The focus of this session is an interactive dialogue by three global leaders from the NGO, public, and private sectors discussing the current corporate paradigm of thinking in today's technology workplace setting in the U.S. and beyond. Addressing topics around future of work, re-skilling/up-skilling, the impact of rapid technology changes, and inclusion, answers will be …
For the past few years, we have hosted a final demo day celebration for our outgoing cohort of Fellows. This year, we have moved the event online, and invite you to join us from your spot in the world. Join us for this reimagined annual VIP event to showcase the MIT Legatum Fellows and launch …
As we think about healthcare systems in a post-Covid-19 world, what actions should we take now to bring about lasting systems change? About this Event The purpose of the webinar is to think about healthcare systems and wellbeing in a post-Covid-19 world and discuss what actions should be taken now to bring about lasting systems …
Speakers: - Bill Aulet, Managing Director, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship - Travis Hunter, Director, MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program - Dina H. Sherif, Executive Director, MIT Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship - André Bernardes, Co-Founder, Zippi; Legatum Fellow - Lee Ullmann, Senior Director, MIT Sloan Latin America Office Register: https://mit.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wwadtNEWTpevgzXVrij9fA
On Oct. 1 we are hosting a webinar, moderated by Dina Sherif, Executive Director of the Legatum Center with Brad Feld, author of The Startup Community Way, Professor Fiona Murray Faculty Director of the Legatum Center & Associate Dean for Innovation & Inclusion, and Christopher Schroeder, Co-Founder, Next Billion Ventures. This panel will focus on …
Trade has long been a catalyst for growth and prosperity around the world. As we transition to a post-Covid 19 economic system, how can entrepreneurs continue to build trade-oriented ventures that increase prosperity in emerging markets? Moderator by Dina Sherif, Executive Director, Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship Panelists: Shanker Singham, Chairman, Global Economic Neural …
Venture capital has an important role to play in creating inclusive growth in emerging markets especially in ensuring gender equity. In order to do this, there will need to be structural changes within the industry. We're asking a panel of investors to share what they see as the biggest obstacles and opportunities in working towards …
Thu, November 19, 2020 - Women’s Entrepreneurship Day The second HITLAB Women's Health Tech Initiative Challenge in 2020 calls on FemTech innovators to pitch their disruptive healthcare solutions in New York City on November 19th, Women's Entrepreneurship Day. The HITLAB Women's Health Tech Challenge began in 2018, focusing on emerging technology applications and systems that …
The Inclusive Innovation Exchange (IIE) Global Health Series showcases the incredible progress that innovators are making in expanding access to quality healthcare around the world. In the fourth episode, we will talk with the founders of the innovative health tech ventures SXT and Vezeeta about how smart applications of technology can address the unique challenges …
In the summer of 2019, Seth Levine, a venture capitalist, and Elizabeth MacBride, a business journalist – set out to tell the stories of entrepreneurs beyond the high-tech enclaves of Silicon Valley and New York and culminated in their new book The New Builders. Join us in conversation with Seth, Elizabeth, and Malia Lazu. We’ll learn …
