Boston University School of Management to Present ForSE 2007: Forum for Social Entrepreneurs.Inaugural Event is Co-sponsored by TiE Boston and the Deshpande Foundation BOSTON -- Prominent and emerging members of the Social Entrepreneurship Social entrepreneurship is the work of a social entrepreneur. A social entrepreneur is someone who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social change. community will meet on Friday, November 2 at Boston University's School of Management for an unprecedented conference dedicated to bringing together a dynamic network of entrepreneurs, investors, and other thought-leaders committed to social change. The Forum for Social Entrepreneurs A social entrepreneur is an entrepreneur who works to increase social capital, often by founding humanitarian organizations. Historical examples of leading social entrepreneurs
Co-sponsored by TiE Boston and the Deshpande Foundation, the day-long event will feature Ned Rimer rim·er n. Variant of rhymer. , co-Founder of Citizen Schools; Alan Khazei, Co-Founder and Former CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , CityYear; Chetna Gala Sinha, President and Founder, Mann Deshi Mahila Bank; Prof. Bill Moomaw, Director, Tufts Institute for the Environment; George Gendron, Entrepreneur in Residence An Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR) is an entrepreneur who partners with a venture fund.. EIR A role as an entrepreneur in residence (EIR) with a venture fund is a very coveted role for many entrepreneurs. at Clark University Clark University, at Worcester, Mass.; coeducational; chartered 1887, opened as a graduate school 1889. It was the second graduate school to be formed in the United States. Its undergraduate college (est. 1902) was integrated with the university in 1920. and the Kauffman Foundation and former Editor of Inc Magazine, Theresa Ellis, Founder and CEO, Common Impact; and William Fulbright Noun 1. William Fulbright - United States senator who is remembered for his creation of grants that fund exchange programs of teachers and students between the United States and other countries (1905-1995) Fulbright, James William Fulbright Foote, President and Founder, Root Capital Inc. among the many speakers. "ForSE 2007 is distinctive because it offers a broad, innovative agenda blending workshops, panel discussions, and presentations by some of the most accomplished and influential social entrepreneurs," said Kristen McCormack, Faculty Director of the Boston University Boston University, at Boston, Mass.; coeducational; founded 1839, chartered 1869, first baccalaureate granted 1871. It is composed of 16 schools and colleges. Public and Nonprofit Management Program. "Whether participants are new to the field or veterans, this program will appeal to all those dedicated to making an impact on society." ForSE 2007 will provide social innovators with an opportunity to exchange ideas that include: * Best practice advice for the leaders of Social Entrepreneur (SE) organizations; * Business models and technologies that are at the cutting edge of social innovation; * Outstanding networking opportunities for emerging social entrepreneurs with investors and partners The program is directed at both emerging and established social entrepreneurs. Highlights of the program include: * Keynotes from President Robert Brown Noun 1. Robert Brown - Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858) Brown , Ned Rimer, Alan Khazei and other leading social entrepreneurs * An expert panel of investors, foundations and corporations providing feedback on social venture pitches * Over a half a dozen intimate workshops with hands-on experts experienced in building social enterprises * In-depth discussions with distinguished leaders on the latest implementation challenges and issues in the social sector The cost for this program is $50, with reduced rates for TiE members, Boston University faculty, staff, alumni, and students. For more information, contact the Executive Leadership Center at 617.358.4740 or log onto http://management.bu.edu/exec/elc/ForSE. About Boston University School of Management The BU School of Management enrolls 1,748 undergraduate students, 364 Full-time, 406 Part-time, 61 Executive MBA, and 50 DBA students.[1] Rafik B. Hariri Building Located at 595 Commonwealth Avenue, The Rafik B. Founded as the College of Business Administration in 1913, Boston University School of Management develops builders and leaders for the networked-era, emphasizing the fusion of the art, science, and technology of business. The School's holistic approach holistic approach A term used in alternative health for a philosophical approach to health care, in which the entire Pt is evaluated and treated. See Alternative medicine, Holistic medicine. prepares the next generation of business leaders for a world that values management as a system of interdependent functions, decisions, people, and technologies. It is the worldwide leader in offering a unique MS*MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration program, a rigorous dual degree and next-generation MBA fusing a traditional management education with expertise in the information technologies that are transforming all businesses. The School also offers a full range of graduate and undergraduate management degree programs and Executive Education. The School of Management at Boston University is located at 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston Commonwealth Avenue (often spoken of as Comm Ave by locals, the latter word pronounced in the same manner as "have") is a major street in the cities of Boston and Newton, Massachusetts. , MA 02215. For more information, visit http://management.bu.edu. About TiE Boston TiE-Boston is a not-for-profit Boston organization with a mission to foster and support entrepreneurship, either in a start-up context or within a larger company. It represents a diverse set of industries, including software and information technologies, biotech, financial services and other services. TiE-Boston is a local chapter of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneur), a not-for-profit global network of entrepreneurs and professionals with more than forty chapters in nine countries. For more information, visit www.tie-boston.org. About Deshpande Foundation The Deshpande Foundation, a family foundation based in the Stoneham, MA, is one of the largest foundations focused on innovation and international development and provides grants to non-profit and non-governmental organizations in the United States and India that: empower people to participate in a global economy; use innovation as means of creating opportunities & solving problems; and improve the quality of life in Northern Karnataka, with a specific emphasis on the Hubli-Dharwad region. In the US, the foundation focuses on the Greater Boston Region. |
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