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

By Quart1 | Published: May 9, 2012

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 Michael Radparvar: Co-Founder of Holstee

By Quart1 | Published: April 25, 2012

Michael Radparvar the storyteller. Mike’s nonconforming approaches to outreach, press, and partnerships has enabled us to share the full story behind holstee far and wide. From Agent99, and the Lifecycle Film, to building up our community, his top goal is to let the world know what we do, but even more important, why we do it. @michaelrad Social Entrepreneur [...]

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Social Entrepreneurs Jason Lucash and Mike Syzmcak: Founders of OrigAudio

By Quart1 | Published: April 23, 2012

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 Gaston Javurek: Founder of No One Without

By Quart1 | Published: April 20, 2012

No One Without Founder and CEO Gaston Javurek is on a non-stop mission to diminish the worlds water crisis and to provide every person in need with this God given right. With an undying passion for Social Entrepreneurship, Gaston knows the power and potential of implementing giving into every business model. No One Without partners [...]

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Social Entrepreneur Daniel Flynn: Founder of Thank You Water

By Quart1 | Published: April 16, 2012

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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This Shirt Helps: Spreading Positivity – with Joe Huff

By Quart1 | Published: April 11, 2012

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

By Quart1 | Published: March 26, 2012

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

By Quart1 | Published: March 14, 2012

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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The Supply: Empowering Slum Children Through The Power of Education – with Eddo Kim

By Quart1 | Published: February 14, 2012

How are you using your education to change the world? “Education for many of us is a given. We don’t even think twice about advancing from primary school to secondary school. Our eyes are set on college degrees, graduate degrees, and any other letters that we can place at the end of our name. But there’s [...]

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

By Quart1 | Published: February 6, 2012

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?

By Quart1 | Published: February 3, 2012

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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Jack’s Soap: Soap That Saves Lives – with Bridget Hilton

By Quart1 | Published: January 30, 2012

Nearly 5000 children under the age of 5 die per day! Social Entrepreneur Bridget Hilton, co-founder of Jack’s Soap, stops by to tell us what she is doing to help save lives across the world. Related Posts:The Supply: Empowering Slum Children Through The Power of Education – with Eddo KimIn a small room of Change [...]

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

By Quart1 | Published: January 26, 2012

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

By Quart1 | Published: January 24, 2012

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

By Quart1 | Published: January 23, 2012

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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Social Earth: How to use social media effectively – Erik Eliason

By Quart1 | Published: January 19, 2012

How do you use Twitter, Facebook and other social media tools effectively to spread the word about your social enterprise? With other 125 contributors, 23k+ FB fans and 15k+ Twitter followers, Social Entrepreneur Erik Eliason, co-founder of Social Earth stops by to talk about they got started, their social media strategy and leaves great tips [...]

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

By Quart1 | Published: January 16, 2012

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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Movement121: Why Charity is not enough – with Tony Chen

By Quart1 | Published: January 13, 2012

Is charity a strong enough movement to bring about real change to the poor? Social Entrepreneur Tony Chen, co-founder of Movement 121, speaks about why he believes charities are just not enough in bringing about empowerment to the millions of impoverished people around the world. Listen to the whole interview to hear what Movement 121 [...]

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Start Some Good: How to have a successful crowd-fundraising campaign – with Alex Budak

By Quart1 | Published: January 11, 2012

So you have a great idea that will make a impact, only problem is you dont have any money! Alex Budak, co-founder of StartSomeGood, shares with us the impact that his team is making and how they got started. But most importantly he gives tips that will help you have a successful crowd-fundraising campaign! Related Posts:Unreasonable [...]

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

By Quart1 | Published: January 9, 2012

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

By Quart1 | Published: December 23, 2011

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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