What is social entrepreneurship?
Social entrepreneurship is the process of pursuing innovative solutions to social problems. More specifically, social entrepreneurs adopt a mission to create and sustain social value. They draw upon appropriate thinking in both the business and nonprofit worlds and operate in a variety of organizations: large and small; new and old; religious and secular; nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid."What business entrepreneurs are to the economy, social entrepreneurs are to social change. They are the driven, creative individuals who question the status quo, exploit new oppertunities, refuse to give up, and remake the world for the better."
- David Bornstein, author
Why do we need Social Entrepreneurs?
Given all the problems our world faces — in teaching, technology, health care, or finance — we need many more social entrepreneurs and change makers. We need to teach our youth that they can help people; that they can lead; that they can make lasting and important change in their communities and across the globe. Society, employers, educators, and parents need to recognize that our kids’ successful personal and social development must start with a mastery of several complex skills — empathy, teamwork, leadership, and change making.
Where can Social Entrepreneurship get you?
It isn't always easy to find success as a social entrepreneur. After all, most of them are driven by their passion for the cause and can sometimes lose sight of the idea that we really do need to build a business - the more successful their business becomes, the more positive change they can create.
Here are four key-points that will help you become a successful social entrepreneur:
- Build a Team Focused on Your Mission
- Invest in Authentic Relationships
- Create a Culture of Risk Taking
- Never Stop Learning
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