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How a Chance Encounter on a Bus Inspired a Social Entrepreneur to Start Up
The questions entrepreneurs ask themselves before launching are often just as pivotal as the idea itself. Here's a look at how one young trep made those tough choices.
At World Innovation Forum, Young Entrepreneurs Provide Key to Innovation
During a panel discussion at the World Innovation Forum, the founder of student organization Kairos Society discussed why large corporations need to look to the millennial generation for innovation.
A Case for Exploring Alternative Capitalism Models
While not a love story, capitalism is certainly epic. Here's a look at what other forms have emerged in recent years.
Do We Really Need an Alternative Form of Capitalism?
While not a love story, capitalism is certainly epic.
A Chance to Win $50,000 and Mentorship From TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie
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
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.
11 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
RedBull launches a music-tech startup accelerator, 3rd Ward offers a networking opportunity in Brooklyn, HUB Bay Area helps social treps with PR, Berlin startups slay dragons, VCs and treps square off, the SBA gets social, NY Tech Day kicks off, TechCrunch Disrupt unleashes in NYC again, the Webbys wants your votes… This week's notable news and startup events for young treps.
Bright Idea: Startup Aims to Advance Solar Energy in Developing Countries
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
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
Seeds, a free mobile game, lets players build a virtual civilization while microfinancing women entrepreneurs in Kenya.
What's Trending With…Yael Cohen? The F%#@ Cancer Founder on Starting a Movement
YoungEntrepreneur.com columnist 'What's Trending' host Shira Lazar sat down with Yael Cohen at this year's SXSW. Here, she describes her startup story and offers advice to other young entrepreneurs.
'Impact Entrepreneurship' Places Importance on Social Consciousness
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.