Class 1: Introduction to Social Venture Partners

Learning Objectives

• Introduction of the course and its context (Definition of social entrepreneurship & venture philanthropy (vs. charity work and 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
• Pre-course survey