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| + | The Kairos Society is a non-profit (501-c) global society founded in 2008 by Ankur Jain (Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) and headquartered in the United States. The Kairos Society is an entrepreneurial society which focuses on presenting young entrepreneurs with challenges to hone their skills. The Kairos Society specifically targets major global problems as its primary entrepreneurial challenges for its fellows. | ||
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| + | According to Merriam-Webster the definition of Kairos (of Greek origin) is ''"a time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action: the opportune and decisive moment."'' [1] This word powerfully conveys the vision of Ankur Jain, founder and chair of the Kairos Society, "What if today's most influential leaders were friends 30 years ago, working together to solve the world’s problems?"[2] This simple statement led to the proliferation of an organization that spans across five continents, bringing together the great minds of our time. Kairos currently partners with Johnson & Johnson, Autodesk, American Airlines, and GE to help solve our world's biggest problems. [2] | ||
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| + | ''[1] http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kairos'' | ||
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| + | ''[2]:http://www.kairossociety.org/mission.php'' | ||
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Revision as of 00:28, 1 October 2013
Overview
The Kairos Society is a non-profit (501-c) global society founded in 2008 by Ankur Jain (Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) and headquartered in the United States. The Kairos Society is an entrepreneurial society which focuses on presenting young entrepreneurs with challenges to hone their skills. The Kairos Society specifically targets major global problems as its primary entrepreneurial challenges for its fellows.
According to Merriam-Webster the definition of Kairos (of Greek origin) is "a time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action: the opportune and decisive moment." [1] This word powerfully conveys the vision of Ankur Jain, founder and chair of the Kairos Society, "What if today's most influential leaders were friends 30 years ago, working together to solve the world’s problems?"[2] This simple statement led to the proliferation of an organization that spans across five continents, bringing together the great minds of our time. Kairos currently partners with Johnson & Johnson, Autodesk, American Airlines, and GE to help solve our world's biggest problems. [2]
References
[1] http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kairos
[2]:http://www.kairossociety.org/mission.php
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