strategic Advisor Cartier Philanthropy, Cartier Philanthropy
    Pascale joined Cartier in July 2013 to launch Cartier Philanthropy, a grant-making foundation committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities around the world. She later launched Cartier for Nature to address the biodiversity crisis and contribute to preserving and restoring…
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  • Nick Grono
    Discussion lead
    CEO, Freedom Fund
    Nick was appointed the inaugural CEO of the Freedom Fund in January 2014. The Fund is an ambitious effort to mobilise the knowledge, capital and will needed to end modern slavery. Nick serves on the advisory councils of Global Witness and the McCain Institute. Previously, he was the inaugural CEO…
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  • Denielle Sachs
    Discussion lead
    Senior Director, APCO Worldwide
    Denielle Sachs is the senior director and global head of APCO Impact, the social impact and sustainability group within APCO Worldwide that focuses on climate and sustainability, racial and gender justice, philanthropy, as well as helping companies embed purpose, CSR and ESG in their business…
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  • Nick Moon
    Discussion lead
    Executive Chairman, Wanda Organic
    Nick lived in Kenya since 1982, working actively for economic equity and social justice in Africa. In 1991 he co-founded - and until June 2012 directed - the award-winning not-for-profit social enterprise KickStart International, (www.kickstart.org). KickStart designs and promotes productivity-enhancing…
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  • Avnish Gungadurdoss
    Discussion lead
    CEO, Instiglio
    Avnish is the Co-Founder of Instiglio, a non-profit focused on enhancing development effectiveness by integrating impact incentives and accountability into public finance practices. As of 2024, Instiglio has empowered 450 government leaders and influenced over $600 million in development spending…
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  • Elizabeth Hausler
    Founder & Former CEO, Build Change
    World-class social innovator. Safe housing advocate. Bricklayer. Dr. Elizabeth Hausler is the Founder and CEO of Build Change and a global expert on resilient housing, post-disaster reconstruction, and systems change. Elizabeth’s strategic direction and leadership have grown Build Change from a few…
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  • Elissa Holmes
    Discussion lead
    Director, Private Sector Partnerships, Partners In Health
    Elissa builds strategic alliances for Partners In Health (PIH) and the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) with corporate, foundation, and implementation partners. Over the last decade she’s held a variety of roles at PIH, including leading the Policy & Partnerships team in Malawi where…
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  • Aaron Huey
    Discussion lead
    Founder, Amplifier
    Aaron Huey builds campaigns that create real-world change, by any medium necessary. As a National Geographic photographer, he has created 30+ features on environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and social justice, reaching hundreds of millions globally. His approach was shaped by…
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