Impact XL began as an innovative YSEALI Regional Workshop with the mission to empower impact entrepreneurs. The first-ever event held at Inle Lake, Myanmar in May 2018 was hosted by the U.S. Embassy Rangoon with support from the U.S. State Department Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative and organized by the East-West Center.

We will return to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known as Inle Lake to offer this unique workshop model exclusively for Founders and Mentors of EWC Labs on March 17-21, 2019. At this summit, alumni can:
 

• Accelerate "XL-erate" the development of an EWC Lab
• Learn different types of impact business models and effective tools Labs can utilize
• Utilize mechanisms and approaches for securing investment from peers and community
• Create partnerships and learn from other experienced EWC Lab founders
• Become more competitive applicant for investor funding and startup accelerators
• Incorporate certifications into your business models investors can instantly recognize
• Understand key aspects of Myanmar's unique history and economic changes following the recent democratic developments

All EWC Lab Founders are invited to attend. Full funding is available to:

• Alumni of EWC Institute on Environment from years 2016 through Spring 2018
• Be between the ages of 20-30 and from an ASEAN country
• Be an active Founder or Mentor in an EWC Lab
• Be available for
  1. pre-event online engagement (2 hours/week)
  2. March 17-21, 2019 event in Myanmar
  3. post-event implementation (1 year, time varies)

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