“What if you could go beyond just thinking about the critical challenges of our times —climate change, worsening inequality, poverty — and focus on building solutions instead?
How might you begin preparing yourself today to tackle the world’s biggest and most complex issues?”
PIM believes that:
when we do, we learn.
Based on PIM’s “learning by doing” approach to social impact and immersive cross-cultural experiences, we are launching a new crop of programs to engage young leaders in building skills for effective social impact evaluation and investment, and taking concerted action in advancing the UN SDGs by applying venture capitalist models and business acumen to support innovative social organizations.Together, we are building a lasting network of highly-effective changemakers, equipped to make a real difference in realizing these goals.
What We Do
PIM’s summer programs give you the chance to immerse yourself in an international context while learning unique skillsets that can be used in a variety of fields, including negotiation, impact analysis, design thinking, and more. Consisting of three different track options, our summer trainings are designed to transform rising leaders into highly effective changemakers passionate about social innovation and venture philanthropy.Organized with the support of strategic partners such as the Yale Center Beijing as well as community partners ranging from local social enterprises to nonprofits, we provide rising global leaders with the skills, networks, and funding to advance scalable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.
Our Programs
1 Model Foundation
- August 6-12
- Yale Center Beijing
- Social Innovation
- Workshops by cross-sector experts
- Field site visits to social ventures
- Investment due diligence
- Crafting a funding pitch for a start-up social enterprise or non-profit
- Managing a collective $20,000 fund
2 Investment for Good
- July 15- 21; OR October 1-7
- Delhi Region, India
- Development Finance
7-day immersive program on impact investment and inclusive development.
For graduate business students, intra/entrepreneurs, & aspiring finance or development professionals.
- Workshops by cross-sector experts
- Field site visits to social ventures
- Round-table discussions with impact inventors and philanthropists
- Crafting a funding pitch for a social enterprise
- Testing an investment thesis
3 Influence for Good
- July 13-22; OR August 15-24
- New York Region, USA
- Creating Influence
10-day immersive study tour on corporate social responsibility, narrative crafting, innovative branding, and public/private partnerships for social good.
For graduate policy students, marketing students, campus leaders, early-stage entrepreneurs.
- Field site visits to experts in CSR and public/private partnerships
- Roundtable discussion with cross-sector leaders
- Hands-on workshops on storytelling, systems-thinking, and more
- Designing a marketing plan for a sustainable brand
- Creating a campaign for a cause
What You Build
Your Impact
Who We’re Looking For
- Commitment to generating positive change in your community, school, or country through entrepreneurship, policy, student clubs, NGOs, etc.
- Initiative and a willingness to go outside your comfort zone.
- High proficiency in English and Mandarin (Beijing program only) with the ability to engage in complex discussions.