Together with our partners Santa Fe Innovates and UNM Anderson School of Management, we are rethinking the role of return on investment (ROI) and introducing the idea of return to society (RTS) through our Beyond Profit series—a think + do series focusing on best practices in building responsible enterprises.
A responsible entrepreneur raises the bar on how business is done. Effectively solving a social, cultural, and environmental problem while building profitable business is no easy task. Beyond Profit series lays the foundation to skilling up entrepreneurs and community leaders (mentors, investors, and policymakers) to support their courageous endeavor. Roll up your sleeves and lean in to hone your RTS skills.
Thank you to the City of Santa Fe Community and Economic Development for sponsoring the Beyond Profit Series.
A conversation between Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy and Mitzi Montoya, Dean of UNM Anderson. They will discuss how entrepreneurs can benefit from both receiving and providing mentorship across generations.
Doors open at 5:30PM. Event begins at 6PM. Arrive early to mingle, nibble and nosh, view the latest exhibits at Form & Concept, and visit the gift shop for easy-to-love statement pieces.
Though registration is required, this event is free and open to the public.
Belonging, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (BEID) is the leading topic in business today regardless of size or orientation. In this new world of ethics and accountability, how will we lead?
A conversation with Carrie Freeman, Co-CEO of Second Muse. Her team is focused on creating supporting and nurturing innovators dedicated to social and environmental good. In 2020, she and her team launched a national survey amongst entrepreneurs that uncovered a startling fact that 60% of small businesses sought greater racial equality. What has happened since that moment?
Event begins at 5:00PM. Arrive early to mingle, nibble and nosh, and enjoy the latest exhibits at CCA. This event is free and open to the public.
The economics of climate change is rattling the foundation of our economy, from the automotive industry to the recent natural disasters. Author and journalist Bob Keefe explains how business, politics and cities can work together to mitigate our emerging global crisis. This is no longer just a social issue but a looming economic one.
Following an opening presentation by Bob Keefe, Jon Mertz of Santa Fe Innovates will moderate a discussion between the author and a panel of experts from the University of New Mexico. After the event, Bob Keefe will be signing copies of his book, Climatenomics.
Doors open at 5PM. Event begins at 6PM. Arrive early to mingle, nibble and nosh, and enjoy the latest exhibits at CCA. This event is free and open to the public.
Have you ever wondered how to leverage your business as a force for good? Join us for this half-day symposium to learn about the various ways you can make a difference while future-proofing your business. Presentations include an overview of the current market landscape and ESG funding, the business case of becoming a Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corporation, and case studies from UNM Anderson Business for Good Clinics, featuring two local businesses and eight students navigating the process of becoming a Certified B Corporation.
Doors open at 9AM. Event begins at 9:30AM. Lunch will be provided for all participants. On-campus free parking.
Want to learn more and see how you can get involved? Stay after lunch to network and mingle with New Mexico B Local Chapter working group from 1–2PM at their first in-person session.
How can we be more human-centric in solving the unmet needs of our customers and clients? CrSF Strategic Designers Gray Garmon (also the Director of the Center for Integrated Design at UT Austin) and John Ravitch (IDEO design alum) will share their secrets for non-designers (people like you!) to design successful customer experiences. Please note: this will be a hands-on workshop with no prep required. Everyone will walk away with a series of clear questions to ask themselves and their customers moving forward.
Door opens at 9AM. Session begins at 10AM. Light morning refreshments and lunch will be served. Free on campus parking.
Though registration is required, this event is free and open to the public.
Startup marketing is increasingly tough – frazzled business leaders pushing for vague results with dubious activities. A big reason for this is that, for many founders, marketing is an afterthought. They wait until their product vision is firm before they consider what great marketing will look like for their business. This session will focus on how marketing can best work within a startup and offers a hands-on discussion about creating a high-performing marketing function as you grow your business.
Doors open at 5PM. Session begins at 6PM. Light refreshments will be served. Arrive early to mingle.
Though registration is required, this session is free and open to the public.
Meet regional and national pioneers who have unlocked the path to venture and impact investing in New Mexico. Each panelist has unique investing experiences, and they will share what has worked, what is missing, and what is needed. This insightful and interactive conversation will help you navigate New Mexico’s investment landscape.
Doors open at 5PM. Session begins at 6PM. Light refreshments will be served. Arrive early to mingle.
Though registration is required, this event is free and open to the public.
***This session is SOLD OUT. Walk-in for standing room only.***
