The Pop Tech Institute

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Jul 5, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.0

Gross Receipts

$3,217,219

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

In 2012 PopTech continued its trajectory as a key global participant in the field of social innovation. Our programming provides education, leadership training and solution-generating convenings addressing a variety of global and societal issues and challenges. PopTechs Social Innovation Fellows and Science Fellows programs represent core mission commitments of PopTech. The programs were founded in 2008 and 2010 respectively. The goal of the programs is to accelerate the impact of future leaders and edge innovators through training in leadership, communications/storytelling and engagement and skill building in areas such as negotiation, fundraising, marketing, brand promise, human capital management and design for impact. In addition to training, the programs provide a rich environment of supportive immersion that promotes peer-to-peer mentoring. This environment is intentional and sets the stage for the development of collaborative partnerships.There have been 72 Social Innovation Fellows to date, and 38 Science Fellows. The Fellows operate in more than 104 countries around the world, and their work has impacted the lives of more than an estimated 300 million people.PopTech Initiatives such as PeaceTXT, announced in 2010, are exemplar of our ability to facilitate unconventional cross-sector collaboration. PeaceTXT is exploring the role of mobile technology in the development of an integrated, globally deployable platform aimed at changing community norms around violent behavior, and as a violence interruption and crisis intervention tool when violence does erupt. The PeaceTXT collaborative team includes some of the worlds leading experts in violence interruption, mobile technology and crisis mapping. Current partners include PopTech, CeaseFire, Medic Mobile, Ushahidi, Praekelt Foundation and Kenya-based Sis ni Amani, as well as several other technical and funding partners. PopTech continues to explore unique areas of global interest through PopTech Labs. In February 2012 the organization convened 30 experts of diverse background in Nairobi, Kenya for the Climate Resilience Lab. The convening explored innovation at the intersection of community resilience and adaptation strategies through a gender lens that recognizes the disproportionate effect climate change will have on women and young girls, particularly in rural areas of the developing world. Updates and reports from PopTech Labs can be found at http://poptech.org/labs.Finally, in 2012 PopTech continued to produce and distribute high-quality media, including video podcasts of conference speakers, Social Innovation Fellows, and project updates. We have seen significant growth in our social media followers and a steady increase in website visits and views of our online content. Through these activities and more, PopTech is gaining increasing global recognition as a leading participant in the field of social innovation.

Filer

EIN

01-0518900