Theme

Impact-Driven Innovation: Aligning Profits with Purpose

Business Models for Social Enterprises: Analyzing different business models that successfully combine financial sustainability with social impact.
Scaling Impact without Compromising Purpose: Strategies for growing social enterprises while staying true to their mission and values.
Measuring Social Value: Tools and frameworks for quantifying the social impact of business activities and communicating it effectively to stakeholders.
Case Studies of Successful Impact-Driven Enterprises: Learning from organizations that have successfully aligned profits with purpose on a global scale.

Access to Capital for Marginalized Entrepreneurs: Exploring innovative financing models that support underrepresented entrepreneurs in accessing necessary resources.
Mentorship and Networking for Success: Creating strong support networks and mentorship opportunities for entrepreneurs from marginalized backgrounds.
Overcoming Systemic Barriers: Identifying and addressing structural challenges that hinder the success of underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Showcasing Success Stories: Highlighting the journeys of successful entrepreneurs who have overcome significant barriers and now serve as role models.

Effective Scaling Strategies: Exploring different approaches to scaling social enterprises while maintaining the integrity of their impact.
Metrics and Measurement Tools: Identifying key metrics and tools for accurately measuring social impact and ensuring accountability.
Overcoming Resource Constraints: Strategies for scaling social enterprises with limited resources and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Partnerships for Scaling Impact: The role of strategic partnerships in expanding the reach and effectiveness of social enterprises.

Overcoming Legal and Social Barriers: Addressing the unique legal and social challenges faced by migrant and refugee entrepreneurs in new markets.
Support Systems and Networks: Building strong ecosystems of support, including mentorship, financial assistance, and community networks for migrant entrepreneurs.
Cultural Integration through Business: Exploring how entrepreneurship can serve as a bridge for cultural integration and social cohesion.
Success Stories of Migrant Entrepreneurs: Showcasing successful migrant and refugee entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to their new communities.

Cross-Cultural Business Strategies: Developing strategies for effective cross-cultural collaboration between Asian and Canadian entrepreneurs.
Market Expansion Opportunities: Identifying and exploring market expansion opportunities for Asian businesses in Canada and vice versa.
Building Collaborative Networks: Creating networks and partnerships that facilitate knowledge exchange, investment, and mutual growth between Asia and Canada.
Case Studies of Successful Partnerships: Highlighting successful collaborations that have led to significant business and social impact in both regions.

Aligning Social Enterprises with the SDGs: Strategies for integrating the SDGs into the core mission and operations of social enterprises.
Innovative Solutions for Achieving the SDGs: Case studies of social enterprises that have developed innovative approaches to meeting specific SDG targets.
Collaborations and Partnerships for SDG Impact: Exploring the role of multi-stakeholder collaborations in advancing the SDGs through social entrepreneurship.
Measuring Progress towards the SDGs: Tools and frameworks for tracking and reporting progress towards achieving the SDGs in social enterprises.