A B O U T U S
Social entrepreneurs can build a better world.
BfE teams provide early-stage social entrepreneurs in the developing world with the tools they need to become investor-ready.
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M I S S I O N
We collaborate with early-stage social entrepreneurs in the developing world to scale business ventures and empower local communities.
V I S I O N
We see a more inclusive and sustainable future built by social entrepreneurs driving local change.
BfE is run by a global community of purpose-driven professionals and students. As a non-profit established in 2015, we expanded rapidly to operate from five student chapters and developed a client base spanning over 30 countries. We collaborate alongside a growing network of over 200 professional mentors who provide strategic guidance to chapter teams and assistance to startups. In 2020, we welcomed the Vancouver Chapter to the BfE network, our newest addition. Situated in the centre of Canada’s most ethnically and linguistically diverse city, the Vancouver team plays an essential role in providing advisory services to social entrepreneurs in BfE's Incubation Programme.
The team brings diverse business backgrounds to jumpstart BfE's flagship pro bono programme in Canada, helping early-stage businesses in the developing world with existing revenue and a clear mission to create social impact for their beneficiaries. As of 2023, the chapter has completed three full engagement cycles.
Our History
O U R L E A D E R S H I P
We are a group of professionals committed to driving social change.
Chapter Leadership
Farrah Chan
Co-President of Vancouver Chapter
Dastan Ryskulov
Co-President of Vancouver Chapter
Makayla Marshall
Vice President of Outreach
Consulting Engagement Team
BfE Vancouver's Consulting team helps solve the most urgent business challenges faced by our clients through research, analysis and final strategic recommendations.
Karina Lian
Co-Director
Katelyn Yue
Co-Director
Ben Steedman
Senior Associate
Mika Escalona
Associate
Sarp Ertam
Associate
Selina Cheng
Associate
Ravjit Dulai
Associate
Shaun Jimmy
Associate
Finance Advisory Engagement Team
BfE Vancouver's Finance Advisory team assists clients in improving the financial viability of their business, becoming more attractive to potential investment partners and uncovering new funding opportunities.
James Torres
Director
Nishit Manek
Senior Associate
Rohith Sreekumar
Associate
Ying Min Chong
Associate
Mason Maierhofer
Associate
Keenan Shao
Associate
Kevin Vu
Associate
Nina Uy
Associate
Growth & Partnerships Team
Vancouver's G&P team enhance connections with professionals and organizations in the social impact space by growing a formal professional mentorship network located within, or near, their the greater Vancouver area.
Elise Bisson
Director
Selina Cheng
Associate
Cindy Tran
Associate
Armen Bagdasarov
Associate
Communications Team
Vancouver's Communications team leverages writing, design and digital marketing tools to boost public awareness of BfE at both the local Vancouver and global level.
Justin Wang
Director
Devina Gunawan
Associate
Andy Xin
Associate
Reynaldi Aditama
Associate
Jamie Lucas
Associate
Start-Up Recruitment Team
Vancouver's Start-Up Recruitment team screens startups and assess their suitability for the Global BfE Incubation Programme during recruitment seasons
Justin Zhou
Director
Kimi Ho
Advisor
Shrishti Sreeram
Associate
Jonathan Li
Associate
David Chen
Associate
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