Online Event
How to Build an ESG (For Progress) Startup
Connecting the dot: How "doing good" can be "good business"
Date
Mar 12, 2025
Time
07:00 am - 08:30 am
Address
Online Event
For Progress and For Profit are NOT mutually exclusive. As the world becomes more connected and technology infiltrates the very fabric of our society, consumers have become increasingly attentive to the values and social impact that businesses support. There has never been a better time for entrepreneurs to leverage the power of the market to build for-profit companies that still make progress on the SDGs. FI startups build "For Progress" companies by integrating ESG into their company policies making them diverse, inclusive and attractive to impact investors. Join us at this event as our panelists lay out ESG best practices.
What You'll Learn:
- Leverage the FI Network for a "For Progress" Company – Utilize FI’s global network to integrate ESG principles and build a purpose-driven, profitable startup.
- Tackling ESG Challenges – Equip startups with the tools to identify and address social issues while maintaining profitability and sustainability.
- Fostering Scalable Sustainability – Support innovative, market-driven solutions that can scale across Africa for lasting community impact.
- Bridging Profit and Purpose – Showcase real-world examples of socially driven businesses achieving strong ROI.
- Cultivating Impact Investment – Connect startups with investors focused on sustainability and social good.
-
Strengthening Community Engagement – Encourage startups to align products and services with local community needs.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
Speakers
Platinum Partners
Local Partners
Related Events
Applications are now open
Build your startup with AI agents doing the work
Join the FI Agentic Program: an AI-powered curriculum, world-class mentors, and free AI agents to turn your idea into a fundable company.
9,000+ companies launched since 2009
Turn your idea into the next unicorn
Our programs helped launch Udemy, Esusu, and thousands more, with a portfolio worth an estimated $20B. Yours could be next.
200+ cities and 95 countries
Join the world's largest agentic company builder
A global network of founders, mentors, and investors building enduring companies, with free AI agents to help you do the work.
