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2012 Global Finals Winners

Winners have been announced for the 2012 Global Finals at UC Berkeley, Friday, April 20th.

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Video entry for Global 2012 First Place Winner, Spill

About the Global Social Venture Competition

The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) provides aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and $50,000 in prizes to transform their ideas into businesses that will have positive real world impact. In 2012, GSVC received over 600 entries from 50 countries. Previous years’ finalists include Husk Power, Revolution Foods, and d.light design. CONGRATULATIONS to the 2012 GSVC Winners! First Place: Spill. Second Place: Greennovation. Third Place: Exygen. Social Impact Assessment Award: FasoProt. People's Choice Quick Pitch Award: Watsi.

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Check out interview with past entrants and winners: youtube

or watch pitches and speeches from last year's competition: youtube