Social Enterprise

Chinese Startups Entrepreneur Service Holding Company: What is DIVVII? DIVVII, Inc. (pronounced div-ee, from the phrase “divvy up”) is an entrepreneurial services holding company that makes it easy for anyone, anywhere to access the resources required to achieve entrepreneurial success, using data science. The company currently has three subsidiaries: DIVVII Media (based in Los Angeles, USA) DIVVII Capital (launching soon in the first quarter of 2018) DIVVII China (based in Shanghai) This article focuses on DIVVII China and its unique programs for students and aspiring entrepreneurs. What is DIVVII’s inspiration? Nicholas (Nick) Clark and Tidus Coleman became friends when Nick was a student at Georgetown and Tidus was working on a veteran’s initiative for Michelle Obama’s office. They combined their backgrounds in entrepreneurship and international education to co-found DIVVII, Inc. Nick moved to Shanghai almost three years ago and currently manages DIVVII China. What is DIVVII’s purpose? DIVVII China seeks…

Chinese Startups Social Welfare Program: What is Yiqiao? An overview of the company: Yiqiao is a pioneering social innovation institution. It is a type of fellowship program paired with a ‘think tank’ in public service, aimed at tracking down top young talents for the social sector, and pairing them with public service agencies in different fields. Purpose: Yiqiao aims to bridge between young talents and top players in the Chinese public service industry. It is committed to finding innovative solutions to social problems, as well as stimulating society’s understanding of public service. Method: Take great people, give them training, mentorship, funding, a supportive community, and other resources as they are placed in strategic roles within the social sector for a year. Goals: Establish social impact, build mutual support in the industry, and create leaders for the social sector community. Targets: Recent grads or experienced professionals who have several years of…