How to Innovate for Greater Social Good: In Convo with author Ann Mei Chang
How changemakers can innovate for greater impact and scale using Silicon Valley-inspired principles
Transforming Plastic Waste into Works of Art in the Solomon Islands
A group of women in the Solomon Islands are using creativity as a weapon against overwhelming pollution
The Power of Community: Social entrepreneurs are finding impact through engagement
Social enterprises are seeing their impact multiplied by community buy-in and engagement, says Elisa Birnbaum in her new book
FinTech Startup Transforms Refugees Into Entrepreneurs
How one social enterprise is using the latest technology to transform refugees into self-sufficient entrepreneurs
Why We Support Social Enterprise: In convo with Ian Walker of Johnson & Johnson
In line with its mandate to make a positive impact on society, Johnson & Johnson has taken big steps to help social enterprises thrive
Unconscious Bias: How I learned I was part of the problem & what I did about it
How one practitioner of social finance learned to tackle her own bias and the advice she offers others to help them do the same
PepsiCo’s Recycling Efforts Not Enough to Move the Needle: As You Sow
Corporate watchdog As You Sow believes PepsiCo isn’t doing enough to promote recycling. This is what they’d like to see happen instead
Why Social Responsibility is in Our Spirit: CEO of cannabis retailer explains
By pledging to support the Downie Wenjack Fund and other initiatives, Inner Spirit Holdings is using its position to help communities. In this exclusive Op-ed, CEO Darren Bondar explains why giving back is so important
From Dagenham to Detroit: Social entrepreneurs are using community assets to bring people together
One writer explores the intentional shift in community development in the UK and the US, from a priority on profit to one focused on people and the passions that animate them
Building Opportunities for Employment: In convo with Adam Zweig of Building Up
How one social enterprise in Toronto is providing training and opportunities in the trades for those who need it most
Using Impact Data to Build Brand Credibility and Sustainable Growth
The CEO of Belu shares how the social enterprise leveraged its data with positive results
Investors are Going Farther, Faster and Deeper into Impact
A new report by Toniic, the global action community for impact investors, provides evidence that portfolios are moving farther along the path to 100 percent impact.
Podcasts
Finding a Cure for Blindness: Brad & Bryan Manning of Two Blind Brothers
We speak with brothers who started a clothing line to fund research in retinal eye disease and provide hope for others struggling with blindness
Traveling Responsibly: Adrienne Lee of Planeterra
Planeterra is supporting local projects in the places they visit, encouraging a meaningful cultural exchange and ensuring tourism dollars are reinvested by communities to promote self-reliance and sustainability.
Tackling Food Waste: Josh Domingues of Flashfood
How one social enterprise is putting a dent into food waste by appealing to the conscious consumer and their love for a good deal
The Power of Shoes: Buddy Teaster of Soles4Souls
How one social enterprise is using new and used shoes to disrupt the cycle of poverty by offering short-term help to those in immediate need as well as long-term solutions for small business owners.
Sweet New Beginnings, Tareq Hadhad of Peace by Chocolate
How a Syrian refugee family settled in Canada, rebuilt their chocolate business and committed to giving back to their new community
Cooking Class Empowers Refugees: Jess Thompson of Migrateful
How one UK-based social entrepreneur is helping refugees through the universal love of food and a home-cooked meal
SEE Change publisher & editor Elisa Birnbaum releases a new book highlighting social entrepreneurs.
In the Business of Change profiles social entrepreneurs who are tackling social and environmental challenges in their communities and across the globe. Learn More
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