Yes, It is me again! Reporting on my gleanings from my class Entrepreneurial Skills in Communication Industry (COMM 3248). Today, we will be paying attention to the new kid in class, Social Entrepreneurship.
"Social entrepreneurs are individuals with innovative
solutions to society’s most pressing social problems. They are ambitious and
persistent, tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for wide-scale
change"
So Social Entrepreneurship as the name suggests has a different underlying philosophy than traditional approaches to Entrepreneurship since it seeks some form of general good not only individual profit. It seeks to solve some social ill or at least make significant inroads in changing lives through innovation and business savvy.
Social entrepreneurship
signals the imperative to drive social change, and it is that
potential payoff, with its lasting, transformational benefit to society,
that sets the field and its practitioners apart.
That said, there is hardly any real clarity about what the term really means because as you may have noticed, the definitions are quite inclusive.
What it is not?
- It is not Philanthropy. Even though many people who may contribute to Social Entrepreneurship may be identified as Philanthropists.
- It is not a Not for Profit entity (although some may operate in that manner)
Are you keen on helping society to become "unstuck" by changing the system then Social Entrepreneurship might just be your cup of tea. I end this post with a quote from one of the leaders in the movement.
"Social entrepreneurs are not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish. They will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry."
Bill Drayton, CEO, chair and founder of Ashoka
So, how about it? Again, google it, it might just be the beginning of great things for you.
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