Plan the Road Ahead: Profit with Purpose (Purpose-preneur #8)

Learn about long-term planning through scenario forecasting. Explore setting goals that align profit with purpose, including certifications like B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and the 1% Pledge

Learning Outcomes:

• Set strategic, long-term goals that balance profit with purpose
• Explore certifications like B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and 1% Pledge to enhance social impact
• Use scenario planning to anticipate challenges and opportunities while staying purpose-driven

About the Presenter:

Pat (he/him) is an entrepreneurial and social change advocate. As a design thinker and service designer, Pat works with academic institutions and professional associations to promote sustainability and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) through entrepreneurial thinking. As a supporter of the Sustainable Development Goals, Pat empowers individuals with the creative confidence necessary to tackle these pressing challenges through entrepreneurial endeavours, as well as having started, run and sold three businesses, Pat has lived entrepreneurial experience.

Pat has over 20 years experience as adjunct faculty at George Brown College, OCAD University, Humber College, and Centennial College. He is an active member of the Service Design Network (SDN) and the Association of Professional Futurists (APF) and a past member, speaker, sponsor and mentor of the Registered Graphic Design Association (RGD).

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We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, you can always contact us at entrepreneurship@centennialcollege.ca. We endeavour to reply within 2 business days.

N otes:

• Registrations close 1 hour before the event starts, or earlier if capacity is reached.
• You do not need to attend other workshops in the series to attend this one.