Social Entrepreneurship

Cannabis Companies Embrace Pride Month

Cannabis Companies Embrace Pride Month

In a month to celebrate diversity, purveyors of weed find a common cause with the LBGQT+ community.
Eric Weinberg | 3 min read
She Is the Cannabis Industry's Voice of Reason

She Is the Cannabis Industry's Voice of Reason

Amanda Reiman wants cannabis to be more than a big new market for the same old powers-that-be.
Cynthia Salarizadeh | 5 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

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