Social Innovation Initiative- Upcoming Events

  • Texas Social Innovation Challenge Information Session (9/29)
    • What/Why: In a world of social distancing, find your place among impact-oriented innovators through the Texas Social Innovation Challenge, funded by Bumble! Part workshop, part networking, and part competition, TSIC is your one-stop-program for taking a passion for sustainable impact to pitching a venture for funding. Learn more and meet others at our info session! All UT-Austin students welcome.
    • When: 9/29 at 5:30 p.m.
    • Where: Online; link to be sent to those who RSVP
    • How: RSVP here! (https://bit.ly/TSICInfo2020)
  • Impact Chat: Valuing Diversity in Venture Capital (9/22)
    • What/Why: Venture capital is notoriously homogeneous. In fact, only 2% of all start-up funds go to Black entrepreneurs. A lack of representation  in  entrepreneur recipients and  in investor groups leads to a systemic depression of underrepresented business ownership and community wealth. How can we  leverage the power of venture capital to fight systemic wealth gaps?  How would improved diversification increase investor wealth? Find out in this interactive discussion with DivInc CEO Preston James, Bumble Social Impact Manager Cybil Zhang, and Snowball Wealth Founder Tanya Menendez! The event will start with a panel and end with moderated small-group discussions.
    • When: 9/22/2020 at 6 p.m.
    • Where: Online; link to be sent to those who RSVP
    • How: RSVP here! (https://bit.ly/ImpactChatVCDiversity)