What’s the latest in the world of gender lens investing? This month, Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Catalyst at Large published Project Sage 3.0. This new impact investing report tracks venture capital, private equity, and private debt with a gender lens, analyzing data and trends through December 2019. How big…Read More
Alumni—there are more ways than ever to engage in social impact. Learn more about getting involved. Wharton alumni are leaders in business, government, academia, philanthropy, and more. Though their diverse experiences span sectors, social impact is a common thread. “Our alumni have a deep commitment to social impact and strong…Read More
Of the 10 largest cities in the country, Philadelphia has the highest rate of obesity, heart disease, diabetes. Those problems have “their roots in lifestyle, particularly around access to healthy food.” So begins a new video from Common Market, the mission-driven food distributor founded by Wharton grads Haile Johnston (W’95) and…Read More
At this year’s commencement ceremony, 855 newly-minted Wharton MBAs heard a bit of wisdom from within their own ranks. Just five years after their own graduation, the co-founders and co-CEOs of Warby Parker — Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa (both WG’10) – returned as featured speakers for the class of…Read More
We often hear from Wharton and Penn alumni that they’ve heard of impact investing, but they aren’t quite sure what it is – let alone know how to engage in it themselves. In October, Wharton Social Impact Initiative kicked off a collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation called “The Capital for Social…Read More
Impact investment pioneer and social entrepreneur Durreen Shahnaz was recognized last week at the Joseph Wharton Awards Dinner in New York, an annual gathering of alumni that dates back to the 1970s. Shahnaz, WG’95, received the Joseph Wharton Award for Social Impact, one of four prestigious awards given by the Alumni Club of…Read More
Wharton grads look at the world’s most pressing challenges and say: “How can we change this?” Our alumni connect their business knowledge and commitment to social change in innovative organizations, companies, and careers. It’s true – everywhere we look, it seems Wharton grads are doing something inspirational. And a new class is set…Read More
Wharton Social Impact Initiative is pleased to announce the 2013-2014 recipients of the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund for Public Service, an award bestowed upon graduates making an impact in the world. Managed by WSII, the Bendheim fund is designed to ease the burden of student loans for selected…Read More
Wharton Social Impact Initiative presents a weekly round-up of events and news related to social impact topics. As the fall 2013 semester comes to a close, we look ahead to what’s in store for January and gather the latest social impact news at Wharton and beyond. You can view previous roundups…Read More
By Stephanie Kim, Manager of Community Impact, Wharton Social Impact Initiative Wharton Social Impact Initiative was thrilled to facilitate a Wharton Power Dinner at the Cira Center Oct. 7 with 12 MBA students and Lisa Hall, W’87, departing President and CEO of Calvert Foundation. Hall led a wide-ranging discussion on…Read More
