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Title:

Amplifying Social Innovation: Insights from Entrepreneurial Changemakers

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Organizer:
Emily Doubilet, Sustainable Party
Description:
The internet can be a cold & dark place -- information overload, egos ablaze, and "friends" not always what they seem. So how can we maximize the potential for the web to create meaningful connections among changemakers, and inspire humans to truly connect with one another? We'll share stories about why we seek to address certain social and environmental issues through digital entrepreneurship.
Questions
Answered:
  1. How can you combine passion, purpose, and profit on the web?
  2. What are some examples of social innovation on the web?
  3. How can other entrepreneurs find meaning in what they do?
  4. How can we utilize technology to collaborate for the greater good?
  5. What can "I" do to make the world a better place?
  6. What is social innovation and sustainability?
  7. How have the founders put their ideals into practice through founding Crush & Lovely, Sustainable Party and All Day Buffet?
  8. What are some of the biggest challenge faced in founding mission-driven web businesses?
  9. What networks exist for internet changemakers to support each other?
  10. What is a story about online relationships being taken offline to create an impact?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Business / Entrepreneurial / Monetization, Career / Work Concerns, Community / Online Community, Green / Environmental, Social Issues
Type:
Panel
Event:
Interactive 2010
Michael Karnjanaprakorn
on 17/8/09
Panel includes:

- @mikekarnj from @alldaybuffet
- @heynathan from @crushlovely
- @emilydee from @SustyParty
Emily Doubilet
on 18/8/09
We’ll not only ask the ubiquitous “how do you monetize that?” but ask “how do you monetize acting on your dreams and ambitions to change the world!”

More panelists and a potential moderator are pending. Please suggest in comments anyone you think we should involve in this panel!

Also please let us know in the comments if you'd like to see us address any other questions!

Cheers!
-Emily
Panel Organizer / CEO & Founder of Sustainable Party
Jina Bolton
on 19/8/09
This looks amazing. Can't wait. :)
Nate Burgos
on 20/8/09
Web as the medium. Passion as the message. Makes for a motivational and, most of all, change-charged panel.
Kizzy Graham
on 26/8/09
Sweet! It can't all be about making money and being selfish as sh*t. You can have fun and give back at the same time.
Emily Doubilet
on 28/8/09
@Jina - thanks.
@Nate - love that: "web as the medium, passion as the message." I do believe our panel will be change-charged, and inspire others to be as well, thank you for the support.
@Kizzy - Agreed. VERY much agreed. It's so crucial to think about how to look beyond yourself, and also have fun while applying your passion as you give back...it is possible.
Emily Doubilet
on 29/8/09
GUESS WHAT?! We have a new superstar added to speak on this panel:
Billy Parish - bio here: http://www.huntalternatives.org/pages/8016_billy_parish.cfm

Founder of Energy Action Coalition, he also works with 1Sky, Green For All, & Ashoka. I know he will add cutting-edge insight and spark challenging dialogue. I am very excited!
-Emily
Zane Groshelle
on 3/9/09
sounds like an excellent and informative panel!
Ngozi Odita
on 6/9/09
Connecting with likeminds for "social good." I'm all for it! Looking forward to attending this panel.
michael galpert
on 7/9/09
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