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Dina Sherif

Executive Director, MIT Legatum center
Dina Sherif

Dina Sherif is a renowned expert in the fields of economic development, risk capital (from philanthropy to private equity capital) in addition to entrepreneurship and innovation. With over twenty years of experience, Dina has made significant contributions to advancing the use of entrepreneurship and innovation as a pathway to sustainable prosperity across global growth markets. She is known for her 1) ability to build mission driven organizations and teams from the ground up, 2) ability to inspire through public speaking and storytelling, 3) her ability to advise government on policies required to create robust and sustainable private sectors, in addition to 4) her ability to build communities and global networks that act as collective agents for change.

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Breakout 1
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Saturday
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9:00 am
Aldrich 107
Entrepreneurship and Impact: Building sustainable businesses to solve Africa’s most pressing challenges
This panel explores entrepreneurship as a tool for impact, beyond philanthropy, with insights from investors and founders.
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Entrepreneurship and Impact: Building sustainable businesses to solve Africa’s most pressing challenges

For too long, philanthropy and traditional nonprofits have been the primary avenues for empowering communities across Africa. This panel will explore how entrepreneurship can serve as a transformative tool to drive lasting impact without relying on handouts. Bringing together impact investors, entrepreneurs, and VCs, we will discuss strategies to build sustainable, scalable enterprises that transcend borders and create real change across the continent. Attendees will hear firsthand from investors and founders on the trade-offs and synergies between profitability and purpose.

America/New_York
Feb 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Aldrich 107