social entrepreneurship
GOOD Offers ‘Pop-Up’ Fellowship to Social Entrepreneurs With Scalable Ideas
For social entrepreneurs looking to make an impact in the world beyond your own community, now's your chance.
10 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
SXSW is still kicking, NYC's ban on sugary drinks launches, Harvard's MOOC platform welcomes humanities, Southeastern treps unite, the GoCelerator's application deadline hits, get inspired at TEDxTeen and meet generation wh(Y), St. Patty's Day is here, finally… this week's notable news and startup events for young treps.
Lessons in Traditional PR…From a 14-Year-Old Philanthropist
How local and national publicity helped Julien Leitner, the 14-year-old founder of the Archimedes Alliance, spark change and move the world, $2 at a time.
Entrepreneurs Take on the World — By Cruise Ship
In its inaugural run, the Unreasonable at Sea program kicked off just last week. Here’s a brief intro to the program and three of the entrepreneurs we’ll follow during their four-month voyage.
4 Ways to Dip a Toe into Social Entrepreneurship
As the number of social-entrepreneurs rise, catering to sustainably-minded ventures makes good business. Here's how to ease into working with these companies and how to grow with the trend too.
Conscious Capitalism: The End of Business as Usual?
For young entrepreneurs angling to make a difference, conscious capitalism may be for you. Here, we take a look at the concept and consider how to get started.
At This Year’s Clinton Global Initiative, a New Focus on Young People
While esteemed nonprofit leaders and political figures came together at this year's Clinton Global Initiative, here's how young people also got involved.
How Young Treps Can Participate in the Clinton Global Initiative
If you want to change the world through social entrepreneurship, consider this your ticket. Here's a preview of what to expect from the Clinton Global Initiative and ideas for getting involved.
How Social Entrepreneurs Who Need Money Can Get Noticed
If you want to raise money for your business from impact investors, then help them find you by putting your company information right in front of them.
How Social Entrepreneurs Can Edge Out the Competition
An upcoming social-venture competition sheds light on the increased enthusiasm among young entrepreneurs to start up social-impact companies. Here are five ways to rise above the competition.
How Eco-Friendly Fashion Startup Landed on Top Retailers’ Shelves in 6 Months
See how these young treps turned a winning Kickstarter campaign into a thriving business in just a few months. Photo credit: Adrian Cabrero, courtesy of ENK International
Food Trucks Need Love, Too
When one young entrepreneur witnessed a line forming at her favorite food truck in New York City, she also saw a business opportunity.
Social Entrepreneurs Need to Make Money Too
In starting up a social venture, your social mission is often clear. But impact investors want to ensure that your organization will last. Here are three tips for making everyone happy.
Celebrated Social Entrepreneur Luma Mufleh and Her 4 Guiding Principles
As the 2012 graduation season winds down, we check in on the commencement addresses given by some of nation's top entrepreneurs. Here are Luma Mufleh's top tips for a life well lived.
Young ‘Changemakers’ Have Chance to Win Money for Social Ventures
For budding social entrepreneurs, here's your chance to get noticed -- and land some start-up cash.
Making a Difference with Social Entrepreneurship
Jumping into entrepreneurship at a young age is an exhilarating experience. You feel as though you can achieve anything you set your mind to. And for many determined young entrepreneurs, that’s precisely the case. However, is building a successful business …
Manifesto of a (Socially Conscious) Digital Entrepreneur
Herein lies the makeup of a (Socially Conscious) Digital Entrepreneur. He or she is a new kind of animal — more resourceful, more dynamic, more connected and more evolved than any previous type of Entrepreneur. If you think about yourself …
The Socially Responsible Entrepreneur – It’s Not Always about You
A common thread that often runs through conversations with entrepreneurs"especially younger ones"is their desire to make a difference in the world. Indeed, entrepreneurship itself makes a difference. Business owners create jobs, purchase supplies, buy and rent commercial real estate, and …
