LEARNING DESIGN

Energy for Livelihoods Accelerator: I produced readings, case studies, and exercises for an accelerator program for early-stage social enterprises in India that use clean energy and energy-efficient solutions to serve the needs of low-income communities. (2023)

Acumen’s Patient Capital: I co-wrote an online course that introduces patient capital — an approach to investing that prioritizes impact above market-rate returns — through videos, case studies, and a “Deal or No Deal?” exercise. (2022)

Green Growth Accelerator: I produced a reading and case studies for an accelerator program for early-stage enterprises that promote equitable economic growth in India through dignified work, climate mitigation, and circular economy principles. (2022)

Accelerator for Ventures Serving Displaced People: I produced a reading and case studies for an accelerator program to help social enterprises develop scalable business models that advance sustainable livelihoods for forcibly displaced populations in East Africa. The program awarded $75k to three social enterprises. (2022)

Hiring Talent for Social Enterprises: I wrote an online course to guide early-stage social enterprises through the process of defining their organizational values, writing job descriptions, searching for candidates, and carrying out interviews and evaluations in a way that minimizes bias. (2022)

Gender Equity and Advancement Accelerator: I wrote case studies for an accelerator program to help East African social enterprises develop profitable and scalable business models that advance gender equity. (2022)

Pakistan Agriculture Accelerator: I produced a reading and case studies for an accelerator program to help agribusinesses in Pakistan scale and strengthen their social impact. (2022)

Acumen and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator: I produced a reading and case study for an accelerator program to help East African entrepreneurs scale their businesses and measure their social impact. The program awarded $50k to two social enterprises that employ and train smallholder farmers (video). (2021)

Climate Resilient Agriculture Accelerator: I produced a reading and case studies for an accelerator program to help agribusinesses scale and strengthen the climate resilience of smallholder farmers in India. Acumen invested in two of the agribusinesses at the conclusion of the program (video, video). (2021)

Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials: I researched and wrote an online course that introduces entrepreneurial mindsets and practical strategies for nonprofit fundraising, including funding models, donor development, storytelling, and project budgets. The course features readings, case studies, videos, and workshops. (2020)

Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Student Social Innovation Challenge: I contributed briefs and expert interviews on the food and agriculture and global health sectors for this social innovation competition for university students. (2019)

Acumen-Unilever Social Innovation Challenge on Plastics: I led the development of curriculum for an online incubator and prize competition on business models for managing plastic waste and improving the livelihoods of the informal sector. The incubator awarded $75k to three social enterprises in Brazil, India, and South Africa. (2019)

Designing for Environmental Sustainability and Social Impact: I researched and wrote an online course on how to build products and services that enhance the environment and human well-being, featuring systems thinking, circular design, behavior change, and natural capital. (2018)