Social Entrepreneurs
BY Andrea Huspeni
GOOD and TOMS are teaming up to help one lucky social entrepreneur turn her dream into a reality.
Unreasonable at Sea: Entrepreneurs Dock at the State Department
BY Kristin Luna
After four months of sailing around the world, entrepreneurs participating in the Unreasonable at Sea accelerator program convene in Washington D.C. to chat about their experiences and rub elbows with investors.
Play Video How Charity Water Is Reinventing Giving (Video)
BY Bryan Elliott
Former nightclub promoter Scott Harrison hopes to clean up the world's water supply and make charity cool.
Bright Idea: Startup Aims to Advance Solar Energy in Developing Countries
BY Sarah J. Robbins
With a low-cost technology, 21-year-old Eden Full seeks to make solar energy more efficient and affordable.
Small Companies, Big Hearts: Leading Social Entrepreneurs
BY Catherine Clifford
The social and environmental business-practice certifier, B Lab, released its annual list of companies leading the pack of do-gooders today.
A Mobile Game That Enables Real-World Microlending
BY Michelle Goodman
Seeds, a free mobile game, lets players build a virtual civilization while microfinancing women entrepreneurs in Kenya.
Richard Branson on Community Building to Grow Your Business
BY Richard Branson
In this global marketplace it's important not to forget about your local community. Virgin's founder tells us why.
'Impact Entrepreneurship' Places Importance on Social Consciousness
BY Michelle Goodman
As a social-impact entrepreneur, you need more than a passion for doing good. Here's how some 'treps are putting their chops to work to run successful enterprises and make the world a better place.
The Business of Helping Less-Fortunate Entrepreneurs Start Up
BY Neil Parmar
The founders of some socially-oriented startups have begun focusing on helping fellow entrepreneurs, while creating new business opportunities for themselves. Here's a look at the trend.
Online Shopping Site Offers Ethical Alternatives to Big Brands
BY Jennifer Wang
The online recommendation engine and shopping site FashioningChange.com directs shoppers to "stylish, eco-friendly and ethical" alternatives for men's and women's apparel and accessories.
Play Video Purpose and Its Vision for Powering Social Movements (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Jeremy Heimans describes his vision for creating a home for sparking social movements.
Play Video SpiritHoods and a Passion for Animals (Video)
BY Kara Ohngren
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneurs Alexander Mendeluk and Chase Hamilton describe their vision for selling accessories that support endangered species.
Day #6: 10 Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Person On Your List
BY Catherine Clifford
These gifts will make a tree hugger happy, and they feel good to give, too.
Conscious Capitalism: The End of Business as Usual?
BY Martin Zwilling
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.
Play Video GOOD on Its New Vision for the Future (Video)
BY Kara Ohngren
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Ben Goldhirsh describes his vision for creating a platform for people interested in doing good.
Play Video Fifty & Fifty and Its Vision for Sparking Change (Video)
BY Kara Ohngren
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Javan Van Gronigen describes his vision for helping humanitarian organizations trumpet their messages.
Play Video Krochet Kids International: A Vision for Helping Women Help Themselves (Video)
BY Kara Ohngren
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneurs Stewart Ramsey and Kohl Crecelius describe their vision for teaching women in the developing world skills so they can earn a living.
Play Video United By Blue and Its Vision for Clothing and Clean Waterways (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Brian Linton describes his vision for apparel that can help clean up the waterways.
Play Video Warby Parker and Inspired Vision (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneurs David Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal describe their vision for sharp eyewear for the developed and the developing world.
Play Video DonorsChoose.org: A Vision for Supporting Teachers and Students (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Charles Best describes his vision for helping individuals fund unique opportunities for learning within the nation's public schools.
Play Video Building a Market and a Vision for a New Kind of Tea (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
In this installment of Young ÂVisionaries, social entrepreneur Dan MacCombie describes his vision for producing a different kind of tea and supporting indigenous farmers in South America.
Play Video Charity Water and Its Vision for Clean Water (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
In this installment of Young Visionaries, social entrepreneur Scott Harrison describes his vision for helping bring clean water to those in need.Â
At This Year's Clinton Global Initiative, a New Focus on Young People
BY Neil Parmar
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
BY Neil Parmar
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.




