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SBSI 2017 Conference
Aluma seeking to connect with Duke entrepreneurs
J.M.K. Innovation Prize 2017
IDEO’s 7 Week Introduction to Human Centered Design
SBSI 2017 Conference
Want to hear from CEOs and Directors of some of the most successful impact focused firms in the country? The 12th annual Duke University SBSI conference, held at The Fuqua School of Business, is the premier sustainability and social impact conference in the Southeast. On Feb. 8th, impact professionals and students will convene to discuss business models driving social, environmental, and financial returns. With 35+ confirmed speakers, including Jean Case CEO of CASE Foundation, conference happy hour and networking lunch, there is something for everyone at SBSI 2017.
RSVP today, come to SBSI 2017 and continue to drive solutions toward tackling global challenges. Learn more at www.FuquaSBSI.com
The theme of SBSI 2017 is how business tackles global challenges. CEOs, Founders, and Directors of some of the
most innovative and impactful businesses and non-profit organizations will discuss solutions to global challenges. How can businesses most effectively manage natural resources, maximizing environmental, social, and financial returns? Why and how are companies
making a diverse workforce a top priority? How can we best match capital with impact in investment opportunities? Solutions are here, and we will continue to drive a sustainable and equitable future for generations to come.
Alumna at VC Firm in Boston looking to connect to Duke student/recent alumni entrepreneurs
I am a current entrepreneur and MBA candidate at Fuqua. I am working with a VC firm in Boston (http://www.406ventures.com/) as part of their student entrepreneur program. I am looking to setup phone/coffee chats with as many entrepreneurs in the Duke community as possible. My job is to serve as a .406 resource on campus (help with networking, intros, funding questions, etc.)
If you have a company or are working on an idea please reach out to me (olivia.klupar@duke.edu); I'd love to talk!
Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 J.M.K. Innovation Prize
Today, The J.M. Kaplan Fund, a New York-based family foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2017 edition of The J.M.K. Innovation Prize. As in 2015, the Prize's inaugural year, up to ten Prizes will be awarded in 2017 to support early stage ideas addressing our country's most pressing social and environmental issues.
Prize recipients will each receive up to three years of support at $50,000 per year, as well as a $25,000 "bank" of funds available for technical assistance or targeted project expenses, making a total award of $175,000. Specifically, the Prize seeks to support social innovation in the fields of the environment, heritage conservation and social justice.
• View the one-pager about the 2017 Prize.
• Meet our 2015 awardees.
• Apply now!
Please help us to spread the word by sharing this announcement with fitting organizations and your broader network. In 2015, we received 1,138 applications from 45 of 50 states. With your assistance, we hope to again attract high quality applications from exceptional idealists from across the country.
The application deadline is April 28, 2017. Please visit www.jmkfund.org or email jmkinnovationprize@jmkfund.org for additional information.
IDEO's 7 Week Introduction to Human Centered Design
Our free, seven-week introduction Course for Human-Centered Design is once again open for registration! In partnership with Plus Acumen, IDEO.org offers this course for individuals that are brand new to the human-centered design process. If you've already taken the course or have previous experience with human-centered design, we encourage you to check-out our Prototyping Course to deepen your existing knowledge and practice.
Register for the Introduction Course: February 7th - April 11
Register for the Prototyping Course: February 7th - March 14
FAQs:
How does the course work?
Both courses have been set-up as a group-guided learning structure which means that you'll need to form a team of between two and six people - referred to as your design team. Once you have your team, you'll meet each week to learn the human-centered design process via reading and workshop materials that we've created for you.
How much do these courses cost?
Both the Introduction Course for Human-Centered Design and the Prototyping Course are offered for free thanks to the generosity of people like you who support us through personal donations. If you find the courses useful for advancing your skills and knowledge of human-centered design, please consider making a donation of $50 at ideo.org/donate. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations to IDEO.org are tax-deductible.
Do I have to take the course as a group?
Yes, we strongly suggest completing course materials as a group rather than individually. After all, human-centered design is all about collaboration! Additionally, we recommend finding a group that you can meet with in-person. If you're unsure of who will be in your group—don't worry. You can peruse our online learning platform to connect with others in your location.
Can IDEO.org help me find my group? Unfortunately given the large size of these courses, and the small size of our team, we are unable to help course takers find design team members. However, there will be a discussion section on the course platform when the course opens that can help connect you with other registered course takers.
What if I've taken the course already? Human-centered design is all about practice, practice, practice! We encourage you to join us again in honing your human-centered design skills.
Who else is taking the course? You'll join teams from around the world taking this course as part of the leadership classes offered by Acumen. Last year, many participants found it valuable to take the course with coworkers and explore how human-centered design can add new perspectives to their work—whether it be applied to nonprofits, social enterprises, educational institutions, or international aid organizations. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to share learnings, ask questions, and get to know other course participants from around the world via an online community hosted on NovoEd.
More human-centered design? Sign up on Design Kit and join the conversation on Facebook to become part of our 100,000+ community of practicing human-centered designers!
More questions? Email courses@plusacumen.org.
Katherine Black
Program Coordinator, Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative (I&E)
www.entrepreneurship.duke.edu | @dukesocent
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