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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, we are a member-driven organization housed within the Aspen Institute, an international non-profit that promotes enlightened leadership. Our members are the vanguard of a movement that is focused on small and growing businesses (SGBs) that create economic, environmental, and social benefits for developing countries. Ultimately, we seek to build sustainable prosperity in the developing world.

Currently there are 170+ organizations in ANDE (of which, more than 20 are active in Brazil). These organizations are foundations, academic institutions, accelerators, incubators, investment funds, researchers, government agencies and corporations that support, empower, research or propel finance entrepreneurship in their country. All ANDE members share the common belief that entrepreneurs and their businesses are a critical means in which to socially and economically impact their local community.

If you would like more information on the chapter, please email the Regional Chapter Coordinator Rebeca da Rocha.

ANDE members - if you would like to join this chapter, please do so via the ANDE Member Portal. If you have any problems logging into the portal, please contact Stella Hanly.

What does the Brazil Chapter Do?

1) Map the sector and connect players from the entrepreneurship field:

 - In 2013 we will get started the 2nd edition of the mapping about social and inclusive business performed in 2011 (click here to access the 1st edition, and see the individual reports below*)

Mapping the field of social business/inclusive business in Brazil* -

•    Business Category report
•    Class developers and investors report

 - Manage B-Polo - B-Polo is the first online directory of SGBs working with the 'base of the pyramid', and the Brazilian organizations that support them with investment services and organizational development

2) Events

- Sector Events: an opportunity for members to discuss with experts about trends and challenges within a specific sector or region.
This year the chapter will hold 3 events:

a) Financial Services for the Base of the Pyramid (download the event report here)
b) Housing for base of the pyramid
c) Technologies that are impacting the base of the pyramid

- ANDE Happy Hours: informal gatherings where our members and partners get together for networking and update each other about their projects
- Chapter Breakfasts: members-only meetings to discuss challenges, share solutions and create new opportunities in the local entrepreneurship field

3) Publications

- Monthly Newsletter: a compilation of news and opportunities from our chapter member organizations and the ANDE global network (click here to read the most recent chapter newsletter)

- Publish articles and information in the media

Who makes up the Brazil Chapter?

 Support:

Steering Committee Chair: Daniel Izzo

Partner and co-founder of Vox Capital, Brazil’s first impact investing venture capital firm focused in high potential businesses that serve Brazilian low-income populations with products and services with the potential to improve their lives. Daniel has been working with the Brazilian BOP population since 2007 when, while leading the low income consumer area for Johnson & Johnson Brazil, he developed a project in low income communities in Rio de Janeiro, selling products, generating income to community members and educating the population on health issues. Daniel has an MBA with high distinction from HEC Montreal and BA from EAESP/FGV in Brazil. He is a board member for Plano CDE and Balcão de Empregos and leader of the ANDE Brazilian Chapter.

Chapter Coordinator: Rebeca Da Rocha

Rebeca joined ANDE in 2012 after 5 years working in marketing and communications in Recife, Sao Paulo and Egypt. Prior to joining ANDE, she worked in a social business start-up focused on developing innovative trading solutions for the agricultural and food markets in Brazil. She also coordinated the External Relations area of AIESEC in Brazil, a global organization dedicated to developing youth leadership.  She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the Catholic University of Pernambuco and is originally from Recife in northeastern Brazil.
If you would like more information on the chapter, please email Rebeca.

Steering Committee Members:

 o Anna Romanelli, Fundação AVINA
 o Daniel Izzo, VOX Capital
 o Jenny Everett, ANDE
 o Karen Kanaan, Endeavor Brasil
 o Maure Pessanha, Artemisia Negócios Sociais
 o Paulo Bellotti, Pragma Patrimônio
 o Vivianne Naigeborin, Potencia Ventures