Social Entrepreneurship

Why Charities Are Launching For-Profit Businesses
Social Entrepreneurship

Why Charities Are Launching For-Profit Businesses

Can making money be the key to creating more change and impact?
Liz Brody | 7 min read
'Love Actually' Director Richard Curtis: 'To Make Things Happen, You Have to Make Things'

'Love Actually' Director Richard Curtis: 'To Make Things Happen, You Have to Make Things'

The famed writer and director shares the creative philosophy that has helped raised more than $1 billion for charity with his organization Comic Relief.
Nina Zipkin | 4 min read
More Than Ever Entrepreneurs Must Maximize Human Flourishing

More Than Ever Entrepreneurs Must Maximize Human Flourishing

What happened to the technological future that maximized human wellbeing? We need more from the entrepreneurial community.
Mansal Denton | 5 min read
'Avengers' Star Zoe Saldana Not Only Battles Bad Guys Onscreen -- She's Also Fighting the Lack of Diversity in Media

'Avengers' Star Zoe Saldana Not Only Battles Bad Guys Onscreen -- She's Also Fighting the Lack of Diversity in Media

The blockbuster actress champions untold stories through BESE, a digital media platform that she founded.
Nina Zipkin | 3 min read
10 Business Ideas to Make Easy Money and Change the World

10 Business Ideas to Make Easy Money and Change the World

If problems are opportunities to sell solutions, this world is very rich with opportunities.
Murray Newlands | 6 min read

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