Speakers sharing their thoughts on things they had to walk away from showing their ability to be flexible and creative problem solvers in difficult times. Trico Charitable Foundation Pivot on Purpose Summit #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Speakers highlighting the difficulties they faced when COVID hit. Trico Charitable Foundation Pivot on Purpose Summit #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Karen Ramchuk started 2 businesses during COVID due to a necessity. Now thats a #problemsolver! Trico Charitable Foundation Pivot on Purpose Summit #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Zita Cobb of Fogo Island Inn on surviving once COVID hit and the province shut down. Focusing efforts and conserving energy and focusing efforts on local economy. Trico Charitable Foundation Pivot on Purpose Summit #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Doug Aason of EMBERS Staffing on having the same vision and having employees with problem-solving skills. Trico Charitable Foundation Pivot on Purpose Summit #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Dan Kershaw of Furniture Bank on the emphasis of having the correct board, having a vision rather than focusing on numbers and data. Trico Charitable Foundation Pivot on Purpose Summit #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

The Second Session: Previous Social EnterPrize Recipients shared their visions, difficulties and goals for the future. Great #learning lessons for future social enterprisers. Trico Charitable Foundation Pivot on Purpose Summit #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

3rd Session at 12:00 pm: Social Entrepreneurship for Lunch Speakers: Alexandra Daignault, Dan Overall of Trico Charitable Foundation & Rosalynn Peschl Pivot on Purpose Summit #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Dan Overall Trico Charitable Foundation summarizing the curriculum 1. Moving from definition to where you want to take it. 2. Find your why & how far we can go? focusing on inclusivity and addressing needs of marginalized populations . #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Dan Overall Trico Charitable Foundation summarizing the curriculum 3. Understand Social and entrepreneurial blend 4. Business models and capitalism to be regenerative #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Thank you to Alexandra Daignault, Dan Overall of Trico Charitable Foundation & Rosalynn Peschl for organizing such an interactive and interesting session. The break-out exercises and case studies were a great #learningexperience! #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

4th Session at 1:00 pm: Meet the Next Generation | NU Student Awards Speakers: Beth Gignac of United Way of Calgary and Area & Patrick Chiu #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Congratulations to Hydro House - the $25,000 NU Student Award recipient! 👏👏 #POP2021 #socent Haskayne School of Business

Currently a video presentation of all the award nominees. The Audience Choice Award Poll coming up! Get ready to vote!! #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Kira Dunlop of Boring Little Girls Club would tell herself 2 years "to keep going". The Pivot on Purpose Summit Trico Charitable Foundation #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

"It's Possible" the message Chloe Ryan of Acrylic Robots would give to herself two years ago. The Pivot on Purpose Summit Trico Charitable Foundation #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

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Kira Dunlop of Boring Little Girls Club recalling her creation of the club within 24 hours, how to promote the voices of marginalized groups & created a diversity squad to make people feel safe. The Pivot on Purpose Summit Trico Charitable Foundation #POPSummit #POP2021 #universityofcalgary

Congrats to Acrylic Robots - the NU Student Award $10,000 POPular choice recipient!! 👏👏 Haskayne School of Business #socent #POP2021

Today marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. Let's all do our part to end gender-based violence in Canada and around the world.