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<P>We're excited to be partnering with Calso & Epic foundation for our first ever Social Impact Series!<BR></P>
<P>Whether you're a tech startup that has gained 50,000 users over night or has received enough seed funding to get your project up & running, the tech sectorstill lacks the drive to reach the 4 corners of the world & make an impact on lives that matter most. We're bringing together a panel to ask, w<SPAN>hat is still holding people back from giving? And what type of tech technology platforms are making it easier for startups & corporates to give back?<BR><BR></SPAN><STRONG>Agenda:</STRONG></P>
<P>6:00 - 6:30pm Doors Open</P>
<P>6:30 - 7:30pm Panel</P>
<P>7:30 - 8:00pm Networking</P>
<P>8:00 - 8:30pm Close</P>
<P><STRONG>Speakers:</STRONG></P>
<P><EM>BryanBreckenridge, Executive Director at Box.org</EM></P>
<P>Bryan Breckenridge is Executive Director of Box.org, Boxs philanthropic social enterprise which serves over 6000 nonprofits today. In his role, Bryan leads the companys efforts to enable nonprofits & members of the Box community to innovate & fulfill their missions. Prior to Box, Bryan founded the nonprofit-facing pillar of LinkedIn for Good supporting nonprofits successful use of LinkedIn. Previously, Bryan was Director of Nonprofits & Education at the salesforce.org which leverages salesforce.coms people, technology & resources to improve communities. Bryan serves on two nonprofit boards serving youth & families near San Francisco & is a member of the Clinton Global Initiative Advisory Council. Bryan received a Bachelors degree as class valedictorian in Journalism at the University of Kansas.</P>
<P><EM>Jonny Price, Senior Directo at Kiva U.S.</EM></P>
<P>Jonny started his career in strategy consulting at Oliver Wyman, so he LOVES Microsoft PowerPoint. In 2011, he joined Kiva to launch the "Kiva Zip" pilot program, which directly crowdfunds 0% interest microloans to entrepreneurs throughout the United States. Kiva Zip (now successfully integrated into the main Kiva website, & rebranded as "Kiva U.S.") has now passed 3,000 microloans disbursed & $20 million in capital deployed, crowdfunded by over 100,000 individual lenders from around the world. Two thirds of those 3,000 loans have been to entrepreneurs of color, & over half have been to women. The vision of Kiva U.S. is to reimagine a more equitable financial system based on human relationships. Jonny has a degree in History from the University of Cambridge, & is married to Ali, who he met while volunteering at Kiva!<BR><BR><EM>Speaker TBA, Calso</EM></P>
<P>CALSO is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that aims to break major barriers disadvantaged people face on their journeys to success. Whether these roadblocks are linked to the environment or to social issues such as problems accessing the job market or housing, CALSO aspires to empower individuals to reach their full potential. CALSO matches its strengths & capacity to the nation's most pressing social & environmental needs, creating models that promote economic sustainability & long-term positive social impact.<BR></P>
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