SXSW Eco 2015 workshop proposal presentation. Today, global consumers demand more from companies and from their products and services. Not long ago, high quality and low-price would win consumers. Now, consumers expect a high-quality, reasonably priced product that is backed up by great service, measurable social impact, ethical/green production, and a long-term, net positive for the world. This forces entrepreneurs of all kinds to re-examine their business models to include an impact dimension. In this highly interactive workshop, we will discuss why this environment requires a focus on both income and impact. We walk participants through some of the latest tools for sharpening vision, charting a course for making that vision a reality, and obtaining funding that mobilizes the success of your purpose while also growing a profitable enterprise. Participants will develop an initial blueprint that leverages traditional resources (people, cash and technology) AND social impact.

1. Path to Impact
Aligning Profit + Purpose

2. Itinerary
Landscape Overview
Why social enterprise, and why now? (Environment)
Destination Thinking
Where are you really headed? Why?
For whom? (Vision & Purpose)
Route Selection
How will you get there? With whom?
When? (Action Map)
Gearing Up
What financial resources will you need,
and where can you find them? (Funding)

3. Anthony Allen, MBA
Partner & Chief Impact Officer at Formata
Social Entrepreneur & Consultant
Global Citizen & Adventurer
Presenter

4. Led by: Anthony Allen
Landscape Overview
An informative discussion of the current market
environment, consumer trends, and models for social
enterprise including new data on social impact.

5. Dr. Michelle M. Stronz
Partner & Lead Disruptor at Formata
CEO-turned-Social Entrepreneur
Global Strategic Consultant
Presenter

6. Destination Thinking
Led by: Dr. Michelle M. Stronz
In this facilitated workshop, Dr. Michelle Stronz will lead the
group through a highly interactive, outcomes-driven journey
that includes crafting a shared vision for your firm,
articulating your purpose - including who you are serving
and why - and engaging your team to inspire results that
matter.

7. Route Selection
Introduction to strategic action for social entrepreneurs.
Participants learn how to connect traditional resources
(people, cash, technology) with social impact in order to
build an actionable, sustainable business model.
Led by: Michelle Stronz & Anthony Allen

8. Bill King
Expert in Securitized Assets
Presenter

9. Gearing Up
Led by: Bill King
In this discussion of the shifting financial landscape, you will
learn about past, present, and future funding channels from
a top industry expert – as well as when and how to leverage
them.

10. Participants will leave with 3 things:
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A clear idea about how to formulate and
execute a strategic action map that will guide
you in executing your vision, and
Actionable ideas to understand and
leverage the funding landscape for your
social enterprise
Deliverables
A refined, aspirational, shared vision
statement for their company or startup that
exceeds the expectations of all
stakeholders,