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Register for Impact Investing Evening, 04.07.2013. in Hub Zagreb, Zagreb
Find out about impact investing concept and impact investors
A new paradigm for capitalism is emerging. Impact Investors are redefining value creation by utilizing capital in ways that maximize environmental, social, and financial benefit.
While impact investment concept is on the rise on global scale, the understanding of this concept in Eastern Europe is very little, not to mention the untapped potential of this sector.
Get motivated by examples of succesful funded ventures
Listen to examples of ventures that have demostrated high positive social and environmental impact.
Get informed about companies and organizations with emerging set of activities demonstrating that it is possible to finance scalable business models that create social and environmental value.
Get the opportunity to know two of the pioneers in this sector
Who should join?
Entrepreneurs, investors, bankers, foundations, startups, researchers and anybody interested in learning more about impact investing
Why this event?
HUB Zagreb is on a mission to contribute on building a thriving ecosystem for local entrepreneurs and social innovators. We believe on the power of collaboration, promote trust and embrace courage as a precondition for healthy communities.
Get the opportunity to know two of the pioneers in this sector
Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to come face to face with our speakers. Find out what does it take to be an entrepreneur that matters.
Ask questions, clarify your doubts and if you feel the need pitch your venture or organization to them during the special time that we have prepared for you.
Who should join?
Entrepreneurs, investors, bankers, foundations, startups, researchers and anybody interested in learning more about impact investing
Why this event?
HUB Zagreb is on a mission to contribute on building a thriving ecosystem for local entrepreneurs and social innovators. We believe on the power of collaboration, promote trust and embrace courage as a precondition for healthy communities.
Frank Van Beuningen
Director at Pymwymic
Frank is director of PYWMYMIC the longest running angel-investor circle in Benelux; advises individuals and families on impact investments in private equity; and helps viable social entrepreneurs find investors for early seed financing. Frank is a pioneer in the impact investing field. Frank is co-founder of SoCap Europe, founding member of SVN-Europe, long-term member of Investor’s Circle, created the ‘Money Meets Ideas’ seed funding platform; serves on the board of NESsT, as well as several international companies and family foundations, and continues to Put His Money Where His Mouth Is, as advisor to and shareholder in multiple social enterprises.
Margaret McGovern
PYMWYMIC & SOCAP/Europe
Margaret joined PYMWYMIC in 2007, and concentrates on its international initiatives, with a special interest in incubator social enterprise, mobilizing women’s investments, and healthy food systems. Margaret is a seriel entrepreneur: in her hometown, she helped grow a family food enterprise to a multimillion dollar firm, and enjoyed 15 years as founder and CEO of three award-winning media companies. An early advocate of sustainability, she was an initial member of Social Venture Network US to bring sustainability issues to the mainstream. She is a co-founder of SoCap Europe, a founding member of Slow Money (for Slow Food), and co-chair in North America for social innovation platform The Hub.