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by Social Edge last modified 2007-01-27 08:21

Hosted by Jeff Skoll, Sally Osberg and Keely Stevenson (June 2003 - Closed)

Join Jeff Skoll and Sally Osberg to learn how Social Edge was conceived and why they believe the social sector will benefit from the virtues of a community where people can congregate to share, learn, discuss and debate important issues of interest.

Why Social Edge?

The mission of the Skoll Foundation is to invest in, connect and celebrate social entrepreneurs to benefit communities. Thus, Social Edge was conceived to help realize the "connection" component of that mission. And, because Social Entrepreneurs are participants in the greater Social Sector, the Skoll Foundation deemed it important to create a community without borders, an online community, where participants in the social sector can congregate to share, learn, discuss and debate important issues facing our communities.

The vision and leadership of Jeff Skoll and Sally Osberg was integral to the conceptualization and creation of Social Edge. Together with them, this vibrant new community will learn more about the motivations for building Social Edge and what they hope will be achieved by bringing us all together. Join us for an online event with Jeff and Sally June 25 - July 03.


Featured Guests

  Jeff Skoll
Jeffrey S. Skoll is the creator of the Skoll Foundation. His vision is to live in a world where healthy communities flourish and where individuals are given the opportunity to use their talents and abilities to achieve their full potential. Previously, Jeff served as eBay's first full-time employee and first President. Widely credited for his leadership in creating eBay's values-centered culture, Mr. Skoll was vital to spearheading the remarkable phenomenon of the eBay community, now more than 60 million strong.


  Sally Osberg
Sally Osberg is the president and CEO of the Skoll Foundation. Prior to joining Skoll, Sally was Executive Director of the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, leading all aspects of the museum's capital development, strategic positioning, and public programming from its inception. Regarded as a national leader in the museum field and specifically in informal learning, Children's Discovery Museum received the National Award for Museum Service from the White House in 2001.








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