In his article, “Entrepreneur Versus Corporate Explorer: 8 Success Characteristics,” Andrew Binns does an excellent job of comparing the characteristics of entrepreneurs who are creating the new and ...

The term “social entrepreneur” has become a buzz phrase in the philanthropy world. But what, exactly, does it mean? The School for Social Entrepreneurs asks that question in light of a recent essay in ...

In high school, I realized I wanted to find a college that took a nuanced and individualized approach to business education — not just teach a strict curriculum of math and business classes. Choosing ...

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I’ve been reflecting a lot on the concept of social responsibility and what it truly means. Before it was a buzzword—and long before it was branded with phrases like “corporate purpose“—the idea of ...

Individuals who start their own businesses are motivated by many different things. Some people want the freedom of being their own boss or want to pursue their true passion. However, in the past ...

A new kind of entrepreneurship is arising that puts profit and responsibility together: social entrepreneurship. Businesses can help address social problems and do well economically; these goals are ...

What makes a social entrepreneur different from a traditional entrepreneur? At HBS Social Enterprise Initiative, we’ve continued to explore this question—and now, through a new free online HarvardX ...

CLLCTIVLY, a Baltimore-based social change organization, is working in partnership with the Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS) at the University of Pennsylvania to launch a new fellowship ...

Can entrepreneurs help address the society’s biggest challenges — without burning out? Joakim Wincent is a professor of entrepreneurship and management at the Hanken School of Economics and the Global ...

Carl J. Schramm, the head of one of the nation’s biggest foundations, challenged the 600 charity and business leaders gathered here late last month to wrestle with what it means to approach tough ...