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Please join Santa Clara University's Center for Science, Technology, and Society for business plan presentations by the 2010 Global Social Benefit Incubator entrepreneurs from around the world. The event is Thursday, August 26, 2010 in the Locatelli Center at Santa Clara University. The schedule is as follows: 7:15-8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Business Plan Presentations, 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Lunch, 1:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Business Plan Presentations, 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Reception. About the GSBI: The Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBITM) program at Santa Clara University enables proof of concept social ventures that serve the base of the pyramid to become sustainable at scale. It combines classroom instruction in finance, marketing creation, organizational development, and business planning with case studies, best practices and, most importantly, carefully matched Silicon Valley mentors. The invited entrepreneurs have demonstrated that their innovations can have a significant impact on alleviating poverty and empowering human development in the most adverse circumstances around the world. In 2010, the STS Center launched a three-year initiative to focus on “Renewable Energy for the Underserved.” This initiative will explore several segments of the clean energy field including off-grid power and light , second generation bio-fuels, energy saving devices , and related value chain organizations such as technology providers, financial services, and distribution. This year, we have 12 social entrepreneurs that are representing the Renewable Energy Sector in the GSBI class of 2010.
Living and learning together, GSBI participants develop practical know-how and a true sense of community. At the August 26th summary business plan presentations, you will see how the unique GSBI learning environment contribute to the innovative adaptation of technology and models of social change, in combination with validated business plans, to accelerate the potential for social entrepreneurship to benefit all of humanity. We know you will be inspired by the work of the 2010 Global Social Benefit Incubator class and the promise of their innovative business plans. To RSVP: visit http://www.scu.edu/sts/PublicEngagement/Events.cfm?event=15869 or email us at [email protected]

Added by sherrilldale on July 20, 2010