Startup for Good: Turning Big Ideas into Real-World Solutions (ROOM 2400)
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Wed, Dec 3, 2025
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM EST (GMT-5)
2400
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130
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What does it take to build something that truly makes a difference? This session highlights entrepreneurs who have turned ideas into organizations that drive measurable change - from social enterprises and nonprofits to scalable ventures addressing issues like climate, education, and health. Through their stories, attendees will learn how to identify opportunities, test ideas, and mobilize resources to make an idea both impactful and sustainable.
The speakers include founders and innovators who have built mission-driven organizations from the ground up. They’ll share how they navigated uncertainty, balanced purpose with practicality, and created solutions that outlast the founder’s passion. Whether you dream of launching your own venture one day or bringing fresh thinking into a large company, this session will leave you inspired to take your next bold step in translating purpose into action.
We welcome:
- Noah Eliot Gotbaum '89 (Founding/Managing Member, New Spirit Advisors. Formerly: New York Cares)
- Mohammed Rezwan (Executive Director, Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha)
- Rhea See (Co-Founder & CEO, She Loves Tech)
Co-hosted by: Social Impact Lab and Startup and Entrepreneurship Club
Dress Casual
Food Provided (Lunch provided)
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Co-hosted with: Startup & Entrepreneurship Club, Social Impact Lab