what are social ventures?
An Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
© 2008. "Social Entrepreneurship Series" by Ashoka
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According to the Skoll Foundation, a social entrepreneur is an individual who "aims for value in the form of transformational change that will benefit disadvantaged communities and ultimately society at large." Similarly, the Schwab Foundation defines social entrepreneurship as "applying practical, innovative and sustainable approaches to benefit society in general, with an emphasis on those who are marginalized and poor."
Click the play button to view the video above, which comes from Ashoka - Innovators for the Public and provides one of the best introductions to social entrepreneurship that we have seen.
Videos
Browse through the selection of videos below to learn more about social entrepreneurship:
- 2008 Skoll World Forum Closing Film
- Key Traits of Social Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneur for Society
- Jeff Skoll at the 2007 Skoll Awards
- Muhammad Yunus – Building Social Business Ventures
- Social Entrepreneurship Final Projects
- Rupert Howes, ensuring sustainable fisheries
- Vera Cordeiro, building health care networks in Brazil
- 2007 Skoll Award Social Entrepreneurs
- Imagine the Headlines of the Future
Podcasts
To learn more, click on the box below to listen to free podcasts on social innovation.
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