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𝐃𝐚𝐲 2 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 2024: 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! The second day of Pollinate Potluck 2024 co-hosted with Indian Institute of Management Bangalore NSRCEL brought even more insights, innovation, and collaboration. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬: 💡 Revenue Strategies for Social Enterprises. Vijaya Balaji from Social Lens shared a candid take: “There’s no magic formula for pricing.” Instead, it’s about balancing cost, time, and relationships to build sustainable revenue streams. 🌍 Innovative Models on the Rise. Christopher Odongo from WYLDE International showcased the SNDBX model—a global, scalable co-working concept integrating services like insurance and ICT to holistically support entrepreneurs. 🏛️ The Power of Government Support. Alok Pandey from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi unpacked how government initiatives like the Atal Incubation Centre are paving the way for self-sustainable incubators. 📲 Going Digital for Greater Impact. May Thin Zar Aung from ONOW revealed how digital transformation during COVID-19 helped them reach underserved women in Myanmar, amplifying their mission and impact. 💼 Corporate Partnerships in Incubation. Shreya Agrawal from NSRCEL shared actionable insights into aligning with corporate CSR funds—highlighting both opportunities and challenges. 💸 Funding Tools for Growth. Vibha Tilwalli Sharma, CA, CFA from Villgro Innovations Foundation emphasized the importance of debt instruments and first-loss guarantees in making enterprises investor-ready. 🌐 Global Perspectives in Funding. Ashish Khetan from Indigram Labs Foundation - TBI, Supported by DST, GoI and Wilfred Njagi from Villgro Africa discussed innovative funding models, including convertible equity and strategic grant deployment, to drive growth and sustainability. 💸Funding Innovation in Social Enterprises Rachna Chandrashekhar from Upaya Social Ventures discussed using recoverable grants and convertible notes for strategic investments in India, driving job creation. They're piloting outcomes-based financing to innovate in sectors like food and agriculture, maximizing impact. 🍲 Culture Meets Collaboration. The day ended on a flavorful note with a cooking class featuring traditional Indian cuisine. Attendees exchanged recipes, stories, and laughter—celebrating the spirit of global collaboration. Stay tuned for more insights as we head into the final day of #PollinatePotluck2024! #impactforgood #communitybuilding #networkingevent #celebratetogether #bangalore #pollinatepotluck2024 #nirmaan2024 #impactenablers #inclusiveinnovation #globalsouth #eso #cocreation #impactincubation Arielle Molino Shami Rao Paul Basil Tess Thuo Ruod Ariete Sophia Calugay-Morita Paul Belknap Wilfred Njagi Solomon Twum Astou Dia Kieu Oanh Pham Kate Cochran Gladys Kivati Purushotham Shivkumar Rini Dutta Jessica Stewart Nachiket Kulkarni Ashish Garde