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Social entrepreneurship is an ever-evolving field that continues to make a positive impact on society. At the Center for Social Ventures based out of Vanderbilt University's Owen School of Management, we are committed to empowering social entrepreneurs through our impactful initiatives. Our center serves as a hub for graduate and undergraduate students, dedicated faculty members, funders, and external collaborators in the Nashville community and beyond. We strive to foster a

Are you passionate about driving positive change through social ventures? Do you want to be a part of a mission that aims to make a real difference in the world? If so, we invite you to join us at the Center for Social Ventures. Based out of Vanderbilt University's Owen School of Management, our center is dedicated to promoting social impact through innovative business solutions. Whether you are a graduate or undergraduate student, a business or social impact faculty member,

In the ever-evolving landscape of social impact, innovative solutions and collaborative approaches are vital in driving positive change and creating a lasting impact on communities. The Center for Social Ventures, nestled within Vanderbilt University's Owen School of Management, serves as a beacon of inspiration for the social ventures community by championing creativity and collaboration in addressing societal challenges. At the heart of the Center for Social Ventures' missi

Parker Willmon, Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering ’25 TFC Social Startups Chair 2022 – 2023 TFC Impact Investing Chair 2023 – 2024 In 2021, I got involved with the TFC by competing in our pitch competition. The focus of the pitch was a business idea that could employ 250 people in Middle Tennessee by 2024 following the pandemic. My background was in engineering, and I was surprised by the focus this organization put into stakeholder value rather than purely shareholder value. It s