Class 1: Context and Introduction to Social Venture Partners

• Introduction of the course and its context
  • Definition of social entrepreneurship & venture philanthropy vs. charity work & business donations
  • The global poverty situation
  • Social needs that are being unmet and could be alleviated through social entrepreneurship & venture philanthropy
  • Examples of successful social businesses & venture philanthropy
• The local situation in Hong Kong and relevant actors.
• Overview of the course and its logistics.
• Presentations by social business partner organizations. Q&A.
• “Speed-dating” mingling session for students and social venture partner organizations after class.

Guest speakers: Social venture partner organizations

Pre-course survey and preferences for social venture partner organization to be sent to the course TA by Feb 13^th.