25 Jul 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm
Startup 101: Driving Social Impact and Sustainable Growth

Event Date: 25 Jul 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm
Type: Seminar
Organizer: Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services
Coordinator:
Event Details
Date: 25 July, 2025 (Fri)
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: UGA, InnoPort, CUHK.
Language: English
Speaker
Ms. Lillian LI, Executive Director of SIPHK
Lillian is an experienced professional in impact investing, charity, and startup management since 2008. Currently, she serves as Executive Director at Social Impact Partners and co-founder of Time Capsule.
Previously, Lillian held Chief Executive and Director roles at local charities and social enterprises. Her background includes management and marketing in retail and manufacturing. Beyond her professional roles, Lillian contributes as a committee/board member, judge, and mentor for social innovation, business, and youth development programs. She completed the “OSC UBS NGO Leadership Programme” at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2017 and the “Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders” at Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2018.
Highlights
Strategies for Social Impact: Practical approaches to designing startups that address societal challenges, such as environmental sustainability, education, or community welfare.
Sustainable Business Growth: Techniques to balance purpose-driven missions with financial viability, including revenue models, stakeholder engagement, and scalable operations.