Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship

Economic exclusion is a local and global challenge driven by social, historical, political, and institutional factors. Discover how partnerships between businesses and social innovators can tap into new markets and drive growth: https://lnkd.in/gM7BFhRq Follow the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, Echoing Green, Dalberg Advisors and GHR Foundation to learn how social enterprise leaders like Rebecca Hui from Roots Studio approach economic inclusion and unlock the vast potential of marginalized communities worldwide. #Alliance4SE #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship

SAS Brasil is developing an AI-enabled diagnostic tool drawing on large-scale cervical cancer datasets to improve healthcare outcomes for women in vulnerable communities. Explore more case studies in AI for Impact: https://lnkd.in/eBhdwFaT #AIforImpact #Alliance4SE #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship

The social innovation sector has proven uniquely capable of empowering women leaders and changing the lives and welfare of all women. Learn how Ajaita S. and Frontier Markets are closing the digital divide by empowering rural women in India: https://lnkd.in/eBuUqyvq

LifeBank’s adoption of AI has enabled the company to leapfrog barriers presented by supply chain capital limitations. The enterprise developed its proprietary AI tools for supply chain management and to manage last-mile payments. It’s AI-powered brainbox, Light, communicates with healthcare workers at the last-mile, improving supply chain efficiency by reducing human errors in decision-making. Explore more case studies in AI for Impact: https://lnkd.in/eBhdwFaT #AIforImpact #Alliance4SE #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship

Join us on LinkedIn on July 25th at 4 pm CEST to hear first-hand stories and insights from experts behind capacity development programs for social entrepreneurship: https://lnkd.in/ebSVVtkA  The session will feature voices from TRANSFORM, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, and Toilet Board Coalition discussing "Entrepreneurs in the SDGs." Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn about the rise of these programs and their impact on the pursuit of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. #SocialInnovation #Live Daniel Nowack

Ashoka started its adoption of AI with experiments, leveraging open-source AI capabilities, to develop different internal tools with low-risk exposure. For example, the organization analyzes the transcripts of its board meetings through a multi-query process with ChatGPT-4 Turbo to provide recommendations for process improvements and implementation of new AI tools. Explore more case studies in AI for Impact: https://lnkd.in/eBhdwFaT Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship World Economic Forum EY Microsoft #AIforImpact #Alliance4SE #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship

Congratulations to Helmy Abouleish, CEO of SEKEM, Egypt and Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur Awardee, on jointly winning the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity! 🌱 SEKEM, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to sustainable agriculture, food security, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection. This $1 million award celebrates their innovative work in biodynamic farming, supporting farmers, and fostering a more sustainable future. Learn more about the award 👉https://ow.ly/ZqLC50SCfsY

RLabs *Reconstructed Living Laband Silulo Ulutho Technologies(SUT) empower millions of lives through skills development programs, access to funding, and mentorship and networking opportunities. Read the interview with Schwab Foundation awardees Rene Parker and Luvuyo Rani on the state of social innovation and what's needed to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs here: https://lnkd.in/g9F4gEbF #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship

Social enterprises are organizations dedicated to making the world a better place from within their communities! By implementing robust policies and flexible measures, we can foster an environment where social enterprises thrive, tackling global challenges head-on. Let's push for these changes to drive sustainable and equitable growth. Learn more about how we can catalyze a social enterprise surge in this article by Isis Bous and Allison Laubach from Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation: https://lnkd.in/ePfn33fn #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship #SocialImpact

Innovating for equity is a win-win for businesses and communities! By addressing the needs of marginalized groups, companies can unlock new markets and drive sustainable growth. Partnering with social innovators builds trust and fosters inclusivity. 🌍 Learn how organizations like Hello Tractor and BlocPower are making a difference and how your business can too: https://lnkd.in/ee2NdeEH Cheryl L. Dorsey, Echoing Green Francois Bonnici, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, World Economic Forum #SocialInnovation #Equity