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Social Entrepreneur Matt Manos: Founder of verynice

Matthew Manos is a social entrepreneur and business-design theorist that is dedicated to disrupting the way the design industry operates. He is the founder of verynice, and provides strategic leadership for the studio. Matthew’s work and ideas have been published in 100+ print and online venues internationally including The Huffington Post, GOOD, Gestalten, HOW, and Wired [...]

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Social Entrepreneur Spencer Taylor: Co-founder of Launcht

Spencer Taylor, Chief of Business Development and Co-Founder,  passions focus on the stewardship of the natural world and the improvement of society through technology and efficiency. He believes there is no greater work than driving support to organizations that focus on fostering a healthy relationship between society and the natural world. He loves all activities [...]

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eMinutes – Free corporations for first-time Entrepreneurs

The good folks at eMinutes are forming free corporations for first time entrepreneurs. I thought it was too good to be true, so before sharing this with you I wanted to try it for myself and see if they were the real deal. Related Posts:Social Entrepreneur Daniel Flynn: Founder of Thank You WaterThis Shirt Helps: [...]

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Social Entrepreneur Stacy McCoy: Co-founder of Give To Get Jobs

Stacy McCoy is the co-founder and CEO of Give To Get Jobs, a job board and information hub for jobs that use a sustainable business model to address a social and/or environmental mission. In other words, Give To Get Jobs is all about helping people find for-profit jobs that give back. As a social enterprise, a portion of the [...]

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Social Entrepreneur Danny Bocanegra: Co-founder of Selfless Tee

Danny Bocanegra is social entrepreneur almost famous for an innovated enterprise that raises money and awareness for non profits with apparel inspired by each cause, SelflessTee. Every two weeks, SelflessTee launches a new cause inspired tee with a different cause and gives $7 per tee shirt to an amazing organization helping to change the world. [...]

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Social Entrepreneurs Jason Lucash and Mike Syzmcak: Founders of OrigAudio

OrigAudio was recently featured on ABC’s Show “Shark Tank” where they got an investment from one of the billionaire sharks, Robert Herjavec. With every purchase made proceeds support the expansion of the use of music to address important civic and social needs. Social Entrepreneurs Jason Lucash and Mike Syzmcak talks about how OrigAudio got started, some [...]

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Social Entrepreneur Daniel Flynn: Founder of Thank You Water

Thankyou Water is a social enterprise that exists to fund safe water projects in developing nations. At 19 years old, founder Dan Flynn, had the idea of launching a brand of bottled water that would turn Australia’s $600million bottled water industry into part of the solution for 900million people who don’t have access to safe water. Social [...]

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Social Entrepreneur Chris Brereton: Founder of Picture Healing

Christopher Brereton is one of the Founders, and lead Guru of Picture Healing. With five plus years of experience in Marketing and Business Development, Christopher has crafted his skills as a thought leader. His progressive approach to company structure, and team communication have helped him to lead efforts for large non-profits like Casa Pacifica all [...]

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This Shirt Helps: Spreading Positivity – with Joe Huff

In 2010, after running a successful apparel logistics company for 10 years, Joe Huff decided that there was something more he could be doing with his life. He wanted to try to do something that truly mattered on a larger scale and had a greater positive world impact.  He sold everything he had and set [...]

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The Naked Hippie: Providing Empowerment Through Mirco-Loans – with Adrien Edwards

TheNakedHippie is brand that uses 100% of their profits and turns them into micro-loans that help people in developing countries start sidewalk businesses to sustain themselves, their families, and build their communities. Related Posts:This Shirt Helps: Spreading Positivity – with Joe Huff Della: Socially responsible fashion – with Tina TangalakisSocial Entrepreneur Daniel Flynn: Founder of [...]

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Della: Socially responsible fashion – with Tina Tangalakis

The sale of every bag has a positive effect on the people of Hohoe! With just over two years in in business, Della has already caught the eye of well known costume designers, being featured on Grey’s Anatomy, actress Ashley Judd, singer Common, and celebrity critic Perez Hilton. Della products were recently launched at Nordstrom and Free [...]

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Agents of Change: Please join Lonesome George & Co. for the 2012 Ashoka Support Network Global Summit

Join us for the 2012 ASN Global Summit, the first action oriented summit for business entrepreneurs on social entrepreneurship, May 9th through 11th, 2012 in Miami, FL. Keynote speakers include: Peter Thum, founder of Ethos Water and CEO and co-founder of Fonderie 47 Matthew Bishop, US Business Editor and New York Bureau Chief of The Economist and [...]

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MakeShift: Street-level ingenuity and invention around the world – with Steve Daniels

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Uncover stories of creativity and invention around the world, with a particular focus on resource-constrained areas. Steve Daniels, founder of Makeshift Magazines, stops by to tell us about the work he and his team are doing around the world. Related Posts:Susty Party: How they were able to create an online store, and have fun at [...]

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1For1 Water: Drink One. Give One. – with Matt Keller

42,000 die each week as a result of drinking toxic water!  Social Entrepreneur Matt Keller, co-founder of 1for1 Water, tells us how he created a brand that is saving lives in Haiti. With roughly $3,000 donated, in only 18 months, to provide clean drinking water to those in need on the recovering island, 1for1 Water is [...]

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Are you a founder of a Social Enterprise thats making a big impact?

I am looking for Social Entrepreneurs whose accomplishments will inspire and guide my audience of hard-working, ambitious Social Entrepreneurs. If that’s you, let me interview you and help you tell your story in a way that will inspire others to take action. I am looking for Social Entrepreneurs, wether for profit or non-profit. At the end [...]

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In a small room of Change Makers – at Rutgers Business School

This past Monday, January 23rd, I was granted the privilege to speak to a MBA level Social Entrepreneur class about QuarterWaters, and what we represent as a movement. This was a unique, and humbling experience for me. I am the first to admit that, without shame but with great pride, I do not know much about entrepreneurship, and all [...]

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IdeaMensch: A community of people with ideas – with Mario Schulzke

A Community of People with Ideas! Mario Schulzke, founder of IdeaMensch, stops by to share with us the story of how he got started. He speaks about the impact his community is making share helpful tips for aspiring social entrepreneurs. Related Posts:Social Entrepreneur Daniel Flynn: Founder of Thank You WaterThis Shirt Helps: Spreading Positivity – [...]

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Sneak Peek: “The Stronger the ‘Why’, The More Likely You Are To Succeed” – with Mario Schulzke

Why do you do what you do? In this clip,  Mario Schulzke speaks to us about why its important to focus on WHY you do what you do as an entrepreneur. Watch The Full Interview Here! Related Posts:Social Entrepreneur Matt Manos: Founder of veryniceSocial Entrepreneur Daniel Flynn: Founder of Thank You WaterThis Shirt Helps: Spreading [...]

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Unreasonable Institute: Giving High-Impact Social Entrepreneurs, Wings!

Are you ready to take flight?! Social Entrepreneur Tyler Hartung joins us to talk about the impact that Unreasonable Institute is creating, how they came up with their name and shares helpful tips for aspiring social entrepreneurs. Related Posts:Buckybox: Using Technology To Bring Organic Food Closer To You – with Will LauSocial Entrepreneur Daniel Flynn: [...]

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Bennu: Using Social Media to Make Sustainability Fun and Rewarding – with Ashok Kamal

Being a social entrepreneur takes commitment, focus and a good network. Social Entrepreneur Ashok Kamal stops by today and shares the impact that Bennu world is making, tips about leveraging social media and explains what Green Gamification is and how it will help your social enterprise build a community. We also go into how he and [...]

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Water Collective: Combating the world’s water issue and how you can help – with Sophia Sunwoo

Nearly a billion people go without clean drinking water. In this interview we are going to find out what Water Collective is doing to combat this world issue and what you can do to help. Social Entrepreneur Sophia Sunwoo, co-founder and director of Water Collective, shares with us how Water Collective got started, the impact [...]

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Inventure: Sparking a chain reaction and getting people to believe in your dream – with Shivani Siroya & LiAnn Ishizuka

Sparking a chain reaction! Social entrepreneurs Shivani Siroya and LiAnn Ishizuka join us on todays program to talk about the impact that Inventure is having, and how they got people to believe in their vision. Related Posts:Bennu: Using Social Media to Make Sustainability Fun and Rewarding – with Ashok KamalSusty Party: How they were able [...]

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Susty Party: How they were able to create an online store, and have fun at what they do! – with Emily Doubilet and Jessica Holsey

Its a party! These two ladies are full of energy, passion and commitment.  Social Entrepreneurs, Emily Doubilet, founder, and Jessica Holsey, President, share their experience on how they started Susty Party, are working on reaching a larger target and speak about the impact that they are making… all while having fun! Related Posts:Buckybox: Using Technology To Bring Organic [...]

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Runa Amazon Guayusa: How to get your brand onto the shelves of Whole Foods – with Tyler Gage

How do you get your brand onto the shelves of Whole Foods? Social Entrepreneur Tyler Gage, Co-founder and President of Runa Amazon Guayusa Tea, shares with us the impact his organization is having in the Latin American region. Runa Tea Empowers indigenous people by allowing them to earn income by growing Guayusa on rainforest land [...]

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Buckybox: Using Technology To Bring Organic Food Closer To You – with Will Lau

How are social entrepreneurs using technology to make organic food more accessible? Social Entrepreneur, Will Lau shares with us how BuckyBox will revolutionize the way we get organic food. By making it easier and systematic, Will explains the vision of BuckyBox. He also shares his experience as an entrepreneur and gives tips you should apply today [...]

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