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    Social Entrepreneurship

    How to Change the World

    Umang Gupta Distinguished Alumni Talk


    IIT, Kanpur - April 16, 2005

    By Pawan Kumar
    pawan@vmoksha.com

    vMoksha Confidential
    AGENDA

    Turning points

    Some definitions

    Role of a Social Entrepreneur

    Six qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs

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    Turning Points

    1964 Entering IIT

    1969 Moving to Chemical Engineering

    1972 Joining Computer Centre

    1974 Joining TCS

    2001 Becoming an Entrepreneur

    ? Becoming a Social Entrepreneur


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    Some Definitions

    Entrepreneurship
    Social Entrepreneurship
    SEE Model
    Risk Money – Incubation, Angel Investor
    Mezzanine Investment
    Growth Money – VCs, Financial Investors,
    Strategic Investors
    SPA, Tag along, Drag along rights
    Exit Strategy

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    Role of a Social Entrepreneur

    “There is one thing stronger than all the


    armies in the world, and that is an idea
    whose time has come.”

    Leading social change.

    A person with vision, drive, integrity of


    purpose, great persuasive powers, and
    remarkable stamina.

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    Six Qualities of Successful
    Entrepreneurs
    Willingness to self connect

    Willingness to share credit

    Willingness to break free of established structures

    Willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries

    Willingness to work quietly

    Strong ethical impetus


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    Thank You

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