Jessica Jackley
Founder, Kiva.org; Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, USC Marshall School of Business; Author, Clay Water Brick: Finding Inspiration from Entrepreneurs Who Do the Most with the Least
A pioneer in impact entrepreneurship, Jessica Jackley transforms audiences' understanding of business, social change, and human potential. Through her groundbreaking work founding Kiva — the world's first person-to-person microlending website — she's facilitated billions of dollars in small loans to entrepreneurs, connecting people across 190 countries. Through her dynamic and uplifting storytelling, Jackley inspires audiences to reimagine how tech-enabled, mission-driven organizations can create massive positive change.
$25K - $40K
Jessica Jackley brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial insight and humanitarian vision to every speaking engagement. As the co-founder of Kiva, she pioneered the intersection of technology and social impact, creating a movement that has touched millions of lives worldwide. Beyond Kiva, Jackley draws from her extensive experience as a serial founder, venture capital investor, professor, C-level fintech executive, and more to deliver compelling narratives about the power of entrepreneurship to solve global challenges. Her presentations combine practical business wisdom with inspiring stories of entrepreneurs from around the world, offering audiences actionable strategies for innovation, leadership, and meaningful change. Whether addressing Fortune 500 executives or university students, Jackley's message resonates with authentic passion and practical expertise, inspiring listeners to reimagine their role in creating a positive global impact.
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The Power of Story: Building Movements That Matter
Through vivid storytelling and practical insights, Jessica Jackley reveals how narrative can drive social change and business success. Drawing from her experience building Kiva from concept to global phenomenon, she demonstrates how authentic storytelling can create meaningful connections, drive engagement, and scale impact. Audiences learn specific techniques for crafting and sharing stories that inspire action, build community, and transform ideas into movements.
Entrepreneurship as a Force for Good
Jessica Jackley shares inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses while creating positive social impact. Using real-world examples from her work with Kiva and beyond, she illustrates how business principles can be applied to solve global challenges. Participants gain insights into impact investing, social entrepreneurship models, and strategies for balancing profit with purpose.
Innovation at the Bottom of the Pyramid
Drawing from her bestselling book Clay Water Brick, Jessica Jackley explores how innovation emerges from unexpected places. She shares remarkable stories of entrepreneurs in developing countries who have created successful businesses with minimal resources. Audiences learn valuable lessons about resourcefulness, resilience, and how constraints can drive creativity in any business context.
Leading with Purpose: Building Organizations That Last
Jessica Jackley delivers practical insights on building purpose-driven organizations that achieve both business success and social impact. She shares leadership lessons from her journey as a social entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and educator. Participants learn strategies for creating mission-aligned cultures, engaging stakeholders, and scaling impact while maintaining organizational values.
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