Impact Entrepreneurship Day is a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of impact entrepreneurship, a rapidly growing field that is redefining how businesses operate and contribute to society. As more and more entrepreneurs seek to address pressing societal challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and access to healthcare, impact entrepreneurship is emerging as a powerful force for change.
On April 19th we will explore the challenges and opportunities of impact entrepreneurship, and learn how we can all contribute to building a better, more sustainable future.
Impact Entrepreneurship through research
With insights from leading academic researchers at the forefront of this field, we will explore the latest trends and innovations in impact entrepreneurship, discuss the current state of the field, and how it's aiming to tackle complex, multi-dimensional challenges facing our world.
Impact Entrepreneurship through experience
Through the experiences and inspiring stories of experienced startup founders and managers who have firsthand experience in driving change and creating impact through their businesses, we will learn and discuss the best practices for driving change and making a positive impact on society.
Agenda
We will explore how impact entrepreneurship is tackling complex challenges in our world and creating positive changes, how can data and research help impact-driven entrepreneurs and learn key research-based insights.
18:00 |
Welcome by Josep Alias (Manager of the Esade Entrepreneurship Institute)
18:10 |
Key research insights on impact entrepreneurship research
Prof. Guillermo Casasnovas (Esade, ECSI)
Guest Speaker: Prof. Kai Hockerts (Copenhagen Business School)
18:30 |
Impact tech startups: Creating Social and Environmental change using the power of Entrepreneurship
Lucia Suarez (Homebiogas Israel/ Miogas Spain)
Ivan Caballero (Citibeats)
Oriol Fuertes Cabassa (QIDA)
Moderator: Dalia Silberstein (Esade, ECSI)
19:15 |
Closing and Networking Cocktail 🍸🍹
Speakers
This event is led by the Esade Center for Social Impact and the Esade Entrepreneurship Institutes featuring key founders and researchers:
Organizers
The Esade Center for Social Impact (ECSI) and the Esade Entrepreneurship Institute (EEI) to celebrate the EEI's 30th anniversary, are coming together to host this incredible event. We are excited to bring together students, entrepreneurs, and experts from the impact entrepreneurship community.
Venue
Sala Polivalente
Esade Barcelona - Building 3
Avinguda d'Esplugues 92-96 (08034, Barcelona)
