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Rising Social Enterprise Speakers

24 credible, up-and-coming voices in social enterprise - active on the circuit, beyond the household names.

24 rising social enterprise speakers on Mezzo - including Catherine Casey Nanda, Ayşe Aydın, and Charlotte Marian Pearson. Each with the talks, gig history, and co-appearances to back it up.

Catherine Casey Nanda

Catherine Casey Nanda

Managing Partner at Acumen America | Driving Social Impact Investment

1 recent talk · through 2025
Ayşe Aydın

Ayşe Aydın

Social Innovation Entrepreneur | Transforming Business Through WE ISTANBUL

1 recent talk · through 2025
Charlotte Marian Pearson

Charlotte Marian Pearson

Inclusive Brand Strategist | Driving Social Impact Through Entrepreneurship

1 recent talk · through 2025
Takaya Matsuda

Takaya Matsuda

Co-CEO of HERALBONY | Transforming Art and Business Perspectives

1 recent talk · through 2025
Lisa Merrick-Lawless

Lisa Merrick-Lawless

Purpose Disruptors Co-Founder | Transforming Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

1 recent talk · through 2025
Alejandro Aravena

Alejandro Aravena

Pritzker Prize-Winning Architect | Designer of Social Housing That Dignifies Communities

3 talks · through 2021
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Andrew Youn

Founder, One Acre Fund | Alleviating Global Poverty

3 talks · through 2020
Marc Koska

Marc Koska

Inventor & Entrepreneur | Transforming Global Health Access

2 talks · through 2012
Van Jones

Van Jones

CNN Commentator | Social Impact & Criminal Justice Reform

2 talks · through 2020
Geoff Mulgan

Geoff Mulgan

Social Innovator & Policy Advisor | Transforming Systems for the Future

2 talks · through 2011
Julia Bacha

Julia Bacha

Creative Director | Fostering Constructive Conversations Through Film

2 talks · through 2016
José Andrés

José Andrés

Culinary Innovator & Humanitarian | The Power of Food

2 talks · through 2023
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Sarah Corbett

Social Entrepreneur | Empowering Marginalized Communities

2 talks · through 2016
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Marwa Al-Sabouni

Syrian Architect | Rebuilding Cities with Empathy

2 talks · through 2022
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Efosa Ojomo

Emerging Tech Strategist | Driving Inclusive Innovation

2 talks · through 2019
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Stephen Ritz

Green Educator | Revolutionizing School Gardens & Student Health

2 talks · through 2023
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Kate Slabosky

TED Speaker | Designing for Social Impact

2 talks · through 2020
DP

Dan Pallotta

Entrepreneur | Rethinking Charity & Social Impact

2 talks · through 2016
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Jasmine Crowe

Entrepreneur & Entertainer | Transforming Hunger Relief Through Music

2 talks · through 2022
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Noah Wilson-Rich

Founder & Chief Science Officer | Innovative Approaches to Bee Conservation

2 talks · through 2018
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Jon Gray

Co-Founder & Managing Director | Pioneering Impact Investing

2 talks · through 2020
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Sangu Delle

Social Entrepreneur | Sustainable Development in Africa

2 talks · through 2017
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Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli

Social Entrepreneur | Transforming Africa's Food Systems

2 talks · through 2021
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Andrew Bastawrous

Eye Surgeon & Social Entrepreneur | Delivering Eye Care to the Developing World

2 talks · through 2018
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