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John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

University of Chicago

2026-07-13

University of Chicago

John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

The John Edwardson Social New Venture Challenge is the social impact track of the NVC, run in partnership with the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation. Open to for-profit and nonprofit ventures with a social mission at their core.

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