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Join us for the Global Finals and Conference, April 22-23 in Berkeley, CA. Register now! Executive Summary Recap
- 501 global entrants submitted plans this year, up from 315 last year
- China was the top contributing country, with 95 entrants
- 25 of 60 entries made it to semi-finals in the Haas round
- Top three sectors represented: Health care, Energy/Utilities, Agriculture
- Our judges were drawn from a pool of experienced VCs, entrepreneurs and industry professionals with substantial experience in social ventures
- Each business plan is reviewed by a minimum of four professional judges and a team of student judges
Become A Sponsor
GSVC is a 100% donor fund. As a student-run program of UC Berkeley, a 501(c)(3) educational organization, we need your support to continue to strengthen our community of innovative social entrepreneurs changing the world. Donate Now!
Your tax-deductible GSVC sponsorship offers you and/or your organization the opportunity to:
- Support aspiring social entrepreneurs trying to change the world
- Meet remarkable students and others active in social enterprises globally
- Advance the state of social impact measurement for businesses
- Showcase your own efforts in social innovation and compare notes with others
GSVC Core Sponsorship Levels
Special Event Sponsorship Opportunities
We can also help you customize a sponsorship solution that fulfills your organization’s goals.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the GSVC Sponsorship Team:
Ms. Judy Chang | Judy_Chang@mba.berkeley.edu | ph: 415-706-5913
Mr. Will Hinckley | Will_Hinckley@mba.berkeley.edu | ph: 617-429-0307
Ms. Jill Erbland | erbland@haas.berkeley.edu | ph: 510-643-4592
Join us for the 11th annual Global Social Venture Conference April 22-23!
Location: David Brower Center & Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Downtown Berkeley
The Global Social Venture Conference gives you the opportunity to engage with the competition's finalists and network with experts from across the social impact community. This is a fantastic chance to learn about the new and innovative business solutions to global problems, talk with the leaders of social impact organizations, and learn how to launch your own double- or triple-bottom-line business!
The conference includes presentations from the Global Social Venture Competition's global finalists, exciting keynote speakers, and in-depth panel sessions. This year, we will be featuring Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO of MercyCorps, and Wilford Welch author of "Tactics Of Hope". The panels cover topics such as innovative business models, how to secure funding, addressing key legal challenges, global health, education, CSR, and the environment -- all with a focus on how to start and sustain a business or non-profit with social impact.
Pre-registration for this conference is required, and seats are limited. Register here to get the early bird rate!
Registration Rates
| | Early Bird Rates (until April 9) | After April 9 |
| Professional | $150 | $175 |
| Nonprofit Professional | $125 | $150 |
| Student (with ID) | $60 | $75 |
Register Now!
Online Registration will close on Tuesday, April 20 at 11:00 pm PST.
On-site registration will be dependent on space available.
Conference Program & Events
Thursday, April 22: Global Finals Competition & Networking Reception
David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Downtown Berkeley
| 8:30-4:30PM | Global Finalist Presentations with Networking Breakfast and Lunch |
| 4:30-6:30PM | Networking Reception |
Friday, April 23: SIA Finals Competition, Keynote Lunch & Breakout Sessions
David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way & Hotel Shattuck Plaza, 2086 Allston Way, Downtown Berkeley
| 8:30-11:30AM | SIA Finalist Presentations and Networking Breakfast (David Brower Center) |
| 11:45AM-1:15PM | Keynote Lunch featuring Wilford Welch author of "Tactics Of Hope" (Hotel Shattuck Plaza) |
| 1:30-5:00PM | Breakout Panel Sessions (David Brower Center & Hotel Shattuck Plaza) |
Friday, April 23: Awards Dinner & Keynote (Separate Admission Fee Required)
Hotel Shattuck Plaza, 2086 Allston Way, Downtown Berkeley
| 6:00-9:00PM | GSVC Awards Dinner & Keynote featuring Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO of MercyCorps |
The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC), founded and organized by the Haas School of Business in collaboration with nine global partner schools, is the largest and oldest student-led business plan competition providing mentoring, exposure, and prizes for social ventures from around the world.
Please visit www.gsvc.org for additional details on the 2-day program.
And special thanks to our sponsors:
"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington CarverWhat is Social Entrepreneurship?Statement of Faith
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