The role of social entrepreneurs, government and corporates
summary
Chivas Venture runs a $1,000,000 grant program across 20 countries and reports supporting ~100 startups that reach ~1 million lives; winners like Change Please go on to secure retail and transport deals. Corporates run pilot programs and donate tech or staff skills—example: a Delhi startup turns diesel soot into packaging with Dell’s help. Postcode Lottery awards €500,000 to winners; PR delivers 3,000 pieces of coverage / 1.4 billion reach. A documentary series Fix the World and Make Money films six entrepreneurs to boost visibility.
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chapters (15)
- 0:00Introduction and welcome
- 1:37Social entrepreneurs' impact stories
- 5:50Government’s role in impact creation
- 7:37Corporate responsibility in impact
- 9:04Corporate funding for social ventures
- 11:33Value beyond monetary grants
- 12:37Corporate CSR done right
- 14:22Startups and pilot programs
- 16:31Media exposure for startups
- 18:38Changing narratives with media
- 20:28Grassroots social entrepreneurs
- 21:34Biggest collaboration challenge
- 22:16Tech startups and social impact
- 24:21Quick tips for creating impact
- 26:15Closing remarks and Q&A
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