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		<title>GES Thought Partner The Unreasonable Institute Launches Finalist Marketplace</title>
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A few months ago, we told you about the Unreasonable Institute, which will bring 25 social entrepreneurs from around the world for a 10-week summer institute where they&#8217;ll receive the training, mentorship, and seed capital they need to get their ventures off the ground.

Now, our friends are one step closer to choosing their first crop of [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #414141;">A few months ago, <a style="color: #406480;" href="http://theges.org/blog/summit-information/founders-of-unreasonable-institute-explain-ideal-fellow/" target="_blank">we told you</a> about the Unreasonable Institute, which will bring 25 social entrepreneurs from around the world for a 10-week summer institute where they&#8217;ll</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #414141;"> receive the training, mentorship, and seed capital </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #414141;">they need to get their ventures off the ground.<br />
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Now, our friends are one step closer to choosing their first crop of social entrepreneurs. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #414141;">34 finalists are in a race to raise $6,500. The first 25 to cross the finish line will attend the <a style="color: #1dacf6;" href="http://unreasona.sendloop.com/track_link.php?SubscriberID=122&amp;ListID=3&amp;CampaignID=11&amp;LinkURL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy51bnJlYXNvbmFibGVpbnN0aXR1dGUub3JnLw%3D%3D&amp;LinkTitle=" target="_blank">Unreasonable Institute</a>. And the outcome of this race is up to you.</span></p>
<p>Head to Unreasonable&#8217;s online <a style="color: #1dacf6;" href="http://unreasona.sendloop.com/track_link.php?SubscriberID=122&amp;ListID=3&amp;CampaignID=11&amp;LinkURL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy51bnJlYXNvbmFibGVpbnN0aXR1dGUub3JnL2ZpbmFsaXN0cy8%3D&amp;LinkTitle=" target="_blank">Finalist Marketplace</a> and vote with your dollars for an entrepreneur you believe will change the course of history. The fate of our finalists, and of the lives they will affect, rests in your hands.</p>
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		<title>Sparkseed Social Innovation Competition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have an awesome project but need money and guidance? 
Well, we’ve got the perfect solution for you! GES is excited to announce an awesome opportunity being offered by our partner Sparkseed. It&#8217;s called the Social Innovation Competition, and wee are encouraging all delegates to apply! Sparkseed is accepting applications from exceptional college undergraduates who are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Have an awesome project but need money and guidance? </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Well, we’ve got the perfect solution for you! GES is excited to announce an awesome opportunity being offered by our partner Sparkseed. It&#8217;s called the Social Innovation Competition, and wee are encouraging all delegates to apply! Sparkseed is accepting applications from exceptional college undergraduates who are leading or will launch ventures that tackle today’s toughest social issues. This is a great opportunity for GES delegates who are looking for funding, consulting, or mentoring opportunities. Prizes include $11,000 in seed money, $20,000 in pro-bono consulting, and top quality mentorships from entrepreneurs and executives.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>To apply, go to</strong><a style="color: #406480;" href="http://www.sparkseed.org/competition/" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.sparkseed.org/competition/</strong></a><strong> and sign up!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The deadline to apply is February 7th, so don&#8217;t waste any time. When you apply make sure to let GES know so that we can encourage all of our staffers to follow your project profile on YouTube. Good luck!</p>
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