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Edwin Ou
Managing Director at Skoll Foundation
Edwin Ou is a prominent figure in the field of social entrepreneurship, currently serving as the Managing Director at the Skoll Foundation since February 2020. He has built a significant career focused on driving large-scale social change through strategic engagements with funders and social entrepreneurs.
Educational Background
- Bachelor's Degree: Economics and Pre-medicine from Rice University (1991-1995).
- MBA: Social Entrepreneurship from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (2005-2007).
Professional Experience
Edwin's career at the Skoll Foundation has seen him take on various leadership roles:
- Managing Director: Leading strategic initiatives and partnerships to mobilize resources for social innovations.
- Director: Oversaw various programs and initiatives aimed at fostering social entrepreneurship.
- Funder Alliances Lead: Developed relationships with funders to support social ventures.
Before joining the Skoll Foundation, Edwin held several impactful positions:
- Chief Operating Officer at the Marine Aquarium Council, where he managed regional capacity-building programs in Southeast Asia.
- Senior Manager of Business Development at Benetech, focusing on developing early-stage social ventures.
- Roles with the American Red Cross and as a Packard Environment Fellow at The David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
Impact and Contributions
Edwin Ou has been instrumental in advancing social entrepreneurship through his work at the Skoll Foundation. He has helped structure funding opportunities that drive systemic change in various sectors. His leadership has also contributed to the foundation's mission of investing in innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.
In addition to his professional roles, Edwin is known for his commitment to community service and has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations, including the Red Cross and Surfrider Foundation.123