Our journey so far reveals a region full of ingenuity — where social ventures are reimagining models for inclusive growth. It also underscores how scaling social innovation in Southeast Asia requires a distinct approach: one that blends business acumen with deep cultural context, patient capital, and systemic collaboration.

This blog is an extract from Stephan Chambers’ welcome speech to founders in 100x's inaugural cohort during kickoff week at the London School of Economics. 

Underpinning 100x’s model is the need to meet founders where they are in their journey, and to partner with them to tackle the barriers that hinder social impact ventures from reaching their full potential.

By Emma Colenbrander, Spring Impact \ Nell Lemaistre, 100x Impact Accelerator \ Kasthuri Soni and Sharmi Surianarain, Harambee.