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The countdown is on! 21 days until #SEEED16.
The 2016 SEEED Summit is a leading national conference for social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and business and community leaders committed to social innovation. We hope you'll be among the 600+ current and future thought leaders expected to converge in Providence, RI April 29th and 30th, 2016.
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 ROBIN CHASE, CO FOUNDER, ZIP CAR
"Let's build the economy of abundance.
Let's find excess capacity and unleash it.
Let's open assets, data, and minds.
Let's address climate change and income inequality.
Let's create the world we want to live in. "
Robin Chase is a transportation entrepreneur. She is co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar, the largest carsharing company in the world; Buzzcar, a peer to peer carsharing service in France (now merged with Drivy); and GoLoco, an online ridesharing community. She is also co-founder and Executive Chairman of Veniam, a vehicle communications company building the networking fabric for the Internet of Moving Things. Chase will be giving the final keynote address at 1:30pm onSaturday, April 30th. |
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APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE PITCH COMPETITION EXTENDED TO APRIL 13!
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The 2016 SEEED Summit includes its first ever impact pitch competition onSaturday, April 30th!
Pitch your social business to win coaching, business services, one year of SEG co-working, and eligibility for a $25K interest-free loan! All social enterprises are eligible to apply. Must be able to attend the Pitch Competition on Saturday, April 30th, 2016 from 2:30- 3:30 PM. Applications close April 13th.
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BUY WITH HEART MARKET APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 16!
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The Buy With Heart Marketplace at The 2016 SEEED Summit highlights the products and services of social enterprises. Vendors will have the chance to engage with speakers and entrepreneurs from around the country, while showcasing their products and services. Applications close April 16th. Vendors will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis, act now!
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 KEVIN CUNNINGHAM, FOUNDER & DESIGNER, SPIRARE SURFBOARDS
Kevin Cunningham is a designer and artist committed to make his art have meaning, aesthetic beauty and sustainability. His social enterprise, Spirare Surfboards, explores innovative surfboard design using alternative materials and methods to make highly functional pieces of fine art that emphasize green design and sustainable construction. Spirare strives to use the most eco-friendly materials and methods available without compromising on performance. Cunningham is a featured panelist during the Impact of Effective Communications session at 10:30am-12:00pm on Saturday April, 30th. |
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| We are the first impact conference in the U.S. to adopt a "Pay What You Can" model! |
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