Social Innovation Summit

📣 The agenda for #SIS24 on June 4-5th in Chicago is officially LIVE! Here's a sneak peek of our latest speaker lineup. Check out the full list of speakers and the agenda: https://lnkd.in/gKibpkRb Register to join us for two days filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities with speakers spanning the corporate, philanthropic, investment, policy, cultural, civil society and innovation landscape: ◾ Dr. Chelsea Clinton - Vice Chair, The Clinton Foundation ◾ Danny Wirtz - Chairman & CEO, Chicago Blackhawks ◾ Tiffanie Boyd - Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer, McDonald’s USA ◾ Valerie Jarrett - Chief Executive Officer, Obama Foundation ◾ Alexis McGill Johnson - President & CEO, Planned Parenthood Federation of America ◾ Nikole Hannah-Jones - Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist; Domestic Correspondent, The New York Times Magazine ◾ Al Roker - Host & Weatherman, NBC’s Today Show & CEO, Al Roker Entertainment ◾ Ing. Katya Echazarreta - Citizen Astronaut, Electrical Engineer; Board Member, Space for Humanity ◾ Julie Gehrki - Vice President, Philanthropy, Walmart ◾ Eric Ripert - Chef, Author & Television Personality ◾ Ali Velshi - Chief Correspondent & Host, ‘Velshi’, MSNBC ◾ Gretchen Carlson - Former CBS & Fox News Journalist, Co-Founder, Lift Our Voices ◾ Lara Littlefield - Executive Director of Partnerships & Programs, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation ◾ Anne Wintroub - Head of the Centre for Social Impact, lululemon ◾ Reba Dominski - Senior EVP, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, U.S Bank; President, U.S. Bank Foundation ◾ Claire Babineaux-Fontenot - Chief Executive Officer, Feeding America

We’re honored to announce Martha Stewart will be speaking at Northwell Health’s #AgingRevolutionSummit, sharing her unique personal insights around caregiving as we collectively drive a more age-friendly healthcare system. Register today to join us virtually at www.AgingRevolution.com

It's a new month which means entrepreneurs can submit interest to join our October crowdfunding cohort of the ARC Fund! (sisomni.com/arcfund) Are there underestimated impact entrepreneurs in your network who need to raise between $250K-$5MM? Are you an entrepreneur with a focus on making positive impact in the world? Submit your information for the opportunity to take part in the ARC Fund in which three companies will receive FREE hands-on support to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign on the Wefunder platform. Interest Form Link: https://lnkd.in/epSMRhMG Help us spread the word by re-sharing this post and tagging entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders in your network. #SocialEntrepreneurship #Crowdfunding #EquityCrowdraise #Wefunder #SocialImpact #ClimateStartup #StartupResource #SeedStage

I shouldn’t have favorites, but I do! A highlight of every #UNGA for me is the Social Innovation Summit, where I get to hear first hand from movers, shakers, and changemakers in the #nonprofit space on how they’re using #AI to change the world and accelerate mission-driven work. And what better way to listen to their stories than in front of a fireplace on a rooftop in New York! It was amazing to hear from Karin Maasel at Data Friendly Space (DFS) about how AI is impacting the future of humanitarian work, and Nicolas Jaccard about how Orbis International is using AI to prevent, detect, and treat avoidable blindness. Some Key Takeaways from our inspiring conversation: 1) Responsible AI is key for organizations operating across diverse cultural contexts, ensuring inclusivity, transparency, and respect for local communities. 2) AI-powered systems are bridging the digital divide, empowering local communities, and enabling innovative solutions at scale. 3) Responsible AI development demands rigorous practices in transparency, privacy, and data protection, with continuous learning and adaptation. 4) Effective AI governance strikes a balance between fostering innovation and implementing guardrails for responsible deployment. 5) The future holds exciting AI innovations, from enhanced healthcare accessibility to sustainable resource management, unlocking unprecedented global impact. 6) As we navigate the AI revolution, it's crucial for NGOs to strategically leverage these technologies. Thanks to the team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Social Innovation Summit for the great event, and to Lauren Stovall, Laura Bellande, Jana London, Kelley Hecht, and Larkin Timmerman for their continued leadership in this space. #SocialImpact #AI #Sustainability #GlobalDevelopment #AIforgood

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our VIP Dinner: Collective Impact in Mental Health & Wellbeing with lululemon during UN General Assembly week! The energy in the room was truly inspiring and it was a privilege to engage with such a diverse group of professionals, each bringing unique perspectives and insights on the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and social wellbeing. A special highlight was seeing so many partners of the Hidden Healing Fund come together in celebration of their mission to power emerging community-based organizations through impactful grants that address urgent mental health needs in historically marginalized communities. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/eZSkaibX.

What an incredible few days during UN General Assembly Climate Week! It was an honor to host an amazing lineup of events across Sustainability & Climate, Generative AI for Global Development, the Future of Food, Mental Health & Wellbeing, and more. Thank you to the hundreds of inspiring leaders who joined us over the course of the week and to our co-hosts at lululemon, Amazon Web Services (AWS), PwC, Tyson Foods, Cadence Design Systems, EVERFI from Blackbaud, Cruise, Niagara Bottling, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, CARE, APCO, Easterseals Southern California, and Caring Cross. Your leadership and collaboration made this an unforgettable experience and our most impactful UNGA yet. We can’t wait to keep the momentum going at our Flagship Summit in San Francisco on June 3-4. Join us for more inspiring conversations and innovative solutions - www.socialinnovation.com

Imagine securing a great job—only to find that your journey to get there is fraught with obstacles. Unreliable public transit, unsafe routes, or simply no transportation options at all. When we talk about #qualityjobs, we often fail to recognize that getting to work can be just as important as the work itself. Safe, reliable transportation can mean the difference between a bad job and a good one, stability and uncertainty, stress and wellbeing. Everyone deserves a safe, reliable, convenient commute. No one should have to compromise their safety to make a living. Together with Cruise and Social Innovation Summit at this year's #UNGA in NYC, we explored this often overlooked barrier to economic opportunity. It was an eye-opening reminder that everyone--from employers to policymakers to community-based organizations--have a responsibility to dismantle the hurdles that stand between the workforce and the quality jobs we all deserve. I was inspired by innovations already underway + the energy to keep this work moving forward from colleagues who joined us, including Harvard University, MIT Solve, Tent Partnership for Refugees, Amazon, Steelcase, Easterseals, SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), Year Up United, Randstad, Podium Education. Thank you to Amanda Lenaghan for the longstanding Cruise and Jobs for the Future (JFF) partnership that makes these conversations possible. 👏 Caroline Barlerin | Carol Azeez | Zak Miller

Another day of Hispanic Heritage Month and another spotlight! I am excited to highlight Mel O., a visionary leader and changemaker who has dedicated his career to driving social impact through innovation and strategic leadership. As the Chief Operating Officer at Landmark Ventures, Mel spearheads transformative initiatives that blend venture development with global investment banking services. He recently launched SIS Omni, an extension of the Social Innovation Summit, to foster real change in areas like CSR, ESG, and DEI, profoundly impacting communities and industries. With a diverse career spanning from Senior Director of Marketing & Communications at Achievement First to leading marketing efforts at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Mel has continually combined strategy, innovation, and heart. As a co-founder of BridgePath, he helped shape the future of enterprise software for the staffing industry, demonstrating his ability to lead across sectors. Mel's commitment to civic engagement is equally impressive. His contributions to nonprofit organizations like The Lower Eastside Girls Club of New York, WorldQuant University, and Teach For Haiti reflect his dedication to education, social justice, and equity. Mel is a proud University of California, Berkeley alum with an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business. His journey is one of leadership, community, and purpose. To hear more about his work, consider attending the event below (remember to register)! #HispanicHeritageMonth

It was lovely to reconnect with social and environmental impact colleagues from around the country at last night’s reception during the crazy week that is #UNGA and #NewYorkClimateWeek. Thank you to Zak Miller and the Landmark Ventures Social Innovation Summit team for bringing us together! Aylin Oncel, Isabelle Jette, Lindsay Plaskett Fleuriet, Debra Michaels, and J. Keith Brown — it was great to see you!

Bravo, Social Innovation Summit for yet again another inspiring morning during SIS@UNGA driving forward the change we wish to see in the world! Here are a few key takeaways from the conversation with , CARE, and APCO: 🤝 Collaboration is Key - breaking down silos - partnering across sectors - harnessing local knowledge through data collection and findings sharing 💡Innovation is a Conscious Effort - innovative approaches can reshape but need to be practical and effective to quickly implement, especially during emergency response and crisis incidents. 🌱 Empowering Grassroot Support Systems - Ensuring communities are uplifted, reaching far to the most vulnerable individuals, fostering resilience and aiming for long-term success. ❤️ Never Losing the Human Touch Amidst all the discussions on technology and innovation, maintaining empathy and compassion was a powerful reminder that people are at the heart of what we do. #SocialInnovation #PartnershipsForChange #UNGA #CSR #NGO #Impact CARE Mel O. Zeev Klein (He/Him)