A new report from Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Knowledge@Wharton examines the origins and different approaches of innovative finance for social impact. Ending poverty and fostering sustainable development — the aims of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — will require some $3.9 trillion annually for the next 15 years…Read More
Consideration of impact in investing not only infuses social issues with much-need sustainable capital, but also makes for more prudent investors who better recognize risks and opportunities. Given the rising need for private sector intervention in solving public sector issues, we believe there is much to be done at the…Read More
In the fall, we welcomed social impact strategist Diana Ayton-Shenker as the first Nazarian Social Innovator in Residence at Wharton. Named one of “25 Dynamic Women Changing the World” by Good Business New York, Ayton-Shenker is a leader in social impact, strategic philanthropy, leadership and organizational development, and private-nonprofit partnership. She is also…Read More
Sajan Pillai is CEO of UST Global, a Southern California-based IT services company with operations in 24 countries. Under his leadership, UST Global is creating job opportunities through a program called Step It Up America, which trains minority women from inner cities to work in the knowledge economy. Pillai recently sat down…Read More
Every week, we take a look at some of the social impact events and happenings around campus, so you can save your space, submit an application and get involved. Healthcare, Poverty and You September 24, 7 p.m. in JMHH G60: Dr. Buz Cooper, a senior fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute for…Read More
Knowledge@Wharton High School recently spoke with Wharton Social Impact Initiative Vice Dean Katherine Klein on social impact and opportunity. KWHS intern Ila Kuma, a high school senior, led the interview, exploring topics like entrepreneurship, innovation, and accountability — and how they meet at the intersection of business and social impact. “The…Read More
