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Solv[ED] Solutions Event
*Update for Registered Attendees: You should have received an email from 2022 SolvED Solutions Event <noreply@mg.gripcontact.com> with an invitation to complete your profile. The subject line is You’re registered: the Solv[ED] Solutions Event! If you cannot find this email, first check your spam. If you still cannot access the event platform, email events@solve.mit.edu to get help.
Registration for this event in now closed on Eventbrite. However, if you'd still like to participate in the event, please send an email with your name ticket type to events@solve.mit.edu.
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Solv[ED] Solutions Event on March 25th and 26th 2022, is bringing together young leaders from around the world who are passionate about making a positive impact on their communities.
About the Event
The two-day virtual event convenes the Solv[ED] Member community, selected Solv[ED] Innovators, and applicants to the Youth Innovation Challenge to inspire and support them on their social innovation journeys.
Who can attend the Solv[ED] Solutions Event?
- Our program on Friday, March 25 is reserved for our 20 Solv[ED] Challenge Finalists and for students at Solv[ED]’s member organizations*.
- Our program on Saturday, March 26 is open to all Solv[ED] Youth Innovation Challenge applicants, our 20 Solv[ED] Challenge Finalists, and students at Solv[ED] member organizations*.
- Anyone is invited to attend the live-streamed portions of the event on our website. Learn more about the live stream here.
Or attend the live stream here.
Learn more about Solv[ED] membership here or reach out to solve@mit.edu.
Solv[ED] Member Organizations include MIT, FIU, Wayne State University, Nagoya University, UPAL, Universidad de los Andes, Tec de Monterrey, Learn with Leaders, Anant University, T. A. Pai Management Institute, Força Meninas, World YMCA, American University of Beirut, Empowered, and UNESCO Center for Peace.
Starting a social venture from scratch can seem overwhelming, especially when that voice in your head creeps up saying, “You don’t have the expertise to create something impactful.”
We’ve put together a conversation with some of Solve’s youngest social entrepreneurs to prove that voice in your head wrong. Our Solver teams are here to tell you that you can absolutely create solutions to complex problems facing your communities, no matter how old you are. Being young is an asset, and you should absolutely embrace it. During this session, you’ll get to learn how our Solver teams got started, how they overcame their biggest challenges, and what advice they have for innovators like you.
Session Speakers
Emma Yang
Founder, Timeless
Diana Orembe
MD, Divine recyclers industry
Danielle Boyer
Youth Founder & Activist, The STEAM Connection
Eyitayo Ogunmola
CEO, UtivaCreativity is a muscle - exercising it takes practice. Join a group of young innovators in an energizing and fast series of activities, all designed to work out your creative capabilities.
See below
Coaching Sessions
Sign-up for a one-on-one mentorship session with an expert in MIT Solve’s community. Whether you’re looking for advice on your pitch, need help brainstorming ideas, or want to learn more about working in the field of social impact, get matched with a coach. If you’ve signed up for a coaching session, you’ll see a meeting pre-scheduled for you and your coach in Grip.
Session Speakers
Joe Diaz
Program Coordinator, MIT Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL)“Asking questions isn't just about understanding the world, it’s a way of changing the world.” During this session, you’ll play the important role of advisor to Solv[ED] Challenge finalists. This means that you get to practice providing your personal expertise, insight and advice to help young innovators improve their ideas and solutions. You will decode problems, suggest new ideas and give constructive feedback where needed. And who knows? If you really love the team, you might have the chance to join them.
Join us to kick off the day with a live performance and warm welcomes from both MIT Solve’s Executive Director, Alex Amouyel, the Solv[ED] Youth Committee.
Session Speakers
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Alex Amouyel
Executive Director, MIT Solve
Carrie Morgridge
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Clover Hogan
Founding Executive Director, Force of NatureTune in for the announcement of the first-ever Solv[ED] Innovator class and hear their pitches, along with remarks from Solv[ED] Sponsor, Carrie Morgridge, Chief Disruptor at the Morgridge Family Foundation.
Session Speakers
Francesca Pendus
Team Lead, WISSP (The Pennington School)
Sandra Namboozo
CEO, Karpolax
Abdulkadir Ahmed
Co-Founder and Team Lead, Street2School Initiative
Jacob Kumpon
COO KLAW Industries, KLAW Industries
Luis Carvajal Fernandez
Venture Building Analyst, Siemens Energy
Olarinde Olokuntoye
Co-Founder and COO, Vinsighte
Zubair Junjunia
Founder & CEO, ZNotes
Elizabeth Nyamwange
CEO, Etana Technology
Zahin Razeen
CEO, Hydroquo+
Tara Pandey
Team Lead, Karesa Bazaar
Phyllis Mugadza
Founder and CEO, Sprxng LLC
Opeyemi Etiwe
Founder and Team Lead, InSync Solutions
Edmond Ng'walago
Founder, Ng’wala Inventions Company
Devshi Mehrotra
CEO and Co-Founder, JusticeText
Tafadzwa Chikwereti
Team Lead, eAgro
Gloria Cherono
Team Lead, Tripple P
Parth Jaiswal
President, Enactus Aryabhatta
Xinyao Liu
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Sofia Sigal-Passeck
Co-founder and CEO, Uniphage
Adeline Padilla
Project Leader, Origin Learning FundWondering where you’re going next? Spend some time reflecting and setting goals for yourself to guide your focus and help you sustain momentum as you tackle challenges big and small in your communities and the world.
Session Speakers
Joe Diaz
Program Coordinator, MIT Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL)
Danny Becker
Program Coordinator for Student Engagement and Outreach, PKG Center for Public ServiceWitness the exciting reveal of thousands of dollars in prize funding to selected Solv[ED] Innovators, including the recipients of the Pozen Social Innovation Prize and the HP Girls Save the World prize.
Additionally, Feedback 101: How to Give and Receive Valuable Input
Before we launch you into the Peer-2-Peer Feedback session, get some quick advice and tips on how to effectively and kindly listen and offer feedback.
Session Speakers
Mariela G. Shaker
Musician and Motivational Keynote Speaker; Founder and Director, Highams Park Music Academy
Jade Hameister
Polar Explorer
Moñeka De Oro
Just Transition Coordinator, Micronesia Climate Change Alliance (MCCA)
Aashini Shah
Member, Solv[ED] Youth Committee
Litokne Kabua
Climate ActivistGet matched with like-minded young people to share your solution with the purpose of receiving feedback and advice. This is a chance to step away from the day to day and connect on a human level about the things that matter to you, at this moment.
Schedule
9:00 - 9:30 AM ET:
Welcome & Opening Performance + Youth Committee Spotlight
9:30 - 10:00 AM: 10 Pitches & Sponsor Spotlight
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11:00 - 11:45 AM Closing Plenary & Prize Announcements
Registration for this event in now closed on Eventbrite. However, if you'd still like to participate in the event, please send an email with your name ticket type to events@solve.mit.edu.
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Solve Members, Solv[ED] Finalists, students at Solv[ED] Member organizations, and Youth Innovation Challenge applicants are all invited to register for the Solutions Event. You should have received a registration code in your email.
- Our program on Friday, March 25 is reserved for our 20 Solv[ED] Challenge Finalists and for students at Solv[ED]’s member organizations*
- Our program on Saturday, March 26 is open to all Solv[ED] Youth Innovation Challenge applicants, our 20 Solv[ED] Challenge Finalists, and students at Solv[ED] member organizations*.
If you do not have a registration code, you are invited to attend the livestream here.
After your registration is complete, you will receive an invite to our virtual event platform. This platform is specially designed to encourage networking and foster meaningful connections while in a virtual setting.
Solv[ED] Member Organizations include MIT, FIU, Wayne State University, Nagoya University, UPAL, Universidad de los Andes, Tec de Monterrey, Learn with Leaders, Anant University, T. A. Pai Management Institute, Força Meninas, World YMCA, American University of Beirut, Empowered, and UNESCO Center for Peace.
If you are not a Solv[ED] Member, you can learn more about membership here or reach out to solve@mit.edu.