Vaarwel Nederlands – Sourcing Lessons
Posted by Crystal Lo in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Crystal Lo, Europe, Frontier Market Scouts on May 15, 2013
As my three months in the Netherlands is completed, I have reflected on my experience in connecting with over 150 social entrepreneurs and 50 pipeline partners. Mapping the social entrepreneur space in a foreign country from scratch creates a great sense of fulfillment and I would like to share some of the key highlights I [...]
Different Approach to Social Change… Same old problems
Posted by Jen Clessas in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Asia, Frontier Market Scouts, Jen Clessas on May 14, 2013
While doing research for my MIIS capstone project, I have come across readings referring to the birth of the social enterprise sector. Many of the readings refer to the growth of the third sector leading to social business. The third … Continue reading →
Three Month Check In
Posted by ejhorowitz in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Asia, Eleanor Horowitz, Frontier Market Scouts on May 14, 2013
Now that I’ve reached the halfway point of my FMS placement, I thought it would be a good chance to list out some of the highlights of what I have been up to at Unitus Seed Fund since starting here: USF announced two new investments into iStar and Jack on Block USF won Villgro’s “Best Indian […]
Some Photos from the GrowthAfrica Site Visit – April 2013
Posted by Myles Lutheran in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Africa, Frontier Market Scouts, Myles Lutheran on May 12, 2013
Working hard with one of the team members for the photo op.
Why I FEEL that renewable energy for rural communities is so important…
Posted by onthedevelopmentcurve - OTDCBlog in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Frontier Market Scouts, Internships, Kathryn Harrison, South America on May 11, 2013
So back in 2008, I did some volunteer work in Guatemala in a rural community of principally Mayan families. Well, as many of you know, the Mayans make incredibly beautiful handcrafts–much like so many indigenous peoples all over the world.
Does Scaling a Social Enterprise Compromise Impact?
Posted by Jen Clessas in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Asia, Frontier Market Scouts, Jen Clessas on May 9, 2013
SELCO, a leading solar energy company based in Southern India, has been producing and selling solar energy units to the rural poor since 1995. SELCO works alongside state-owned andcooperative-owned banks in India, to provide loans to rural households in order … Continue reading →
Notes from Sankalp: Identifying the Value of Social Enterprise Incubators
Posted by ejhorowitz in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Asia, Eleanor Horowitz, Frontier Market Scouts on May 8, 2013
Last month, I had a chance to attend India’s largest and leading impact investing and social enterprise conference, the Sankalp Unconvention Summit, in Mumbai. The conference, which attracted 1,000 attendees, plays host to several social impact awards, serves as a venue for entrepreneurs to meet investors, is a massive networking opportunity, and offers a quasi-think […]
The Story of Goecha La – Insights on Sikkim & The Business of Himalayan Trekking
Posted by kslehr in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Asia, Frontier Market Scouts, Kevin Lehr on May 7, 2013
I have recently returned from the incredible experience of trekking Goecha La, a 5000m (16,500ft) pass in the North Eastern Himalaya in the Indian State of Sikkim. The state of Sikkim is a world of its own when compared with … Continue reading →
Helping to Pave the Way for Kenya’s Organic Farming Future
Posted by Myles Lutheran in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Africa, Frontier Market Scouts, Myles Lutheran on May 2, 2013
As progress continues in the upgraded Eco Fuels Kenya factory and daily operation starts to move towards an autonomous flow, the management team now looks forward to further implementing its strategic plan for the future. Specifically what this means is … Continue reading →
New Year – New Social Enterprise Incubator
Posted by Jen Clessas in 2013 Scouts in the Field, Asia, Frontier Market Scouts, Jen Clessas on April 30, 2013
… And new change of scenery. Last summer, I was working for a social enterprise incubator in Bogota, Colombia. This Spring/Summer, I am working at the Center for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) on the campus of India Institute of … Continue reading →