This course will focus on identifying opportunities to use entrepreneurship to solve social and environmental problems and how to launch and scale a business with a social mission. The course will provide tools and resources for students interested in launching a business with a social mission, joining a business with a social mission, or becoming an impact investor in social ventures. The course will provide a road map and use case studies, site visits, and speakers to explore: identification and assessment of a viable idea; development of a business plan; marketing, sales and fundraising; mission-aligned board development and management teams; and financial plans. Students should be prepared to give a pitch in the first class either on a business idea which addresses a social or environmental problem, or on their interests and expertise in order to join another venture team participating in the class.

Julius Mokrauer

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Julius Mokrauer is a Managing Director for Evolve (Evolve Ventures & Evolve Foundation) whose mission is to reduce inner suffering and facilitate inner transformation at scale. Prior to Evolve, he was Managing Director/Fund Manager at Serious Change, one of the pioneering early-stage impact venture funds, where he continues to serve as a board representative/strategic advisor. He serves as a member of...

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