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Social Entrepreneur Matt Manos: Founder of verynice

By Quart1 | Published: July 2, 2012

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

By Quart1 | Published: June 27, 2012

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

By Quart1 | Published: April 9, 2012

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

By Quart1 | Published: April 4, 2012

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

By Quart1 | Published: March 27, 2012

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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LooptWorks: Using only what already exist – with Scott Hamlin

By Quart1 | Published: March 20, 2012

No new materials, just a new way of thinking! Scott Hamlin, founder of LooptWorks, explains to us how his social enterprise only uses what already exist. LooptWorks is an upcycling company that focuses on making new products out of pre-consumer waste. Related Posts:Social Entrepreneur Michael Radparvar: Co-Founder of HolsteeSocial Entrepreneur Gaston Javurek: Founder of No [...]

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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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5 Awesome Tactic’s Im Using To Promote My Site!

By Quart1 | Published: January 19, 2012

This week has truly been great! I’m so happy with the support I am getting from the Social Entrepreneur community, its truly overwhelming. The fact that I get to do what I love to do, which is talk about the impact of social entrepreneurship, is truly awesome. I kept getting the same question this week [...]

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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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Why I went back to the ‘Plantation’ and 5 tips for being a successful ‘Weekend Warrior’

By Quart1 | Published: January 14, 2012

I’m an entrepreneur, I quit!… kinda, or did I get fired? In October 2010 I was working at a clothing retail store doing Loss Prevention. I spent 4 years with that company, starting out as a sales associate and worked my way up. Related Posts:Social Entrepreneur Matt Manos: Founder of veryniceSocial Entrepreneur Spencer Taylor: Co-founder [...]

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