Ventures in Development – LUCE China (Shanghai) November 10, 2008
Posted by cwslibrary in China, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Shanghai, Summer 2009, Tibetan, business, development, economics, entrepreneur, international relations, journalism, language skillls, nonprofit, research, sophomores.comments closed
Organization Description:
Ventures in Development is a non-profit organization that seeks to incubate and launch social enterprise ventures. We take innovative approaches to solve social issues and apply traditional business skills to achieve the double bottom line. Our vision is to solve development challenges through innovative and sustainable business solutions. Our current work spans two areas: Knowledge Development and Enterprise Development.
Our Knowledge Development platform aims to increase the awareness and adoption of social enterprises by creating an environment that can engage people on the issues of social entrepreneurship. We aim to achieve this through the following programs:
Case Studies: There are very little known cases of social entrepreneurship in this region. The goal of this program is to showcase and analyze home grown cases of social enterprises. Presentations: There is very limited understanding on social enterprises. We regularly give presentations and run workshops to increase the understanding of this field.
Our Enterprise Development platform encourages corporations, non-profits, and social entrepreneurs to take action to solve development problems with business solutions. We help identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable businesses and create social impact. We are currently incubating two enterprises: Shokay (www.shokay.com) and Mei Xiang Yak Cheese (www.meixiangcheese.com). In Shokay, we are the social entrepreneurs ourselves. Through experiencing firsthand the challenges of launching a social enterprise in China, we are better equipped to help incubate future enterprises. In Mei Xiang Yak Cheese, we are incubating a Tibetan family to become role models of social entrepreneurship in remote Tibetan areas.
Internship Description:
Depending on her interest, the intern will work with either the Knowledge Development or Enterprise Development team.
An Enterprise Development Intern reports to Enterprise Development Manager, but works with the entire ViD team aiming to identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable and create social impact. Interns at ViD will play an important role by researching and identifying business opportunities that solve development challenges and lead to implementable social business plans. Interns will indicate their findings through feasibility reports written and presented to team members.
A Knowledge Development Intern works with the Case Study Program and reports to the Knowledge Development Manager. Knowledge Development Interns research on social entrepreneurship cases. There is the opportunity to travel, interview, and conduct studies on social entrepreneurs. The intern should have an interest in working with rural communities in Western China provinces (Yunnan, Qinghai). The intern will be responsible for developing and presenting rigorous analytical cases studies.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: § Strong interest in entrepreneurship and development · Coursework in Business, Journalism, Economics, International relations or relevant work experience · Excellent communication skills (English oral and written, Mandarin oral, Tibetan language skills a plus) · Superior interpersonal and organizational skills · Strong computer skills – particularly Microsoft Excel and Word · Strong ability to work with a diverse team
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Personality: Detail-oriented Motivated Flexible |
Tupperware Korea: LUCE Korea December 5, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in Juniors, Korea, Korean, Luce, Summer 2008, business, entrepreneur, language skillls, research, sophomores, technology, women.1 comment so far
Tupperware Korea
LUCE Korea
Organization Description:
Tupperware Korea(www.tupperware.kr) manufactures and sells Tupperware plastic food storage and table service products and in addition sells high-end cookware and functional health foods. Sales are made via an entrepreneurial female Direct Selling Salesforce comprised of 30 Distributors and some 5000 Group Leaders, Managers and Counselors. Tupperware Korea is part of the Tupperware Brands group of Direct Selling companies).
After a number of difficult years Tupperware Korea has experienced strong double digit sales growth over the last three years. The current Salesforce and customer base of Tupperware Korea is largely comprised of middle aged Ajumas (housewives). In addition to its Core Direct Selling business Tupperware Korea has a Business to Business business which amongst other things supplies OEM Kimchi storage products to Samsung the largest Kimchi refrigerator manufacturer. Tupperware Korea also has a modest Internet business.
Internship Description:
The Wellesley intern will, after an introduction to Tupperware Korea its Distributors and Salesforce, be responsible for two projects:
Conducting research (supervised by the Sales Director) into how best to profitably access and develop Salesforce and consumers who are younger, who may be single and who may have other employment. This research will lead to the production of a report setting out proposed strategy and action plans.
Updating Research (supervised by the Marketing Manager) and preparing a report comparing the earnings opportunities for the Salesforce of Tupperware Korea with the earnings opportunities for Salesforce of other Direct Selling Companies.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Spoken Korean Language Interested in Direct Selling and/or entrepreneurial opportunities for Women Excellent Computer Skills |
Personality: Outgoing Methodical Detail Oriented Adaptable |
Ventures in Development: LUCE China – Shanghai December 4, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in China, Juniors, Luce, Mandarin, Shanghai, Summer 2008, Tibetan, business, development, economics, entrepreneur, international relations, journalism, language skillls, nonprofit, sophomores.1 comment so far
Ventures in Development
LUCE China – Shanghai
Organization Description:
Ventures in Development is a non-profit organization that seeks to incubate and launch social enterprise ventures. We take innovative approaches to solve social issues and apply traditional business skills to achieve the double bottom line. Our vision is to solve development challenges through innovative and sustainable business solutions. Our current work spans two areas: Knowledge Development and Enterprise Development.
Our Knowledge Development platform aims to increase the awareness and adoption of social enterprises by creating an environment that can engage people on the issues of social entrepreneurship. We aim to achieve this through the following programs:
Case Studies: There are very little known cases of social entrepreneurship in this region. The goal of this program is to showcase and analyze home grown cases of social enterprises. Presentations: There is very limited understanding on social enterprises. We regularly give presentations and run workshops to increase the understanding of this field.
Our Enterprise Development platform encourages corporations, non-profits, and social entrepreneurs to take action to solve development problems with business solutions. We help identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable businesses and create social impact. We are currently incubating two enterprises: Shokay (www.shokay.com) and Mei Xiang Yak Cheese (www.meixiangcheese.com). In Shokay, we are the social entrepreneurs ourselves. Through experiencing firsthand the challenges of launching a social enterprise in China, we are better equipped to help incubate future enterprises. In Mei Xiang Yak Cheese, we are incubating a Tibetan family to become role models of social entrepreneurship in remote Tibetan areas.
Internship Description:
Depending on her interest, the intern will work with either the Knowledge Development or Enterprise Development team.
An Enterprise Development Intern reports to Enterprise Development Manager, but works with the entire ViD team aiming to identify, incubate, and implement social enterprises that have the potential to become financially sustainable and create social impact. Interns at ViD will play an important role by researching and identifying business opportunities that solve development challenges and lead to implementable social business plans. Interns will indicate their findings through feasibility reports written and presented to team members.
A Knowledge Development Intern works with the Case Study Program and reports to the Knowledge Development Manager. Knowledge Development Interns research on social entrepreneurship cases. There is the opportunity to travel, interview, and conduct studies on social entrepreneurs. The intern should have an interest in working with rural communities in Western China provinces (Yunnan, Qinghai). The intern will be responsible for developing and presenting rigorous analytical cases studies.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Strong interest in entrepreneurship and development Coursework in Business, Journalism, Economics, International relations or relevant work experience Excellent communication skills (English oral and written, Mandarin oral, Tibetan language skills a plus) Superior interpersonal and organizational skills Strong computer skills – particularly Microsoft Excel and Word Strong ability to work with a diverse team |
Personality: Detail-oriented Motivated Flexible |
Astia – Where Women Innovators Succeed: American Cities Program – San Francisco December 2, 2007
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Juniors, San Francisco, Summer 2008, business, entrepreneur, finance, leadership, science, technology, women.comments closed
Astia – Where Women Innovators Succeed
American Cities Program – San Francisco
Astia is a community of experts and resources committed to building women leaders and accelerating the funding and growth of high-potential, women-led start-ups. For founders and C-level executives, Astia offers customized executive programs that accelerate funding, support leadership and position companies for high growth. Astia’s mission is to foster the full participation and leadership of women in entrepreneurship and as accelerators of high growth businesses. Our strategic goals for program involve developing the leadership of women entrepreneurs, accelerating the funding of their companies, and helping each company achieve and sustain high growth.
Below is a description of Astia’s core values.
• We value women as leaders. We are personally invested in the success of women entrepreneurs and work to further develop them as leaders.
• We have a passion for giving back. At the core of all we do is a commitment to integrity and a belief in the power of giving back as a vehicle to fuel the success of entrepreneurs.
• We focus on transformational success. High-impact, accelerated results are our hallmark. Our credibility rests solely on the success of our entrepreneurs and the value we provide.
• We want to create an inclusive environment for entrepreneurs. We strive to encourage women, including young women, to participate in all areas of science and technology, especially as leaders.
• We are committed to collaboration and community.
Internship Description:
An Astia intern is immersed into the world of investment, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Clean-Tech and Life Science Startups. They are given hands-on business experience, playing a vital role in the workings of the Preeminent not for profit organization supporting women entrepreneurs. This internship will provide interns with a comprehensive and substantive experience that will be a valuable addition to their work experience as they move towards graduation. In Addition to the Wellesley alumna, an intern would be paired with a prominent mentor in the bay area, to be chosen by the intern from Astia’s mentor database. This mentorship would be based solely on the career interests of intern in the effort to help guide her towards her academic and career goals.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Current Juniors Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills |
Personality: Mission-driven Motivated Flexible Outgoing |
