Tenille Gilbert

Managing Director at For Change Co

Tenille has been in the social enterprise sector in Melbourne for over seven years including as a Co- Founder of For Change Co. Tenille believes deeply in the power of employment and community to support young people out of hardship and into the future of their choosing. Tenille is a board member of the charity Open Table and is currently studying for her EMBA at RMIT University.

Title: Social Enterprise Lessons

Synopsis: Hear from four experienced social entrepreneurs on the lessons learnt from setting up a social enterprise to keeping it going. Diving deep into the pitfalls, what worked and what didn't, how they diversified and what changes they had to make. Whether you are thinking of starting a social enterprise or transitioning to one, this segment will provide you with valuable insights directly from the founders of well-recognised social enterprises.

Date: 23rd of February 2023

Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm

Venue: Level 1, Theatre (Storey Hall), RMIT Building 16, 336/348 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Panelists: Tenille Gilbert, Bianca Stern, Simon Fenech, Francesca Pinzone

Moderator: Tom Dawkins