Our curriculum is presented in keynotes, panels and workshops by speakers who have volunteered their time to serve social entrepreneurs. The small size of our incubator allows for intense interaction with these industry leaders. Public receptions following curriculum presentations allow opportunities to network with a broader professional community.
Expert speakers who have participated in our program or are confirmed for this year include:
Investment
Fred Wilson, Union Square Ventures
Josh Koppelman, First Round Capital
Roger Ehrenberg, IA Ventures
Teddy Rice, Director, Ironwood Capital
Bhairav Trivedi, Citigroup
Kerwin Tesdell, Community Development Venture Capital Alliance
Robert Strouse, Wind River Holdings
Ric Sarfert, National Penn Bank
Don Gleken, Firstrust Bank
Nate Lentz, Osage Partners
Rob Adams, NextStage Capital
David Nevas, Edison Venture Fund
Social Enterprise/Social Finance
Jacqueline Novogratz, Acumen Fund
Bart Houlahan, B-Lab
Don Schaeffer, RSF Social Finance
Jonathan Harrison, Director, Rubicon National Social Innovations
Bob Fishman, Resources for Human Development
Public Sector/Academia
Michael Nutter, Mayor of Phildelphia
Peter S. Longstreth, President, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
Valerie Malter, Wharton Social Impact
Entrepreneurs & Executives
Chuck Lacy fmr. Ben & Jerry’s
Jeff Rosenblum SHPS
Mike Emmi IPR International
Professional Services
Stephen Goodman, Morgan Lewis
Christopher Dervishian, Ratner Prestia
James Caruso, Fesnak and Associate