Speakers list agenda

Impact investing and social entrepreneurs - why we need them to change the world?

14:10 - 14:30, 15th of October (Friday) 2021/ INSPIRE STAGE

1) Showing the stage at which impact investing is comparing to Polish and European Venture Capital market
2) Showing the differences between traditional investing in terms of maximizing the rate of return and investing in terms of maximizing the impact. Are these two approaches mutually exclusive?
3) Showing examples of inspiring impact investments and the success stories of several social entrepreneurs from all over the world
4) Considering if and why the world currently needs systemic change and social innovation

"In 2020, 158 VC funds invested in Polish start-ups amount of over PLN 2 billion. Over 300 companies will try to meet the expectations of investors and bring them the highest possible rate of return in the future. A question that can be asked when reading these statistics is how much of these money will work to change the world for the better. I will share the stories of the most inspiring social entrepreneurs. 

TOPICS:
Startup VC SDG

Wojciech Mróz

ImpactAngels.pl & Ashoka.org