This class is taught by Ben Pecotich, the social entrepreneur-in-residence at the Centre for Social Impact UNSW where he teaches master’s students social enterprise approaches. In this discussion he will help you clarify your ideas, build deep empathy for people and problems, and you will test your riskiest assumptions so you can move forward with confidence.

Learning outcomes

• understanding of the human-centred approach to design and innovation
• clarity and empathy for the people, problem, and context you’re focusing on
• design your initial business model and solution conceptkey prototyping and experiment methods to test your solution
• how to get into your rhythm of prioritising, planning and reviewing to build momentum. 

Presenter - Ben Pecotich

 

Ben Pecotich is a designer, innovation coach and social enterprise and start-up founder. He collaborates with people to design and build ideas for happier communities that are more empowered, inclusive and sustainable. He is the founder and manager director of Dynamic4, a 17-year-old purpose-driven design and innovation agency and certified B Corp, and co-founder, CTO and coach of many other impact start-ups.