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2011 Social Finance Forum

The MaRS Centre for Impact Investing hosts the 2011 Social Finance Forum, which focuses on creating meaningful interactions and learning opportunities to mobilize capital and inspire new ideas. This event is taking place at the MaRS Discovery District, Toronto on December 13 and 14, 2011.

  1. This Storify will track the progress of the Social Finance Forum by providing real-time coverage of tweets, photos and videos from the event. You can participate by tweeting using the hashtag #sff11. Learn more about the Social Finance Forum. Refresh the page to see new updates at the top.
  2. Thank you to everyone who attended the 2011 Social Finance Forum today and to all those who sent out tweets. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at info@socialfinance.ca or follow us at @socialfinance. Special thanks to @ns_ahmed, @peterdeitz and @jdjurkic.
  3. jeeshanc
    Bill young of #socialcapitalpartners at #sff11 - bureaucrats need to stop telling innovators "its your job to fit into our boxes"
    Jeeshan Chowdhury
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:28:34
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  4. adamspence
    We need to relentlessly bring data and success stories to mainstream finance to drive growth in #impinv. J. Jenkins #SFF11
    Adam Spence
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:27:31
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  5. AxiomNews
    Bill Young on potential future of #impinv: an asset-class, dist through trad. financial institutions, investors demand it to advisers #SFF11
    Axiom News
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:26:40
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  6. socialfinance
    .@j0nathanjenkins to Canadian audience: "You probably underestimate how quickly you're moving." Focus and keep going! #sff11
    SocialFinance.ca
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:26:01
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  7. adamspence
    The way to deal with regulations is to push forward and find the right lawyers. Bill Young #SFF11
    Adam Spence
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:20:47
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  8. socialfinance
    "In 4 years we'll be talking about the Facebook or Google of crowdfunding that is in a garage somewhere." #impinv #sff11
    SocialFinance.ca
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:18:11
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  9. hypenoticbam
    Is there anyone at a social impact investing conf that doesn't see indication that people want values-driven change? #sff11
    hypenoticbam
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:17:33
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  10. socialfinance
    There's a lot of activity and good ideas in crowdfunding - but we're not quite 'there' yet,nothing has gone viral- @j0nathanjenkins #sff11
    SocialFinance.ca
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:17:32
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    Social Innovation Generation
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:12:11
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  12. adamspence
    We need to review and reflect upon our core structures and value systems for an effective & inclusive economic system. J. Jenkins #SFF11
    Adam Spence
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:17:18
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  13. AxiomNews
    Lessons on #impinv from UK @j0nathanjenkins says where there was depravation social entrepreneurs sprung up to solve problems #SFF11 #socent
    Axiom News
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:15:10
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  14. hypenoticbam
    Bill Jenkins wants existing financial infrastructure to be the mainstream distribution system for social investment in 10 yrs #sff11
    Barry A. Martin
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:12:30
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  15. adamspence
    In a for-profit world, we figure out how to capitalize, scale & seek first mover advantage. Hybrid sector needs same means & motive. #SFF11
    Adam Spence
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:11:37
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  16. AxiomNews
    RT @socialbizorg: Jenkins: The #Occupy movement is a small burst of wanting something different in terms of values. #sff11
    Axiom News
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:11:06
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  17. adamspence
    @j0nathanjenkins: Once regulators recognize mixed motive investing and the plumbing is in place for retail investors, we can go home. #SFF11
    Adam Spence
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:09:03
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  18. adamspence
    @j0nathanjenkins: "I have a dream that anyone walking down the street can make an #impinv on their mobile phone." #SFF11
    Adam Spence
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:07:55
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  19. couillardf
    Let's not put all our eggs in the social investment bonds basket- B. Young #SFF11
    François Couillard
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:06:38
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    Social Innovation Generation
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:07:48
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  21. soujoyce
    Bill young says we need more financial instruments to bring capital to social good. #sff11
    joyce sou
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:06:37
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  22. hypenoticbam
    Out of money, the UK gov't has been open to new conversations around social impact investing #sff11
    Barry A. Martin
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:00:56
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  23. couillardf
    We haven't reached the tipping point yet RT @socialbizorg: B. Young says that Canada does lag in terms of a big catalyst push. #sff11
    François Couillard
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:00:44
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  24. TidesCanada
    B. Young: About creating new pools of capital and not replacing traditional forms -- not a silver bullet. #sff11
    Tides Canada
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:00:32
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    Social Innovation Generation
    Wed, Dec 14 2011 16:07:30
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