photo credit: TED.com
On Wednesday night, I had the opportunity to attend a lecture titled "The Education of a Patient Capitalist" from Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of the Acumen Fund. She spoke to a standing-room-only crowd of students, professors, and other social entrepreneurship enthusiasts as a part of NYU's Reynolds Program Speaking Series. It was quite a welcome for the "powerhouse and principle innovator" behind Acumen Fund.

2007 Echoing Green Fellows Taz Tagore and Adam Bucko created The Reciprocity Foundation to enable homeless and high-risk youth to start meaningful careers in the Creativity Economy (such as fashion, design, marketing, and PR).
It’s a powerful concept, especially when you see the results. Their recently released video (below) is a testament to the creative potential of these youth and the organization.

When Kristin Resnansky called me in 2004, I had no idea that a partnership would ensue and we would create Echoing Green’s Social Investment Council together. Just out of business school and working for a hedge fund, Kristin was eager to bring her commitment to social change into her life before the daily grind swept her away. In the first year, we had eleven members and one bar night. Now, we have over fifty outstanding members who volunteer, coach, and guide our work, a long waiting list, and a gala-like event that is only two days away.

Sudanese refugee and her children on Israel-Egypt border (Photo: Meir Azulay)

Centro Comunitario y de Asesoria Legal, Inc.
2000 Echoing Green Fellow
http://www.centrocomunitario.org
New York, NY, United States
Civil and Human Rights, Education & Youth Leadership
Join Echoing Green's Social Investment Council to celebrate the business of social change at our second annual Be Bold Cocktails.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
7:30 - 10:30 pm
Highline Ballroom
$95 in advance
$120 at the door (cash or check only)
Includes open bar and hors d'oeuvres
Be Bold Honorees:
Join us in celebrating these leaders' accomplishments and commitment to influencing positive social change.


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