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Revision as of 22:09, 10 January 2018
Contents
Overview
Deshpande Foundation was founded in 1996 is a non-governmental organization in the USA by invented by Dr. Gururaj (Desh) and Jaishree Deshpande to accelerate the creation of sustainable and scalable enterprises that have significant social and economic impact.
Purpose
Deshpande Foundation's mission is to strengthen local ecosystems, build leaders and entrepreneurs, and catalyze innovative thinking to accelerate creation of sustainable, scalable enterprises that have significant social and economic impact.
The challenges of tomorrow will only be met with new, innovative solutions that are grown into viable enterprises by entrepreneurs. To foster the next generation of entrepreneurs, leaders and organizations the Foundation’s key focus is on partnering with universities and communities to help build an ecosystem that will create these innovative enterprises.
Distinct Differences From Other Offering
Deshpande Foundation runs numerous programs that differentiate this resource from other offerings.
1. Global Outreach (Helps in the creation of sustainable,scalable enterprises).
2. Entrepreneurship for All.
3. MIT Deshpande Center (Helps in managing and increasing the impact of MIT Technologies in market place).
4. Deshpande Foundation India (Helps in creating an effective ecosystem where resources are put to use through entrepreneurship,innovation,sustainability).
5. Deshpande Innovation Network.
6. Dunin-Deshpande Queens Innovation Centre.
Impact Achieved For Students and Campus
1.10,000 Young students completed their graduation through LEAD program in India.
2. 120 Mentors Helping Entrepreneurship For ALL program for students and participants.
3. 2000 Innovative Student-Led Projects delivered in India.
4. 40 partners across the for-profit , non-profit and public sectors.
5. 150 leaders briding 2 cities.
6. 1000 Entrepreneurs provided feedback and advice.
Notes About How This Resource is Deployed
Growing Startups and Local Business
To help jumpstart projects where an investment might enable individuals and organizations to achieve critical milestones on their path towards self-sustainability and scalability
Community engagement
To increase sharing of information, good practices, and other resources; encourage mentoring, and to develop socially responsible leadership
Spreading the Entrepreneurial Mindset
To increase awareness and to strengthen knowledge and skills capacity for entrepreneurial and leadership development
Convening and Networking
To nurture and facilitate ties between individuals and organizations and to showcase successful endeavors
Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus
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Contact Information
The Deshpande Foundation
92 Montvale Ave, Suite 2500
Stoneham, MA 02180
Phone: 508-625-0725
Fax: 1-781-481-9155
Written By:
Nishitha Aluri
Hema Charvakula
