ISV Lab Gathering 02 - Building Houses of Hope

Dr. Joseph Chan, Founder of Fullness Social Venture, will share his thoughts about diaspora - one of the greatest social challenges in our world today - and offer some examples of social innovation and impact investing in Kenya. Dr. Chan will share with us the story of Sara, founder of @soafricans , a platform that documents stories from Asian and African perspectives.

Dr. Chan will be joined by Mr. Darren Lee, the 19 y/o founder of Sababu, in this session. Darren founded Sababu to empower African artists by transforming their original artwork into unique, custom-designed socks, and giving 30% of every sale directly back to the artist.

Dr. Joseph Chan

Dr. Joseph Chan is an accomplished finance executive with over 25 years of experience in commercial, non-profit, and social enterprise sectors. He holds a professional doctorate in social science and practical theology. As a seasoned corporate and investment banker, Joseph held senior roles in structured and corporate finance at major financial institutions. Joseph served for over 6 years as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of a publicly listed company. He provided strategic leadership for all financial planning, reporting, capital management, and investor relations. Since 2016, Joseph has dedicated his expertise to driving social impact. He works closely with social entrepreneurs on coaching, capacity building, and access to impact capital. Joseph has leveraged his business acumen and values throughout his career to make a sustainable impact.

Fullness Social Venture (FSV) is a non-profit-making social innovation agency established in Hong Kong in 2023. Our mission is to build a sustainable and equitable future where social innovation flourishes and capital flows towards impact creation. To bridge funding gaps, we create a common language between the financial and social innovation sectors, and remove friction for social innovation projects and impact businesses in accessing market capital. 

FSV established the Integral Social Venture Development Lab (ISV Lab) in 2024 as a social innovation incubation lab, and a homebase that nurtures the next generation of social innovators. ISV Lab also shares the latest global developments and learnings in social innovation and impact investing with the Hong Kong audience.

Sababu is a purpose-driven e-commerce brand dedicated to empowering talented but struggling African artists by transforming their original artwork into unique, custom-designed socks. Founded by Darren Lee, a passionate student from Hong Kong, Sababu was created to provide these artists with a sustainable income while celebrating and sharing the richness of African culture with a global audience.

Sababu’s latest collection proudly features vibrant artwork created by domestic helpers in Hong Kong, reflecting a growing commitment to local communities. The brand’s products are now available in over 8 boutique stores across Hong Kong. With a thriving network of more than 70 artists spanning 7 countries, Sababu continues to expand its mission of cultural appreciation and economic empowerment through ethical fashion.