BeChangeMaker 2020
Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme
Develop skills to make your business idea a reality.
Apply
Now till 22 May 2020
Selection
22-29 May 2020
Programme
8 June to 31 August 2020
Final pitch
14 September 2020
Teams receive training, advice, and support
The Programme
The teams selected for BeChangeMaker 2020 with projects tackling a range of economic and societal challenges reflected by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Between June and October, they will have access to high-quality learning content on HP LIFE, tools and technology for startup acceleration, dedicated coaching, mentoring and customized support, as well as the opportunity to tap into a diverse global network of potential supporters and investors.
Technology for startup acceleration
Access to powerful tools and workflow that enable you to better collaborate with your teams, apply your learning, and create your work quickly and effectively.
Access to high-quality learning content on HP LIFE
Begin your journey as a social entrepreneur by taking HP LIFE online courses: Starting a Small Business, Design Thinking, Basics of Finance, Social Media Marketing, and Finding Funding.
HP LIFE is a programme of the HP Foundation, and it provides 32 FREE online learning courses for entrepreneurs, innovators and small business owners worldwide.
Connection to a diverse global network
Network with teams from around the world who strive for a cause. Tap into and get connected with WorldSkills and HP’s global network of experts, mentors, potential supporters, and investors.
Dedicated coaching and customized support
Receive virtual coaching and support to accelerate your training progress, as well as regular feedback and mentoring from 56 mentors from HP global network to ensure that you are on the right track.
Programme overview
Details will be provided in a programme guide to the official teams.
Kick-off session and orientation
8 June 2020
Get to know the teams and familiar with the courses and tools.
Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring
8-18 June 2020
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #1
19 June 2020
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring
22 June-2 July 2020
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #2
3 July 2020
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Self-learning, coaching, and mentoring
6-16 July 2020
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #3
17 July 2020
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Online pitch #1
20 July, 21 July 2020
Teams will be divided into two groups to deliver their pitches separately.
Self-learning, coaching, mentoring
20-30 July 2020
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #4
31 July 2020
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Self-learning, coaching, mentoring
3-11 August 2020
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Progress session #5
14 August 2020
Present your progress and receive feedback.
Self-learning, coaching, mentoring
17-26 August 2020
Follow the HP LIFE courses and join the dedicated coaching/mentoring.
Online pitch #2
27 August 2020
Top five teams will be chosen and announced to pitch their ideas to a live audience online.
Online final pitch
14 September 2020
Exciting final pitch to determine the winners of BeChangeMaker 2020!
Judges
BeChangeMaker 2020
Thanks to the following judges who are part of the BeChangeMaker 2020 to support and guide our teams.
Angela Matusik
Head of Corporate Brand, Content and Creative at HP
New York, United States of America
Cedric Bandoh
Global Manager, Retail Solutions Category at HP
Houston, United States of America
Hayley Whatarau
Human Rights Program Manager at HP
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Jared Palmer
Product Manager, WW PS Services at HP
Laurel, United Sates of America
Jeff Chen
Head of Research Partnerships, Worldwide Education Solutions at HP
San Diego, United States of America
Karol Zeledon
Site Operations and Sustainability Manager at HP
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Michele Malejki
Global Head, Social Impact Programs at HP
New York, United States of America
Surashree Rahane
National Product Manager, Education and Chromebooks at HP
Gurgaon, India
Tiffany Grant King
Global Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at HP
Palo Alto, United States of America
Organizing team
BeChangeMaker 2020
Ina Progonati
Ina is the HP LIFE Partnership Consultant for the HP Foundation, leading the HP LIFE programme that offers 30 free online courses in 7 languages to build key business competencies. Previous to HP LIFE Ina was a founding member of Global Citizen. With the great support from the HP Foundation, Ina works closely with WorldSkills on the creation and implementation of BeChangeMaker.
Grace Lung
Grace is the Senior Manager of Partnership Programmes at WorldSkills, which is the global hub for skills excellence and development. She works closely with the HP Foundation on the creation and implementation of BeChangeMaker to offer opportunities to youth for career building and transforming the way we think about social change and the use of skills.
Michal Jirasek
Michal is the CEO of Founderscope and the creator of the Gamified Startup Toolkit. He supports startups, social enterprises, and companies to innovate and optimize their businesses to create positive impact in the world. Michal was the coach for BeChangeMaker 2018.
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BeChangeMaker 2020
The HP Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that, with the help of HP employees, funds philanthropic programs for underserved communities where we live, work, and do business by supporting technology-related learning, charitable giving, volunteering, and disaster relief programs.
WorldSkills has built a movement that is changing the lives of young people through skills. More than 80 Member organizations which reach two-thirds of the world’s population and create measurable impact at every level. They build the confidence of millions of young people, empowering communities and fueling economies. WorldSkills is a movement of change.
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