THE ROBERTO C. GOIZUETA

Business & Society Institute

Solving Society's Challenges Together

The Roberto C. Goizueta Business and Society Institute (GBSI) believes that business and society working collectively can deliver an equitable and climate-smart world.

The Institute, launching in March of 2021, builds upon the success of Social Enterprise @ Goizueta (SE@G) and its programs from 2009-2020. The Institute, made possible by the investment of The Goizueta Foundation, marks the next chapter of the Goizueta Business School’s social impact-focused initiatives.

GBSI serves as the new home for both legacy SE@G programs along with other new initiatives focused on addressing the most pressing challenges facing both business and society, inequality and climate change.

Our Mission

To transform business to build a more equitable and climate-smart world through cutting-edge research, innovative programming, and principled leadership.

We deliver on our commitment to transforming business through action:

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Research

We deliver cutting-edge interdisciplinary study that explores connections between business practices, market structures and social outcomes.
Programs

We put research into action through innovative programs that create better markets and stronger communities both here in Atlanta and globally with a focus on microbusiness development, specialty coffee markets, and next generation leadership.
Teaching

We develop next generation systems thinkers and problem solvers through coursework and hands-on experiences including global travel modules, consulting projects, mentorship, fellowships, and more.
Convening

We create spaces for dialogue, debate, and solutions through community events, practitioner conferences, and other activities.
Thought Leadership

We create and share content that challenges narratives and inspires action including books, articles, op-eds, and more.

Relevant Study

Social impact courses offered as part of social enterprise and nonprofit concentrations
Curriculum in Action

Students enrolled annually across in social impact courses and Global Experiential Modules
Developing Talent

Social Enterprise BBA and MBA Fellows (BBA and MBA) graduates since 2014

Connecting Globally

Accelerator programs from around the world participating in the Entrepreneurship Database program
Building Community

Local small businesses accelerated by Start:ME since 2013
Knowledge Creation

Research papers and projects initiated by faculty and students

Department

Areas of Expertise

Faculty

Wesley Longhofer

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Academic Director, Social Enterprise @ Goizueta

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Peter Roberts

Professor of Organization & Management

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Staff

Giselle Barrera GFE & Latin America Programs Manager
Alina Bills Start:ME Program Associate

Alina is passionate about neighorhoods, neighbors, and economic empowerment and applies that to her work with Start:ME. She recently graduated from Fordham University, where she majored in International Studies and Economics. Originally from Atlanta, she is a fluent Spanish speaker and spent the last 10 months in Pamplona, Spain teaching English.
Sarah Brock Grounds for Empowerment Program Associate
Brian Goebel Managing Director

Brian oversees the Center’s collection of innovative fieldwork programs, student activities, along with internal operations and community partnerships. He also serves as a co-instructor for two courses (Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy Lab). Brian studied sociology at the University of Michigan and received his MBA from Goizueta.
Erin Igleheart Start:ME Program Director
Ruth Reid Senior Financial Analyst
Brent Ruth EDP Global Partnerships Manager

Brent brings a mix of experience and passion for entrepreneurship and international development to the team. He has worked for the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) in Washington DC in a number of roles including most recently as the Program Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean (a part of the world that is a priority focus area for SE@G). He is currently pursuing his MBA at Goizueta.
Josh Zhou EDP Database Manager

Josh is an analytical, driven data professional who thrives at problem-solving. He puts this skills to work everyday as the Database Manager for the Entrepreneurship Database program supporting the reporting needs of global partners, academics, and acceleator managers. Josh holds a PhD from Washington State along with a Masters Degree in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.

Executives-in-Residence

David Kyle Executive-In-Residence

Following his 20 year international career with Citibank, David Kyle has spent the past 15 years in the social enterprise industry on both the impact investing side with Acumen Fund and Calvert Foundation as well as building companies as an entrepreneur and advisor. Both here at Goizueta and in partnership with social impact organizations worldwide, David coaches and develops the next generation of social enterprise leaders.
Sam Moss Executive-In-Residence

After a 20+ year career at Wachovia in International and Corporate Finance, Sam Moss joined Gray Ghost Ventures and Gray Matters Capital which were actively involved in microfinance and social impact investing. He continues to be very involved in philanthropic, social enterprise, social impact investing as a staff member of the CF Foundation and also as an advisor and mentor. Both here at Goizueta and in partnership with social impact organizations across Atlanta, Sam coaches and develops the next generation of social enterprise leaders.

Social Enterprise

News

October 19, 2020

#MeetGoizueta: Ray Temnewo 18BBA

September 21, 2020

Start:ME Accelerator Program seeking entrepreneurs for the 2021 program, offering up to $30K in grants to small businesses in Clarkston, East Lake Area, Southside Atlanta

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July 24, 2020

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Give to SE@G + Our Programs

SE@G Expansion

Support the Center and student development activities

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Start:ME

Help more promising Atlanta businesses start and grow

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Grounds for Empowerment

Make coffee markets work for women

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Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide (SCTG)

Support the publication of SCTG.

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Business & Society Institute

Solving Society's Challenges Together

Our Mission

Our Work

Research

Programs

Teaching

Convening

Thought Leadership

Relevant Study

Curriculum in Action

Developing Talent

Connecting Globally

Building Community

Knowledge Creation

Faculty

Staff

Giselle Barrera GFE & Latin America Programs Manager

Alina Bills Start:ME Program Associate

Sarah Brock Grounds for Empowerment Program Associate

Brian Goebel Managing Director

Erin Igleheart Start:ME Program Director

Ruth Reid Senior Financial Analyst

Brent Ruth EDP Global Partnerships Manager

Josh Zhou EDP Database Manager

Executives-in-Residence

David Kyle Executive-In-Residence

Sam Moss Executive-In-Residence

Social Enterprise News

Engage + Follow on Social Media

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Newsletter

Give to SE@G + Our Programs

SE@G Expansion

Start:ME

Grounds for Empowerment

Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide (SCTG)

Social Enterprise

News