Tag Archives: Social Responsibility

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 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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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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Roozt: Why turning down $1,000,000 made a lot of sense! – with Brent Freeman

Brent’s foray into entrepreneurism started even before he graduated college. His first effort was an international commodities import/export firm that he ran from the distinguished quarters of his college apartment. Though financially lucrative, Brent’s ambitious venture proved emotionally unfulfilling. When the recession hit, he observed a paradigm shift in consumer behavior that sparked an idea [...]

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

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

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

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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Movement121: Why Charity is not enough – with Tony Chen

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

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

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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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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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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Give Something Back: How a college activist became a Social Entrepreneur – with Mike Hannigan

Can Social Entrepreneurship be one of the key elements that the Occupy Wall Street movement has been looking for?  If you are an activist or just an average person that cares you need to watch this! Social Entrepreneur, Mike Hannigan was protesting against the Vietnam War in the 70′s… now he’s still protesting with the [...]

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