Center for Social Ventures at Vanderbilt

Welcoming our 2026 to 2027 Executive Board at the Center for Social Ventures

We are excited to introduce a passionate group of leaders committed to driving innovation, impact, and meaningful change in our community. This year, we are especially proud to expand our leadership team with three incoming Undergraduate Chair positions, strengthening our mission to engage and empower students across all levels.

With fresh perspectives and a shared dedication to social impact, this team is ready to build on our momentum and take the Center for Social Ventures to new heights.

Stay tuned for the incredible initiatives ahead, and join us in congratulating our new board 🎉

Join us tomorrow to explore careers that combine purpose and ambition! Free tote bags and copies of the book Moral Ambition available for the first 50 attendees!

The Center for Social Ventures at Vanderbilt Owen hosted our 2026 Summit on Sustainability & Social Innovation. Bringing together leaders across sectors to explore how to drive lasting impact.

From inspiring keynotes by Heidi Campbell and Dr. Reed Omary to powerful panels on business, entrepreneurship, and global sustainability, the day was filled with meaningful conversations and bold ideas.

Grateful for our incredible speakers, engaged community, and the outgoing executive board who made it all possible. 🌱

How do you build a career that both does well and does good?

Join us for Pathways to Purpose: Navigating Careers That Make an Impact—a conversation designed to help students explore meaningful, mission-driven career paths across policy, nonprofits, social ventures, and beyond.

Whether you’re already committed to impact work or just beginning to ask bigger questions about your future, this session will offer practical insights, tangible next steps, and a community to support your journey.

📅 Monday, April 13, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Room 209, Owen Graduate School of Management

Plus—free tote bag and a copy of Moral Ambition for the first 50 attendees.
Looking forward to seeing you there and continuing the conversation on building careers that truly matter.

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at the Center for Social Ventures Spring Social!

April 15th at 5pm — come celebrate the impact we’re building together 💡💛

Meet the speakers for the 2026 CSV Annual Summit 🌱
We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of leaders across business, academia, and social entrepreneurship who are driving real impact in sustainability and innovation.
Join us for a day of powerful conversations and fresh perspectives.
📅 March 28, 2026
📍 Vanderbilt University
🔗 Link in bio to register

Center for Social Ventures Board applications are now open!

If you are an undergraduate or graduate student passionate about social impact and want to help drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. 🌎

Applications are due March 13.

🚨 Applications are now open for the
2026-2027 CSV Executive Board! 🚨

If you’re interested in leading social impact and innovation, this is the role for you! As a member of CSV’s student-led board you’ll gain hands-on leadership experience shaping CSV programming, building partnerships across Vanderbilt and supporting your fellow students in driving meaningful change.

Deadline to apply is March 13th!

Last week, students from across Vanderbilt’s programs came together in the Owen Great Room to share bold ideas for improving the world through entrepreneurship. The Hult Prize returned to Vandy’s campus with thirteen unique teams showcasing their for-profit, pro-social ventures aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Teams competed for a Local Round prize of $1,000 per team member plus a chance to travel to the Hult Prize National Round in Boston and the Global Round in London, where finalists compete for the $1M grand prize.

Congratulations to our first-place winners: DiffEx! We wish them luck in pitching their AI-driven healthcare solution in Boston. All thirteen teams showed their surpassing inventiveness, rigor, and drive. The CSV is proud to continue to support their ideas with mentorship, connection, and community.

First Place: DiffEx
Akash Gururaja, Maanas Garimella, Nishanth Basava

Second Place: Roam
Adyanth Ganesh

Third Place: HarvestLink
Shelbi Briggs, Gloria Moudou

Think your idea is worth $1 million? Join the Hult Prize competition, known globally as a launchpad for student-led impact ventures. The competition trains students worldwide in social entrepreneurship and awards a $1M grand prize at the international finals. 🏆🌎

What: Hult Prize Competition @ Vanderbilt
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Owen Graduate School of Management, Room 110
Who: Open to ALL Vanderbilt students!

Eligibility
Teams of 2–4
All members must be degree-seeking students
All members must be 18+ by Feb. 28, 2026
Registration deadline Thursday: Feb. 12, 11:59pm