Frequently Asked Questions:
Updated: 10:20 CEST, 9 August 2020
1. Current Situation:
The current situation has impacted everyone and we are not immune. As a result, we have had to rethink every aspect of the GoodFestival. The challenge has been quite daunting:
i. How to support thousands of independent innovators, small businesses and social ventures who are facing uncertain times.
ii. How to deliver an international event if people are reluctant to travel (or not allowed to).
iii. How to facilitate networking, showcasing and keynote speeches if the only channel available is a video call in the short term.
iv. How to connect innovators with new opportunities, investors and funds while we wait for the physical events to emerge from lockdown.
v. How to keep the momentum towards launching Roxbourg, the world’s biggest professional MBA program together with global partners.
Since mid-March we have been in touch with the GoodFestival community to understand which aspect of the GoodFestival to keep and what to change. We are testing different ideas and moving towards the “hybrid event model” that leverages the full potential of going digital without losing the advantages of the physical space.
2. How does the “hybrid event model” work?
The “hybrid event model” has two aspects:
i. Pre-recorded videos and/or professionally produced posters for showcasing projects, ideas or research called “digital showcases”.
ii. Live hosted events from epic venues that seamlessly move from recorded content / video calls to round table discussions / dialogues / keynote speeches / live performances.
3. Why is the “hybrid event model” resilient?
+ The hybrid model works during a lockdown as well as normal conditions.
+ The hybrid model will allow us to scale up in a sustainable way.
4. What is the first step towards creating a hybrid event?
+ You need to create high quality digital showcases. That is why we are offering free support to help you create your digital showcase for the #Switzerland4Good campaign together with Ashoka Switzerland.
5. Why create a digital showcase?
Because a well designed digital showcase can connect innovators with fans, fame and funds:
i. Fans: Your digital showcase will be like a “virtual storefront” in our “mall” called #Switzerland4Good. So everyone will be able to discover your venture, your services and connect with all your social media assets.
ii. Fame: Your digital showcase will digitally display your Good100 medal, so everyone knows that your venture is amongst the best. Of course, you have the option of winning a Good100 medal by participating at a GoodFestival event series.
iii. Funds: Your digital showcase can be connected to your web based payment link like PayPal.Me or another payment platform so you can receive funds directly from anywhere in the world to your account. Imagine your digital showcase goes viral (these things can happen, you know) and you can start receiving donations from everywhere in the world.
6. What is the process?
Step 0: Check your eligibility and apply:
You need to have a project that addresses social / gender inequity or environmental balance with a sustainable business model (for profit or not for profit / startup or established).
You can be an entrepreneur, impact investor, scientist or leader of a business, incubator, accelerator, NGO, foundation or an international organization. Anyone who is building a better world.
Step 1: After we review your application, the GoodFestival Team will schedule a Roxbourg Review (aka MMM) via Google Meet or Zoom to understand your vision.
Note: How to prepare for your review?
a. My project name.
b. Why do I do what I do?
c. My achievement so far.
d. What do I need to move forward?
e. Summarize: “How am I building a better world?”
Selection Criteria:
We want to understand how you are making a positive difference in the lives of at least 100 people, plants or animals - without hurting anyone.
Step 2: Once your pitch has been reviewed, we will support you to create your digital showcase as part of the #Switzerland4Good campaign together with Ashoka Switzerland and GoodFestival.
Note: After your digital showcase is ready, you have the option to get your seminar accredited. Please see Roxbourg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship (RISE). This will allow you to get paid for leading LEAP Accredited seminars. And publish your story on OneMillionSparks.
Step 3: Once the date of the GoodFestival 8th Edition is finalised, you will receive an invitation to be part of the Good100 showcase at the flagship events of GoodFestival and win the Good100 medal (if you haven’t already).
7. Here are some resources:
:: Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the #Switzerland4Good digital showcase: www.switzerland4good.com/faqs
:: An example of a digital showcase we did for Roxbourg: www.switzerland4good.com/leap