Dr. Teresa Chahine - Innovating Impact: Transforming Communities Through Social Entrepreneurship

Jul 26 2023 • 42 mins

In this episode of America Unmuted, we welcome Dr. Teresa Chahine, the inaugural Sheila and Ron ’92 Marcelo Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship at the Yale School of Management, and the pioneer behind the first social entrepreneurship program in the context of public health at Harvard University.

Unpacking her twelve-step framework for creating impactful ventures, Dr. Chahine illuminates the intersection of entrepreneurship and social impact. We delve into her work on social innovation, sustainable development and her distinctive research focused on the social and environmental determinants of health.

From launching the first venture philanthropy organization in Lebanon to contributing to global institutions such as the United Nations Populations Fund and the US Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. Chahine’s career is a testament to the transformative power of social entrepreneurship.

Listen in as we explore the strategies for financing, measuring, and scaling social impact, and delve into Dr. Chahine's extraordinary experiences working across corporate, governmental, academic and non-profit organizations on a global scale. This podcast episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to make a difference through innovative and sustainable solutions.

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