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Boston International Presents - "Starting Up: Venture Capital, Mentor Capital, and Microfinance in Emerging Markets"

Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (ET)

Cambridge, MA

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Overview

Join Boston International for a panel featuring leaders from Endeavor, Acumen Fund, and the MicroLoan Foundation, three non-profit organizations pioneering the application of market-based approaches - including venture capital, “mentor capital,” and microfinance lending - to socially-responsible investing in emerging markets.

Our four panelists will discuss their organizations’ business models, success stories, and struggles; share experiences and perspectives; and engage us in a discussion of the various approaches to this type of enterprise. After the initial presentation, the floor will be open for questions.

A reception hosted by the Boston Network for International Development will follow the discussion and will feature light snacks, beer, and wine, giving Boston International members an opportunity to chat with the panelists and each other.

 

Panelists:

  • Richard Hamermesh - Professor, Harvard Business School; Advisor, Endeavor Global
  • Misbah Naqvi - Manager, Acumen Fund
  • David Rice - Executive Director, MicroLoan Foundation USA
  • Leah Fish de Sacerdote - Director, Endeavor

 

Logistics

Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 7:00 pm

British Consulate
1 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02142

Tickets are free, but please RSVP to reserve your spot.

 

Thanks

We would like to thank the Acumen Fund, Endeavor, and the MicroLoan Foundation USA for participating; the British Consulate for hosting; and the Boston Network for International Development for their financial sponsorship.

 

More Information

www.bostoninternational.org

When & Where


1 Memorial Drive
British Consulate
Cambridge, MA 02142

Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (ET)


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Boston International is a non-profit organization that brings cutting-edge thinking on world affairs to Boston’s rising stars.  We provide an engaging, informal atmosphere for young professionals and graduate students to interact with and learn from today’s influential thinkers and world leaders.