First of all kudos to the Stern SEA team for arranging such a fun trip to Net Impact 2009. As a first time attendee I was amazed to see so many professionals at the intersection of business, engineering and non-profit come together to solve our most daunting social challenges.  My favorite sessions were on microfinance, designing for affordability, the Walmart Pitch Competition and the two keynotes. The designing for affordability panel really demonstrated that with a good idea and the right team we can design solutions that have a profound impact on people across the world.

I had my own aha moment after speaking to Seth Goldman from Honest Tea and chugging my fifth cup of Starbucks. Thanks to my fellow Sternie for motivating me to pursue my own business idea and to SEA for providing the platform so I can actually experiment next year at the Social Venture Competition.

-Nikhil