@leanimpact

Using Lean Startup principles to innovate for radically greater social good.

 San Francisco
leanstartup.co/social-good/
Joined March 2012
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Ann Mei Chang@annmei6 May 2020
Does your #nonprofit recognize the need to innovate amid the crush of pressing needs, restrictions, and ongoing uncertainty due to #COVID19? Here are 5 concrete steps to become more nimble and magnify your impact today. medium.com/@annmei/beyond-su…

Beyond Survival: Five Keys to Unlock Social Innovation Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives, with dramatic implications for the social sector. Just as needs…

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We worked on this article with @annmei, Executive Director of @leanimpact LeanImpact who wrote a book called Lean Impact. Here are some learnings for Harambee’s Lean Impact Pilot. bit.ly/2Pxq5ay
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"Whether its changing the world, or turning into a unicorn, social innovators and start-ups both dream big and can learn a lot from each other about scaling impact." @DanBerelowitz writes for @Alliancemag about @LeanImpact by @annmei bit.ly/2YSGuwS #startups #SocEnt
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If you're looking for a #techforgood read, check out @DigitalAgenda_'s summer list: digitalagenda.io/insight/sum… Our recommendation is @leanimpact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good by @annmei
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Here's your summer #impact reading list, courtesy of MIF researcher @katestryker: bit.ly/2YBcwfy @zeynep @priyaparker @JohnEDoerr #HowChangeHappens @adriennemaree @leanimpact
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We talked with Maryana Iskander, CEO of @Harambee4Work, about how they're using Lean Startup to tackle the global youth unemployment crisis in South Africa. @annmei leanstartup.co/using-lean-to…

Lean To Decrease Youth Unemployment In South Africa

Even though they make up less than 1% of the world’s population, South Africa has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world.

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A ‘YES IF’ refers to a particular kind of conversation with someone who will help your idea to scale. The aim of the conversation is to nudge the ‘scaler’ to clearly say: YES, I will do [x] to help you, if I see [y]. @leanimpact @AsadRahman @leasimpson leanstartup.co/electrifying-…

Electrifying Clinics in Rural Zimbabwe Through Lean Impact - Lean Startup Co.

Less Than 21% of Rural Zimbabwe is Electrified. Once the sun sets, which happens remarkably quickly in this southern African country, if you don’t live in

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Lean Impact retweeted
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@YourStoryCo23 Apr 2019
This new book by Ann Mei Chang, packed with inspiring stories, gives a comprehensive framework of how scientific and entrepreneurial approach can be applied to social innovation as well. #BookDay #WorldBookDay @annmei @LeanImpact yourstory.com/2019/04/world-…

Value, growth, impact: how the lean startup approach can transform social enterprise

This new book shows how the scientific and entrepreneurial approach can be applied to social innovation as well. On the occasion of World Book Day 2019, YourStory is delighted to publish the review...

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In Ep 26, @johnfcorrigan talks w/ @annmei about innovating for greater #socialimpact. Listen now: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2qpD0xQ YouTube: bit.ly/2GlNo2B Google Play: bit.ly/2Go07lq Spotify: spoti.fi/2GgtgO4 #cx #custexp @leanimpact
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A methodology designed for Silicon Valley has found relevance in the social sector. Lean Start Up has huge potential to boost the impact of non-profit work. Here's why (& how). medium.com/@patelshrutis/the… @leanstartup @leanimpact @annmei @samueltl @theswissking1 @AdinaRom #socialent

The Emerging Science of “Doing” Development

There’s a standard formula governments and non-profits use to bring about sustainable development: Experts research the problem, analyse…

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In 2008, Rwanda’s schooling system switched – nearly overnight – from instruction in French to English. @Harambee4Work used the students' favourite sitcom, Friends, to accelerate their language learning. via @leanstartup #education #LearningRevolution leanstartup.co/accelerating-…

Articles Archives - Lean Startup Co.

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"Once we discovered young Rwandans love a good debate, we added in frequent debate sessions on topics that energized them. We were more convinced than ever that interesting content transforms and accelerates language learning!" @Harambee4Work buff.ly/2WMK1Hx
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“We didn’t guess which sitcom to use, we asked our customers. They picked @friendstv and proved to us the right content is king.” @Harambee4Work buff.ly/2WMK1Hx
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Are you looking for an opportunity to align your brand with creative thinkers & industry innovators? Consider partnering with us as a sponsor of this year's #Leanstartup Conference. For more information, visit bit.ly/2UqzJiO
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Great day helping a manufacturing company build the case for change in innovation!
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Save. The. Date. The annual Lean Startup Conference is back this Fall in San Francisco! ☑️Engaging sessions ☑️World-class speakers ☑️Influential leaders Reserve your spot today!
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“Managers are also looking for digital literacy, the right workplace behaviors and confidence in their hires – but English is the game changer.” @Harambee4Work leanstartup.co/accelerating-…
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Ann Mei Chang@annmei1 Apr 2019
HUGE congratulations to @Harambee4Work for the well deserved recognition from @SkollFoundation!!! Harambee was one of the most impressive organizations I interviewed for @LeanImpact, which features an in depth case study of their approach to innovation.
Maryana Iskander@MaryanaIskander1 Apr 2019
Big news for our team, our partners and the young people who teach us every day @HarambeeRw @Harambee4Work @SkollFoundation @SkollWorldForum
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Think big, start small and relentlessly seek impact! My latest read @leanimpact by @annmei (review in Finnish) petrikajander.com/blogi/lean… @katy1707 #lean #leanimpact #books #review #donations #Socialimpact
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United Way NCA@UWNCA25 Mar 2019
How do we find better ways to tackle the most pressing problems of the day? How to can we dramatically increase the social impact of our work, time, and money? Join us on April 1 as we explore the @LeanImpact model with keynote speaker, @AnnMei Chang! bit.ly/2Whlc66
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