Responsible for developing the portfolio of social enterprises in Brazil.NESsT develops sustainable social enterprises that solve critical social problems in emerging market economies. NESsT provides long-term support to grow and sustain a portfolio of high-impact social enterprises. NESsT enters this spectrum in the middle or “pioneer gap” – between idea and investment readiness. We invest in these early stage enterprises for 5-7 years, providing them with ongoing strategic advice, patient capital, access to networks until these enterprises are ready to scale.

Evaluation of applications from organizations having an impact in Latin America for the ICC - Inclusive Innovation Challenge.

The Steering Committee is responsible to help the Country Coordinator to run ANDE in Brazil.The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organizations that invest money and expertise to propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Officially launched in 2009, ANDE is a member-driven organization housed within the Aspen Institute, an international non-profit organization that promotes enlightened leadership. Our members are the vanguard of a movement that is focused on Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) which create economic, environmental, and social benefits for developing countries by supporting, empowering or financing entrepreneurship. Currently, our network comprises over 200 members among foundations, institutes, accelerators, incubators, investment funds, researchers, government agencies and corporations. In Brazil, ANDE has more than 30 members who share the common belief that entrepreneurs and their businesses are a critical piece to promote social and economic development, both locally as globally. In order to stimulate the enlargement of this ecosystem, we provide them specialized knowledge about the field, national and international connections and encourage partnerships and exchanges among them (information, cases, and experiences).