overview of the DSIC Semi-Finalist Fellowship hosted by Brown University and the University of Texas Austin.

1. SEMI-FINALIST FELLOWSHIP ON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP Social Innovation Institute, Brown University

2. Guiding Principles and Beliefs Collaboration The magnitude of social challenges in communities require that we share ideas and support each others’ efforts. Generosity Social entrepreneurship is based on a culture of generosity. This principle is evident in the proliferation of open sourcing in the social and private sector. Peer Critique Peers are a rich source of expertise, insights, and connections that advance our work. Mentoring Students have the desire and passion to engage in social change work but need mentoring and resources to guide and support their efforts.

3. Guiding Principles and Beliefs (cont’d) Context Innovation requires deep knowledge & experience about the full context of existing social challenges including how existing solutions are/are not addressing them. Client Focused Communities possess deep, rich knowledge about the root causes of their challenges and are a rich source of innovative ideas. Strong Design Projects should be designed from the beginning with a clear sense of the impact on recipients and respect for community resources

5. Presenter – Begins with 5 minute introduction

6. Critique – Questions, Suggestions & Connections

9. Individual skills: Develop the knowledge and skills to design, launch and manage successful ventures.

10. Idea Development

11. Personal & Leadership Skills

12. Venture Plan Development

14. DSIC Fellowship Overview

15. DSIC Fellowship - Pre-Field Plan

17. Test Scalability Assumptions: What supports are needed to expand to multiple hubs? How should the program be adapted to work globally?

19. Venture Success: Number of ventures launched & amount of funding raised within 3 years – compare Fellows to non-Fellow semi-finalists.

20. Career Trajectory: Number of Fellows working in social change organizations after 3 years.

21. Generosity: Number of Fellows who return each year to participate as mentors.We will look to peer organizations such as Echoing Green, Joshua Ventures and TFA to develop further viable, proven metrics to assess success of the Fellowship.